Business & Corporate

• Formation of Corporations, Partnerships and
  Limited Liability Companies
• Shareholders’ Agreements
• Purchase/Sale of Business
• Business Contracts
• Construction Contracts and Subcontracts
• Formation of Non-profit Corporations

Vanderpool, Frostick & Nishanian, P.C. has extensive experience in representing and meeting the needs of businesses and business people. VF&N’s attorneys have the expertise to craft innovative and cost-effective solutions to the wide range of complex legal issues facing today’s business leaders. For more information, please contact: Michael R. Vanderpool, or V. Rick Nishanian.

Civil Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration

• Contract Disputes
• Construction Disputes
• Mechanic’s Liens/Bonds
• Real Estate Disputes
• Commercial and Residential Landlord/Tenant Lease Disputes
• Employment Disputes
• Condemnation/Eminent Domain
• Land Use and Development Disputes
• Personal Injury and Property Damage
• Appellate Litigation
• Consumer and Commercial Collections
• Defamation and Unfair Trade Practices

Although a last resort, litigation or arbitration can become necessary when disputes cannot be amicably resolved by the parties themselves. When this occurs, the attorneys at VF&N draw upon years of experience in handling a wide variety of civil lawsuits and arbitration matters to represent the interests of their clients with the principal goals being the just, prompt and efficient resolution of their disputes. The litigation attorneys of VF&N focus exclusively on civil disputes, and represent both businesses and individuals either as plaintiffs or defendants. For more information, please contact: Randolph D. Frostick, Gail R. Prentiss, Kristina Keech Spitler, David L. Honadle, Susan E. Cooke or Carrie S. Frank.

Collections, Foreclosures & Creditor’s Rights

• Commercial Collections
• Secured and Unsecured Creditor Representation
• Foreclosure and Attachments
• Collections Litigation

VF&N’s attorneys have extensive experience representing corporate entities, partnerships, LLC’s, and individuals in collecting obligations arising from notes, judgments, accounts receivable and other transactions. As a result, VF&N can analyze and address each client’s individual requirements, and develop a cost-effective solution designed to maximize client benefit. Throughout the entire process, from demand letter to litigation, foreclosure or settlement, VF&N can provide analysis regarding potential outcomes, and advice on strategies to obtain the best result possible.

For more information, please contact V. Rick Nishanian, or David L. Honadle.

Employment

• Americans with Disabilities Act
• Wrongful Termination
• Age Discrimination in Employment
• Civil Rights Act/Discrimination Claims
• EEOC Complaints/Investigation
• Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation Agreements
• Trade Secrets
• Family Medical Leave Act
• Severance Negotiations/Agreements
• Unemployment Compensation
• Fair Labor Standards Act (Wage and Hour Laws)
• Sarbanes/Oxley Retaliation Claims

The rights and duties of employers and employees are crucial to all businesses and individuals in the workforce. Employers need to establish procedures to comply with myriad employment laws and regulations, and need protection from disloyal employees who may misuse confidential or proprietary information. Employees whose rights or contracts are violated may have claims against their employers. Since 1986, the attorneys of VF&N have successfully represented both employers and employees in employment matters ranging from consultation and planning to litigation in state and federal courts.

For more information, please contact: Randolph D. Frostick, Kristina Keech Spitler or Carrie S. Frank.

Government Contracts

• Review and Counseling Regarding Requests for Proposals/Quotes
• Advice as to Reps and Certs in Bid Proposals
• Contract Negotiation and Performance Evaluation Discussions
• Teaming and Subcontractor Agreements
• Section 8(a) Contractor and Minority Set-Aside Issues
• Compliance Guidance for FAR and DFARS
• Qui Tam Disclosures and Recovery
• Bid Protests and Federal Court Litigation

VF&N’s Government Contracts practice counsels its government contracting clients on all aspects of the contracting process, including the review and assessment of the request for proposals; the representations and certifications required by the contracting party; agreements between the prime and subcontractors; qui tam recoveries; teaming arrangements and corporate partnering; compliance with the governing FAR and DFARS. Our attorneys are experienced with defending against and prosecuting bid protests and federal court litigation related to government contract issues. For more information, please contact Christopher M. Collins.

Intellectual Property

• Intellectual Property Audits
• Copyright
• Trademark and Trade Dress
• Trade Secret and Confidentiality Issues
• IP Licensing and Commercialization
• Identification and Protection
• Unfair Competition
• Infringement Analysis and Related Litigation

The protection of our client’s proprietary ideas, name, reputation and related intangible property is the focus of VF&N’s Intellectual Property group. Our goal is to enhance the commercial value of our client’s intellectual property through early identification, assessment, protection and commercialization. Our attorneys are experienced in the prosecution of trademarks, service marks and trade dress, the registration of copyrights, the protection of trade secrets and the commercialization of these rights through licensing, sale and related transfers. We also counsel our clients on the protection of their intellectual property rights through effective policing methods, including, when necessary, federal litigation and administrative agency proceedings. For more information, please contact Christopher M. Collins.

International Trade & Customs

• Audits and Compliance Assessments
• Classification and Value
• Country of Origin
• Penalty Cases
• Transfer Pricing
• Antidumping
• Countervailing Duty
• Escape Clause
• Foreign Trade Zone Applications
• Generalized System of Preferences

Broadly stated, customs and international trade law practice includes both import duty issues and unfair competition claims. VF&N’s attorneys have over thirty (30) years of experience in this field. In particular, VF&N’s attorneys know the complex Customs’ legal process, can step in to defend against or seek mitigation of Customs’ penalty claims and can identify and address situations where an importer is paying too much duty. VF&N’s attorneys also have substantial experience in addressing unfair competition claims such as “dumping”, receipt of foreign subsidies, intellectual property rights, infringement, and mislabeling, and have the knowledge and expertise to mitigate the impact of such claims on clients’ business activities. For more information, please contact Patrick F. O’Leary.

Land Use, Zoning & Development

• Rezoning/Variances
• Special Use Permits/Special Exceptions
• Subdivision & Site Plans
• Zoning Enforcement Issues
• Development Feasibility Studies
• Commercial Zoning Opinion Letters
• Zoning and Building Code Issues
• Deeds of Subdivision, Dedication and Easement
• Abandonment/Vacation of Rights of Way
• Homeowners’ Association Creation/Covenant Enforcement Issues
• Business and Industrial Condominium Creation

The development and use of real estate is heavily regulated by local government, homeowners’ associations and deed restrictions. Within this environment, obtaining results will frequently require not only subject matter knowledge, but also the advantage of experience.  VF&N’s attorneys and planners have an extensive track-record of resolving these matters favorably for our clients.  We practice in all Virginia jurisdictions between Alexandria and Albemarle, including Fairfax, Prince William, Loudoun, Stafford, Fauquier, Culpepper, Orange and Spotsylvania Counties (including the cities and towns therein).

For more information, please contact Michael R. Vanderpool, Paul J. Gauthier, or Paul Costanzo.

Legislative Affairs

• Lobbying
• Legislative Drafting
• Community Affairs
• Representation Before Local Agencies

Since its inception in 1986, VF&N has grown into the largest firm in Manassas and Prince William County. Throughout its existence, VF&N has continued to grow in both experience and capability, and its attorneys remain strongly committed to its clients and to its community. The firm’s attorneys have substantial experience in local governmental and community affairs, and stand ready to meet your needs in those areas.

For more information, please contact Michael R. Vanderpool.

Real Estate

• Lender Representation in Real Estate Transactions
• Tax Assessment Appeals
• Real Estate Finance/Sale & Acquisition
• Commercial Sales Contracts and Leases
• SBA Financing
• Commercial Settlements
• Condominium and Homeowners Association Matters

Northern Virginia continues to experience dramatic economic growth and development. As a corollary to this expansion, the development and acquisition of real estate provides extensive opportunities to various types of participants in this market. VF&N’s attorneys have represented clients of every type in real estate transactions, to include buyers, sellers, developers, investors, lenders, landlords and tenants. As a result, we have extensive experience in achieving clients’ goals in a broad range of real estate transactions regardless of the transaction size and complexity. And whether the matter is a straight-forward property conveyance, the creation of a condominium, the development of a complex real estate project, preparation of a lease, or the modification of association governance documents, VF&N’s attorneys can provide cost-effective expertise in achieving your goals through every step of the process.

For more information, please contact: Michael R. Vanderpool, V. Rick Nishanian, or Tony C. Boone.