About Robert

Robert Zelnick joins VF&N as Of Counsel after 45 years in private practice at Zelnick & Associates, P.C. serving clients throughout Prince William, Virginia since 1975. He maintains a practice in civil litigation with a focus on business, real estate disputes, and alternative dispute resolution.

Education

  • Washington College of Law, American University, Juris Doctor
  • Rutgers University, B.A.

Practice Areas

Bar Admissions

  • Virginia State Bar
  • Admitted to:
    • The United States Supreme Court
    • U.S. Courts of Appeals for Fourth Circuit
    • U.S. District Courts, Eastern District of Virginia
  • Prince William County Bar Association, Member
  • Fairfax County Bar Association, Member

Professional Activities

  • Commissioner in Chancery for Prince William County
  • Former President of the Prince William County Bar Association

Awards

  • Recognized by Virginia Business Magazine as “2021 Legal Elite” for civil litigation law.
  • The Arthur W. Sinclair Professionalism Award 2017
  • AV Preeminent rating, Martindale-Hubbell’s highest professional
    achievement
  • Recognized by Virginia Business Magazine as “2022 Legal Elite” for Appellate law.

Testimonials

“Bob (Robert) has practiced these many years following what he observed from Judge Sinclair; he is always respectful of the attorneys and parties in a case; well versed in his subject matter; and always the consummate professional.”

Paul F. Nichols, Esq
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2021 Legal Elite

Monday, January 10, 2022

Vanderpool, Frostick & Nishanian, P.C. is honored and proud to announce that 11 of its attorneys have been selected by the Virginia Business Magazine as 2021 Legal Elite. Virginia Business Magazine recognizes each year the leading attorneys in Virginia by practice area. We congratulate our...

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Vanderpool, Frostick & Nishanian, P.C. is pleased to announce the addition of Robert Zelnick, Esq. to the firm.

Wednesday, April 3, 2019

Vanderpool, Frostick & Nishanian, P.C. (VF&N) welcomes Robert Zelnick, Esq. to the firm’s civil litigation practice group. Mr. Zelnick is a highly respected litigator with over 43 years of experience in Northern Virginia. Robert (Zel) joins VF&N as Of Counsel departing his private practice, Zelnick...

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