Contemplating a divorce is never an easy task, but when the spouse is an alcoholic, circumstances become even more complicated. Due to Virginia’s no-fault divorce laws, there’s no requirement to prove the other person’s alcoholism in order to file. But...
MacDowell Law Group can help shepherd you through every aspect of your estate planning and the administration of an estate after the passing of a loved one. Our services include: Drafting of wills, Creating a living trust, Drawing up medical...
Divorce is seldom an easy process. For those with significant assets in the form of retirement and investment accounts, the process of dividing these resources becomes very complex and often contentious. Putting a qualified domestic relations order (QDRO) or division...
Rear-end car accidents are quite common. Many of us have experienced being rear-ended, and some of us have unfortunately even rear-ended someone else. While many of these incidents are simple “fender benders,” where everyone walks away unscathed, there are times...
We have all made mistakes while driving. Whether it’s been failing to stop at a 4-way stop or something more serious like driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol, we have all had moments of poor judgment. Unfortunately, in...
As a successful business owner, you’ve worked hard to get where you are today, and if you’re like most of our clients, you may hope that the company you’ve built is strong enough to continue on when you’re no longer...
At MacDowell Law Group, PC, our child support lawyers advise clients about their right to receive or obligation to pay child support. We provide a practical approach to these issues that is designed to protect your interests while saving you time...
At MacDowell Law Group, PC, our Fairfax property division attorneys provide cost-effective solutions to a wide range of asset division problems. We will work hard to help craft an agreement that protects your valuable interests, rather than having a judge decide...
Whenever divorcing spouses operate a family business that accounts for a significant portion of their income, the valuation and division of business assets will present important issues throughout the case. Any mistakes in the valuation and characterization of these assets...
At MacDowell Law Group, PC, our alimony lawyers advise clients about their right to receive or obligation to pay spousal support. Our sensible approach to these issues can protect your interests while saving you both time and money. Whether you expect...
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Richard F. MacDowell Jr. focuses his practice on personal injury, wrongful death, business representation, and family law. With over 40 years of experience, he is known for direct client access and aggressive litigation on behalf of injured clients across Northern Virginia. He founded MacDowell Law Group, PC in Fairfax and is admitted to practice in Virginia and Maryland, as well as before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
Bhavik D. Patel focuses his practice on personal injury, criminal defense, family law, and civil litigation. A graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law, he is known for staying directly accessible to clients throughout the life of their case, keeping them informed at every step. He is admitted to practice in Virginia and is a member of the American Bar Association.
A recent fatal pedestrian crash in Fairfax County has drawn attention to one of the most troubling situations...
Read MoreWhen you’re injured in a collision with a driver who lacks sufficient insurance (or any at all), it may feel...
Read MoreWhen school begins and summer draws to a close, Virginia roads become noticeably busier. Parents resume the school...
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