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THE EDWARDS LAW FIRM

OUR PRACTICE AREAS

The Edwards Law Firm PLLC works diligently to execute creative solutions based on our clients’ personalized needs and circumstances. We are prepared to litigate when the situation calls for it, but we are also well versed in other forms of dispute resolution, such as private negotiations and mediation, for all practice areas listed below and more. If you have a legal need and are unsure whether we handle that particular matter, please contact us anyway. Even if it’s outside the realm of our firm, we may be able to provide a trusted referral.

Corporate Structuring, IP Asset Management, & Related Matters

BUSINESS CORPORATE

The Edwards Law Firm PLLC provides counsel on corporate structure; drafting and executing management documents (operating agreements or by-laws); establishment of subsidiary corporations; representation with respect to banking arrangements (including a variety of credit facilities); power-of-attorney; intellectual property transfer documents; employment, transportation, personnel, and insurance matters; contractual review, drafting, negotiation, and disputes; antitrust and deceptive trade practice litigation; and other miscellaneous matters as they arise. 


INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Our firm assists clients in obtaining trademarks and copyrights; performing searches and rendering registrability opinions; establishing, litigating, and enforcing rights; protecting goodwill and brand value assets from counterfeiting, false advertising, and other forms of trade dress; protecting copyrighted works against infringements such as unauthorized copying, distribution, and performance; expansion and acquisition legalities; trade dress and unfair competition matters under Section 43(A)of the Lanham Act, as well as matters involving both IP and antitrust laws such as tying arrangements and non-compete covenants, and disputes regarding publishing rights and piracy. 


 Construction, Real Estate, & Estate Planning

CONSTRUCTION

Our firm provides counsel concerning building or construction projects. We represent people and organizations at all levels of the contracting chain, including property owners, developers, tenants, project managers, trade contractors, suppliers, and consultants. We advise on and perform drafting & negotiating services for construction contracts. Our firm also advises on and provides representation regarding bid protests, compliance, finance (interpreting loan documents and negotiating escrow), navigating the licensing & regulatory landscape, public or government contracting, termination and default, liens, and project administration and closeout. 


REAL ESTATE, HOAs & COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS 

Our firm advises on all contractual matters relating to commercial and residential real estate transactions, permanent financing, construction financing, leasing (commercial and industrial), as well as zoning and land use issues, special use permits, and variances. We advise and represent on issues pertaining to the regulatory landscape, including appearances before city councils, planning commissions, and boards of supervisors. Our firm advises on reviewing, drafting, and negotiating deeds of dedication and declarations of restrictive covenants, as well as other matters pertaining to HOAs & community organizations, such as compliance, assessments collection, and rules enforcement. We also provide settlement and deed drafting services.


ESTATE PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION

Our firm advises on all matters and documentation involving intestacy, probate, real property, advance directives, POAs, asset protection planning, and issues concerning estate gift, and GST taxation. We prepare wills and living wills, trusts, charitable giving instruments, complex trusts, life insurance trusts, revocable living trusts, and instruments affecting lifetime giving programs.

Civil Rights & Liberties

POLITICAL LAW

We have specialized expertise in political law issues such as campaign finance, redistricting, and electoral laws at the state and federal levels. 


FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA) 

We advise clients on matters related to FOIA requests and exceptions, litigation, and enforcement mechanisms. 

LEGAL REFORM

Our firm provides representation, counsel, and advocacy related to capital punishment and penal reform; fair housing; disability rights; constitutional rights; national security; women’s rights; privacy and technology; immigration & asylum; racial & ethnic equality. 

Resources

Find Law | What Are Civil Rights?

Virginia Bar Association | Center for the Rule of Law Blog

Virginia Bar Association | Pro Bono Resource Center

Virginia Bar Association | Legislative Advocacy

Relevant Media Resources | Democracy Now! | U.S. Agency for Global Media

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