Fairfax, Virginia Full Service Law Firm

Surovell Isaacs Petersen & Levy PLC

4010 University Dr.
Second Floor
Fairfax, Virginia 22030
USA

(703) 648-8279

(703) 591-2149

www.smillaw.com

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The law firm of Surovell Isaacs Petersen & Levy has been standing up for the rights of individuals and businesses in Fairfax and the surrounding parts of Northern Virginia for more than 30 years. Our reputation for results and our tradition of excellence is evident in the professional recognition that our team members have received, which includes being:

• Listed in The Best Lawyers in America
• Listed in Virginia Super Lawyers
• Recognized in Washingtonian Magazine as top attorneys in their fields
• AV-rated* under Martindale-Hubbell's Peer Review Rating System

We have earned the respect of our peers. Our lawyers frequently lecture the legal community on topics ranging from family law to criminal defense to business law and beyond. Our peers have acknowledged our experience by electing members of our team to leadership positions within a variety of important legal organizations, including the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association and the Virginia State Bar Association.

In the community as a whole, our lawyers have earned respect by serving as members of the state legislature and playing prominent roles in organizations ranging from the Women's Center to the Fairfax County Industrial Development Authority.

Languages: Spanish, Korean, English

Practice Areas

Practice Areas Description

Our practice includes:

- Business Law

At our law firm, you will find attorneys who have more than three decades of experience handling all of the legal matters that businesses of any size may be faced with during any stage of its life cycle, including: Business formation Transactions; Business litigation; Contracts / contract disputes; Due diligence investigations; Financing; General corporate services; Commercial real estate; Creditors' rights; Fraud issues; and Landlord tenant issues.

- Consumer Rights Litigation

We are a team of skilled lawyers who have more than three decades of experience dedicated to consumers' rights, including: Foreclosure Prevention- helping families keep their home; Loan Servicing Abuses- that increase a homeowner's debt and can lead to the loss of the home; Inaccurate Credit Reports- that can result in loss of employment or denial of credit; Abusive Debt Collection Practices- ending harassment; Breached Warranties- enforcing your rights; Auto Fraud- ending deceptive practices; Credit Card Billing Disputes- addressing and correcting billing errors; Unfair Evictions- and other abusive practices targeted at tenants; and Payday and Car Title Loans- that trap consumers in a cycle of debt.

- Criminal Defense

Our team members are skilled in the art of criminal defense. Attorneys from our law firm have gone to trial and prevailed in the most serious of cases, such as those involving murder charges. Attorneys from our firm have been listed in Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers. We handle all misdemeanors and felonies, including: DUI; Traffic violations; Drug possession and other drug crimes; Theft and other property crimes; Assault and battery; Domestic violence; and Juvenile crimes — juvenile matters have different rules, terminology and consequences than adult criminal charges, but are still serious matters that are best handled by an experienced attorney.

- Estate Planning

At our law firm, you will find lawyers who have more than three decades of experience handling all aspects of estate planning. The sophisticated tools that we frequently incorporate into plans include: Wills; Revocable and irrevocable trusts; Powers of attorney; Advance medical directives; Estate freezes; Family limited partnerships; and Involuntary and voluntary guardianships. Whether formalized through an estate plan or simply conveyed to family members verbally, your loved one had certain wishes in terms of how assets would be passed on. Our goal is to follow through on those wishes.

- Family Law

Our lawyers have more than three decades of experience handling all family law matters, including: Divorce; Child Custody and Visitation; Child support; Spousal support; Property division; Adoption; Paternity disputes; and Prenuptial agreements. Fierce litigation is a part of our history, so we are always willing to go to trial to battle for a positive outcome. With that said, we also value alternative dispute resolution, such as negotiated compromise and settlement, marital or co-parenting counseling, mediation or arbitration.

- Personal Injury and Wrongful Death

For more than three decades, our firm has been handling all personal injury and wrongful death claims, including: Car accidents; Truck accidents; Motorcycle accidents; Assault and battery; Slip and fall; Medical malpractice; Products liability; Catastrophic injuries; and Traumatic brain injuries. We are committed to helping you obtain compensation for pain and suffering, medical bills, lost wages, damage to personal property, and loss of companionship. Sometimes, the best way to achieve this is by negotiating a claim.

Attorneys

	Ms. Dorothy M. Isaacs Attorney Civil Litigation, Family Law, Personal Injury		Mr. David M. Levy Attorney Civil Litigation, Criminal Defense, Family Law
	Mr. J Chapman Petersen Attorney Commercial Litigation, Landlord and Tenant Law, Personal Injury		Mr. Robert J. Surovell Attorney Family Law, Litigation, Personal Injury