Useful Links

Courts

U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Supreme Court - The Supreme Court's website.
FindLaw Opinions- Comprehensive database of legal opinions from 1893 to the present.
The Washington Post Supreme Court Site - News and stories related to major Supreme Court cases.
U.S. Supreme Court Historical Society - The only group that attempts to catalogue the history of the U.S. Supreme Court.

D.C. Circuit
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia - Use this link to read or download opinions from the Court.

Fourth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit - Use this link to read or download opinions from the Court.
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia - One of the first Courts in the United States to use an electronic filing system that allows attorneys to file documents electronically over the World Wide Web.

Federal Courts
Federal Courts Page - Link to all the federal courts in the United States.
Other Circuits - Links to other Federal Circuits.

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Virginia Courts

Appellate Courts
Supreme Court of Virginia - See what cases have been granted a Writ of Error, review the Court's decisions since 1995 and check out the history of the Court.
Court of Appeals of Virginia - This Court has jurisdiction over domestic relations, criminal, workman's compensation, and appeals from the Virginia State Corporation Commission.

Court Access Pages
Virginia Courts Homepage - This page in the main page for all Courts in Virginia.
Virginia Circuit Court Information - Check out records for twenty circuit courts in Virginia.
Virginia General District Court Information - Check out traffic, criminal and civil records for most county courts.

Northern Virginia Court Information
Fairfax County Circuit Court -The main page for Fairfax County's Courts.
Arlington County Circuit Court - The main page for Arlington County's Courts.
City of Alexandria Circuit Court -The main page for the City of Alexandria's Courts.
Prince William County Circuit Court -The main page for Prince William County's Courts.
Loudoun County Circuit Court -The main page for Loudoun County's Courts.

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Federal Government
U.S. Census Bureau - Population statistics, abstracts for Virginia counties and cities, and demographic data.
Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) - For information pertaining to active duty and retired pay, survivor's benefits and garnishment of active duty and retired members of the U.S. Military and reservists.
Federal Communications Commission - The home page for our leading telecommunications regulatory entity.
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) - America's leading enforcer against consumer fraud. Numerous advisories on how to buy a new or used car, common car leasing fraud schemes, automobile extended service (warranty) contracts, credit card issues, and telemarketing problems.
FTC Antitrust Page - Information regarding FTC Antitrust Rules.
Internal Revenue Service Home Page - The home page for the IRS.
IRS Information for Business - Online information for small businesses, special IRS business programs, and special bulletins.
IRS Forms & Publications Home Page - Where you can access tax forms.
National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) - See recent recalls, crash test, air bag information, and more and other information relating to these investments.
Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Home Page - A resource for information about benefits for federal workers.
OPM Federal Retirement Programs Page - The comprehensive site for federal workers' retirement benefits.
Office of Personnel Management Thrift Savings Web Page - Does you or your spouse have a Thrift Savings Plan? See the latest bulletins, rates of return.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) - The home page for the leading securities regulatory entity.
EDGAR - The comprehensive database for publicly traded companies.
Search Edgar - Click hear to search for records on EDGAR.
SEC Small Business Information - News of interest to small businesses and sites explaining the SEC's involvement with small business.
Social Security Administration Home Page
Social Security Administration Publications Home Page - The source for all social security publications.
Social Security Handbook - Have social security questions. This is the comprehensive handbook used by social security caseworkers.
The U.S. Code -Search the United States Code online.
The Code of Federal Regulations -Search he entire Code of Federal Regulations online.
U.S. Congress Bills, Publications, and Committee Links - Congress' Home Page.

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State Government
Commonwealth of Virginia Homepage -The homepage for the state government.
State Agency Index - Links to most state agencies.
Department of Child Support Enforcement (DCSE) - The agency that collections child support and spousal support.
Department of Child Support Enforcement (DCSE) Account Status - check your account online.
Department of Motor Vehicles - Website for Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles.
DMV Forms - Downloadable forms from the Virginia DMV.
DMV Fee Schedule - Fee schedule for numerous DMV transactions.
Department of Taxation - Public information regarding state taxes.
Downloadable Tax Forms - Download tax returns, instructions or other special information.
State Police - State sex offender registry, forms, crime statistics and more.
Secretary of Technology - Visit this site.
Office of Vital Records - Check out Virginia's keeper of birth, death and marriage records.
Virginia Prepaid Tuition and Section 529 Plans - Information on Virginia's tax deferred tuition plans.
Code of Virginia and Administrative Code - Check out the Virginia Code and administrative code.
General Assembly Home Page -Looking for a bill that was introduced or a bill that was passed?
Office of the Governor - Check out what's new with Virginia's Governor.
Virginia Constitution - Search Virginia's Constitution.
Virginia Retirement System - A good resource for questions about state retirement benefits.
State of Maryland Corporate Records - Need to find information for a Maryland corporation?

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Local Governments
Fairfax County, Virginia -One of the largest counties, fastest growing, and high technology counties in the United States!
Fairfax County, Virginia Real Estate Tax Assessments - Do you know what your house was appraised at for tax purposes? Search the Fairfax County land records.
Arlington County, Virginia - Home to nearly 180,000 residents. Arlington County is Northern Virginia's second most populous jurisdiction.
Arlington County Real Estate Tax Assessments - also now online.
City of Alexandria - One of the oldest cities in Northern Virginia.
City of Alexandria Charter and City Code
City of Alexandria Real Estate Tax Assessments - also now online.
City of Fairfax
City of Fairfax Tax Records
Great Falls Town Web -Located in Fairfax County.
Prince William County Virginia - Home of the Battle of Bull Run (Manassas) and Dominion Semiconductor.
Prince William County, Virginia Land Records - Accessible online!
Prince William County Code - Now online.
Loudoun County Virginia - One of the fastest growing counties in the United States.
Loudoun County Tax Records - Also now online.
Town of Vienna -An old railroad town, now in the heart of Fairfax County near Tyson's Corner, Virginia.

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Business/Commercial Links
Northern Virginia Technology Council - The leading technology business organization in Northern Virginia.
Hoover'sOnline - Provides lists of key people, news headlines, company descriptions, and primary competitors to various companies.
The Thomas Register - This includes small industrial and manufacturing companies that might not be in Hoover's.
Edgar - The Securities and Exchange Commission's database of corporate filings.
Virginia Business Magazine - Profiles Virginia business, executives and economic development issues throughout the Commonwealth.
Weldon Cooper Center for Public Services Virginia Statistical Information - Information on business, demographic, and economic measures in the Commonwealth.
FTC Antitrust Page - Information regarding FTC Antitrust Rules.
Virginia Tourism Corporation - Economic impact profiles (in MS Excel format) throughout the Commonwealth.
The Virginia Economic Development Partnership - Numerous links to locating and expanding businesses in the Commonwealth and information on local business.
The Virginia Employment Commission - Has various statistics on economic indicators and population projections.
Richmond.com - With several Richmond related business links.
Virginia Newspapers - Offers links to numerous Virginia newspapers throughout the state.
State of Maryland Corporate Records - Need to find information for a Maryland corporation?

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Bar Associations
American Bar Association (ABA) - The leading bar association for general practice attorneys in the United States.
Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA) - The largest organization for Trial Lawyers in the United States.
District of Columbia Bar Association - The mandatory organization for all attorneys licensed to practice in the District of Columbia.
Virginia State Bar (VSB) - The mandatory organization for all Virginia Attorneys.
Virginia Bar Association (VBA) -One of Virginia's statewide bar associations.
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (VTLA) - Virginia's leading organization for trial attorneys.
Fairfax Bar Association (FBA) - This is the local bar association for attorneys in Fairfax Virginia.

Organizations
Women's Center of Northern Virginia - One of the top resources for Women in Northern Virginia. See what this page has to offer!
Fairfax County League of Women's Voters -A leading nonpartisan political group in Northern Virginia.
Ex-Pose - Resource of interest to forer souses of U.S. service members.
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children - A resource that provides assistance in parental abductions.

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Law Schools and Universities of Our Attorneys
American University - Located in Washington, D.C.
Amherst College - Located in Amherst, Massachussetts.
Colgate University - Located in Hamilton, New York.
Castleton State University - Located in Castleton, Vermont.
Catholic University, Columbus School of Law -Located in Washington, D.C.
George Mason University School of Law -Located in Arlington County, Virginia.
George Mason University -Located less than five minutes from our offices.
Georgetown University Law Center -Located in Washington, D.C.
George Washington University School of Law - Located in Washington, D.C.
Harvard University -Located in Massachussetts.
Howard University - Located Washington, D.C.
James Madison University -Located in the Shenandoah Valley in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
Notre Dame School of Law -Located in Notre Dame, Indiana.
Oakland University -Located in Oakland, Michigan in the suburbs of Detroit.
Randolph-Macon College - Located in Ashland, Virginia near Richmond.
Stonehill College - Located in Easton, Massachussetts.
Sweetbriar College - Located near Lynchburg, Virginia.
Washington & Lee University School of Law -Located in Lexington, Virginia.
University at Buffalo - Located in Buffalo, New York.
University of New Mexico - Located in Albequerque, New Mexico.
University of West Virginia - Located in Morgantown, West Virginia.
University of Virginia - The school of Thomas Jefferson, located in Virginia's Piedmont in Charlottesville, Virginia.
University of Virginia School of Law -Also located in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Washington & Jefferson College - Located in Wasington, Pennsylvania.

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Family Law and Divorce Links
Divorce Law.Com - A comprehensive site for state-by-state divorce information.
DivorceNet.com - A comprehensive site summarizing family law related legal resources in all fifty states.

Consumer Links
Carfax - Find out the history of your vehicle.
National Automobile Dealers' Association - Want to know what your car is worth?
The Kelley Blue Book -An alternate source for valuing automobiles.
The National Consumer Law Center - America's leading national legal group for consumers.
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - The Commonwealth's governmental consumer advocate.

Reference
The Fairfax Times -Check out this site.
Famous Trials - A historical site containing synopses and other interesting information regarding famous trials through U.S. history.
Guidestar.org - Need a tax return or other information on a nonprofit organization? It's all here.
Lawyer's Weekly - The leading weekly newspaper for lawyers in the United States.
The Library of Virginia - The official library for the Commonwealth.
Martindale-Hubble Lawyer Finder - Comprehensive listing of attorneys in the United States.
Virginia Lawyer's Weekly - The leading weekly newspaper for Virginia Attorneys.
The Washington Post - Our region's largest newspaper.
The Washington Post Real Estate Search Engine - Search real estate information in the Washington, D.C. Metro Area.
NOAA Solar Calculator - Want to know when the sun sets and rises on different days?
Virginia Continuing Legal Education (Virginia CLE) - Continuing Legal Education for Virginia Attorneys.
The Virginia Law Review - The law review for the University of Virginia.

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