Brian S. Szmak

Brian S. Szmak

5.0
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 8 years

Litigation Lawyer at Fairfax, VA
Practice Areas: Litigation, General Practice, Lawsuits & Disputes ... +5 more

3900 Jermantown Road, Suite 200, Fairfax, VA

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Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 8 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2017

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Location

PJI Law, PLC

3900 Jermantown Road, Suite 200, Fairfax, VA, 22030

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Brian S. Szmak's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | June 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Case dismissed

Brian was great to work with. From the beginning he listened, was truthful and also very helpful. He set proper expectations and was realistic with my situation. I was very concerned with my situation and what the outcome would be. I went with Brian as my attorney because I felt he had my best intere...sts. Would recommend him to anyone else

Posted by anonymous | May 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Review on Brian S. Szmak

Brian is the best criminal defense lawyer. He will not rest until his clients are fully satisfied and content with the results. He was able to help my brother out with his possession of a firearm case tremendously with no jail time. Would absolutely recommend Brian if you need an attorney. He is kno...wledgeable and the one you want on your side.

Posted by Happy Clients in NoVA | May 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Exceptional attention to detail, and care for our case!

Brian was simply outstanding! We hired Brian for a civil matter, and from the first contact through the eventual trial he gave us the utmost care and respect, he listened carefully to our case, and he advocated staunchly for our position. He helped us successfully win the case, which was our ultimate... goal. More than just getting the favorable outcome, Brian exhibited a level of attention to detail that is commendable. We sent him a ton of information, and on the day of the trial he had multiple binders with well-organized and tabbed information. He also consulted with the partners in his firm to ensure we had covered all bases before getting to the court date. Importantly, the details of our case were quite unique, and something Brian hadn't specifically handled before. That didn't deter him! Brian redoubled his efforts to ensure that he dealt with the specific details for our situation. We had consulted multiple firms and attorneys before selecting Brian. Given our experience, we recommend Brian Szmak without hesitation, he has our fullest appreciation!

Posted by DM Ferguson | May 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Extremely professional and attentive

Mr. Szmak did an excellent job of representing me in my rights restoration case. He was an absolute pleasure to work with and he was amazingly efficient at going about taking care of the business at hand. Id highly recommend Mr Szmak to anyone looking for help.

Posted by Dekhiva | May 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Gun Law

Gun restoration rights

I hired Mr Szmak for the propose of restoring my gun rights . He did a wonderful job with keeping me up to date about what exactly was going on every step of the way . I really recommend him to anybody restoring their gun rights

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Brian S. Szmak's Lawyer Endorsements

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Melissa Cefalu

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 12

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"It is clear from Brian's education, experience and responses on AVVO that he is a knowledgeable and capable advocate who cares about his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jessica McCollum

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 07

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Whitney Morgan

Criminal defense lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Szmak is a hardworking attorney that works tirelessly for his clients. He is brilliant, personable, and diligent. I highly recommend Brian Szmak!"

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Farheena Siddiqui

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"Brian is articulate, caring, and a fierce defender for his clients. I highly recommend Brian as a criminal defense attorney."

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Samuel Moore

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"Brian is a highly motivated and intelligent attorney, who practices with common sense and a consistent focus on client needs. He is a great member of our team and I highly recommend him to fellow attorneys and clients who are looking for committed criminal representation."

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Honors

2017

Juris Doctor- Cum Laude, Catholic University of America

Work Experience

2017 - 2020

Attorney, Gelber & Associates, PLLC

Associations

2021 - Present

Virgnia Association of Criminal Defense Laywers

Member

Alexandria Bar Association

Education

2017

Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2014

Saint Joseph's University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

Languages

English

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