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

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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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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Carl | September 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Hire Brian

From our very first conversation up until the end of my case Brian was an astounding and dedicated defense lawyer he maintained great communication and professionalism. Brian made no promises but made sure he was well suited for the case and made sure I was well prepared in advance. If you are needin...g a great defense lawyer hire Brian he will represent you to the best of his ability!!

Posted by Phil | February 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great Lawyer - Sharp, Responsive

Someone filed against me regarding a matter in civil court, and I hired Brian Szmak for representation, here in Alexandria, VA. He was very thorough in letting me know what my options were, and kept me informed about my situation the whole way through. He was able to easily answer any questions I h...ad about my case, just from his knowledge of case law, the statutes in Virginia, and the legal standards we were dealing with. There was never a point where I felt like I didn't know what was going on or what the next steps were. This matter could have honestly gone to court, and I would have been 100% confident in Brian's ability to represent me at trial. But he was able to work out an arrangement out-of-court that I was happy with, that made this whole thing go away. I was EXTREMELY pleased with the outcome. I'd highly recommend Brian for anyone who needs representation in local courts here pertaining to borderline civil-criminal matters.

Posted by Sylvia | February 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Grateful and Thankful

I am extremely Satisfied with Brian's expertise with my Husbands case. He was facing 2 charges. 1 assault and 1 sexual battery. Brian was very responsive from the Beginning of this case to the End, answered all of my questions, gathered as much evidence as possible, and payed very close attention to ...detail. I couldn't have made a better choice on hiring an attorney to prove my husband's innocence. He really went out of his way for these very serious charges and I am so very thankful to Brian to see my husband come back home to our family. I will definitely hire him if ever needed again in the future (hopefully won't need too lol) and will recommend him to others in need of a dedicated attorney like Brian!! Oh, and the fee was reasonable and was able to work with me on payments. My family is Grateful and thankful.

Posted by anonymous | July 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Business

Excellent attorney

Brian guided me through a very difficult business lawsuit with sage, impersonal advice that I sorely needed. He was reasonable when everyone else was unreasonable, balanced when everyone else was being unbalanced and he was not afraid to give unpleasant advice when it was both warranted and in my be...st long-term interest. I cannot think of better characteristics for an attorney. I'm glad he was my attorney during this process and I want to recommend him highly. A+ rating from me and I know because I'm also an attorney.

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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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