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I manage the corporate and transactional division at GRDD Law in Fairfax, Virginia. My practice focuses on the representation of small businesses and commercial landlords. I provide general counsel to a large number of small businesses across a variety of industries, assisting business owners with formation and start-up, buying and selling businesses, agreements between business owners, commercial contracts, employment contracts, business break-ups, and other business-related legal matters. I represent commercial landlords and business clients with respect to leasing, leasing disputes, and eviction litigation.
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18 years | 500 cases
18 years | 500 cases
18 years | 200 cases
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Acquired: 2015
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Acquired: 2008
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3975 University Drive, Suite 410, Fairfax, VA, 22030
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Posted by Jason | September 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Desimone provided very professional, astute and patient representation for my situation. He helped bring about a resolution that I didn't even realize was possible but was well within my rights. Very thankful that he was recommended to me and will be sure to call on him again if need be. Highly r...
Posted by Travis | May 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Chris assisted me from start to finish, explaining complex aspects as well as being patient to understand my overall goal. I would highly recommend Chris as a knowledgeable and professional business attorney.
Posted by Josh | March 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I recently took a chance on Chris DeSimone to assist me with negotiating a lease as a prospective tenant looking to rent space in a commercial building. The lease as 36 pages and included a personal guarantee. I was very overwhelmed by it all to say the least. As it turns out, Chris represents s...
Posted by anonymous | April 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Chris advised us on the acquisition of a small house cleaning business. He was super-responsive throughout the transaction and earned our trust and confidence. By way of constructive feedback, there were instances where Chris was not as forthcoming as desired with the practical aspects of his advic...
Posted by Patrick | April 4, 2017 | Hired Attorney
I have been working with Chris and his firm for over 9 years on everything from standard business incorporation, re-seller & employment agreement preparation, tradename registration through complex multi-class operating agreement preparation and representation in several M&A transactions. Chris is a...
"I enthusiastically endorse Chris, as indicated by all of the clients that I refer his way for business transactional services."
"Chris and I worked together on a complex business break-up matter. It was a pleasure working with him to resolve the matter for our respective clients."
"Chris is dedicated to, and passionate about, his craft. He cares deeply about helping his clients achieve their respective goals. I highly recommend his services."
"I had the opportunity to recently work with Chris on a complex membership separation matter, inclusive of warrants, for an organization valued at several million dollars. Chris was collegial, composed and persuasive with respect to his client's rights upon exit of the organization. It was an absolute pleasure working with him in resolution of this matter."
"Chris is an excellent attorney. I am extremely impressed with his legal knowledge and expertise which allowed him to quickly identify the issues and propose an effective solution to address a matter in a legal field that I am unfamiliar with. He is as patient and understanding as he is knowledgeable which makes him an extremely well-rounded attorney. I highly recommend Chris."
"I endorse this lawyer. Chris excels at reviewing and preparing a wide variety of contracts, including commercial leases, buy-sell agreements and operating agreements. He has a great deal of knowledge about business legal concepts and landlord/tenant matters."
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2005
Dean's List, University of Virginia
2004
Dean's List, University of Virginia
2003
Dean's List, University of Virginia
2019 - Present
Partner, Gross, Romanick, Dean & DeSimone, P.C.
2014 - Present
Partner, Gross & Romanick, P.C.
2008 - 2014
Associate Attorney, Gross & Romanick, P.C.
2007 - 2007
Law Clerk, U.S. Department Of Health & Human Services, Office of General Counsel
2007 - 2008
Law Clerk, Gross & Romanick, P.C.
2006 - 2007
Law Clerk, Ahc, Inc.
2006 - 2006
Law Clerk, MedStar Health, Inc.
2004 - 2005
Intern, Charlottesville Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
2015 - Present
District of Columbia BarMember
2010 - Present
Bankruptcy Court for Eastern District of VirginiaMember
2009 - Present
United States District Court for the Eastern District of VirginiaMember
2008 - Present
Fairfax County Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Virginia Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Virginia State BarMember
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Represented seller through successful closing on multimillion dollar commercial property in Vienna, VA.
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2008
JD
2005
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2005
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2019
Commercial Leasing in 2018
2017
Commercial Evictions
2016
Commercial Leasing Tips
2013
Small Firm Practice
2013
Eviction Procedures for Commercial Landlords
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