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Mark Westerfield

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Avvo Rating9.8
  • Fairfax, VA
  • Licensed for 35 years
  • Free consultation
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About Mark

Practice areas

OtherCar accidentPersonal injuryLawsuits and disputesGeneral practice
  1. General practice: 20%

    29 years

  2. Lawsuits and disputes: 20%

    29 years

  3. Personal injury: 15%

    This covers almost any example of where one person's (or a corporation's) conduct causes physical or financial harm to you. Negligence. Assault. Defamation. Car accidents. Work place accidents. Injury caused by defective products. Medical malpractice claims. Nursing home injury. Slip and Fall cases.

    29 years

  4. Car accident: 15%

    29 years

  1. Business: 10%

  2. Corporate and incorporation: 10%

    24 years

  3. Wills and living wills: 10%

    9 years

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

The Westerfield Law Firm

10560 MAIN STREET
Suite 310
FAIRFAX, VA, 22030

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    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    MDActive199905/28/2021
    DCGood Standing198702/28/2021
    VAAuthorized to Practice Law198503/29/2021
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers431
    Legal guides0
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate granted
    AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2013
    By Virginia Supreme CourtCertified Mediator in Virginia GDC2013
    AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2012
    AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2011
    AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2010
    AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2009
    AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2008
    AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2007
    AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2006
    AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2005
    Work Experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    Founding PartnerThe Westerfield Law Firm2012 - Present
    PartnerJohnston & Westerfield, PC1997 - 2012
    Of Counsel and AssociateGilberg & Kurent1989 - 1996
    AssociatePaulson & Nace1986 - 1989
    Law Clerk to Chief Judge of Civil DivisionD.C. Superior Court, Judge William C. Gardner1985 - 1986
    Associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    Maryland State Bar AssociationN/A1999 - Present
    District of Columbia BarN/A1986 - Present
    Virginia Bar AssociationN/A1985 - Present
    Education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    George Washington University National Law CenterJD - Juris Doctor1985
    Ball State UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts1980
    Legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    Mitsuhiro Honzawa v. Hirokuni Honzawa; Takara International Inc; Hiro Real Estate Co.; Hiro Enterprise USAJury verdict $53.9 Million
    Spears v Intrados (D.C. Superior Court)Jury verdict. D.C. Superior Court. $1,270,000
    Takara International v. Mitsuhiro Honzawa (U.S. District Court for Southern District of NY)(Sprizzo)Bench verdict of $2,200,000 plus Rule 11 sanctions in the amount of $550,000.
    Jenks v. Stark (Circuit Court for Prince William County, VA)$1 Million jury verdict
    Spears v Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, 254 F.Supp.2d 144 (U.S.D.C. District of Columbia)(2003)(Sullivan)Settlement.
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    Reviews

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    I consulted with Mr. Westerfield on a Friday, retained him as counsel that same day, he worked over the weekend to get a motion drafted, then turned it in Monday to the courthouse. It was a motion to reconsider a petition for expungement I'd submitted previously. Mark showed clearly that the commonwealth attorney had been wrong, which the C.A. then admitted, and the petition was granted exactly one week after I first spoke with Mark.

    Attorney endorsements

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    Joseph Blaszkow, Litigation Attorney on Jan 15, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I have known Mark for many years. At one time we worked in the same law firm. As a sole practioner, I sometimes find it necessary to contact colleagues in order to "bounce ideas" of them in connection with one of my cases. Mark is one of my "go to" contacts for reliable, and creative information. I endorse this lawyer.

    Jacob Cecere, Litigation Attorney on Nov 1, 2013
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    Mr. Westerfield is an experienced, respected and successful attorney who produces excellent results for his clients. I endorse this lawyer.

    James Garrett, Personal injury Attorney on May 11, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. His insightful contributions to Avvo show his thorough knowledge of personal injury law.

    Ronald Burdge, General practice Attorney on Jun 20, 2012
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Mark is a great lawyer. He has a solid track record in the court and knows the law extremely well. With lots of published answers to legal questions on Avvo.com too, it should be obvious to anyone that Mark cares about making sure people get good (and accurate) advice on their rights and obligations. If you have any kind of legal problem at all, and his office is anywhere near you, I highly recommend him to you.

    Neil Kuchinsky, Lawsuits and disputes Attorney on Jun 9, 2012
    Relationship: Other

    I have read dozens of Mr. Westerfield's responses on Avvo, and it is clear to me that he is an attorney with extraordinary insight and skill. He demonstrates great analytical skills together with experience and compassion. I endorse him.

    Cost

    RATES
    • Hourly Rates$200-$300/hour
    • Free Consultation Some lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs
      60 minutes
    OTHER BILLING TYPES
    • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.
      30%-40%
    • Retainer Some attorneys require an upfront payment to secure their services before they begin their work.
      Sometimes
    PAYMENT METHODS

    Cash, Check, Credit Card