Martha F. Mothershead

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Martha F. Mothershead

also known as Martha Fulford Mothershead Esq.

5.0
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 40 years

Landlord or tenant Lawyer at Falls Church, VA
Practice Areas: Landlord & Tenant, Estate Planning, Elder Law ... +7 more

301 Park Avenue, Falls Church, VA

About Martha

Biography

Practice Areas

10

Practice Areas

Commercial Real Estate 11%

11%
Elder Law 11%

11%
Estate Planning 11%

11%
Guardianship 11%

11%
Landlord or Tenant 11%

11 years

11%
Litigation 11%

11%
Probate 11%

11%
Real Estate 11%

11%
Trusts 11%

11%
Other 1%

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 15 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Michigan for 40 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1985

Not authorized to practice-Administrative

No misconduct found

Location

Baskin, Jackson & Lasso, PC

301 Park Avenue, Falls Church, VA, 22046

Baskin, Jackson, Zetlin & Mothershead PC

200 Little Falls Street, #508, Falls Church, VA, 22046

Martha F. Mothershead's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

5 star (8)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Federico | April 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Martha F. Mothershead

Martha Mothershead (of Baskin, Jackson & Lasso P.C.) is transparent, knowledgeable and direct. Her strategy and execution helped me navigate what could have been a very unpleasant circumstance. Seek her counsel in tenant/landlord matters if you need someone that knows how to get things done!

Posted by Chris | April 3, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Outstanding, knowledgeable and gets the job done

Martha was very helpful when I needed it, and helped out right away - same day! That's hard to find someone who cares that much that they're willing to go out of their way and assist with a property and tenant issues. Thank you so much Martha, your professionalism and friendliness means a lot.

Posted by Ana | September 8, 2015 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Compassionate but a Go-Getter!

Martha helped my family leave terrible living conditions in an apartment complex. We were impressed by how compassionate and caring she was for our well-being and the personal approach she took when hearing our story and helping us gather our evidence. Along with having a big heart, she is incredibly... well-versed in law and her specific fields. She crafted a professional, informative, forceful letter to send to our landlord that caused them to settle out of court. We love how she doesn't back down from a challenge but can also be kind to her clients. Wonderful person, talented lawyer. The best of both worlds!

Posted by anonymous | July 1, 2015

Excellent Counsel

Martha has provided excellent guidance in resolving issues regarding the exploitation of my elderly mother. Her advice has been straightforward in the most difficult of situations. She has kept things moving forward when I have shown emotion. Her knowledge in the field of elder law, and her knowle...dge of available resources, has been invaluable. I trust Martha completely.

Posted by Gail | December 5, 2014

Couldn't have been happier with her service!

I hired Ms. Mothershead because her firm came highly recommended by a friend I trust. I thought I was wrongly denied an insurance claim with renter's insurance ($30,000 worth of a claim!). Nationwide kept saying it was "normal wear and tear" (really?!). Ms. Mothershead stuck with it for months whe...n others would have walked away, and kept after the insurance company until eventually, she must have worn them down, and they paid the whole claim! Neither of us expected or even asked for that much, but she got them to do it! I would hire her again and again (and I just talked to her this week about another possible job). She is an attorney that cares to do the right thing for her clients!

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Martha F. Mothershead's Lawyer Endorsements

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John Phillips

Unknown lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lawyers who serve the avvo community as much as Ms. Mothershead are few and far between. It takes passion, concern and dedication to devote so much time. You have my endorsement and kudos."

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Eileen Warshaw

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Martha for more than 20 years. She has always been a dedicated professional. I wholeheartedly endorse her!!"

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Neil Tyra

Elder law lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Martha as a qualified attorney capable of providing outstanding service to clients with elder law and estate planning needs."

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James Saffell

Elder law lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Eileen Warshaw

Family lawyer

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Susan Earman

Business lawyer

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Neil Tyra

Elder law lawyer

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C. Schaefer

Litigation lawyer

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James Saffell

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Honors

1985

Order of the Barristers, University of Detroit Mercy Schoo of Law

Work Experience

2011 - Present

attorney, Baskin, Jackson & Duffett, PC

1900 - Present

Member, Baskin, Jackson & Lasso, P.C.

1900 - Present

Member, Baskin, Jackson, Zetlin & Mothershead PC

Associations

2015 - Present

National Association of Elder Law Attorneys

member

2015 - Present

Virginia Association of Elder Law Attorneys

Member

2014 - Present

Falls Church Education Foundation

Board Member

2013 - Present

Northern Virginia Literacy Council

literacy tutor

2011 - Present

Falls Church Chamber of Commerche

Member

2010 - Present

Arlington County Bar Association

member

2010 - Present

Fairfax County Bar Association

member

Sample of Legal Cases

Denial of insurance benefits

Full benefits paid

Financial exploitation of senior citizen

Senior protected

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Education

N/A

University of Detroit Mercy School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Kalamazoo College

BA

Speaking Engagements

2014

Falls Church Senior Center Speaker Series

Estate Planning Basics

2014

Falls Church Senior Center Speaker Series

Scams Against Seniors

2013

Legal Considerations in the Foreign Service

Information to Know Before Renting Your Home

2013

Fair Housing 101 for City Officials

Virginia Fair Housing Law

2012

NVAA Seminar 11/30/2012

Virginia Landlording Update

2012

Legal Considerations In the Foreign Service

Information to Know Before Renting Your Home

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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