Mcgavock Dickinson Reed

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Mcgavock Dickinson Reed

also known as "Mac"

5.0
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 9 years

Ethics and professional responsibility Lawyer at Alexandria, VA
Practice Areas: Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Family, Wills & Living Wills, Trusts

277 S Washington St Suite 210, Alexandria, VA

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About Mcgavock

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Ethics and Professional Responsibility 70%

Services: Ethics Consultation Conflicts of Interest Resolution Attorney-Client Privilege Preservation Professional Conduct Training Ethics Audits and Assessments Representation in Disciplinary Matters Ethics Program Development Compliance Advisory

15 years | 128 cases

70%
Family 10%

Divorce and Separation Agreements Child Custody and Visitation Arrangements Child and Spousal Support Matters Property Division and Asset Allocation Pre-nuptial and Post-nuptial Agreements Adoption and Guardianship Proceedings and more...

13 years | 26 cases

10%
Trusts 10%

Revocable Living Trust Creation Irrevocable Trust Establishment Testamentary Trust Drafting Special Needs Trust Formation Charitable Remainder Trusts Family Trusts and Dynasty Trusts Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRAT) and more...

15 years | 41 cases

10%
Wills and Living Wills 10%

Last Will and Testament Drafting Living Will (Advance Healthcare Directive) Creation Power of Attorney Establishment Healthcare Proxy Designation Testamentary Trust Formation Estate Planning Consultation Beneficiary Designation Review and more...

15 years | 41 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 400-600 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2023

Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 7 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2018

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 9 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2016

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The McGavock Reed Law Firm

277 S Washington St Suite 210, Alexandria, VA, 22314

macreedlaw.com

Online Presence

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Mcgavock Dickinson Reed'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 Rod | May 9, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Top 1% of all VA Attorneys

I had the honor of working with McGavock Reed, an extraordinary attorney who I believe ranks in the top 1% of all attorneys in Virginia. His fairness, affordability, transparency, and extreme professionalism are unmatched. Mr. Reed communicated every step of the process clearly, ensured all costs wer...e transparent, and handled my case with exceptional skill and integrity. I wholeheartedly recommend McGavock Reed to anyone in need of outstanding legal representation.

Posted by Former client, MM | February 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A true titan and gentleman's lawyer!

As an attorney facing a Bar disciplinary investigation, I called a few ethics attorneys who would've charged me over $700/hour to represent me. One was kind enough to recommend Mr. Reed as he'd previously worked for him. I prayed about hiring him and did! Having Mr. Reed as my attorney gave me suc...h peace of mind. He treated me like a highly valued client whose matter was important to him. I knew from day one after he reviewed my entire file in superhuman fashion the same day I'd sent it to him, and told me his thoughts on my case, that he was the real deal and would fight for me. He is a true titan and is a highly effective representative. He was a responsive communicator, as well. I liked his collaborative approach in handling my matter in that he sought my input on drafts before sending them to Bar staff. Mr. Reed got me the best result imaginable in that the Bar dismissed the disciplinary investigation in total. What a miraculous result and answer to many prayers! I highly recommend him to any attorney dealing with a Bar discipline investigation.

Posted by Sonya | December 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Custody and Child Support

Mac is knowledgeable, intelligent, confident, and passionate about his clients cases. Truly a praiseworthy lawyer. My family has hired him for our cases and he has had amazing results! He also breaks everything down so you have full understanding of whats going on! In the future I will not hesitate t...o call him to represent me. Would highly recommend you will not be disappointed, it was a privilege to work with someone so hard working and result driven! He makes you feel like a priority!

Posted by Ian | October 31, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very Through and Responsive

Mac helped me review a new employment agreement contract this year. Throughout the process he was very professional, responsive, and thorough. He helped me to understand some of the pitfalls and contract issues that could arise in future employment that I would not have noticed had I not used his s...ervices. I am very happy with the service that Mac provided, I look forward to working with him again in the future.

Posted by Emil | October 28, 2023 | Consulted Attorney

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

Outstanding

McGavock Reed is an outstanding attorney. A consummate lawyer’s lawyer, he is someone I know I can always turn to when it comes to thoughtful, practical, and legally sound advice on issues involving attorney ethics and professional responsibility. But beyond that, Mac also has a wealth of knowledge... when it comes to other areas of the law, including family, criminal, and estate planning/trust law, and he consistently delivers results. I would recommend him to anyone—attorney or not—in need of excellent representation.

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Monique Miles

Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mac. He's one of the best ethics lawyers around!! He fights for his clients!"

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Trevor Anderson

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Thomas Silis

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Founder, The McGavock Reed Law Firm

2019 - 2022

Staff Attorney, The Schumack Law Firm PLLC

2017 - 2019

Staff Attorney, Schumack Ryals, PLLC

2015 - 2017

Associate, Silis & Associates

2011 - 2015

Law Clerk, Office Of Disciplinary Counsel

Associations

2023 - Present

Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers

Member

2018 - Present

District of Columbia Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In re Paul Haar 2022

Respondent was given a seven month suspension followed by one year of probation.

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Education

2015

Catholic University of America, School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2011

Hampden-Sydney College

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2023

American Bar Association, Dispute Resolution Section Spring Conference

Navigating Ethical Dilemas on the Road to Change

2022

Virginia Mediation Network Fall Conference 2022

When Standards Collide: The Intersection of Attorney and Mediator Ethics

2022

Association for Conflict Resolution, Annual Conference

When Attorneys Serve as Mediators: Observing Two Sets of Ethical Standards

2019

Second and Third Year Student Transition to Practice Lecture

Beyond Professional Responsibility: A Transition to Practice Panel

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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