I contacted Tricia concerning legal advice concerning my application for a PPP loan and was impressed with not only her knowledge of the law, but also her excellent customer service. She is as responsive as she is helpful.
When a dispute over landlord payment went off the rails, Tricia came to the rescue. She was a stellar advocate through a challenging situation. Tricia’s knowledge of the Virginia tenant law was enhanced by her detail oriented eye and grasp of the numbers involved – you almost want her for your accountant. She found arguments and angles I never would have pursued, and that no other lawyer previously suggested. Although, most importantly, Tricia understood my priorities, and was focused on what I wanted to get out of the situation.
She’s a ferocious advocate that instills courage and clarity in her small clients.
Contracts, leases, license agreements
Joint ventures
Federal contracting and subcontracts subject to a federal prime contract
Business crisis (partner disputes, business divorce, government enforcement actions)
Forming, merging, or selling a business
Amending or ensuring compliance with charter documents (Articles, bylaws, shareholder agreements, etc.)
Succession planning
Compliance with data privacy and security laws and regulations - Federal (HIPPA, HiTech, Gramm-Leach Bliley, FTC) and state (CCPA, NY SHIELD, Illinois-BIPA)
Data breaches
Counsel on embedding privacy-by-design into product/ service offerings
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
Political Risk
Insurance
I believe in knowing my clients as individuals so I can best understand their needs. I take pride in delivering the very best service, with integrity, at a fair price. I am a fierce advocate with an eagle-eye for details. My mission is to help business leaders thrive. How can I help you?
Bio
At age 40 with two teenagers at home, Tricia leapt from teaching to law school. After several years at a global BigLaw firm, she made another leap and started Dunlap Law to satisfy her desire for greater freedom and her nerdy love for solving gnarly problems.
Dunlap Law is the only certified B-Corp law firm in Virginia or D.C. because Tricia truly believes that business can be a force for good. She is determined that Dunlap Law will be more than a solid business – it will also make positive impacts on the world.
Tricia provides counsel to a wide variety of clients on general business law, IP, licensing and contracts, and regulatory compliance. With recognized expertise in corporate sustainability, she also focuses on how businesses measure and manage their nonfinancial risks, whether that means environmental issues like climate change, social issues like human rights, or emerging legal issues such as data privacy and cybersecurity.
Tricia joined the Advisory Board of the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board and served on the Consumption Industry Working Group, giving SASB feedback on proposed sustainability standards for companies in that economic sector. Working with a small team of other SASB Subject Matter Experts, Tricia helped create the Fundamentals of Sustainability Accounting (FSA) Level 1 and Level 2 credentialing exams. Tricia is proud to hold the credential she helped create.
Because she is a glutton for punishment and every business faces challenges with data privacy and cybersecurity, Tricia holds the Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) credential from the International Association of Privacy Professionals.
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Legal Counsel
I contacted Tricia concerning legal advice concerning my application for a PPP loan and was impressed with not only her knowledge of the law, but also her excellent customer service. She is as responsive as she is helpful.
Posted by anonymous | December 20, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Trustworthy and top notch advocate
When a dispute over landlord payment went off the rails, Tricia came to the rescue. She was a stellar advocate through a challenging situation. Tricia’s knowledge of the Virginia tenant law was enhanced by her detail oriented eye and grasp of the numbers involved – you almost want her for your accountant. She found arguments and angles I never would have pursued, and that no other lawyer previously suggested. Although, most importantly, Tricia understood my priorities, and was focused on what I wanted to get out of the situation.
She’s a ferocious advocate that instills courage and clarity in her small clients.
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Posted by anonymous | December 17, 2016
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| Hired Attorney
Excellent and proficient!
I have known and trusted Tricia for 10 years so when a former neighbor filed a lawsuit over an easement, she was my first phone call. She figured out the issue, explained it to me in plain English, and found a solution. She kept me updated and, after hiring her, I stopped worrying.
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$ 350-495 per hour
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8.8
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Corporate and incorporation Attorney | Mar 08
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"Tricia is an excellent attorney and always looking for creative and innovative ways to serve her clients. If you're looking to take your business to the next level, Tricia can get you there."