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Licensed in District of Columbia for 11 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2015
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2019
Licensed in Virginia for 12 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2013
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2018
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Dana Lauren Tapper's Reviews
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Adoption
Posted by Janet | December 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Dedicated, Sincere and Hardworking
We hired Dana to assist us with a Close Relative Adoption. Definitely not as easy as it sounds. Within 5 minutes of meeting her we knew she was the attorney we were looking for to represent us and our 12 year old niece. Our case was complicated. The biological father was incarcerated, refused to t...
Dana Lauren Tapper's Lawyer Endorsements
"Dana puts her heart and soul into every case she has, and she treats her clients like family. Not a week goes by that I am not stopped by a another lawyer, bailiff, or court employee, and told what an excellent job she does. I'm proud to have her with this firm."
"I endorse this lawyer. Brilliant lawyer and full of compassion. One of the best."
"I endorse this lawyer. Dana is a very passionate and qualified lawyer/advocate in matters related to juveniles. I highly recommend and endorse her for juvenile law."
"I endorse this lawyer without reservation. She gives each case her personal, focused attention and goes the extra mile to maximize case outcomes to benefit her clients. Sharp, successful and a straight shooter she is a good choice for criminal defense."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2019.
Reciprocal - Disbarment issued in DC, 2019
updated on 02/16/2022This means that the attorney's misconduct in another state, or jurisdiction, also violated the rules for practicing law in District of Columbia Bar.
Suspension issued in DC, 2018
updated on 07/27/2022Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Consent To Revocation issued in VA, 2018
updated on 02/16/2022This means the attorney resigned in order to avoid having his or her license revoked by the State Bar. A license "Revocation" is the most serious penalty for a lawyer.
Honors
2015
Clients' Choice Award, Avvo
2013
Pro Bono Certificate of Recognition, University of Virginia School of Law
2012
Claire Corcoran Award, University of Virginia School of Law
2010
Honor Society Member, Phi Beta Kappa
2008
James B. Angell Scholar, University of Michigan
2007
William J. Branstrom Freshman Prize, University of Michigan
Work Experience
2018 - 2018
Attorney, Charles C. Cosby, Jr., PC
2016 - 2018
Attorney, Tapper Law, PLLC
2015 - 2016
Associate, Spencer, Meyer, Koch & Cornick, PLC
2014 - 2015
Assistant Public Defender, Office Of The Public Defender
2013 - 2014
Staff Attorney, Virginia Legal Aid Society
2012 - 2013
Child Advocacy Clinic, University of Virginia School of Law
2012 - 2012
Law Clerk, Public Defender Service For The District Of Columbia
2011 - 2012
Legal Intern, Charlottesville-Albemarle Public Defenders Office
2008 - 2009
Capital Trial Assistance Unit, Illinois Office of the State Appellate Defender
Associations
2012 - Present
Virginia Law Public Service Mentoring ProgramCo-Founder
2014 - 2018
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of VirginiaAdmitted to Practice
2014 - 2018
U.S. District Court, Western District of VirginiaAdmitted to Practice
2014 - 2018
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth CircuitAdmitted to Practice
2014 - 2014
Danville Bar AssociationLaw Day Chair
2014 - 2018
Virginia State Bar, Criminal Law SectionMember
2013 - 2014
Virginia CARESBoard Member
2013 - 2014
Task Force to Improve the Quality & Availability of Support Services in Danville & Pittsylvania CountyBoard Member
2013 - 2018
Virginia State BarMember
2012 - 2013
UVA Law Public Interest Law AssociationMembership Director
Education
2013
University of Virginia School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2010
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Gayle Middle School
Mock Trial
2014
Law Day
Law Day
Publications
2014
GoDanRiver
Tenants Detail Apartment Woes
2014
Virginia Bar Association
Law Day
2013
2013
University of Virginia
UVA Law Student with 'Kind Heart' Wins $20,000 on Ellen DeGeneres Show
2012
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers