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Michelle C. Thomas provides insight in the March issue of ESSENCE, a nationally distributed magazine, regarding finances and how single parents can plan for and protect their children’s futures.
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Michelle C. Thomas discusses the fight to &dump the house on the spouse" during divorce in the Washington Examiner and explains how a waning real estate market has affected divorcing couples.
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Michelle C. Thomas provides insight in the Washington Times, a prominent Washington, D.C. newspaper, about the impact of the economy on divorce and spousal support.
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Michelle C. Thomas appears on Fox 5 News to discuss divorce in this changing economy. She provides insight regarding the impact of the worsening economy on divorce rates, and how couples may manage the division of assets during tough economic times.
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Michelle C. Thomas provides insight in the October issue of ESSENCE, a nationally distributed magazine, regarding financial infidelity during divorce in the article, Little Green Lies: How financial fibs can destroy trust as well as the bottom line.
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The Bar Association of the District of Columbia (BADC) names Attorney Michelle C. Thomas YOUNG LAWYER OF THE YEAR. Ms. Thomas was honored for her unyielding service and leadership in the community, and commitment to excellence in the law during its annual Gala. The Gala attracted hundreds of judges, lawyers and friends to celebrate the BADC's four honorees, including Ms. Thomas.
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Michelle C. Thomas was elected to serve as President of the Greater Washington Area Chapter, Women Lawyers' Division of the National Bar Association (GWAC). During her term as President, the Greater Washington Area Chapter of the National Bar Association (NBA) received the 2008 Outstanding Affiliate Chapter of the Year Award from the NBA for its outstanding contributions and service to the legal community in Washington, DC, and Ms. Thomas received the Presidential Award for outstanding service to the Association.
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Link to our client testimonials

"Michelle Thomas saved my family. She is unbelievably hard working, hyper-prepared and has an uncanny, encyclopedic knowledge of the law. She once left a conference in Texas - at which she was supposed to receive an award - and flew overnight so she could file a brief and get me into court the next morning. She is careful with costs to the point of obsession. More than anything, she's one hell of a trial lawyer.
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Virginia Business Resource Center

Our law firm makes it our business to ensure that your business thrives and achieves maximum profitability. Our Washington, D.C., Fairfax and Arlington business attorneys take time to learn the intricacies of your business, including its culture, policies, leadership principles and management style, in order to provide sound business advice and assist companies with minimizing legal exposure while achieving maximum results.

Our Washington, D.C., Fairfax and Arlington business lawyers advise small businesses on all aspects such as business formation, corporate structuring, corporate governance, business disputes, commercial transactions, contracts, and employment matters. We collaborate with executive management, participate in board level discussions and are available to serve as outside counsel for your small business or mid-sized corporation

Our Washington, DC, Arlington and Fairfax business lawyers have provided a list of business resources below. These sites will help you with forming a business, developing a business, determining business regulations and more. Please contact our law firm if you have any questions about starting a business or with any questions you have about a current business.


Resources

D.C. Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs

D.C. Basic Business License Information Center

Virginia State Corporation Commission

Virginia Business Registration Guide

Virginia Department of Business Assistance


BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

D.C. Chamber of Commerce

Virginia Small Business Development Centers


WOMEN AND MINORITY BUSINESS OWNERS

D.C. Minority Business Enterprise Center

The Washington, D.C. Minority Business Development Center

VA National Association of Women Business Owners

VA Department of Minority Business Enterprise


EMPLOYMENT REGULATIONS

D.C. Workers’ Compensation

VA Workers’ Compensation Commission

VA Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation


CORPORATE TAXATION

VA Department of Taxation – Business Center

Virginia Business Tax Center

Employer Withholding Calculator


GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING

D.C. Office of Procurement

D.C. Minority Supplier Development Council


FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RESOURCES

Small Business Administration

Internal Revenue Service

Employment Law Guide