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Sterling & Hayes
Attorneys at Law · Est. 1987
Our Work

Practice Areas

Focused counsel in the matters that shape families, businesses, and legacies in Northern Virginia.

Estate Planning

Wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, healthcare directives, powers of attorney. Strategic planning for families with closely held businesses or blended families.

Last Will & Testament
Revocable Living Trust
Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust (ILIT)
Advance Medical Directive
Durable Power of Attorney
Business Succession Planning
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Family Law

Divorce, custody, support, and pre/postnuptial agreements handled with firmness in negotiation and finesse in court.

Contested & Uncontested Divorce
Child Custody & Visitation
Spousal & Child Support
Prenuptial Agreements
Separation Agreements
Adoption
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Business Law

From formation to exit — counsel for closely held businesses, professional practices, and family-owned enterprises.

Entity Formation (LLC/Corp/PLLC)
Operating & Shareholder Agreements
Commercial Contracts
Buy/Sell Agreements
Mergers & Acquisitions
Partnership Disputes
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Civil Litigation

Experienced trial counsel in Virginia circuit courts and federal district courts. Contract, real estate, construction, and commercial disputes.

Breach of Contract
Real Estate Litigation
Business Disputes
Construction Claims
Fiduciary Litigation
Appeals
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Real Estate

Residential and commercial transactions, title issues, and landlord–tenant representation.

Residential Closings
Commercial Transactions
Title Disputes
Landlord–Tenant Matters
Easements & Boundary Issues
HOA Disputes
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Probate & Trust Administration

Guidance for executors, trustees, and heirs. When the estate gets complicated, we simplify.

Estate Administration
Trust Administration
Will Contests
Trust Litigation
Fiduciary Accountings
Heir Disputes
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