Welcome

McClanahan Powers ® is a Virginia-based Law Firm specializing in civil litigation, general business counsel, IP, data privacy & estate planning.
Request A Consultation or Call (703) 520-1326

Practice Areas

Lawsuits & Disputes

Have you been served a Complaint? Want to know if you have a case? Our litigation attorneys can discuss your options on...

Read More

Lawsuits & Disputes

Local Counsel

The firm assists all types of businesses and individuals nationwide as local counsel in litigation through multiple court systems...

Read More

Local Counsel

Business Services

Our attorneys apply their legal skills and expertise to assist business clients in determining strategies to aid...

Read More

Business Services

Intellectual Property

Intellectual property (IP) predominantly refers to certain intangible assets, such as copyrights, trademarks...

Read More

Intellectual Property

Trusts & Estate Planning

Our attorneys understand the financial considerations of estate planning...

Read More

Trusts & Estate Planning

Contracts

Our attorneys use their knowledge and expertise to craft tailored contracts to their client's specific needs. When drafting...

Read More

Contracts

Info & Data Privacy Protection

It's important to know how and when you use your client's information and online...

Read More

Info & Data Privacy Protection

File/Defend A Lawsuit
Start A Business
File A Trademark
File A Copyright

Firm Highlights

We Have Moved!

We are very excited to announce that we have moved to our new office space! As of August 30th, 2021, our new address is: 3160 Fairview Park Drive, Suite 410, Falls Church, VA 22042

Steven Anderson

We are excited to welcome and announce our newest Associate Attorney, Steven Anderson! Steven was born in Nashville, Tennessee. He enjoys watching hockey, mostly his hometown team, the Nashville Predators, and going running and hiking with his dalmatian. Some of his hobbies include reading, playing video games, cooking especially southern and German food, and making artwork.

Zach Miller

Mr. Miller obtained a 20k+ judgement on behalf of a contractor in a dispute with a homeowner who had alleged that the contractor performed defective work and was withholding payment.

Dirk McClanahan

Mr. McClanahan represented the plaintiff in a breach of contract and fraud in the inducement action between former business partners. In late September of 2020, Mr. McClanahan prevailed after a three day trial where the court awarded judgment in favor of the plaintiff, recovering $100,000 in compensatory damages, $100,000 in punitive damages, as well as attorney fees, for a total recovery of more than $200,000 to plaintiff.

We built our reputation by taking care of yours

At McClanahan Powers, we know firsthand what it is like to start, maintain and grow a successful business. We assist all companies (limited liability companies (LLC), corporations, partnerships, sole proprietorship, nonprofit organizations, and other business entities) through the startup process of planning, registering, building, and protecting their business interests. With our attorneys on your side, your business will have the utmost protection. As your attorneys, we will thoroughly investigate your case from every angle to provide sound advice and, if needed, aggressive litigation. Contact us today to discuss your case.

Mergers and Acquisitions, and Divestitures
Mergers and acquisitions is basically an umbrella term used for describing the consolidation of assets or companies via different kinds of financial transactions, such as acquisitions, mergers, consolidations, asset purchase, management acquisitions, and tender offers.
Read More
Ecommerce – Essential Knowledge for Running an Online Store
Ecommerce businesses must comply with the same laws as physical businesses, but with some subtle differences. Online businesses should likewise follow some rules that are specific to online businesses. These commonly include privacy, how you handle personal identifying information, and intellectual property laws.
Read More
Lifetime Gifts and Taxes
When you are thinking about giving a sizeable gift, it is crucial to familiarize yourself with the gift tax laws that might apply to your specific case.
Read More
What Landlords Should Know About Virginia Eviction Laws
Between the mass layoffs and pandemic eviction moratoriums, many Virginia landlords are struggling to say afloat. Instead of finding new tenants, landlords have been forced to cover months of mortgage payments and taxes without the requisite rental income.
Read More