Located in the heart of the historic Fort Hunt and Mount Vernon corridor of Fairfax County, The Dean Law Firm provides professional legal services for individuals, families, and small businesses throughout Northern Virginia. 

From estate planning, including wills and trusts, and estate administration to small business counsel and nonprofit law, we pride ourselves on providing personalized and compassionate legal services to meet the needs of our community.

How Can We Help?

The Dean Law Firm, PLLC, provides Estate Planning including wills and trusts, Small Business Legal Counsel, Conservatorship and Guardianship, and many other services to individuals and businesses in Northern Virginia. 

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The Dean Law Firm makes it easy to create a legal will or trust, and we can guide you through determining which vehicle best fits your needs.

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Losing a loved one is never easy.  Family and friends are often faced with the daunting prospect of administering the estate of a loved one, which can involve probating a Will, administering a trust, or securing your rights to an inheritance.  The Dean Law Firm is here to help guide you through this process.

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Many people find themselves in a place where they need to step in and provide care for an elderly parent or family member.  Let The Dean Law Firm help you determine whether a Conservatorship or Guardianship is necessary, and if so, guide you through the process of writing and implementing one. 

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As a small business owner, president of the local youth athletic association, and former executive director of a small trade association, managing partner Paul Dean understands the legal needs of small, incorporated organizations.  Let The Dean Law Firm handle any legal issues or surprises that come your way, so you can focus on what you do best; running your business.

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The Dean Law Firm will help ensure that your nonprofit organization is in compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements, while ensuring you can meet any unexpected legal challenges head-on.  We can help manage your Board, draft or review bylaws, help with government filings, and address countless other legal issues that come your way.   

Paul did an excellent job of helping prepare estate planning documents for my kids. He was thorough and insightful when making recommendations and very competitively priced for the work he did. I highly recommend him and will easily refer clients to him for legal work.

Client Reviews

EXCELLENT
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Janet Thompson
Janet Thompson
2022-09-29
My husband and I have been planning to establish a special needs trust for the past year and our experience with Family Law firms had been less than ideal. In two cases, we had to ask twice to meet with an attorney, and then were contacted by an assistant and reminded of the fee for the consultation which had to be paid before meeting with anyone. "bring your check book" one said. Really? We simply wanted to know an estimate for costs to set up a special needs trust so we could decide whether to go with an attorney or a managed fund from the ARC. But we had to pay for that information. It felt very transactional and impersonal. But then, a friend referred us to Paul Dean and he was exactly the type of professional we were looking for: genuine, knowledgeable, and empathetic. He met us personally with no mention of payment until after he had spent an hour educating us on trusts and offering unpressured advice. I had to mention payment at the end of the consultation and he waved his hand saying, I will add it to a proposal. No pressure, just an authentic desire to serve our family. A great dad, neighbor, and business professional! I have since recommended him multiple times to friends and colleagues. If you are looking for personal and trusted legal counsel, the Dean Law Firm should be your first phone call.
Doris Nguyen
Doris Nguyen
2022-05-03
We worked with Paul recently to prepare estate planning documents. We originally thought this would be a daunting process but Paul walked us through the entire process and explained everything thoroughly. He made the process simple. Many steps were done electronically which helped us save time. If you are on the fence about putting together your estate planning package, don't hesitate! It's important to put in place and Paul can help you.
Barry Hutchison
Barry Hutchison
2021-10-20
I would highly recommend the services of Paul Dean. Before our then 18 year old son went off to college, we had him fill out both an Advanced Medical Directive and a Power of Attorney document. On September 10, 2021 he broke his leg and needed emergency surgery while playing a sport for school. It was very helpful to show the hospital our AMD since he is over 18, in order to be able to talk to the doctors and get information from hospital staff. If you are a parent of a college student, you will not regret having these two documents in your file. Thank you Paul Dean!
Kaylin Nickol
Kaylin Nickol
2021-06-29
Paul made it super easy to pull all of our estate planning needs together. We had lots of questions and he answered them patiently, pleasantly, and thoroughly. I would highly recommend his services!
Beverly W.
Beverly W.
2021-04-20
I contacted Mr. Dean to update my will, PoA and trust. Mr. Dean is easy to work with, responsive and very professional. I highly recommend him for your will/trust needs.
William Carreras
William Carreras
2021-03-23
Paul was great to work with, friendly and professional throughout the whole process. When you make the decision to work with someone on your will and other last wishes documents, you want to make sure you are in the right hands with someone who makes you feel comfortable. Paul was that person for us. Highly recommend him.
Robert Malloy
Robert Malloy
2021-03-15
Paul was responsive to my questions and need for estate planning. He went out of his way to explain small nuances and provided a clear overview of what would be required to plan my estate. Good quality, professional and nice guy.
Eric
Eric
2021-03-03
Paul did a great job working with us to complete our Estate planning. I highly recommend his services!

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The Dean Law Firm, PLLC, provides Estate Planning including Wills and Trusts, Small Business Legal Counsel, Conservatorship/Guardianship, and many other services to individuals and businesses in Northern Virginia.