Bergstrom Attorneys

Bergstrom Attorneys PLLC is a reputable law firm that has built a strong reputation in various practice areas. Our firm is strategically located in Arlington, Virginia, with additional offices in Fairfax, Virginia, Washington, DC, and Chevy Chase, Maryland. Our team of highly skilled attorneys is licensed to practice law in numerous states, including Virginia, Maryland, Michigan, Ohio, and the District of Columbia. We are proud to serve a diverse range of clients, from private individuals and families to businesses in the United States and abroad. Our core team comprises seven experienced attorneys who offer expertise in local, state, and federal courts, as well as commercial matters for startup businesses and multinational corporations.

Practice Areas

Our firm's practice areas are designed to meet the diverse legal needs of our clients. They include:

• Criminal Defense: At Bergstrom Attorneys, our goal is to protect your rights and prepare a vigorous defense that ensures the best possible outcome. Our experienced attorneys have a proven track record of successfully defending clients against a wide range of criminal charges.

• Business Law: Bergstrom Attorneys provide strategic counseling to our business clients and handle business matters, including negotiating and drafting contracts, business formation, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial litigation.

• Civil Litigation: If you have a dispute, disagreement, or injury, Bergstrom Attorneys are available to recommend a course of action and fight for your best interests. Our attorneys have extensive experience in handling various types of civil litigation, including personal injury, breach of contract, and employment disputes.

• Administrative Law: Because of our unique location in Washington, DC, Bergstrom Attorneys represent clients before various state and federal administrative agencies. Our attorneys have a deep understanding of the administrative process and are dedicated to helping clients navigate the complexities of administrative law.

• Landlord-Tenant: Renting out property in the District of Columbia can be monetarily advantageous but can also subject you to various legal issues. Our attorneys have extensive experience in handling landlord-tenant matters and are dedicated to helping clients protect their rights and interests.

• Personal Injury: There is a time limit, known as the statute of limitations, that affects how long you have to file a personal injury claim. Our attorneys are experienced in handling personal injury cases and are dedicated to helping clients receive the compensation they deserve.

• Estate Planning: Wall Street Journal recently detailed the estate planning tools all people should ask an attorney to prepare. They include a will, a durable power of attorney, a health care proxy, and a living will. Our attorneys have extensive experience in handling estate planning matters and are dedicated to helping clients protect their assets and ensure their wishes are carried out.

• Premarital Agreements: We take an optimistic approach to premarital agreements by using them to build a successful marriage. Too often people assume prenups are only for the wealthy or those with significant assets. However, premarital agreements can be beneficial for anyone getting married.

• Restoration of Rights: Bergstrom Attorneys PLLC can help you request the restoration of your political and firearms rights in Virginia from convictions. Our attorneys have extensive experience in handling restoration of rights matters and are dedicated to helping clients restore their rights.

Our Attorneys

Our team of attorneys is our greatest asset. They bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and dedication to every case they handle. Here are some of our key attorneys:

• Matthew J. Bergstrom serves as managing attorney of Bergstrom Attorneys after he started the firm in 2010. He has 20 years of combined legal and business experience helping clients pursue opportunities and reduce risks.

• George L. Lyon, Jr. has represented clients in complex areas of the law for more than 35 years, and he has been a plaintiff in a landmark United States Supreme Court decision. He is an experienced litigator in both civil and criminal cases.

• Jay R. Pelkofer serves clients in estate planning as well as business matters, real estate law, and landlord/tenant issues. Mr. Pelkofer earned his law degree in 2005 from the Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C.

At Bergstrom Attorneys, we are committed to providing our clients with the highest level of legal representation. We understand that legal issues can be stressful and overwhelming, and we are dedicated to helping our clients navigate the legal process with confidence and peace of mind.