- Northern Virginia & Washington DC Business Counsel
Business Law Firm Serving Northern Virginia & Beyond
High-quality, strategic legal representation for businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals — counsel that protects what you’ve built and thinks practically about how to move you forward.
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- Experience + Expertise
Putting deep legal knowledge to work for your business.
An experienced business lawyer can wield enormous power on behalf of their client. Experience engenders a “feel” for a case that can sometimes elude an unseasoned attorney. This intangible is informed by well-earned experiences.
In my practice, I have faced innumerable issues in both heavily litigated court cases and in the corporate setting. That feel can be helpful when deciding what path to choose in a dispute: should you be collaborative or adversarial? But it can also be valuable in negotiating high-value deals: should I concede or hold firm? Knowing what approach to take is central, and difficult to do without experienced counsel.
- High-Efficiency Legal Representation
Practical, Strategic Thinking.
Litigation should not be a first impulse. Jabaly Law believes a dispute can be resolved if the lawyer thinks practically about their clients’ needs and strategizes about meeting the other side’s.
How is Jabaly Law practical and strategic?
- Collaborates whenever possible.
- Studies the case and the client.
- If litigation cannot be avoided, considers alternative dispute resolution and mitigates the issues beforehand.
- Providing Legal Solutions
Legal solutions for your business's success
Running a business involves more than great ideas — it requires strong legal foundations. At Jabaly Law, we help businesses across Northern Virginia and Washington DC navigate every kind of legal matter efficiently. From structuring your company to handling contracts and disputes, we devise solutions that support long-term growth. Every business is unique — whether you’re a startup laying the groundwork or an established company facing a challenge, experienced counsel makes all the difference.
Proactive support for every stage of business
Legal issues can arise at any stage. That’s why we take a proactive approach — helping clients prevent problems before they escalate. We assist with entity formation, contract negotiation, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance, keeping your business legally sound. Whether it’s corporate governance, risk management, or litigation, you gain a legal advisor dedicated to protecting what you’ve built.
- OUR SERVICES
Collaborative Legal Counsel
Jabaly Law will fight to obtain positive results for its clients. Collaborating on creative solutions is Jabaly Law’s strength – leveraged for you.
Litigation
Sometimes clients or customers don’t pay. Other times, contractors don’t perform or an employment issue arises. You feel left high and dry.
Business Strategy
As companies grow larger, they tend to need ongoing legal services. Jabaly Law offers advice and counsel in a way that helps ensure meeting legal and regulatory requirements.
Contracts
Agreements are the mechanism by which business is conducted. They should be carefully drafted with the goals and expectations of clients in mind to help ensure....
Trademark/Copyright
Protect what is often most valuable: your intellectual property (IP). You deserve some peace of mind knowing that your IP assets are secure.
Debt Collection
Someone owes you money? Collect the right way by determining the best approach from the beginning.
Employment Disputes
Have you received a charge of discrimination, demand letter for wage and hour violations or a breach of contract, or are you now being sued for any of these?
- WHY CHOOSE US
The Jabaly Law Difference
More than a decade of successful transactions, negotiations and the resolution of disputes.
Strategic
Legal strategy begins with knowing the actors and the terrain. Jabaly Law prides itself in being as curious about its clients as it is well versed in the law. Solutions naturally flow from this approach.
Professional
Mr. Jabaly does not conduct himself in a manner unbecoming of a professional or an attorney. This means Jabaly Law will handle a case with the highest standard of professionalism when interacting with clients or opposing counsel for that matter.
Capable
Jabaly Law has been successfully representing clients in difficult matters for more than a decade. This experience has prepared it well for future cases.
- Client Results
Real matters. Real outcomes.
A selection of results Jabaly Law has secured for business owners and individuals across Virginia and Washington DC.
$1.6M
- Arbitration · Breach of Fiduciary Duty
Secured a $1.6 million settlement in an arbitration involving breach of fiduciary duties — resolving a complex, high-value dispute in the client’s favor.
~$500K
- LLC Member Dispute · Defense
Successfully defended a client in a nearly $500,000 case involving multiple disputes among the members of an LLC — protecting their stake and the business.
Six Figures
- Property Damage · Judgment
Won a six-figure judgment against a contractor who damaged a client’s home — holding the responsible party fully accountable.
Dismissed
- Property Damage · Judgment
Secured a dismissal with prejudice of an employment discrimination claim filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.
Dismissed
- Employment · DC OHR
Obtained a dismissal of an employment discrimination case before the DC Office of Human Rights — resolving the matter early for the client.
- Federal · & More
Many more on file
From an extraordinary-ability green card for a neurosurgeon to a PPP-loan dismissal in a stolen-identity case.
Our Certifications & Licenses
STATES
- District of Columbia
- New Jersey
- New York
- Virginia
U.S. DISTRICT COURTS
- District of Columbia
- Eastern District of Virginia
- New Jersey
U.S. COURT OF APPEALS
- District of Columbia Circuit
- Fourth Circuit
- D.C. Bar Trial Practice Subcommittee, Chair (2019)
- Alexandria Bar Association
- Rutgers Law School, J.D. (2009)
- George Mason University, B.A. (2006)
- Bishop Denis J. O’Connell High School in Arlington, Virginia (2002)
- Peter Jabaly
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Journal of Intellectual Property Law & Practice
Volume 5, Issue 10, October 2010, Pages 730–735
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Journal of Intellectual Property Law & Practice
Volume 10, Issue 7, July 2015, Pages 505–508
Virginia State Bar Sections
Construction Law
International Law
Intellectual Property Law
Business Law
Litigation Section
Real Property Law Section
- Client Reviews
What our Clients say on Google.
Verified 5-star reviews from clients across Northern Virginia and Washington DC.
“Peter handled our commercial dispute with precision — aggressive where it counted, pragmatic when it mattered. We resolved it for far more than we expected.”
“Knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely strategic. Peter protected our LLC interests through a very difficult partner dispute. I can’t recommend him highly enough.”
“We brought a breach-of-contract claim that had stalled for months. Peter moved fast, built a strong case, and got us a resolution we could move forward from.”
- Common Questions
What Business Owners ask us First.
Still have a question?
The fastest way to get a real answer is a short conversation with an attorney about your situation.
What happens during an initial consultation?
During your initial consultation, you’ll speak directly with an attorney about your situation, walk through your options, and get a clear sense of how he can help — before you decide whether to move forward.
What types of businesses do you represent?
We represent small and mid-sized businesses, LLCs, corporations, commercial landlords and tenants, and individual business owners across Northern Virginia and Washington DC — from startups to established companies.
How much does a business attorney cost?
Fees depend on the complexity of the matter. We discuss fee arrangements — including flat-fee and hourly options — transparently and up front, before you commit. Competitive, fair pricing is part of how we work.
How long does a business dispute take to resolve?
Many disputes resolve in a few months through negotiation or alternative resolution. Complex litigation can take longer in Virginia and DC courts. Because litigation isn’t always the first step, we explore the fastest, most cost-effective path first.
Do you handle matters in Virginia and Washington DC?
Yes. We are licensed in Virginia and Washington DC, with offices in Alexandria, Fairfax, Tysons, and Washington DC, serving clients throughout the greater DC metro area.
A partner breached our agreement — what should I do?
Preserve all communications and documents right away, and avoid taking unilateral action before you understand your position. Then reach out — acting quickly protects your options. We’ll assess your situation in a confidential consultation.
- Legal Insights
From the Jabaly Law blog.
Businesses often exchange far more than products or services. Revenue-sharing arrangements, licensing agreements, franchise relationships, joint ventures, and long-term supply […]
- Peter Jabaly