About General Counsel, P.C.

Since 2004, the attorneys at General Counsel, P.C. have helped businesses and non-profit organizations in Fairfax County and throughout northern Virginia to handle their legal responsibilities, achieve their growth goals and overcome difficult challenges. Our firm is wholly focused on business law, with our dedicated attorneys skillfully managing corporate planning and compliance, labor and employment issues, dispute resolution and litigation, intellectual property matters, franchising, government contracts and more. From our office in McLean, we offer personalized guidance for organizations of all sizes and across various industries. Our lawyers provide reliable, trustworthy legal representation for business owners, corporate boards and individuals, and we are proud of the lasting relationships we have built with our return clients. Whether you are a seasoned business leader or a new entrepreneur, our team will take a proactive approach to supporting your current interests and your aspirations for the future.

 

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Employment Contracts
Posted by michael
February 25, 2023
Hired Law Firm

Working with Merritt and his team has been refreshing. They are very professional, knowledgeable, and able to explain things in a way that allowed me to carry my arguments forward and finalize a successful negotiation. They are accessible, professional, smart, experienced, and supportive throughout the entire process. I give them my highest recommendation.

 
Business Litigation
Posted by anonymous
October 12, 2020
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This law firm gave us some tough news; they wouldn't be able to take our case because they didn't think they could win, given the circumstances. However, this wasn't for lack of enthusiasm or lack of effort; this firm probably put in 10+ hours of research and work without ever asking for payment. Our LLC had a unique business equipment-lease issue, with many complex factors and an out-of-state financial company. Steve Hoffman and his team put in two weeks worth of phone calls and email correspondence gathering documents and caselaw etc., just to make sure there was a viable case to pursue. This firm did all of this, before ever making us sign an agreement....before asking for payment or retainer. And after putting in all the legwork, they told us the truth: we didn't have a viable case. This news was tough to hear, but we needed to hear it. Any law firm could have taken our case and our money; but General Counsel, PC, had the decency to do the right thing, and turn us down.

 
Corporate Litigation
Posted by anonymous
December 05, 2019
Hired Law Firm

General Councel P.C. is a solid boutique law firm which I would highly recommend. Merritt Green and Richard Trimber are not only exceptional attorneys adhering to the highest ethical standards, but also extremely responsive, providing sound reasoned advise, especially in difficult times. I have dealt with Corporate attorneys for many years, and I can tell you that not all lawyers are created equal, and these guys are the real deal...Do yourself a favor; you will not be disappointed.

 
Employment Contracts
Posted by anonymous
December 15, 2018
Hired Law Firm

I engaged Merritt Green for an employment law matter that had some "delicate" complications. He thoroughly researched the details and then handled it quickly and professionally, I'm very grateful for his work I give him my strongest recommendation.

Business Litigation
Posted by anonymous
October 26, 2018
Hired Law Firm

I have worked with Merritt and his team on a couple of issues. they have all been very professional, responsive and thorough. I would recommend General Counsel PC to any business professional in the DC area.

Corporate Law
Posted by anonymous
October 08, 2015
Hired Law Firm

General Counsel PC is an innovative law firm that specializes in providing small businesses the legal support of a major corporation. The Managing Partner, Merritt Green, is a great partner for the CEO of a small to mid-size company.

Labor and Employment
Posted by anonymous
October 02, 2015
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Administrative Law
Posted by anonymous
September 28, 2015
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Discrimination
Posted by anonymous
December 08, 2021
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The attorneys offered questionable advice/strategies. I've had to operate as my own attorney because they were not willing to follow through with my case when I questioned the legality of some of their advice. I've reached out to several agencies with my concerns regarding the handling of my case. I would highly recommend seeking legal counsel elsewhere.

 
Human Resources Law
Posted by anonymous
January 18, 2021
Hired Law Firm

They never response either my phone call or my email.I never see such kind of irresponsible firm or person.they should response on time.

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Areas of Law

  • Real Estate
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution 3
    • Arbitration
    • Mediation.
    • Mediation
  • Labor and Employment 15
    • Americans With Disabilities Act
    • Employment Law
    • Sexual Harassment
    • Wage and Hour Law
    • Wrongful Termination.
    • Human Resources Law
    • Wrongful Termination
    • Employment Litigation
    • Fair Labor Standards
    • Family and Medical Leave Act
    • Negligent Hiring
    • Employee Drug Testing
    • Noncompetition and Non-Solicitation Agreements
    • Noncompete Litigation
    • Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)
  • Contracts 4
    • Breach of Contract
    • Government Contracts
    • Employment Contracts
    • Corporate Contracts
  • Business Law 30
    • Business Formation
    • Business Litigation
    • Small Business Law
    • Partnership Law
    • Business Transactions
    • Business Taxation
    • Business Reorganization
    • Business Planning
    • Business Dissolutions
    • Business Development
    • Business Successions
    • Business Succession Planning
    • Emerging Business Law
    • Limited Liability Company Law
    • Limited Liability Partnerships
    • Limited Partnerships
    • Business Estate Planning
    • Business Acquisitions
    • Business Immigration
    • Franchise Law
    • Franchise Regulation
    • Franchise Litigation
    • Franchises and Franchising
    • Business Arbitration
    • Business Associations Law
    • Business Fraud
    • Business Enterprises
    • Business Mediation
    • Business Organization
    • Business Start-Ups
  • Litigation 1
    • Civil Litigation
  • Civil Rights 7
    • Discrimination
    • Age Discrimination in Employment
    • Employment Disability Discrimination
    • Employment Discrimination
    • National Origin Discrimination
    • Pregnancy Discrimination
    • Title VII Discrimination
  • Commercial Law 3
    • Commercial Real Estate
    • Commercial Contracts
    • Commercial Arbitration
  • Corporate Law 4
    • Corporate Reorganization
    • Corporate Formation
    • Corporate Governance
    • Corporate Successions
  • Entertainment Law
  • Immigration 6
    • Citizenship
    • Immigration Law
    • Investor Visas
    • Employment Immigration
    • Employment Visas
    • Family Immigration Law
  • Intellectual Property 10
    • Patents
    • Trademarks
    • Internet Trademarks
    • Copyrights
    • Software Copyright
    • Trade Secrets
    • Patent Infringement
    • Copyright Infringement
    • Trademark Infringement
    • Intellectual Property Litigation
  • Appellate Practice
  • Civil Practice
  • Debtor and Creditor 1
    • Collections
  • Government
  • Communications and Media 1
    • Libel, Slander and Defamation
  • Nonprofit and Charitable Organizations
  • Employee Benefits 2
    • Executive Compensation
    • Qualified Retirement Plans
  • Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures 1
    • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Taxation 3
    • Tax Law
    • State Taxation
    • Local Taxation
  • Workers Compensation
  • Leases and Leasing 1
    • Real Estate Leasing
  • Wills and Probate 1
    • Successions
  • Government Contracts 1
    • Bid Protests
  • Technology and Science 1
    • Technology Law
  • Torts 1
    • Business Torts
  • Administrative Law 1
    • Administrative Agency Practice

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  • Firm History
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    2004

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6849 Old Dominion Drive, Suite 220McLean, VA 22101U.S.A.

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