Caring for Your Cause
Innovative Legal Solutions
Caring for Your Cause
Innovative Legal Solutions

WHO WE ARE

We are skilled attorneys and advocates who are passionate about our clients' issues and needs.

WHAT WE DO

Special education law. School discipline. Business litigation. Employment issues.

HOW WE CARE

Find us in the community serving on Boards and Commissions or presenting at seminars.

We can help.

Conveniently located in Fairfax City, across from the Old Town Square. Representing clients throughout Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia.

Extended School Year ("ESY") is not just available during the summer. It also is not just limited to the school district's designated dates.

Upcoming Presentations

Adrianna Del Principe, Esquire is speaking October 19, 2024, at Food Allergy Research & Education's (FARE) Food Allergy Summit 2024:

10:00 a.m.: Food Allergies in the Workplace and the Law - Understanding Your Rights and Responsibilities

3:00 p.m.: Know Your Rights: Food Allergy and the Law

Meet our Team

Cheri Belkowitz

Attorney at Law

Cheri Belkowitz is committed to providing personalized and effective legal advice to her clients. Cheri graduated cum laude from Brandeis University, and she received her Juris Doctor magna cum laude from Syracuse University College of Law. An ardent community volunteer, Cheri serves on numerous boards and organizations in Fairfax County.

Harold Belkowitz

Attorney at Law

Harold G. Belkowitz is an accomplished litigator practicing throughout Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. Clients look to Harold for cost-effective, practical legal representation. Harold is committed to serving our community and serves on several Boards..

Melissa Waugh, JD, MPH

Attorney at Law

Melissa Waugh is a skilled attorney and exclusively practices special education law. Melissa represents parents at IEP meetings, in mediation, with state and federal litigation, in due process hearings, and in federal appeals.

Sharon Tropf

Special Education Advocate

Sharon Tropf has practiced as a Special Education Advocate (non-attorney) in Northern Virginia for more than twelve years. Sharon assists families with all aspects of the special education process, including initial eligibility for special education, development of the Individualized Education Program (the “IEP”), school placement, and IEP implementation.

Bridget Geraghty

Special Education Advocate

Bridget Geraghty is a passionate Special Education Advocate (non-attorney) who formerly worked as a special education teacher in Fairfax County Public Schools. Bridget assists families with all aspects of the special education process, including initial eligibility for special education, development of the Individualized Education Program (the “IEP”), school placement, and IEP implementation.

Adrianna Del Principe

Attorney at Law

Adrianna Del Principe is a skilled attorney with a passion to protect the legal rights of persons with disabilities.

Alyssia Schular

Special Education Advocate

Alyssia Schular is an experienced Special Education Advocate (non-attorney) who formerly worked as a special education teacher in Loudoun County Public Schools. Alyssia assists families with all aspects of the special education process, including initial eligibility for special education, development of the Individualized Education Program (the “IEP”), school placement, and IEP implementation.

Andrea Cate

Legal Assistant

Andrea's well-earned and rich variety of skills and experiences are an asset to Belkowitz Law, PLLC and its clients.

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