Direct Line: (804) 545-6253
Office:  (804) 545-6250
Fax: (804) 545-6259
mlafayette@lawplc.com

Practice Summary:

  • Concentrates in real estate, business, and estate planning.
  • Represents clients in commercial and residential closings, business closings, and business formation.
  • Legal counsel to the Richmond Association of REALTORS® and other REALTOR® Associations.
  • Represents numerous clients before state regulatory agencies, such as ABC Board, DPOR and Health Professions.
  • Speaker at educational seminars on various real estate topics.
  • Advises individuals with estate planning and probate matters, including preparation of necessary documents.

Appointments:

  • Appointed as Hearing Officer by the Supreme Court of Virginia, Clerk’s Office, 1995 to 2001

Education:

  • University of Richmond, Virginia, J.D., 1989
  • Bradford College, Haverhill, Massachusetts, B.A., 1986, with Honors

State Bar and Admissions:

  • Virginia State Bar, 1989
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, 1991

Past Positions:

  • Litigation Associate, Hunton & Williams (Richmond, Virginia)
  • Legal Analyst, Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

Affiliations:

  • Legal counsel and volunteer for several charitable organizations