Scott A. Dondershine

Attorney Scott A. Dondershine is a partner with David, Brody & Dondershine, LLP, law firm in Reston, Virginia. A top-rated, award-winning attorney with more than 25 years of legal experience, Mr. Dondershine provides exceptional counsel and support to a diverse range of clients throughout northern Virginia, the Washington, D.C., metro and surrounding areas of Maryland who have legal needs involving any of the following:

úÿÿÿÿÿÿÿ Business and commercial law, including contracts, mergers and acquisitions, and other transactional needs

úÿÿÿÿÿÿÿ Business organizations

úÿÿÿÿÿÿÿ Tax law

úÿÿÿÿÿÿÿ Estate planning, wills and trusts, as well as business succession planning

úÿÿÿÿÿÿÿ Intellectual property law

úÿÿÿÿÿÿÿ Internet and cyberspace law

úÿÿÿÿÿÿÿ Labor and employment law

Along with being an attorney, Mr. Dondershine previously practiced as a certified public accountant. As such, he has in-depth knowledge of state and federal tax codes and can help his clients mitigate their overall tax liability for both their businesses and estates through customized tax-reduction strategies. As an attorney, he has achieved considerable success assisting a wide range of both commercial clients, as well as individuals and families with protecting their rights, interests and assets for the future.

A leader in his field, Mr. Dondershine has published numerous articles on tax and estate planning, as well as business-related topics. He has also conducted lectures and continuing legal education seminars across his region, and he has appeared on the radio, where he has offered commentary on a variety of legal subjects.

Honored for his outstanding professionalism and service, Mr. Dondershine has earned an AV Preeminent peer review rating* from Martindale-Hubbell and a Legal Elite designation from Corporate America along with many other top rankings and endorsements from his peers. Moreover, both Richmond and Arlington Magazines voted him a Top Attorney in his region in 2019. He was also a Power Players finalist as ranked by Smart CEO Magazine in 2014.

A 1989 cum laude graduate of American University, Mr. Dondershine obtained his Juris Doctor from George Mason University School of Law in 1994. Along with practicing in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia, he is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit, the Virginia Supreme Court and the U.S. Tax Court.

*AV?, AV Preeminent?, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell? is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell? Peer Review Rating? fall into two categories ? legal ability and general ethical standards.