RELENTLESS DEFENSE.
COMPASSIONATE ADVOCATES.
TRUSTED COUNSEL.
Bringing exceptional skill and genuine care to high-stakes federal, criminal, military, and personal injury cases across DC and Virginia.
WHO WE ARE
Skilled Litigators.
Dedicated Advocates.
Proven Results in High Stakes Cases.
When facing the power of the criminal, military, or civil legal system, you need strategic trial attorneys who believe in your case. We bring over 75 years of combined courtroom experience to deliver fearless defense and dedicated representation across Virginia and Washington D.C.
75+
Years of Combined Trial Experience
12+
Years Serving Virginia & Washington D.C.
15
Average Years Partner Experience in VA & D.C.
Proven Court Room Experience
Practice Areas
CRIMINAL DEFENSE
When your freedom and future are on the line, you need a defense team that litigates tirelessly. We zealously defend our clients against state and federal charges, providing fearless advocacy when the might of the legal system is against you.
MILITARY DEFENSE & CLEARANCE
Protecting your security clearance, service record, and future requires uncompromising advocacy. We offer transparent guidance and litigate tirelessly to defend service members across all military branches.
PERSONAL INJURY
When severe injury or loss turns your life upside down, we make sure you are heard. We zealously pursue justice against negligent parties, insurance carriers, and corporate defendants in high-stakes injury matters.
SPECIALTY AND APPEALS
Complex, multi-jurisdictional legal issues require creative trial and appellate strategy. We provide transparent guidance and litigate tirelessly in high-stakes federal proceedings, extradition, qui tam actions, and post-conviction appeals.
EXPERIENCED
DEDICATED
TRANSPARENT
TRUSTED
ZEALOUS
QUALIFIED
THE DIFFERENCE
Experienced Boutique Litigation Firm built on Uncompromising Defense & Direct Partnership
Direct Partner Access
You work directly with senior litigators who have over 75 years of combined trial experience—never passed down to junior associates.
Collaborative Defense Strategy
Every case leverages our team’s combined insights across federal courts, military branches, and complex civil litigation.
Transparent & Fair Communication
Clear, honest guidance and straightforward billing from day one, giving you clarity during overwhelming legal challenges.
Testimonials
I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you the law firm Ellis & Brock. Mr. Brock, thank you so much your excellent work helping me to get compensated on the vehicle accident I was involved. I would like to say to anyone who may need your service or working with you already to be patient this cases can go for a long time it can be a slow process. I have no doubt you will do your best to get any case resolved in a positive way.
Thank you again Sir.
C.K.
PERSONAL INJURY CASE
I am incredibly grateful for the guidance and professionalism that Karen Gross provided throughout my pardon process. From our first conversation, she took the time to explain every step, answered all of my questions, and made what could have been an overwhelming experience much easier to navigate. Karen Gross was knowledgeable, responsive, compassionate, and always kept me informed. Thanks to her dedication, expertise, and commitment to my case, I successfully received my pardon. I highly recommend Karen Gross to anyone seeking experienced, trustworthy, and caring legal representation. She truly made a life-changing difference for me.
V.s.
PARDON CASE
I worked primarily with Jessica Carmichael, although Zachary Deubler and Amy also assisted me. I have had less than pleasant experiences with an attorney in the past, so I was reticent initially to hire Jessica. However, it turned out to be the best decision I could have made.
Jessica is strikingly intelligent, perceptive, and fierce. Not only does she have a sensitivity for the most intricate of legal nuances, she has the bravery and will to advance carefully crafted legal arguments and fight for her clients' rights.
