Personal Injury Whether it's an automobile accident, a slip and fall, injury from a defective product, or professional malpractice, the attorneys at our firm have literally over a hundred years of combined experience in protecting the rights of the injured.  Don't trust an insurance company to look out for your interests; if you are injured as a result of someone's negligence or wrongdoing, you owe it to yourself to at least learn what your rights are before you surrender them.  Call us for a free consultation on personal injury cases, and let us help you obtain the just recovery to which you are entitled. Real Estate Tate & Bywater has been advising clients in matters pertaining to real estate for over 30 years. The firm serves as counsel for EquiTitle, LLC, an established provider of real estate settlement services with settlement locations throughout the metropolitan area. (http://www.equititle.com/) Tate & Bywater has expertise in commercial and residential real estate including contracts, real estate financing, the representation of sellers and purchasers in real estate transactions, title issues, leasing and litigation involving real estate. Wills, Trusts, and Estates  Studies show that as many as 90% of adults do not have wills. Some think that wills are only for the rich. Nothing could be farther from the truth. While disposition of assets is certainly an important part of a will, taking proper care of your loved ones after your departure is of greatest concern.  Contact our Vienna office to learn more. Domestic Relations We at Tate & Bywater have come to realize that divorce and its attendant difficulties of support, custody and property settlement are sadly a part of our society. We can help you make sense of these difficult issues, and protect your interests and work with you through these trying times. Several of the Tate & Bywater attorneys have many years of experience in domestic relations matters. Criminal Defense  Tate & Bywater has attorneys experienced in every level of criminal defense from traffic tickets and misdemeanors to serious felonies and white collar crime. Several of the attorneys have extensive experience in criminal defense, and are former Federal Prosecutors and understand the criminal law system. If you have an encounter with the criminal process, immediately contact Tate & Bywater. Often the immediate advice given can lessen the impact that the criminal process can have on your life. Employment Law The laws and regulations that govern the workplace affect nearly everyone at some point in thier lives, making the patchwork of state and federal laws regulating everything from meal breaks to executive compensation relevant to us all.  Whether you are an employee with questions about whether your legal rights are being violated or an employer hoping to avoid litigation by bringing your business into compliance, the attorneys of Tate, Bywater & Fuller stand ready to assist you.  To learn more about our attorneys practicing in this area, click here.   Business Law and Commercial Litigation For over 30 years our firm has been helping clients form corporations, partnerships, Limited Liability companies and other business ventures.  While the right legal guidance can help you avoid litigation, our attorneys stand ready to represent you if litigation should occur.