Lonnie Rich

lonnie.jpg

Lonnie C. Rich began his legal career at the United States Department of Agriculture. During these early years of practice, he represented the Department in a wide range of personnel matters (grievances, adverse action, equal employment opportunity (EEO) complaints at the administrative and judicial level). He also represented the Department in administrative proceedings to terminate federal assistance under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. He was almost solely responsible for drafting proposed and final regulations under Title IX of the Education Amendments (prohibiting sex discrimination in federally assisted education programs).

In 1981, he entered private practice in the City of Alexandria and in 2008 joined Rich Rosenthal Brincefield Manitta Dzubin & Kroeger, PLLC, and now is a principal with the Family First Law Group.

Over the past 25 years, Mr. Rich’s practice has concentrated on wills, trusts, estate planning, estate administration, real estate, and business matters.

Email: Lonnie@familyfirst.law
Phone: 571-255-7532

Schedule a consult with Lonnie!

Memberships

Current

  • Alexandria Chamber of Commerce

  • Alexandria Bar Association

Past

  • The Campagna Center, Chair of the Board (2011-12)

  • Alexandria Mayor’s Economic Sustainability Work Group (2006-2010)

  • Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Executive Board (2002-2007), Chair (2005)

  • Alexandria City Council (1991-2000)

  • Alexandria Democratic Committee (1981-2000), Chair (1987-1989)

  • North Ridge Civic Association (1987-1991)

  • Retired Senior Volunteer Program (1985-1989)

  • Alexandria Civil Liberties Union Board of Directors (1982-1985)

  • Del Ray Civic Association (1977-1987), President (1981-1982)

  • Northern Virginia Planning District Commission, 1982-1985

  • Charter Review Commission (1980-1981)

  • Human Rights Commission (1978-1979)

  • Women’s Commission (1977-1979)

Education

  • University of Memphis, B.A., 1970

  • University of Memphis, J.D., 1974

  • Managing Editor, University of Memphis Law Review, 1973-1974

Admissions and Affiliations

  • District of Columbia Bar, 1981

  • Virginia Bar, 1981

  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia, 1981

  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit, 1982

  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit, 1985

Honors and Awards

  • Super Lawyers 2020, 2021, 2022

  • Northern Virginia Magazine 2021, 2022

  • Virginia Business Legal Elite 2020

  • Best of Virginia: Law Firms- Northern Region 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022

  • Best Attorney- Alexandria Zebra

  • Anne Culbert Legacy of Service Award, 2013

Lonnie assists clients with matters including:

  • Wills

  • Trusts

  • Estate and Trust Administration

  • Estate Planning for : Blended Families and Non-U.S. Citizens

  • Powers of Attorney For: Medical, Social Media, Financial Matters

  • Small Business Formation, Management, Planning

  • Corporate and LLC Formation, Sales and Acquisitions

  • Registered Agent Services

  • Corporate Work including: Shareholder Agreements, operating agreements, non-compete and non-disclosure agreements and employment agreements.