Michelle M. Hopkins, Esquire
Principal Attorney and Owner
Michelle M. Hopkins, Principal/Owner
Michelle has more than 10 years trial experience. She has been selected as a Super Lawyers® Rising Star. During Michelle’s many years of legal experience, she clerked for the Hawaii State Office of the Attorney General, Education Division, and the Judiciary, Staff Attorney Office. She also worked as an education site manager at Hickam, Air Force Base, Hawaii. While attending law school, Michelle served as a law clerk for The Carlberg Law Firm and upon graduation from Law School, as an associate Attorney. Additionally, Michelle is an Adjunct Professor for Hawaii Pacific University teaching a range of courses including Introduction to American Political Processes, Public Personnel Management, Political Ideologies, and Public Administration.
Michelle has been recognized as a top 10 Lawyer in Virginia by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys since 2017 and awarded the Client Champion for eight consecutive years by Martindale-Hubble®. She has also been recognized as a Top Lawyer every year since 2017 by Northern Virginia Magazine. She resides in Northern Virginia, enjoys other outdoor activities as well as attending the theater in Washington, DC.
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Whitney L. Pennington
Of Counsel
Brenna S. Doane
Paralegal
Brenna Doane, Paralegal
Brenna Doane joined The Hopkins Law Firm in April, 2018. Brenna’s legal career began in January, 2000 working for a law firm based in Baltimore, Maryland specializing in creditor representation, bankruptcy, and real estate. Brenna has moved from being a legal assistant to a paralegal after 15 years of professional legal industry and supervisory experience. She handles a myriad of tasks for the firm which include client/attorney scheduling, client services/reception, preparing and filing legal documents, file maintenance, third party vendor coordination, general attorney support, and is a licensed Virginia Notary. She obtained her Paralegal Certificate in 2016 at Lord Fairfax Community College. Her hobbies include singing, attending live theater and live music.
Sydney Remaily
Senior Paralegal
Sydney Remaily, Legal Assistant
Sydney Remaily joined The Hopkins Law Firm in 2019. She graduated from James Madison University in May 2019 with a Bachelors in Arts in Political Science. She assists both Michelle and the firm’s associate attorneys in legal matters and works to provide the best outcome for all clients. Sydney supports clients and the legal team through communication, research, and drafting documents. She is originally from Philadelphia but fell in love with the DMV area and decided to stay. Sydney loves to help people and for this reason she was drawn to family law. Outside of the office, she likes to spend time with her Olde English bulldog named Patsy, read non-fiction books, and cook.
Bella M. Hopkins (aka – Law Dawg) and Braxton
Security
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Bella is an 8-year old Boxer who accompanies Michelle to the office on most days. She alerts the office whenever anyone enters and promptly guards Michelle’s feet under her desk. She loves children and women, but isn’t as fond of the postman, FEDEX or UPS delivery persons. Braxton is a one year old Boxer and mentors under Bella’s superior security skills. Exuberant and playful he follows Bella and barks when prompted by Bella. He looks forward to being promoted from Apprentice to Junior Security Specialist. |
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Fax: 571-248-2126
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