Firm FAQs
When Was the Firm Founded?
The firm was founded in 2007. Alexander Francuzenko joined the firm in 2009. Christopher Craig joined in 2012. Broderick Dunn became a named partner in 2025, and the firm began operating under its current name Dunn, Craig & Francuzenko. We relocated in 2026 to our current address, 3251 Blenheim Blvd., Suite 404, Fairfax VA. Our attorneys have over a century worth of combined experience and are recognized across the region as leaders in law.
What Are Your Practice Areas?
We handle the full range of civil issues. Our attorneys practice primarily in the areas of employment, estate planning, business law, personal injury, civil litigation, and civil rights defense. A full list of our practice areas can be reviewed here.
Where Does the Firm Practice?
Dunn, Craig & Francuzenko attorneys are licensed and actively practice throughout the entire state and federal court systems in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia.
In Northern Virginia, our attorneys frequent the courts of Fairfax, Arlington, Prince William, Loudoun, the City of Alexandria, and the City of Falls Church. Our attorneys have argued before the US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, the Court of Appeals of Virginia, and the Supreme Court of Virginia.
In Maryland, we are active in the courts of Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, Baltimore County, Baltimore City, and Frederick County.
In Washington DC, our attorneys have appeared before the US District Court for the District of Columbia, DC Superior Court, and the District of Columbia Court of Appeals.
We handle matters throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. If we are unable to assist you, we will provide you with a referral.
Do You Offer Free Consultations?
For personal injury and some employment matters, we offer free consultations. For most other matters, we offer paid consultations. The firm’s attorneys will make that determination before scheduling a consultation. If you need legal representation, call us at 703-865-7480 and let us determine how we can best meet your needs.
How do I Schedule a Consultation?
Please call our office at 703-865-7480 and we will be able to assist you in setting up your consultation. We require your contact information, the names of all interested parties, and a basic understanding of your matter. We will run a conflict check prior to scheduling a consultation.
How Do Your Fees Work?
To retain our firm, we require a signed representation agreement and payment of a representation fee if required.
We may require an upfront representation fee before representation begins. Upfront representation fees are held in our non-interest-bearing trust account on your behalf and only drawn upon after time or costs are expended in your matter. At the conclusion of your matter, any funds that remain will be refunded to you. A representation fee is dependent on many factors and is determined by the attorney you meet with during your initial consultation.
In most cases, our attorneys charge an hourly rate. Our firm measures our time using the legal industry standard of six-minute increments. For some types of matters, alternative fee arrangements may be offered by and at the attorney’s sole discretion.
What Forms of Payment Do You Accept?
Our firm accepts all major credit cards, checks, and cash. Money orders, cashier’s checks, and wires are only accepted under limited circumstances. We do not store client credit card information and are PCI compliant.
What Type of Costs May I Incur in the Course of My Matter?
There may be several types of costs associated with your matter, depending on the complexity. Some of the most basic costs include postage, express carrier or courier fees, copy costs, and mileage and travel expenses. For matters that are more litigation intensive, fees may include court reporters and depositions, subpoenas and process of service, court filings, transcripts, experts and/or mediation, just to name a few. Your attorney will be able to walk you through any other type of costs as needed.
I Am a Former Client. How Do I Get a Copy of My File?
Please call 703-865-7480 to speak to one of our staff if you need a copy of your file. We do not retain closed files on site, so please allow up to 2 weeks to receive your file, as we may need to retrieve it from our offsite storage. Please note that in most cases, the Virginia State Bar regulations require us to only retain files for 7 years. Files older than 7 years are subject to destruction without notice.