Practice Areas

Kevin Martingayle has handled numerous ABC hearings and appeals, and also won a federal court injunction that invalidated portions of the ABC Act because of free speech and due process violations. If you have an ABC issue, you should hire someone who has the experience and reputation that can make a difference.

Our lawyers have represented many licensed professionals and citizens before various boards and agencies, including the ABC Board, Virginia Marine Resources Commission, Department of Health Professions, and Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation. Clients in these proceedings have included doctors, veterinarians, contractors, real estate salespersons, ABC licensees, citizens seeking permits, and others. The APA is very different from typical litigation. When a professional license or permit is at stake, you need experience on your side.

Kevin Martingayle has been counsel in more than 20 published appellate opinions, many of them involving significant amounts of money, weighty constitutional issues, complicated procedural matters or questions of statutory construction. Put that background to work for you.

Our lawyers have wide experience at all levels in state and federal courts and on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants. When your case needs an aggressive litigant who is not afraid to go to trial, turn to the law firm of Bischoff Martingayle, P.C.

No employer, business, individual should violate your rights. If you feel you have been discriminated against based on gender, sex, race, religion, age, and disability, contact Bischoff Martingayle, P.C. for sound advice and counsel.

Bischoff Martingayle, P.C. is experienced in all types of commercial litigation, including banking issues, negotiable instruments (e.g. promissory and demand notes and checks), contract disputes, construction issues, and other business matters.

Our lawyers represent developers, contractors, condo associations, and homeowners when questions are raised regarding the construction of homes, offices and other structures.

Creditors know they can count on our lawyers. They are highly regarded for their expertise the collection of accounts receivable, pre-judgment and post-judgment assets seizures, the collection of post-repossession deficiencies and providing advice concerning Article 9 issues.

When facing the possibility of large fines or jail time, you need a good attorney with a proven track record for results. Our lawyers represent adults and juveniles charged with felonies, misdemeanors and other offenses.

DUI Charges and other traffic citations are serious matters. They often result in significant fines, driving restrictions and even incarceration. Your job can be endangered and your insurance rates may skyrocket. You need someone on your side when you go before the judge and the police officer. Call our lawyers to make sure that your rights are protected.

You have a constitutional right to fair compensation when the government decides it wants your property for a public need. Disputes are common over the amount of that settlement. Your best advocate is an attorney, like our lawyers, who are experienced in this area of the law.

Kevin Martingayle is well-known for his work in employment law. Not only does he advise clients and try cases, but he frequently leads seminars dealing with discrimination claims, wrongful termination and covenants not to compete. When you need advice, consult the lawyer the other lawyers look to for answers.

Legal issues between family members or partners require compassion and discretion. Our lawyers and the staff at Bischoff Martingayle, P.C. are here to help you with everything from protective order hearings to divorce proceedings.

Call our lawyers for help concerning family based adjustment of status/permanent residence applications, bond hearings, deportation and asylum cases and other immigration issues.

We know that navigating through the often complex and confusing maze of USCIS requirements can be difficult. That is why we manage every aspect of your case from the initial filing to additional evidence requests, interviews, appeals, motions to reopen and more. Mr. Louka is proficient in Arabic.

Call us to help you with the following services:
• I-485 - Application for Permanent Residence
• I-130 - Petition for Alien Relative
• N-400 - Citizenship/Naturalization Application
• I-129 - Non-immigrant Visa Application
• I-360 - Special Immigrant Visas - Religious Workers
• I-589 - Asylum
• I-601 - Waiver of Inadmissability
• I-129F - Fiancé Visa
• I-131 - Travel Document
• I-290B - Appeal/Motion to Reopen
• I-539 - Application to Extend/Change Status
• I-751 - Petition to Remove the Conditions of Residence
• I-765 - Employment Authorization
• N-565 - Replacement Green Card
• I-881 - Cancellation of Removal

Insurance companies sometimes deny coverage for claims that should, in fact, be covered under their policies. When this occurs, you need the advice of an attorney who understands insurance company policies and procedures. Count on the attorneys at Bischoff Martingayle, P.C. to represent your interests aggressively in this matters.

We trust the government to deal fairly with citizens but at times, they overstep their authority. That is when you require the advocacy of our lawyers who have proven they are willing to go head to head with state and local governments when their clients feel their personal or business rights have been violated.

Managing a rental property, dealing with a difficult tenant or landlord? Bischoff Martingayle, P.C. can quickly assess your case to determine how to resolve your conflict in a timely, cost-effective manner.

Few areas of the law are more complicated than land use and zoning. You not only need an attorney who understands these issues but will represent you aggressively before housing authorities, zoning boards, city councils, and circuit courts. Our lawyers are highly regarded advocates for property owners and are ready to put those skills and relationships to work for you.

It is bad enough to be injured in an accident, worse when insurance companies provide little or no compensation when the pain and suffering are the fault of another party. Our lawyers will fight for your rights so that at the end of the process, you are satisfied that your voice has been heard and your important financial and medical needs are met.

Many Virginia professionals are highly regulated, such as doctors, veterinarians, nurses, contractors, real estate salespersons and even judges. Our lawyers have helped many licensed professionals navigate disciplinary actions and related court proceedings. Trust the lawyers that other professionals turn to for effective representation.

Whether you face challenges in a real estate transaction or are embroiled in a land use dispute, Our lawyers have years of administrative, trial court and appellate experience in these arenas. Let them achieve results for you.

Sometimes people do not return your personal property. The lawyers at Bischoff Martingayle, P.C. are here to help you recover your property regardless of who is refusing to return it.

Even the best drivers can end up in court. Bischoff Martingayle, P.C. never takes traffic offenses lightly, especially when they come with fines, loss of driving privileges, increased insurance rates or jail. Misdemeanor or felony violations, our attorneys have you covered.

We all hope that the passing of a loved one or a business partner will not create ill will when proceeds from wills, estates and trusts are distributed. Sadly this is not always the case. When there are disputes, trust the attorneys of Bischoff Martingayle, P.C. to ensure fairness for all parties.