THE MANASSAS LAW GROUP, PC - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Attorney / Location: Manassas, Virginia
Cassie Bowns focuses her practice on family law, guiding clients through divorce, custody, visitation, child support, spousal support, and protective orders. She was born and raised in southern Virginia. After earning her undergraduate degrees from Liberty University, she attended George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School. Prior to joining The Manassas Law Group, Cassie clerked for the Honorable Carroll A. Weimer, Jr. in the Prince William Circuit Court. Her clerking experience has provided Cassie intricate knowledge of the court system and unique problem-solving experience.
Her approach to family law is to provide clients with the requisite information and guidance to reach a mutually beneficial resolution. Family law issues tend to be personal and highly emotional. Cassie focuses on providing compassion, empathy, and respect while being transparent in providing counsel for the situation at hand. She strives to provide clients with long term resolutions that not only solve current issues, but also provide guidance for future issues that may arise.
Job Titles:
- Attorney / Location: Manassas, Virginia
Kevin Fernandez focuses his practice on five areas: family law, civil litigation, bankruptcy, criminal defense, business law and contract drafting. For family law matters, Kevin can assist clients with divorce, custody, visitation, child support, spousal support, and protective orders. He also has experience in a wide variety of civil litigation, ranging from breach of contract claims to property ownership disputes.
Kevin earned his law degree from Villanova University School of Law where he served as a student attorney in Villanova's Clinic for Asylum, Refugee, and Emigrant Services. Passionate about pro bono work, Kevin also volunteered as the Chair of the Expungement Clinic of the Montgomery County Public Defender Office, helping hundreds of clients put their past behind them and start new lives.
Kevin earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Pittsburgh.
In his free time, Kevin enjoys watching NBA basketball and eating pizza with his dog.
Job Titles:
- Attorney / Location: Manassas, Virginia
Samantha Lewis focuses her practice on all areas of family law and civil litigation, guiding her clients through the process with skill and empathy.
She joined Manassas Law Group in August 2022 after her time as a law clerk for the Honorable Carroll A. Weimer, Jr. of the Prince William County Circuit Court. Born and raised in Northern New Jersey, Samantha moved to Virginia to attend George Mason University where she graduated Summa Cum Laude as a member of Phi Beta Kappa. After receiving a bachelor's degree in Government and International Politics, she attended George Mason Antonin Scalia Law School, graduating Cum Laude in 2021.
During law school, Samantha served as a student advisor for Mason Veterans and Service members Legal Clinic and was awarded The Clinical Legal Education Association Externships Student Award. She continues to volunteer her time and services helping servicemen and women with their legal needs.
Sarah Collins focuses her practice on family law, helping clients through divorce, custody, visitation, child support, spousal support, and protective order matters. She joined The Manassas Law Group in October 2017 and became a partner in June 2019. Her two dogs, Sawyer and Finn, are the official greeters at the office.
Sarah's philosophy and approach to family law is to help clients move forward and reach a resolution. While she enjoys being in the courtroom and advocating for clients, she is mindful that going to court can cause further rifts between people, damage relationships, and negatively impact the likelihood of long-term peace. Family law issues tend to be highly emotional, and while the events that led a client to seek out a family law attorney are important, Sarah has found that it is more productive to focus on the future rather than on the past. Sarah treats her clients with empathy, respect, and compassion, and have a straight-forward approach.
Sarah is licensed to practice in all courts in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and has represented clients in Prince William County, Fairfax County, Fauquier County, Loudoun County, Stafford County, and Culpeper County. She is a member of the Prince William County Bar Association and the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association.
Sarah attended George Mason University School of Law and graduated with a Juris Doctor cum laude in 2013. She graduated from the University of Michigan in 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and minors in German and Program in the Environment.
Job Titles:
- Partner / Location: Manassas, Virginia
Scott has been practicing law in Virginia since 1999. He is licensed to practice law in four jurisdictions, Virginia, Maryland, District of Columbia and Colorado.
Scott's first four years were focused almost exclusively on bankruptcy law. Twenty plus years later, bankruptcy continues to be an integral part of his practice and focus. It is an area of practice that intersects with many other legal issues on regular basis. Not many attorneys practice bankruptcy, and when a bankruptcy related issue comes up, Scott is always willing to share his insights when other attorneys have questions.
Scott joined the Manassas Law Group in 2003, which is a great match that continues to this day. After joining the firm, his practice areas expanded to a wide variety of legal matters. His practice today consists of a mix bankruptcy, traffic, criminal and civil litigation. Having experience in several fields of law helps him spot issues and reach resolutions for his clients.
Scott knows that for many people it is their first time hiring a lawyer. Combine that with the fact that there is some legal problem they are facing, the potential client is usually anxious about meeting with an attorney. Clarity between the attorney and the client is the key to a successful relationship. Scott believes in explaining things in plain English, rather than legal jargon, and providing realistic expectations to the client. He will discuss the process, the fees, costs and the overall strategy. His goal is to listen to the client, figure out what is going on and help them achieve their desired goal and outcome.
Whether the strategy is litigating a case in court or finding some alternative resolution to a sticky situation, keeping the client's goal in mind is foremost. Teamwork and collaboration at the office leads to better results for our clients. Scott enjoys his job and colleagues at the office. At the end of the representation, he wants each client to feel that it was a productive and value enhanced relationship.
In his free time he enjoys cooking and ends up washing a lot of dishes.
Job Titles:
- Attorney / Location: Manassas, Virginia