ac·cord: v. to bring into agreement
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Accord Law Based in Northern Virginia
Based in Northern Virginia, Accord Law proudly serves the Washington Metropolitan area, focusing exclusively on business, transactional, real estate, and contract law.
We help our clients establish and operate corporations, limited liability companies, and other entities. From building relationships with partners and investors to navigating stock transactions, asset purchases, and mergers, we guide clients through every step of their business journey. Our expertise extends across all stages of the business lifecycle, from pragmatic advice on day-to-day operations to handling complex commercial agreements and transactions. At Accord Law, we are committed to protecting our clients’ business interests, managing risks, and ensuring the integrity of their contracts.
We call ourselves Accord Law because we prioritize getting deals done efficiently without undermining the spirit of the parties’ agreement. Our resolution-driven approach fosters collaboration, builds trust, and ensures a smoother process and a more effective outcome.
Clients value our sharp legal insight, practical solutions, and exceptional responsiveness. Unlike traditional big firms, we offer flexible billing arrangements and cost-effective services by leveraging our expertise, efficiency, and client-focused approach.
While we focus on small and mid-size businesses, we also assist individual clients with asset protection strategies, including the formation of investment vehicles for real estate acquisitions, development projects, rental activities, and venture deals. Whether you are buying or selling a business, managing real estate, crafting a business succession strategy, or resolving an employment matter, we can help you devise the best legal solutions.
To learn more about our legal services or discuss how our Northern Virginia business lawyers can support you, contact us at info@accordlawpllc.com.
Contact Us To Learn More About Our Legal Services and How Accord Law Can Support You
Gosia J. Bochenek
Gosia provides clear, actionable legal guidance to small and mid-sized businesses throughout the Washington Metropolitan area. With over two decades of experience, she focuses on creative problem-solving, guiding clients through complex business transactions and high-stakes decisions. She anticipates legal pitfalls and crafts strong, strategic agreements that mitigate risk, protect her clients’ interests, and position them for long-term success….
"Gosia has been one of our most valued advisors. She provided us legal services for years during the regular affairs of running a business and then led the legal work when we sold our firm. She is experienced in some of the more complex corporate structures. She has a disciplined process and keeps all the players focused and on time. Nothing gets overlooked. She is efficient which makes fees affordable. She’s diplomatic and kept negotiations with the acquirers smooth as well as keeping our team together."
"In 2023, we decided to sell the company and Gosia did an excellent job working with both us and the buyers' attorney. The sale of the business went through without any problems. Gosia was always available to answer questions or hold hands either through email, phone calls, or in person. She is extremely flexible and very easy to work with. I highly recommend Gosia."
"My partner and I engaged Gosia to help us with the sale of our financial planning practice. From non-disclosure agreements to due diligence to negotiating and executing a contract, Gosia was there for us every step of the way protecting our interests and keeping the process moving forward. She was both a partner and advisor. Working with Gosia was a pleasure and she helped us obtain an outcome with which we are very pleased."
"Gosia is phenomenal at helping us identify and mitigate risks, and she’s thorough in her approach without over-complicating things. I trust Gosia to advise us through anything. When she doesn't know the best answer, she's quick to point us to the right expert who can help. Gosia is professional, responsive and a pleasure to work with."
"Gosia has been a delight to work with. She always has a timely response, has handled multiple requests and I feel like I get an amazing service that is not breaking my bank. It’s like having an in-house attorney, which is such a relief."
"Gosia has served as our corporate counsel for over eight years. Recently, we sought her help with selling our business services to two of our employees. She crafted an elegant and clear agreement and assisted with delicate negotiations. Gosia was patient, skilled, and at all times professional - we would not have been successful without her counsel, and are so grateful!"
I have worked with Gosia for fifteen years - from the buyout of my former business partner to the successful sale of my executive coaching business to the set-up of my new firm. At every step along this journey, Gosia has been a trustworthy, capable, patient, and generous partner. I appreciate the breadth of her expertise and that she helps with finding other advisors to assist us when needed. As the complexities and risks of business ownership continue to grow, I welcome Gosia’s continued good counsel and caring client service.
“Gosia provided outstanding legal advice and technical support guiding us through a commercial real estate sale. Her communication, professionalism and attention to detail were instrumental in closing this deal. I would highly recommend her services.”
Over the past year, I successfully sold my business of 33 years and acquired an office building in Leesburg, Virginia. For both transactions, I had the pleasure of working with "Gosia at Accord Law. Her legal expertise and professionalism made both the sale and purchase exceptionally smooth and stress-free."
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"Per recommendations from a business associate, I contracted with Gosia Bochenek to handle the sale of our business and the creation and closing of a lease for our building. I was very pleased with Gosia’s attention to detail, and at the same time her expediency. Her guidance through these tasks proved truthful, valuable and fair. I would recommend using Gosia Bochenek for any business-related legal work, or any legal work she offers."