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Elizabeth L. Wildhack, Partner

Hannah M. Littlefield, attorney

Elizabeth L. Wildhack, Partner

Ms. Wildhack has devoted her practice to the areas of trusts and estates, including wills, living trusts, powers of attorney, advance directives; estate and special needs planning for the disabled; elder law; probate administration; and decedents’ estates and trust administration in Northern Virginia for 25 years.


In addition to her privat

Ms. Wildhack has devoted her practice to the areas of trusts and estates, including wills, living trusts, powers of attorney, advance directives; estate and special needs planning for the disabled; elder law; probate administration; and decedents’ estates and trust administration in Northern Virginia for 25 years.


In addition to her private practice, she serves as the Commissioner of Accounts for the 17th Judicial Circuit Court serving Arlington County and the City of Falls Church. This is an appointed quasi-judicial position charged with the supervision of fiduciaries under the Court's supervision.


She is honored to have been recognized as 2023 Elder Law Attorney of the Year for the DC Metro area by Best Lawyers in America™ as well as by Virginia Business Magazine as one of its 2023 Legal Elites.  Ms. Wildhack has been regularly recognized by SuperLawyers and Best Lawyers for many years, as well as by Washingtonian Magazine, Northern Virginia Magazine, and Arlington Magazine.

 

Ms. Wildhack received her undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia, and her law degree from the Washington College of Law at American University, and is admitted to practice in Virginia, the District of Columbia, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.


As a third-generation Arlingtonian, and second-generation estate planning attorney, Ms. Wildhack is dedicated to serving the Arlington community and is actively involved in a number of community and legal organizations. Currently, she is President-elect of the Arlington Bar Association.


Ms. Wildhack previously served more than 10 years as Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Culpepper Garden, a local non-profit housing community for low-income seniors.  She also served a full term as Chairman of the Arlington County Industrial Development Authority. Ms. Wildhack is active in her church community and has served as the Chair of the Rock Spring Congregational United  Church of Christ Endowment.  





Courtney K. McCarthy, Partner

Hannah M. Littlefield, attorney

Elizabeth L. Wildhack, Partner

Courtney McCarthy, a native of Northern Virginia, practices law in the areas of Domestic Relations (divorce, custody, support, premarital agreements, separation agreements, and enforcement actions), Wills, Estates, and Trusts (planning, administration, and litigation), and Elder Law (Guardianships and Conservatorships for incapacitated ad

Courtney McCarthy, a native of Northern Virginia, practices law in the areas of Domestic Relations (divorce, custody, support, premarital agreements, separation agreements, and enforcement actions), Wills, Estates, and Trusts (planning, administration, and litigation), and Elder Law (Guardianships and Conservatorships for incapacitated adults). She has been serving as a certified Guardian ad litem for Children since 1996 and as a certified Guardian ad litem for Incapacitated Adults since 1999.


In addition, she has been trained in Collaborative Divorce and Mediation. Ms. McCarthy received her B.A. degree in Political Science from James Madison University and her Juris Doctorate degree from Syracuse University College of Law where she graduated cum laude. After law school, she returned to the Northern Virginia area and was admitted to practice by the Supreme Court of Virginia. 


In addition to her involvement in several community and legal organizations, Ms. McCarthy currently serves as a Director for the Arlington County Bar Foundation, as Treasurer for Friends of Argus and Aurora House, and as a volunteer Guardian and Conservator for Incapacitated Adults. 


Ms. McCarthy has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America™ each year since 2018, by Arlington Magazine as a Top Attorney in 2019, and by Virginia Super Lawyers since 2020 in the areas of Family Law, Elder Law, Estate Planning & Probate. 



Lamya Moosa, Partner

Hannah M. Littlefield, attorney

Hannah M. Littlefield, attorney

Lamya Moosa is a Partner at MWM Legal Group, and since 2016 has focused her practice on special needs planning, estate planning and adult guardianships and conservatorships. Super Lawyers recognized Lamya as a Rising Star for 2022. She has also been recognized by Arlington Magazine as one of the Top Lawyers for Elder Law in 2022 and 2023,

Lamya Moosa is a Partner at MWM Legal Group, and since 2016 has focused her practice on special needs planning, estate planning and adult guardianships and conservatorships. Super Lawyers recognized Lamya as a Rising Star for 2022. She has also been recognized by Arlington Magazine as one of the Top Lawyers for Elder Law in 2022 and 2023, as well as by Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch® -Virginia for 2024.


Ms. Moosa is a member of the Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and a member of the Fairfax Bar Association. Ms. Moosa is admitted to practice law in Washington, D.C. and Virginia.


Ms. Moosa received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Upon graduation, she worked in her native South Africa for an advocacy group working on access to healthcare. She went on to receive her J.D. from William & Mary Law School, where she was a teaching assistant with the Trial Advocacy Program, undergraduate outreach chair for the Black Law Students Association and a Notes Editor for the Environmental Law and Policy Review Journal. She also externed with The Honorable Judge Wilford Taylor of the Hampton Circuit Court. 


In addition to her practice, Ms. Moosa serves on the Virginia advisory council for Chimes Virginia, a provider of community services for adults with intellectual disabilities, autism, and co-occurring disabilities. 


In her free time, Lamya enjoys cheering on the Tar Heels, traveling, and spending time with her family.


Hannah M. Littlefield, attorney

Hannah M. Littlefield, attorney

Hannah M. Littlefield, attorney

Hannah M. Littlefield is an Associate Attorney at MWM Legal Group, focusing her practice on adult guardianships and conservatorships, contested guardianship litigation, and serving as a Guardian ad Litem for incapacitated adults. Ms. Littlefield was recognized in the 2025 Edition of Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch® -Virginia for he

Hannah M. Littlefield is an Associate Attorney at MWM Legal Group, focusing her practice on adult guardianships and conservatorships, contested guardianship litigation, and serving as a Guardian ad Litem for incapacitated adults. Ms. Littlefield was recognized in the 2025 Edition of Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch® -Virginia for her exceptional work in Elder Law. Ms. Littlefield also received the 2023 Pro Bono Champion Award from the Northern Virginia Pro Bono Law Center for her passion, dedication, and support to public service. 


Ms. Littlefield is admitted to practice law in Virginia and Washington, D.C. Prior to joining private practice, Ms. Littlefield served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Louise M. DiMatteo at the Arlington County Circuit Court. 


Ms. Littlefield has been an active member in the Arlington and Fairfax legal communities since August of 2019. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Young Lawyers Section of the Fairfax Bar Association, the Board of Directors for the Arlington County Bar Association, and the Pro Bono Committee of the Fairfax Bar Association. Ms. Littlefield is also a member of the Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. 


Ms. Littlefield received her undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, and she received her J.D. from William & Mary Law School. While at William & Mary, Ms. Littlefield was the Lead Online Editor for the William & Mary Law Review, Vice President of the Student Bar Association, and a member of the Moot Court Team.   


In her free time, Ms. Littlefield enjoys being with her rescue dog (Neala), traveling, and spending time with friends and family. 

Elisabeth L. SwanBery, attorney

Elisabeth L. SwanBery, attorney

Elisabeth L. SwanBery, attorney

Elisabeth L. Swanbery is an Associate Attorney at MWM Legal Group who focuses on estate planning, preparation of fiduciary accountings for conservatorships, estates and trusts, and serving as Guardian ad litem. She serves as a volunteer guardian, and in 2017 she received an award from the Arlington County Bar Foundation for her pro bono a

Elisabeth L. Swanbery is an Associate Attorney at MWM Legal Group who focuses on estate planning, preparation of fiduciary accountings for conservatorships, estates and trusts, and serving as Guardian ad litem. She serves as a volunteer guardian, and in 2017 she received an award from the Arlington County Bar Foundation for her pro bono advocacy.


Ms. Swanbery received her undergraduate degree from Cornell University, under what is now the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management. She received her law degree from George Mason University School of Law.

tesia f. kempski, attorney

Elisabeth L. SwanBery, attorney

Elisabeth L. SwanBery, attorney

Tesia F. Kempski is an Associate Attorney at MWM Legal Group, and focuses on estate planning, special needs planning, elder law, and serving as a Guardian ad Litem for incapacitated adults. Prior to joining MWM, Ms. Kempski clerked for the Honorable Louise DiMatteo in Arlington County Circuit Court. 


Ms. Kempski received her undergraduate 

Tesia F. Kempski is an Associate Attorney at MWM Legal Group, and focuses on estate planning, special needs planning, elder law, and serving as a Guardian ad Litem for incapacitated adults. Prior to joining MWM, Ms. Kempski clerked for the Honorable Louise DiMatteo in Arlington County Circuit Court. 


Ms. Kempski received her undergraduate degree magna cum laude from Wake Forest University, where she was captain of the Division I Track and Field Team. For her J.D., Ms. Kempski  graduated magna cum laude from the University of Richmond School of Law. Ms. Kempski received the CALI Award for the highest grade in her Wills & Trusts Course. She also served on the executive board of University of Richmond Law Review as Online Editor. 


Outside of work, Tesia enjoys spending time with family and friends, visiting local coffee shops, and traveling. 

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