Seddiq Law Firm, PLLC

05/25/2026

This article explains how each type of trust works, when each may make sense, and why the right trust depends on your goals, assets, and family situation.

Learn the difference between revocable and irrevocable trusts in Virginia, including control, flexibility, estate planning uses, and when each trust may fit your goals.

05/21/2026

Client Intake and Relationship Coordinator
Seddiq Law Firm, PLLC is growing and is looking for a part-time Client Intake and Relationship Coordinator to help manage prospective client communications, intake, scheduling, and follow-up.
This role is ideal for someone who is professional, organized, personable, and comfortable speaking with clients by phone and email. The position is client-facing and requires warmth, attention to detail, discretion, and strong follow-through.
Responsibilities include:
• Answering and returning calls from prospective clients
• Responding to website inquiries and follow-up emails
• Gathering basic intake information from prospective clients
• Entering and updating lead information in the firm’s case management system
• Scheduling appointment
• Handle client intake processes
• Managing client relationships
• Maintaining case files
• Assisting with other administrative, client-service, and office-support tasks as assigned
The ideal candidate will have
• Excellent communication and customer service skills to foster positive client interactions and provide, clear, professional assistance
• Strong organization and attention to detail
• A professional and friendly demeanor
• Experience in case management, including maintaining accurate client records and follow-up processes
• Reliability and good judgment
• Prior office, customer service, legal, or client-facing experience preferred but not required
• Proficiency in MS 365, and willingness to adopt new technologies
Schedule and Compensation:
• Part-time position
• Approximately 20 hours per week
• Monday through Friday schedule preferred
• Compensation: $18–$25 per hour, commensurate with experience
• In-person work at the firm’s Tysons/Vienna office
This is a part-time role with an opportunity to grow into a broader client services and operations position.
Interested candidates should send a resume and a brief note explaining their interest in the role to [email protected].

05/10/2026

Does a trust protect your assets from lawsuits or creditors?

The answer is not always yes.

A revocable living trust can be excellent for probate avoidance, incapacity planning, privacy, and estate administration, but it usually does not make your assets untouchable during your lifetime.

In this article, we explain the difference between estate planning, trust planning, and asset protection planning under Virginia law.

Read more:

Many people assume a trust automatically protects assets from lawsuits or creditors. This Virginia guide explains what trusts can and cannot do.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day.

Today, we honor the love, strength, wisdom, and quiet sacrifices of mothers everywhere.

Wishing all mothers and families a day filled with gratitude, love, and joy.

02/21/2026

Healthcare organizations are increasingly building global teams to improve efficiency and scale operations.

Offshore staffing can be a strong operational strategy when structured intentionally.

The real differentiator isn’t geography.
It’s governance, supervision, and thoughtful compliance design.

In our latest article, we outline a practical framework for healthcare practices, MSOs, and RCM companies building distributed teams.

Read the full article here:
https://www.seddiqlawfirm.com/blog/the-overlooked-liability-in-using-overseas-healthcare-staff/

02/06/2026

Most people think their estate plan also protects them from lawsuits or helps their business if something happens.
If you’re a Virginia physician or business owner, you need a real plan that covers:
• Your family
• Your business
• Your assets
We break it down clearly in our latest blog post.

Many Virginia physicians and business owners assume that having a will, trust, or LLC means their estate is protected, their business is covered, and

01/19/2026

The VSB established the EGAD-VA Study Committee to examine one of the most urgent challenges facing our Commonwealth: ensuring that all Virginians—regardless of geography—have meaningful access to legal services. See the full report here: https://bit.ly/EGAD-report

12/25/2025

As we wrap up another year, the team at Seddiq Law Firm wants to say thank you.

To our clients, friends, colleagues, and community: your trust and support mean more to us than words can express. It has been a privilege to serve you and your families, and we are deeply grateful to be part of your journey.

Looking ahead to 2026, we remain committed to serving you with care, integrity, and thoughtful guidance every step of the way.

Wishing you and your loved ones a wonderful holiday season and a New Year filled with peace, health, and new opportunities.

Seddiq Law Firm

12/22/2025

You spent years building your career, your practice, your business.
Estate planning isn’t just about documents, it’s about control:

Who can act for you if you’re alive but incapacitated

What happens when the first spouse dies

How assets and businesses transfer when both spouses are gone

For physicians, business owners, and professionals in Virginia & DC, the risk isn’t death — it’s leaving critical decisions to courts, default laws, or family conflict.

Thoughtful planning puts those decisions back in your hands.

12/21/2025

Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to speak at a small dinner gathering of business owners at Anatolian Bistro on a topic that comes up far more often than it should: commercial leasing pitfalls that could have been addressed upfront.

We focused on commercial leases from both the tenant and landlord perspectives, and how the most successful outcomes happen when both sides approach the lease as a long-term partnership while still negotiating risk thoughtfully and transparently.

Many of the issues we discussed came from real situations where unclear provisions around use, repairs, operating expenses, defaults, or guarantees later turned into unnecessary conflict or financial loss. Those outcomes are often avoidable with the right conversations at the beginning.

Special thanks to my good friend Mustafa Okandan, a Realtor and the organizer of the event, for bringing everyone together and creating space for a practical, real-world discussion. Grateful as well to Mustafa Sevgin and Neddal Abu-Taa for contributing their perspectives and helping ground the conversation in practical experience.

Grateful as well to everyone who attended and contributed to a candid and engaging conversation.

12/21/2025

We’re pleased to welcome Mariam Rasooli to Seddiq Law Firm as an Associate Attorney.
Mariam brings a calm, thoughtful presence to her work and shares the firm’s commitment to clear guidance and careful planning. She works closely with our estate planning clients and approaches each matter with attention, patience, and respect for the people behind the planning.

We’re glad to have Mariam as part of the firm and look forward to working together in service of our clients and community.