Faisal Moghul Esq. - Fairfax, VA
Attorney at Fox & Moghul – Attorneys at Law
Business and Commercial Litigation Lawyers in Fairfax, VA
10509 Judicial Drive Suite 300 Fairfax, VA 22030
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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15
Years
Experience
Fairfax Business and Commercial Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Business and Commercial Litigation
- Real Estate Litigation
- Commercial Leasing
- Fraud
- Toxic Mold Defense
- Partition
- Defamation
- Construction Litigation
Litigation: 50%
Attorney Information
Overview
Faisal Moghul stands out as one of Virginia’s top business lawyers, widely recognized for his extensive expertise in business formation and structuring, high-stakes business litigation involving both direct and derivative lawsuits, asset and stock sales, valuation and buyout disputes, and strategic asset protection. In 2023, he was named one of America’s Top 100 Civil Defense Litigators and was recognized as Virginia’s “Go-To” Business Lawyer. He has also made the prestigious Super Lawyers Rising Stars shortlist every year since 2016. In 2023, Moghul was recognized by Virginia Lawyer Magazine as one of the Commonwealth’s leading educators in business and real estate law, further solidifying his role as a thought leader in the legal community. Further, in 2024, Mr. Moghul spearheaded a litigation team that secured a landmark $565,000 judgment in a construction fraud case after a 4-day jury trial in Fairfax County Circuit Court.
Moghul’s client base, comprising of high-net-worth individuals, startups and emerging corporations, LLCs, and partnerships, consistently turns to him for his exceptional ability to handle complicated business and real estate matters with precision.
In 2023, Mr. Moghul was selected as the speaker and moderator at the Virginia CLE’s Annual Small Business Law Institute, where he presented on “Top 10 Clauses to Include in LLC Operating Agreements.” In 2024, Mr. Moghul was again selected to speak on “Protecting LLC Assets: Understanding Charging Orders and Asset Protection Strategies.” As a member of the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Committee on LLCs and Unincorporated Associations, Mr. Moghul’s comprehensive knowledge of various entity types – LLCs, S-Corps, C-Corps, and limited partnerships—coupled with his understanding of asset protection strategies, enables him to craft cutting-edge operating agreements, by laws, and partnership agreements that safeguard his clients’ interests.
As a veteran of more than 60 high-value transactions across the technology, real estate, government contracting and retail industries, he has overseen multimillion-dollar buyouts and redemptions for both majority and minority corporate shareholders, LLC members and LP partners. Moghul stands out not only for his business law expertise but also for his litigation successes. He is known for representing clients in high-stakes business litigation, including cases involving member/partner/shareholder derivative lawsuits, breach of fiduciary, fraud and defamation claims.
Similarly, Mr. Moghul is recognized as a top-tier real estate litigator with extensive experience in construction litigation, easement and boundary line disputes, real estate agent and broker representation, and purchase and sale contract disputes. He has successfully represented clients in high-stakes construction defect claims, often involving fraud and contractor negligence. His expertise in easement and boundary disputes has helped property owners resolve complex conflicts over land access and property rights.
In 2023, he also co-presented a CLE seminar on “Examining A Real Estate Broker’s Liability to the Purchaser In Residential Real Estate Transactions in Virginia,” a vital publication for understanding broker liability in Virginia, further establishing him as an authority on real estate agent and broker defense, including compliance with Virginia’s DPOR regulations.
Mr. Moghul has a deep knowledge of real estate purchase and sale contract disputes in Virginia, and has published several articles on this topic, including his 2021 critically acclaimed publication with the American Law Institute titled authored “Caveat Emptor vs. Seller Disclosure in Residential Real Property Conveyances,” which offers cutting-edge insights into the law surrounding purchase and sales of real property. Mr. Moghul’s deep understanding of the case law and regulations in this area of the law have enabled him to secure several million-dollar plus settlements and verdicts.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2016 - 2023
- Fox & Moghul’s Attorneys Recognized by Virginia Lawyer Magazine as leading educators in Virginia Real Estate and Business Law during 2023
- America’s Top 100 Civil Defense Litigators, 2023
Other Sources of Feedback About Faisal Moghul Esq.
Included on the 2026 Virginia Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2021 Washington DC Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Washington DC Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Washington DC Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Washington DC Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Washington DC Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Washington DC Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Washington and Lee University School of Law,
Lexington,
Virginia
Juris Doctor
Honors: With Honors
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Washington and Lee University School of Law,
Lexington,
Virginia
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Non Legal Education
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Franklin & Marshall College,
Lancaster,
Virginia
B.A.
Honors: magna cum laude
Honors: Phi Beta Kappa Honors Society
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Franklin & Marshall College,
Lancaster,
Virginia
Current Employment Position(s)
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Managing Partner
Past Positions
- Boone Beale PLLC , Associate Attorney
- Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell LP, Summer Intern
Languages
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English
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Urdu
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Hindi
Classes and Seminars
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Top 10 Problems In Real Estate Transactions, Premiere Realty Lecture Series – Part I, 2016
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Residential and Commercial Leasing, Pinehill Properties and Title One Escrow LLC, 2016
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Use of LLCs In Real Estate Transactions, Premiere Realty Lecture Series – Part II, 2016 - Present
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Introduction to Asset Protection, Premiere Realty Lecture Series – Part III, 2016 - Present
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Business Entity Structuring for Real estate Invest, Premier Realty & Title One Escrow LLC, 2016 - Present
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Virginia CLE Seminar, “Examining A Real Estate Broker’s Liability to the Purchaser In Residential Real Estate Transactions In Virginia,” Speakers, Terry L. Fox Esq and Faisal Moghul Esq (April 26 and June 15, 2023)
- “Business Law Institute 2023: LLC Operating Agreements – Top 10 Clauses You Must Have,” Faisal Moghul, Event Moderator and Speaker, Virginia CLE Seminar (September 29, 2023)
Published Works
Articles
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The Long Road to Yes: Problems with the Permitting Process and the Need for Specific Plans in Pennsylvania, Co-author, 2007
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The Death of Privacy: the Fourth Amendment in the Context of Mass Surveillance, Foundation for Economic Education, 2013
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"Of Creditors, Guarantors and Sureties. Whose Debt is It Anyways?", American Law institute, The Practical Lawyer, 2014
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"Business Entity Structuring for Real Estate Investors", Watchtower investments Newsletter, 2014
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“Business Entity Structuring for Real Estate Investors,” Premier Realty & Title One Escrow LLC (2016)
- “Use of LLCs in Real Estate Transactions,” Premier Realty Lecture Series (Part II) (2016)
- “Introduction to Asset Protection,” Premier Realty Lecture Series (Part III) (2016)
- American Law Institute, The Practical Lawyer, “Direct vs Derivative Claims: Permitting Direct Shareholder Actions for Closely Held Corporations,” by Faisal Moghul and Joseph Rugari (July, 2022)., 2022
- “Caveat Emptor vs Seller Disclosure in Residential Real Property Conveyances,” American Law Institute, The Practical Lawyer (April, 2021)
- ALI CLE, The Practical Real Estate Lawyer, “Brokers’ Liability to Purchases in Virginia Residential Real Estate Transactions,” by Faisal Moghul and Terry Fox (March 2024), 2024
- Fox & Moghul Wins $550,000 in Pioneering Construction Defect Litigation, Setting a New Precedent for Consumer Protection Newswire and Yahoo Finance News, 2024
Bar Admissions
- New York
- Virginia
- District of Columbia
- U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Virginia
Other Affiliations
- American Bar Association (Litigation)
- National Institute of Trial Advocacy
- Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
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Contact
10509 Judicial Drive
Suite 300
Fairfax, VA 22030
Phone: 703-688-9325
Fax: 866-451-9531
Email: Send a message
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