Dirk Maurer

Dirk Maurer is of counsel to MNB Meridian Law, Ltd. in its Alexandria, Virginia office. He advises clients on military personnel matters, national security, internal investigations, business concerns, and servicemember personal injury damages. He brings extensive federal policy experience involving crisis management, counterterrorism, cybersecurity, emergency preparedness, and critical infrastructure protection. He helps clients understand how military, governmental, and national security systems affect high-stakes legal and organizational decisions.

Dirk earned his B.A. from the University of Washington. He received his M.S. from the Naval War College. He earned his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center. He is admitted to practice law in Virginia.

Dirk served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Defense Continuity and Mission Assurance from 2016 through 2020. He previously held senior Defense Department appointments involving weapons of mass destruction, crisis management, civil authorities, cybersecurity, and domestic force protection. He served on professional staffs for Senate and House committees addressing armed services, homeland security, and governmental affairs. He supported several United States senators while working on national defense and security policy.

Dirk Maurer combines legal training, national security leadership, legislative experience, and military service when addressing complex client concerns. He served five years on active duty after receiving his commission as a United States Marine Corps second lieutenant. He deployed for Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm and later deployed twice for Operation Iraqi Freedom. He completed the remainder of his twenty-year Marine Corps career in the Reserve before retiring. His background supports practical, informed guidance for clients facing consequential military, governmental, investigative, and national security matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Of counsel, MNB Meridian Law Ltd.
• Member, State Bar of Virginia

Licensed State

• Virginia

Education

• Georgetown University Law Center
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Naval War College
  Masters of Science (MS)
• University of Washington
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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