Mikhael D. Charnoff

Mikhael D. Charnoff is a civil and commercial litigator with Charnoff Simpson PLLC in Vienna, Virginia. His practice includes business torts, contractual disputes, real estate litigation, medical malpractice, professional liability, legal malpractice, and federal statutory claims. He represents clients in complex disputes that require trial preparation, motion practice, and detailed legal analysis across state and federal forums in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia.

Mikhael earned his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law and his B.A. from Mary Washington College. His legal training has supported a litigation career spanning jury trials, bench trials, arbitrations, professional licensure administrative hearings, and appellate proceedings. He is admitted in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia, as well as before multiple federal courts, federal appellate courts, and the US Supreme Court.

Mikhael’s trial history includes litigation in more than 35 Virginia Circuit Courts, several Maryland Circuit Courts, DC Superior Court, and federal trial courts in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. He has appeared before the US Courts of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and the District of Columbia Circuit. His practice has included business disputes, contracts, real estate, professional liability, and other civil matters requiring substantial courtroom work.

Mikhael D. Charnoff has taught more than a dozen continuing legal education programs in recent years and has served in leadership roles with the George Mason American Inn of Court and the University of Mary Washington Alumni Association. He has co-authored work on punitive damages in Virginia. His litigation experience combines trial advocacy, appellate work, professional licensure matters, arbitration, and practical dispute strategy across a wide range of civil and commercial cases.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Charnoff Simpson PLLC
• Member, Virginia State Bar
• Member, Maryland State Bar Association
• Member, District of Columbia Bar
• President, The George Mason American Inn of Court (2021-2022)
• Member, Fairfax Bar Association
• Member, Alexandria Bar Association
• Member, Arlington Bar Association
• Member, Mclean Bar Association

Licensed State

• Virginia
• Maryland
• District of Columbia

Education

• University of Virginia School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Mary Washington College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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