Press Releases
News, recognition, and community involvement from the McCarthy & Akers team.

J. Douglas McCarthy Recognized on VA Pro Bono Honor Roll for Five Years in a Row
WINCHESTER, Virginia – McCarthy & Akers, PLC is thrilled to announce that Co-Founder and Partner J. Douglas McCarthy has been officially recognized as a “Pro Bono Service Honor Roll” member by the Virginia Access to Justice Commission for the fifth consecutive year. This recognition, formally communicated to Doug on May 11…
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McCarthy & Akers Opens New Great Falls Office & Welcomes Anna Freska, Esq.
GREAT FALLS, Virginia – McCarthy & Akers/, a dedicated estate planning law firm, is thrilled to announce the official opening of its newest…
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McCarthy & Akers Sharpens Its Sole Focus on Estate Planning
WINCHESTER, Virginia – McCarthy & Akers/ announced a firmwide decision to dedicate its practice exclusively to estate…
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McCarthy & Akers Launches Estate Planning Checklist for Virginia Families
WINCHESTER, Virginia—McCarthy & Akers/, a Winchester-based estate planning law firm serving families throughout Northern Virginia, is proud to introduce its new Estate…
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McCarthy & Akers Serves as Platinum Sponsor for 2025 Walk for Life Fundraiser
FRONT ROYAL, Virginia — McCarthy & Akers/, a Winchester-based estate planning law firm, proudly participated as a Platinum Sponsor of the Front…
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Winchester, Virginia Estate Planning Law Firm Sponsors Local Golf Tournament
WINCHESTER, Virginia — McCarthy & Akers/, an Estate Planning and Real Estate law firm based in Winchester, is proud to announce its continued…
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McCarthy & Akers Named "The Best Law Firm" by Winchester Star Readers
WINCHESTER, Virginia – McCarthy & Akers/ "McCarthy & Akers", an Estate Planning and Real Estate law firm, has been voted the "The Best Law…
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McCarthy & Akers Introduces Legacy Letter to Enrich Estate Planning Services
WINCHESTER, Virginia—McCarthy & Akers/, a trusted name in comprehensive Estate Planning services, proudly announces the addition of the Legacy…
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J. Douglas McCarthy Explores "Leaving a Catholic Legacy" in Principles Magazine
WINCHESTER, Virginia — McCarthy & Akers, an Estate Planning, Elder Law, and Real Estate law firm, proudly announces that partner J. Douglas…
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Winchester, VA Estate Planning & Elder Law Firm Supports Seton High School
WINCHESTER, Virginia — McCarthy & Akers, a leading law firm focusing on Estate Planning, Elder Law, and Real Estate Law, was a sponsor of Seton…
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Winchester VA Attorney Recognized For Pro Bono Work For 3rd Consecutive Year
Winchester, Virginia — May 6, 2024— In a commendable display of dedication and service, Winchester, Virginia attorney, J. Douglas McCarthy/about-us/ has been recognized for the…
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McCarthy & Akers Announces The Promotion Of Two Key Employees
WINCHESTER, Virginia—Douglas McCarthy and Matthew Akers, attorneys and partners at McCarthy & Akers, proudly announce the promotion of two key…
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McCarthy Family Foundation Established to Support Charitable Giving
FRONT ROYAL, Virginia—Attorney Douglas McCarthy/about-us/ and his wife, Megan, announce the establishment of the McCarthy Family Foundation to support charitable giving in the…
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McCarthy & Akers Approved by VA Farm and Forestland Legacy Planning
WINCHESTER, Virginia—J. Douglas McCarthy & Matthew S. Akers, Estate Planning Attorneys and Founders of McCarthy & Akers/, announce their…
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McCarthy & Akers Celebrates 10 Years of Excellence in Legal Services
Winchester, VA, May 12, 2023—McCarthy & Akers, a leading law firm focusing primarily on Estate Planning, Elder Law, and Real Estate Law, is…
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With a Two-Year Revenue Growth of 115%, McCarthy & Akers, Ranks No. 96 on Inc. Magazine’s List of the Mid-Atlantic Region’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Winchester, Virginia, February 28, 2023 – Inc. magazine today revealed that McCarthy & Akers is No. 96 on its fourth annual Inc. 5000…
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Lauren Carnill Joins McCarthy & Akers as Associate Attorney
WINCHESTER, Virginia – McCarthy & Akers, a Winchester Estate Planning, Real Estate, and Civil Litigation Law Firm, with offices in Strasburg,…
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McCarthy & Akers Law Firm Attorney Recognized for Pro Bono Service
WINCHESTER, Virginia – Attorney Doug McCarthy, CEO, and co-founder of McCarthy & Akers, was recently recognized by the Chief Justice of the…
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Doug McCarthy Presented with Chief’s Award by Middletown Volunteer Fire & Rescue
WINCHESTER, Virginia – Doug McCarthy, CEO and co-founder of McCarthy & Akers, was recently presented with the “Chief’s Award” by Middletown…
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Chelsea Academy’s Premier Annual Gala Raises $450,000
On December 11, 2021, Chelsea Academy,https://www.chelseaacademy.org/ Front Royal, Virginia, hosted its 14th Annual Gala Fundraiser. The area’s premier Gala raised $450,000 -…
Read more →Attorneys Doug McCarthy and Matthew Akers Interviewed on ICONic Talk Podcast
Doug McCarthy and Matthew Akers, Estate Planning and Real Estate Attorneys, and Managing Partners at the McCarthy & Akers law firm, Winchester,…
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