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

August 28, 2026

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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June 18, 2026

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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March 9, 2026

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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February 11, 2026

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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January 28, 2026

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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September 12, 2025

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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July 10, 2025

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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March 20, 2025

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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January 13, 2025

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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November 14, 2024

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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May 9, 2024

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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April 4, 2024

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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December 26, 2023

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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June 20, 2023

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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May 17, 2023

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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March 29, 2023

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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December 19, 2022

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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May 17, 2022

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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March 1, 2022

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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January 27, 2022

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 -…

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December 1, 2021

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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