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Jennifer O. Schiffer
Shareholder
jschiffer@beankinney.com
t: 703.526.5590
f: 703.525.2207
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Overview

Jennifer Schiffer is a shareholder of Bean, Kinney & Korman. Jennifer represents various businesses and their owners in matters relating to business counseling and entity formation, purchase and sale of company stock or assets, business contracts, shareholder or membership agreements, disclosure agreements, commercial real estate, commercial property, and leasing transactions. Jennifer is also well-versed in business succession planning, estate planning, and estate administration.

Jennifer’s clients range from individuals to a wide array of business entities, including restaurants, medical practices, retailers, builders, limited liability companies, and professional service providers, such as accountants and financial planners. Jennifer is well attuned to the needs of her clients, and her broad experience in representing individuals and a variety of businesses helps her anticipate and address the legal issues affecting them.

Jennifer is a graduate of Vanderbilt University where she earned a B.A. in Economics and her J.D.

Beyond the Suit

Jennifer is married with two children and has a golden retriever. When she isn’t in the office or enjoying time with her family, she enjoys following the Washington, D.C. area professional sports teams and her alma mater (Go Dores!).

Education

Vanderbilt University, B.A., cum laude, 2003

Vanderbilt University Law School, J.D., 2006

  • Law & Business Certificate Program

Experience

Obtained judgment at trial for local business against general contractor.

Negotiated business separations.

Represents businesses in the negotiation of their leases and other matters that may arise.

Bar and Court Admissions

Virginia, 2006

District of Columbia, 2007

Maryland, 2009

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia

U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia

U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia

U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Columbia

U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland

U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

Education

Vanderbilt University, B.A., cum laude, 2003

Vanderbilt University Law School, J.D., 2006

  • Law & Business Certificate Program

Awards and Honors

Best Lawyers in America in Corporate Law, Trusts and Estates, 2025

Virginia Lawyers Weekly, “Go to Lawyer”, Business Transactions 2024

Arlington Magazine, Top Attorney – Trusts & Estates, 2021-2024, Business/Corporate, 2022-2024, Real Estate, 2024

Virginia Business, Legal Elite in Business Law, 2020, Taxes/Estates/Trusts, 2023-2024

Arlington Magazine, Top Attorney – Business/Corporate, 2019

Virginia Super Lawyers, Rising Star in Business/Corporate, 2016

Affiliations

Tigerlily Foundation, Board of Directors

Women’s Bar Association of D.C.

Montgomery County Bar Association

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