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Your Trusted Legal Partner in Harrisonburg, VA
BotkinRose PLC Law Firm has established itself as a trusted legal partner, offering comprehensive representation across business, corporate, tax, real estate, estate planning, agricultural, and education law. Our attorneys combine deep expertise with a solutions-oriented approach, addressing clients' unique needs while leveraging decades of collective experience. We prioritize accessibility, hands-on service, and tailored strategies to help individuals, organizations, and businesses navigate complex legal challenges.Our multidisciplinary team collaborates across specialties to ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and advance clients' objectives in a dynamic regulatory environment. Committed to excellence, we serve Harrisonburg, Virginia, the Shenandoah Valley, and Rockingham County with personalized counsel and a focus on long-term client relationships.
Services
Business & Corporate Law
Real Estate Transactions
Wills & Trusts
Agriculture Law
Litigation
Municipal Finance
Land Use
Estate Tax Planning
Education Law
Environmental Compliance
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of experience in business, real estate, and agricultural law.
- Our attorneys provide hands-on, accessible legal counsel tailored to client needs.
- We combine multidisciplinary expertise with a solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving.
- Our team includes specialists in Virginia education law and municipal finance.
- We prioritize personalized service to protect clients' assets and long-term interests.
What people say
Knowledgeable attorneys
Personalized legal counsel
Strong local expertise
Responsive communication
Effective representation
Services
Business & Corporate Law
BotkinRose PLC provides comprehensive business and corporate legal services, including entity formation, mergers, acquisitions, and compliance. Our attorneys advise on commercial transactions, governance, and risk management for startups and established companies. We specialize in tax planning, employment law, and executive compensation to help businesses achieve strategic goals while navigating complex regulatory environments.
Real Estate Transactions
Our firm handles real estate purchase, sale, and lease agreements for commercial and agricultural properties. We assist with zoning variances, land use permits, conservation easements, and environmental compliance. BotkinRose PLC ensures clients secure favorable terms while addressing insurance, tax benefits, and liability protection through structured real estate holding companies.
Wills & Trusts
BotkinRose PLC offers estate planning services, including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, and tax-efficient wealth transfer strategies. We guide clients through probate administration, asset distribution, and long-term care planning. Our attorneys help families preserve assets, minimize estate taxes, and ensure smooth succession for future generations.
Agriculture Law
Specializing in Shenandoah Valley agriculture, we assist farmers with conservation easements, crop insurance, regulatory compliance, and succession planning. Our attorneys develop tailored solutions to protect farmland, reduce tax burdens, and address environmental regulations while supporting sustainable agricultural operations.
Education Law
The Virginia Education Law Group at BotkinRose PLC represents school boards and institutions in employment disputes, special education compliance, and constitutional matters. We provide holistic legal counsel on procurement, contracts, and intergovernmental relations, ensuring schools navigate complex legal challenges while maintaining governance autonomy.
People
Mark W. Botkin
Attorney
Mark Botkin specializes in business law, real estate, and estate planning. With decades of experience, he advises clients on corporate transactions, tax planning, and agricultural law in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
Matthew W. Light
Attorney
Matthew Light focuses on business and corporate law, providing strategic counsel on mergers, compliance, and commercial finance. He serves clients across Virginia with expertise in regulatory and transactional matters.
Steven C. 'Dusty' Rhodes
Attorney
Steven Rhodes practices in real estate, land use, and environmental compliance. He represents clients in conservation easements and agricultural law, leveraging deep knowledge of Shenandoah Valley farming communities.
Kevin M. Rose
Attorney
Kevin Rose specializes in litigation and dispute resolution, handling complex legal conflicts for businesses and individuals. His practice includes commercial and real estate litigation in Virginia courts.
T. Joel Francis
Attorney
Joel Francis focuses on municipal law and finance, advising local governments on regulatory compliance, bond issues, and intergovernmental relations. He brings extensive experience in public sector legal matters.
Questions
What areas of law does BotkinRose PLC specialize in?
BotkinRose PLC specializes in business, corporate, tax, real estate, estate planning, agriculture, education law, and litigation. Our attorneys provide tailored legal solutions for individuals and organizations.
Does BotkinRose PLC serve clients outside Harrisonburg?
Yes, we serve clients throughout the Shenandoah Valley, Rockingham County, and statewide in Virginia, including Albemarle and Augusta Counties.
How does BotkinRose PLC handle agricultural legal matters?
Our firm offers specialized agricultural law services, including conservation easements, crop insurance, and succession planning, tailored to Virginia farmers' unique needs.
Can BotkinRose PLC assist with school board legal issues?
Yes, our Virginia Education Law Group provides comprehensive legal support to school boards, including employment disputes, compliance, and constitutional matters.
