Myrna Fawcett specializes in Elderlaw, trusts and estate planning, asset protection and representation of adults with special needs. She is a graduate of Georgetown University Law Center and Barnard College of Columbia University.

The principal of Faw­cett & Faw­cett, her practice focuses on Elder­law, Guardian­ships, Conservation, Supplemental Needs, Trust and the representation of families of special needs children and of per­sons with disabilities.

Ms. Fawcett is a member of the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York bars, and of the National Academy of Elder Lawyers. She has participated in multiple programs on issues involving hoarding, advanced directives, bioethical issues and financial options for seniors as well as being mentioned in several national magazines.

“The ability to make a plan is the ability to control your life. It’s the ability to be independent and the ability to say, ‘this is what I want, this is what I believe in, these are the issues that are important to me.”

Among her volunteer and pro bono activities have been: attorney volunteer at the Probate Resource Center, DC Superior Court; Member and past Chair, the Board of Trustees, Washington Parks and People; Member, the Board of Trustees and Chair, compensation committee, Barnard College of Columbia University; Member, Board of Directors, Foggy Bottom West End Village; Member. Board of Directors, D.C. Jewish Community Center; Member. Advisory Board, Mitchell Gallery, St. John’s College, Annapolis, Maryland; Member, Advisory Board, Seabury Elder Resources, Washington and Member, Board of Directors of her residential Cooperative building. She has been a member of Leadership Greater Washington and the Theater J Council.

Myrna L. Fawcett specializes in Elderlaw, trusts and estate planning, asset protection and representation of adults with special needs. She is a graduate of Georgetown University Law Center and Barnard College of Columbia University.

The principal of Faw­cett & Faw­cett, her practice focuses on Elder­law, Guardian­ships, Conservation, Supplemental Needs, Trust and the representation of families of special needs children and of per­sons with disabilities.

Ms. Fawcett is a member of the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York bars, and of the National Academy of Elder Lawyers. She has participated in multiple programs on issues involving hoarding, advanced directives, bioethical issues and financial options for seniors as well as being mentioned in several national magazines.

Among her volunteer and pro bono activities have been: attorney volunteer at the Probate Resource Center, DC Superior Court; Member and past Chair, the Board of Trustees, Washington Parks and People; Member, the Board of Trustees and Chair, compensation committee, Barnard College of Columbia University; Member, Board of Directors, Foggy Bottom West End Village; Member. Board of Directors, D.C. Jewish Community Center; Member. Advisory Board, Mitchell Gallery, St. John’s College, Annapolis, Maryland; Member, Advisory Board, Seabury Elder Resources, Washington and Member, Board of Directors of her residential Cooperative building. She has been a member of Leadership Greater Washington and the Theater J Council.

Robin Derwin received a Masters Degree in Social Work from Catholic University, with an emphasis in clinical work. She is retired from an over 33-year employment with the Prince George’s County Circuit Court where she worked as a forensic clinician in the criminal and domestic arenas, conducting hundreds of evaluations for the court.

Ms. Derwin was the Associate Director for the Family Division where she oversaw a variety of family matters and programs. She has extensive experience in dealing with mental health issues and family disputes. Ms. Derwin was a court approved mediator in custody, financial, and elder law matters, and was responsible for overseeing and developing the court mediation programs.

Transferring her clinical skills and experiences to the Fawcett & Fawcett elder law practice has been a smooth transition. In this capacity, Ms. Derwin services to assist with the emotional piece of planning for one’s aging future.

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Robin Derwin received a Masters Degree in Social Work from Catholic University, with an emphasis in clinical work. She is retired from an over 33-year employment with the Prince George’s County Circuit Court where she worked as a forensic clinician in the criminal and domestic arenas, conducting hundreds of evaluations for the court.

Ms. Derwin was the Associate Director for the Family Division where she oversaw a variety of family matters and programs. She has extensive experience in dealing with mental health issues and family disputes. Ms. Derwin was a court approved mediator in custody, financial, and elder law matters, and was responsible for overseeing and developing the court mediation programs.

Transferring her clinical skills and experiences to the Fawcett & Fawcett elder law practice has been a smooth transition. In this capacity, Ms. Derwin services to assist with the emotional piece of planning for one’s aging future.

Stuart H. Sorkin is a Certified Public Accountant and an attorney. He received a BS degree with highest honors in Accounting and Finance from American University in 1978, a JD from University of Miami School of Law in 1981 and a Master of Law in Taxation Degree from Georgetown University Law Center in 1985.

Stuart specializes in assisting clients with the development and execution of exit and perpetuation planning. In addition, he assists clients with buy-sell agreements, raising of capital and financing, acquisition, development and sales of businesses and real estate, employee incentive compensation, federal and state income tax consequences of transactions, financial, retirement and estate planning, including asset protection.

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Stuart H. Sorkin is a Certified Public Accountant and an attorney. He received a BS degree with highest honors in Accounting and Finance from American University in 1978, a JD from University of Miami School of Law in 1981 and a Master of Law in Taxation Degree from Georgetown University Law Center in 1985.

Stuart specializes in assisting clients with the development and execution of exit and perpetuation planning. In addition, he assists clients with buy-sell agreements, raising of capital and financing, acquisition, development and sales of businesses and real estate, employee incentive compensation, federal and state income tax consequences of transactions, financial, retirement and estate planning, including asset protection.

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Scott Sweitzer owns and operates Prime Settlement, a boutique title company in the Washington DC Metro Area. Since founding Prime Settlement in April of 2015, Scott has been managing the business, acting as counsel, overseeing operations, recruiting talent, and developing new business opportunities for the company.

Scott is an active member of the American Bar Association Real Property & Probate Section and also acts in the capacity of Membership Chair of the Dupont Circle Business Networking International group. Through creative solutions in residential and commercial title transactions, Scott strives to help clients enhance their reputation for excellence and share their passion for the real estate industry.