Profiles

Michael Ephraim received his BA from Vassar College in 1986 and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1991.   He is licensed to practice law in Virginia and the District of Columbia.   After working as an associate attorney in a law firm in Washington, D.C., he started the Law Office of Michael Ephraim in 1992.   He is fluent in Spanish, and is a member of the Fairfax County Bar Association.   Mr. Ephraim and his wife Bella live in Annandale, Virginia with their two children.

John O'Neill Castro received his BA from Mary Washington College in 1988 and his Juris Doctorate from Saint Thomas University School of Law in 1992. He is licensed to practice law in Virginia and the District of Columbia. Mr. O'Neill was in private practice in Front Royal, Virginia from 1992 until 2001. He also served part-time as an Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney in Woodstock, Virginia in the year 2000. He joined the Law Firm of Michael Ephraim in 2001. He practices in the fields of divorce/domestic relations, personal injury, criminal law and the defense of traffic charges. Mr. O'Neill has lived in various countries throughout Latin America, and is fluent in Spanish.

Nicole Orellana is the senior legal assistant in the Law Office of Michael Ephraim. She joined the office in January 2001. She has extensive knowledge of divorce law and the procedures required to obtain a fast divorce. Ms. Orellana is always available to answer any questions a prospective client may have. She is the supervisor of the Law Firm's legal assistants. Ms. Orellana is a Virginia native, and is fluent in Spanish.