Whiteford, Taylor & Preston
Claudia Lopez-Knapp

Claudia Lopez-Knapp

Partner
Falls Church
T: 703.652.1023

Biography

Ms. Lopez-Knapp is a litigator with a broad range of experience. Her practice is deeply rooted in representing condominium and homeowner associations and housing cooperatives, where she guides clients through the full spectrum of governance issues—from day-to-day business operations, elections and governing documents interpretation to document amendments and covenant enforcement. In addition to her association work, Ms. Lopez-Knapp represents a diverse roster of non-association clients, advocating for them at every stage of the litigation process. She prosecutes and defends commercial and property disputes involving breach of contract, fraud, easements, warranty claims, adverse possession, and breach of fiduciary duty. Ms. Lopez-Knapp is fluent in Spanish.
 

Recognitions

  • Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers®, "Rising Stars" (2021)
  • Virginia Lawyers Weekly, Up and Coming (2025)
 

Memberships & Activities

  • Member: Virginia State Bar
  • Member: Fairfax Bar Association
  • Member: Alexandria Bar Association
 

Clerkship

  • Honorable David Bernhard, Fairfax County Circuit Court 

Insights

Speaker: "Digital Decision-Making: Boards Conducting Business through WhatsApp and Other Modern Platforms," CAI Law Seminar (January, 2023)

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