The Foreign Service Journal, July-August 2003

14 AFSA NEWS • JULY-AUGUST 2003 AFSA CLASSIFIEDS ATTORNEYHANDLINGGRIEVANCES at State, Commerce,USAID. Appeals to FSGB, MSPB, EEOC, DOHA, and federal court litiga- tion re employment discrimination.Will write your complaints, represent you at hearings in federal court. Offices in VA and D.C. Call George Elfter at (202) 237-2047, Fax: (703) 354-8734. E-mail: georgeElfter@aol.com www.georgeElfterLaw.com GRIEVANCE ATTORNEY (specializing since 1983). Attorney assists FS officers to cor- rect defective performance appraisals to reverse improper tenuring and promotion board decisions, secure financial benefits, defend against disciplinary actions and obtain relief fromall forms of discrimination. Free Initial Consultation. Call William T. Irelan, Esq. Tel: (202) 625-1800, Fax: (202) 625-1616. E-mail: wtirelan@vais.net ROLAND S. HEARD, CPA 1091 Chaddwyck Dr. Athens, GA 30606 Tel/Fax: (706) 769-8976 E-mail: RSHEARDCPA@aol.com • U.S. income tax services • Many FS & contractor clients • Practiced before the IRS • Financial planning • American Institute of CPAs, Member F IRST C ONSULTATION F REE DENTAL SERVICES WILL/ESTATE PLANNING by attorney who is a former FSO. Have your will reviewed and updated, or new one prepared: No charge for initial consultation. M. Bruce Hirshorn, Boring & Pilger , 307 Maple Ave. W, Suite D, Vienna, VA 22180 Tel: (703) 281-2161, Fax: (703) 281-9464. E-mail: mbhirshorn@boringandpilger.com ATTORNEY WITH 22 years successful experience SPECIALIZING FULL-TIME IN FS GRIEVANCES will more than double your chance of winning. 30%of grievants win before the Grievance Board; 85% of my clients win. Only a private attorney can adequately devel- op and present your case, including neces- sary regs, arcane legal doctrines, precedents and rules. Call Bridget R. Mugane at Tel: (202) 387-4383, or (301) 596-0175. E-mail: fsatty@comcast.net Free initial consultation. ATTORNEY FREE TAX CONSULTATION : For over- seas personnel. We process returns as received, without delay. Preparation and rep- resentation by Enrolled Agents. Federal and all states prepared. Includes “TAX TRAX” unique mini-financial planning review with rec- ommendations. Full planning available. Get the most from your financial dollar! Financial Forecasts Inc., Barry B. De Marr, CFP, EA, 3918 Prosperity Ave. #230, Fairfax, VA 22031 Tel: (703) 289-1167, Fax: (703) 289-1178, E-mail: finfore@aol.com PROFESSIONAL TAX RETURN PREPARATION: Thirty years in public tax practice. Arthur A. Granberg, EA, ATA, ATP. Our charges are $65 per hour. Most FSO returns take 3 to 4 hours. Our office is 100 feet from Virginia Square Metro Station, Tax Matters Associates PC, 3601 North Fairfax Dr. Arlington, VA 22201. Tel: (703) 522-3828, Fax: (703) 522-5726. E-mail: aag8686@aol.com VIRGINIA M. TEST, CPA: Tax service Specializing in Foreign Service/overseas con- tractors. CONTACT INFO: (804) 695-2939, FAX: (804) 695-2958. E-mail: VTest@aol.com JACOB FORBAI, CPA/MS: Affordable expatriate tax solutions, compliance, planning, preparation for U.S. citizens & aliens world- wide. 18+ years exp. Tel: (301) 608-2248. E-mail: inforequest@bai-tech.com FINANCIAL ADVISOR: Stephen H. Thompson, Legg Mason Wood Walker Inc. Member NYSE/Member SIPC (Retired Foreign Service Officer). Tel: (202) 778-1970, (800) 792-4411. Web site: www.sthompson.fa.leggmason.com E-mail: shthompson@leggmason.com FAMILY DENTISTRYJOSIES.KEATD.D.S . 2579 John Milton Dr., Suite 250 Oak Hill, VA 20171. Tel: (703) 860-8860. Dr. Keat is a Foreign Service spouse and understands Foreign Service needs. Open 7 A.M.; evening and Saturday appointments available. 50%* off on first check-up and cleaning appointment with this ad. *Excludes third-party payments. LEGAL SERVICES PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REALTY GROUP, INC. 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First 3 words bolded free, add’l bold text $2/word, header, box, shading $10 ea. Deadline: 20th of month for pub. 5 wks. later. Ad Mgr: Tel: (202) 944-5507, Fax: (202) 338-6820. E-mail: miltenberger@afsa.org