110 NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2025 | THE FOREIGN SERVICE JOURNAL n BOOKS Letters from Dorothy: Adventures in the Foreign Service 1926-1934. Captivating nonfiction: Cuba to Argentina to Japan. Website orders beat Amazon. Website: www.BlackledgeBook.org n LEGAL SERVICES EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS REPRESENTING FS officers in matters involving security clearances; grievances; performance, promotion, and tenure; financial claims; discrimination; and discipline. We represent FS officers at all stages of proceedings, including at hearings before the FSGB. We provide experienced, timely, and knowledgeable advice to employees, from junior untenured officers through the Senior FS, and often work closely with AFSA. Kalijarvi, Chuzi, Newman & Fitch Tel: (202) 331-9260. Email: intake@kcnlaw.com Website: kcnfdc.com | clearancelawyers.com General civil and criminal. Wills, trusts, and probate for DC and VA residents. FS-related issues, including clearances and whistle-blower. Free phone consultation. Law Office of Russell Bikoff. Former FSO. Tel: (202) 466-8270. Email: BikoffLaw@verizon.net Website: www.BikoffLaw.com n REAL ESTATE MAIN STATE Bound? Marilyn and Katie bring 44+ years of specialized expertise serving FSOs in the VA, DC & MD real estate markets. They intimately understand the unique needs of those posted overseas—Katie is an EFM, and Marilyn married into an FS family! With trusted and personalized guidance every step of the way, Marilyn and Katie are your go-to real estate advisers. They are known for their diligence, tenacity, and always working tirelessly to achieve the best results for their clients, both locally and internationally. Corcoran McEnearney McLean, VA Tel (main): (703) 790-9090 Marilyn Cantrell, Associate Broker, Licensed in VA/DC Tel: (703) 819-4801. Email: Marilyn@MarilynCantrell.com Website: MarilynCantrell.com Katie Stowe, Associate Broker, Licensed in VA/DC/MD Tel: (703) 991-9766. Email: Katie@KatieStowe.com Website: KatieStowe.com Discover Sarasota Florida where sun-kissed beaches meet cultural charm. Move now and enjoy a buyer’s market! Marian Walsh, Medway Realty Tel: (941) 483-0803. Email: florida.walsh@gmail.com Website: https://walsh.movetosarasotafl.com/ n TAX & FINANCIAL SERVICES IRVING CPA, PLLC. Scott Irving, CPA, has more than 25 years of experience in public tax practice and specializes in Foreign Service family tax preparation and tax planning. Tel: (202) 257-2318. Email: info@irvingcom.com Website: www.irvingcpa.pro PROFESSIONAL TAX RETURN PREPARATION Virginia R Fleming, EA, has more than 28 years of experience in public tax practice. Our rate is $200 per hour; most FS returns take just 3-4 hours. Located near Ballston Mall and Metro station. Tax Matters Associates PC 4350 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 860 Arlington VA 22203 Tel: (703) 522-3828. Fax: (703) 522-5726. Email: aag8686tma@gmail.com Professional Online Tax and Accounting Services An EA with over 20 years of experience. Foreign Service, Military, and Expat clients are my specialties. I look forward to working with you. Email: mail@kjtax.com Website: kjtax.com n TEMPORARY HOUSING CORPORATE APARTMENT SPECIALISTS. We have 25 years of experience serving the Foreign Service community. Sliding scales and TDY per diems are welcome! We offer a variety of locations throughout Virginia, Maryland, and D.C. Our all-inclusive pricing includes updated furniture, tasteful décor, all houseware items, all utilities, high-speed Wi-Fi, and an expanded cable package. Tel: (800) 914-2802. Email: bookings@corporateapartments.com Website: www.corporateapartments.com DCDIGS GUEST APARTMENTS: We’re different from your typical “corporate” apartments! Located in Dupont Circle, our apartments are designed as places where we’d like to live and work—beautifully furnished and fully equipped (including high-speed internet, computer, printer, and TV). We don’t believe in extra charges like application or cleaning fees. Most importantly, you only pay for the nights you stay, even if your plans change at the last minute. Tel: (202) 536-2500. Email: DCDIGS@gmail.com Website: www.dcdigs.com DCLuxe Properties. Large, fully furnished one- and two-bedroom units in D.C.’s Dupont Circle neighborhood, with in-unit washer/ dryer, TV, internet, and individually controlled heating and A/C. Subway, grocery stores, drug stores, dry cleaners, restaurants are within 3 blocks. Most sliding-scale per diems accepted. For photos and information: Email: host@dcluxe.com Website: dcluxe.com CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS These listings are paid advertisements and do not imply endorsement of or recommendation by AFSA or The Foreign Service Journal. Contact Advertising Manager Molly Long to be included in the Classifieds section: ads@afsa.org or (202) 719-9706
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