Trusted Counsel for Families, Fiduciaries, Property Owners, and Businesses Throughout Virginia
Joshua E. Bushman is the Founder and Managing Attorney of Bushman Law Group, where he advises individuals, families, fiduciaries, business owners, investors, and nonprofit organizations on a wide range of legal matters. His practice focuses on estate planning, estate and trust administration, guardianships and conservatorships, business law, residential and commercial real estate transactions, lender representation, and civil litigation.
Known for his practical approach and attention to detail, Joshua works closely with clients to develop solutions tailored to their specific goals and circumstances. Whether helping a family preserve generational wealth, guiding an executor through probate, representing a lender in a secured transaction, or assisting a business owner with growth and succession planning, he is committed to providing responsive and results-oriented legal counsel.
Practice Areas
Joshua regularly assists clients with:
Estate Planning
- Wills and Trusts
- Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts
- Powers of Attorney
- Advance Medical Directives
- Asset Protection Strategies
- Business Succession Planning
- Family Wealth Preservation
Estate & Trust Administration
- Probate Administration
- Representation of Executors and Administrators
- Trust Administration
- Fiduciary Guidance
- Commissioner of Accounts Matters
- Estate and Trust Accountings
- Beneficiary Representation
Business Law
- Business Formation and Structure
- Operating Agreements
- Corporate Governance
- Buy-Sell Agreements
- Contract Drafting and Negotiation
- Registered Agent Services
- Business Transactions and Succession Planning
Real Estate & Lending
- Residential Real Estate Closings
- Commercial Real Estate Closings
- Loan Closings
- Lender Representation
- Title Review and Risk Analysis
- Commercial Leases
- Property Transfers and Easements
A Practical Approach to Legal Representation
Joshua understands that legal matters often involve important family, financial, and business decisions. He believes clients deserve clear communication, thoughtful guidance, and realistic solutions rather than unnecessary complexity.
His practice is built on three guiding principles:
Personal Attention
Every client receives individualized representation tailored to their needs, goals, and circumstances.
Strategic Guidance
Legal issues rarely exist in isolation. Joshua works to understand the broader picture and develop solutions that address both immediate concerns and long-term objectives.
Responsive Service
Clients deserve timely communication and practical advice. Bushman Law Group strives to provide clear answers, efficient service, and dependable representation throughout every stage of a matter.
Community Involvement
Joshua is committed to serving the community and has experience assisting families, fiduciaries, guardians, conservators, and nonprofit organizations in matters affecting vulnerable adults, charitable initiatives, and family legacy planning.
He believes that effective legal counsel should not only solve problems but also help clients build stronger foundations for the future.
Joshua serves as the Director of the League of Guardians, a 501C3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to serve as the Guardian for indigent incapacitated adults who reside in longe term care facilities.
Joshua serves as the Assistant Commissioner of Accounts to Fairfax County Circuit Court.
Joshua has been selected as a Commissioner of Sale for the Circuit Courts of Fairfax County and the City of Alexandia.
Joshua has been selected as a Commissioner in Chancery for the City of Alexandria Circuit Court
Joshua has served as a special receiver for Fairfax County Circuit Court
Education & Professional Credentials
- Juris Doctor (J.D.), University of Richmond
- Bachelor of Arts, Hampden-Sydney College
- Admitted to Practice in Virginia
- Member, Virginia State Bar
- Member, Fairfax Bar Association
- Member, Virginia Bar Association
What Clients Appreciate Most
Clients frequently seek Joshua’s counsel because of his ability to:
Focus on solutions that align with each client’s goals
Explain complex legal issues in understandable terms
Navigate challenging estate and fiduciary matters
Create practical estate plans designed to protect families
Resolve complicated real estate and business issues
Provide responsive and accessible representation