Claudia Lopez-Knapp

Claudia Lopez-Knapp

ASSOCIATE
FALLS CHURCH
T: 703.652.1023
F: 703.259.6523

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)

ARTICLES

Client Alert: Holiday Decorations in Community Associations

The holiday season is here! And with that comes seasonal decorations, which may include bright lights, festive lawns, balcony and door displays, and other installations. Associations considering adopting and enforcing rules and regulations regarding the size, color, and timing of exterior decorations must ensure that such rules are legally valid under the association’s governing documents and applicable state and federal law. This Client Alert highlights legal considerations and recommended best practices for associations that choose to impose such restrictions.

Three Whiteford Attorneys Recognized by Virginia Lawyers Weekly

Virginia Lawyers Weekly has recognized three Whiteford attorneys for its 2025 “Leaders in Law” and “Up and Coming Lawyers” awards. Partners Vernon E. Inge, Jr. and Stephen M. Faraci, Sr. have been named “Leaders in Law” and associate Claudia Lopez-Knapp has been named an “Up and Coming Lawyer.”