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Rebecca Lynne Melone
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Rebecca Lynne Melone
Family Lawyer Serving McLean, VA
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Protecting your family, your finances, your future. Call me for family law help!
I'll be your partner through this challenging time. I can help with divorces, spousal support, child support, child custody, and more. I'll guide you every step of the way. Call me for a free family law consultation! Read More »
Andrew Tank
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Andrew Tank
Family Lawyer Serving McLean, VA
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Experienced, award-winning family law attorney will fight for you. Call now!
I provide exceptional legal representation in all areas of family law. I will work tirelessly to deliver results for you and your family! Visit my website for information and client reviews. Call for a consult today! Read More »
Laila Raheen
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Laila Raheen
Family Lawyer Serving McLean, VA
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Compassionate and Experienced Family Law Representation. Call Today!
At Raheen Family Law, we strive to help and guide you by giving your case the respect and compassion it deserves. You will receive aggressive, experienced and exceptional legal representation. Contact our office today! Read More »
Maggy  Vaughn
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Maggy Vaughn
Family Lawyer Serving McLean, VA
Fighting everyday for fairness and compassion for all my clients.
I am a skilled and dedicated family attorney. I am fully invested in resolving all types of family law matters. I will work for the results you need and deserve! Call for a consultation. Read More »
Scott Parker
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Scott Parker
Family Lawyer Serving McLean, VA
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Virginia Family Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
Scott Parker is a senior associate attorney at Kublan Khan PLC., practicing exclusively family law. His practice covers every type of family law matter in Virginia, including separation, divorce, custody, visitation and... Read More »
Merritt James Green
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Merritt James Green
(703) 556-0411 6849 Old Dominion Drive
Suite 220
McLean, VA 22101
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfMcLean, VA Family Law Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Family, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
Syracuse University College of Law and University of Oxford
Mr. Green is General Counsel, P.C.'s founder, managing partner and leads its employment law practice.

Merritt serves as an outside general counsel to numerous clients providing guidance on legal issues confronting businesses and non-profit organizations ranging from contracts and agreements to the structuring of corporate transactions and business formations. Merritt also represents businesses and individuals in all aspects of labor and employment law.

Merritt received his J.D., cum laude, from the Syracuse University College of Law (1997). At Syracuse, he was an Associate Editor of the Syracuse Law Review and was Editor-in-Chief of The Labor Lawyer, the publication of...
Cheryl K. Graham
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Cheryl K. Graham
McLean, VA Family Law Lawyer with 32 years of experience
8200 Greensboro Drive
Suite 900
McLean, VA 22102
Family and Divorce
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
Experienced Divorce Attorney and Mediator
Maggy  Vaughn
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Maggy Vaughn
McLean, VA Family Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
(703) 356-2442 1315 Vincent Place
McLean, VA 22101
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Elon University School of Law
Maggy R. Vaughn has cultivated extensive experience in complex family law, with a particular emphasis on adoption. As a member of the American Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys, a prestigious organization of top adoption lawyers, she has demonstrated exceptional competence and ethical standards. In her role as a Guardian ad litem (GAL), she brings a distinctive perspective to intricate family law issues. Ms. Vaughn's practice encompasses a broad range of matters, including agency adoptions, direct parental placements, step-parent and close-relative adoptions, adoption consultations, third-party custody cases, and foster parent representation. She also handles child custody, divorce, child support, visitation,...
Michelle C. Thomas
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Michelle C. Thomas
McLean, VA Family Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
(703) 652-9200 1765 Greensboro Station Place
Suite 900
McLean, VA 22101
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The George Washington University Law School
Michael Eisner
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Michael Eisner
McLean, VA Family Law Lawyer
(703) 891-9785 6723 Whittier Avenue
Suite 207
McLean, VA 22101
Free ConsultationFamily, Bankruptcy, Business and Estate Planning
George Mason University School of Law
Michael L. Eisner is a founding member of Northern Virginia Law Group, PLLC. Mr. Eisner represents the firm's diverse client base in a variety of legal matters. His practice includes transactional-based matters, such as residential and commercial real estate transactions; corporate formations, organizations, mergers and acquisitions, and various contractual matters. Mr. Eisner regularly litigates in the state and federal courts of Virginia for both civil and criminal matters, with an emphasis on bankruptcy law, landlord and tenant law, civil business litigation and family law. He is licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the District of Columbia. Mr....
Karen Leiser
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Karen Leiser
McLean, VA Family Law Lawyer with 28 years of experience
(703) 734-5000 1750 Tysons Blvd., Suite 1500
McLean, VA 22102
Family, Criminal, Divorce and Landlord Tenant
Georgetown University Law Center
Gabrielle Angelita Best Husband
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Gabrielle Angelita Best Husband
McClean, VA Family Law Lawyer
(703) 570-5150 1750 Tysons Blvd., Suite 1500
McClean, VA 22102
Family and Divorce
Ronda Esaw
McLean, Virginia Family Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
(703) 712-5392 1750 Tysons Boulevard
McLean, VIRGINIA 22102
Family, Divorce and Employment
Washington & Lee University School of Law
Amar Singh Dhillon
McLean, VA Family Law Lawyer with 25 years of experience
(703) 400-8503 6870 Elm St
100
McLean, VA 22101
Family, Divorce, Immigration and Personal Injury
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
David Charles
McLean, VA Family Law Attorney with 29 years of experience
1650 Tysons Boulevard
McLean, VA 22102
Family, Business and Securities
Georgetown University Law Center
Piero G. Quiroz
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Piero G. Quiroz
Family Lawyer Serving McLean, VA
Virginia Family Law Attorney
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of LawVirginia
Andrei J. Kublan
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Andrei J. Kublan
Family Lawyer Serving McLean, VA
Virginia Family Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience
University of Richmond School of LawUnited States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Virginia and District of Columbia
David Roop Jr
Tysons Corner, VA Family Law Attorney with 31 years of experience
(703) 442-0888 8444 Westpark Dr
Tysons Corner, VA 22102
Family and Divorce
Michael Matthew Smith
Tysons Corner, VA Family Law Lawyer
(703) 610-6115 8300 Greensboro Dr
Tysons Corner, VA 22102
Family and Divorce
Kimberly Angott
Tysons Corner, VA Family Law Attorney
(703) 744-8110 8484 Westpark Dr
Tysons Corner, VA 22102
Family, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
Robert Flores
McLean, VA Family Law Lawyer
(703) 873-7349 8280 Greensboro Drive
McLean, VA 22102
Family
Sonja Aoun
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Sonja Aoun
Tysons Corner, VA Family Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
(703) 883-0880 1921 Gallows Road
Suite 750
Tysons Corner, VA 22182
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Georgetown University Law Center
Sonja Aoun represents family law clients in all aspects of separation and divorce, including divorce planning/premarital agreements, collaborative divorces, negotiated settlements, and trials. Her estate planning practice ranges from the preparation of powers of attorney and advance medical directives to wills and complex trusts and special needs planning. Sonja obtained her law degree from Georgetown University Law Center after graduating cum laude with a B.S. in Languages (Spanish) from Georgetown University. Starting in 2014, she has been named to the Virginia SuperLawyers list in the field of family law; she has been listed in the Washington,...
Lynn Fletcher
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Lynn Fletcher
FALLS CHURCH, VA Family Law Lawyer with 41 years of experience
(703) 244-7717 400 S. Maple Ave.
Suite 210
FALLS CHURCH, VA 22046
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
Duke University
I am dedicated to helping couples and families get through divorce in as constructive, thoughtful, amicable and cost-effective way as possible. I support my clients in finding solutions that will keep you and your family out of destructive, expensive court battles. I bring years of family mediation and collaborative divorce experience as well as specialized training and practice in parenting coordination. My focus is on helping you and your spouse to craft solutions that will work for your unique situation. My mission is to help you to make informed, thoughtful decisions about both your future and your children's future.
Kathleen M. Stotish
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Kathleen M. Stotish
Falls Church, VA Family Law Lawyer with 11 years of experience
(703) 237-1200 201 Park Washington Ct
1st Floor
Falls Church, VA 22046
Family, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
American University Washington College of Law
Kathleen Marie Stotish was born and raised in central New Jersey, and has called northern Virginia "home" for nearly a decade. She focuses her practice on business transactions and commercial litigation, and also works in the areas of collections/creditors' rights law, and family law. Ms. Stotish has also been certified by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Guardian Ad Litem for Incapacitated Adults. Ms. Stotish graduated cum laude from the Washington College of Law at American University in 2012. During law school, Ms. Stotish worked as a Law Clerk with the Law Offices of Jonathan Gelber,...
Brian Denton West
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Brian Denton West
Vienna, VA Family Law Lawyer with 39 years of experience
(703) 564-4600 8229 Boone Boulevard
Suite 610
Vienna, VA 22182
Family, Business, Criminal and Divorce
George Mason University School of Law
Elizabeth Krukova
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Elizabeth Krukova
Vienna, VA Family Law Attorney
(703) 534-5588 8230 Old Courthouse Rd. Ste. 200
Vienna, VA 22182
Family, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Immigration
Attorney and founding partner of National Capital Legal Services, Elizabeth Krukova, Esq. has been admitted to practice as an attorney in several jurisdictions, including New York, Maryland, District of Columbia and Virginia.
Having completed her Masters Degree in Law from Indiana University School of Law in Bloomington, Indiana, USA, Ms. Krukova has over fifteen years of experience as an attorney and over ten years as a head of a legal practice. She is a member of Circuit Courts for the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 9th Circuits, and also of the Federal Courts of Maryland, Virginia and District of Columbia. Ms....
James L. Heiberg
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James L. Heiberg
Falls Church, VA Family Law Lawyer with 32 years of experience
(703) 237-1200 201 Park Washington Ct
1st Floor
Falls Church, VA 22046
Family, Bankruptcy, Consumer and Criminal
William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law
Jonathan S. Gelber
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Jonathan S. Gelber
Falls Church, VA Family Law Attorney with 40 years of experience
(703) 237-1200 201 Park Washington Ct
1st Floor
Falls Church, VA 22046
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Collections
George Mason University School of Law
Teresa Cole
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Teresa Cole
Vienna, VA Family Law Lawyer
(703) 883-3707 1945 Old Gallows Road, Ste. 205
Vienna, VA 22182
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Stephen Glassman
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Stephen Glassman
Vienna, VA Family Law Attorney with 53 years of experience
(703) 902-9507 1950 Old Gallows Rd
Vienna, VA 22182
Family, Divorce, Medical Malpractice and Military
David Neal Goldberg
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David Neal Goldberg
Tysons Corner, VA Family Law Lawyer with 33 years of experience
(703) 745-1817 8000 Towers Crescent Drive
Suite 1400
Tysons Corner, VA 22182
Free ConsultationFamily, Business, Collections and Divorce
Rachael-Anne Hammer
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Rachael-Anne Hammer
Falls Church, VA Family Law Lawyer with 24 years of experience
112B E Broad St.
Falls Church, VA 22046
Family, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Landlord Tenant
Roy Tesler
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Roy Tesler
Falls Church, VA Family Law Lawyer with 56 years of experience
(703) 534-9300 113 Rowell Ct
Falls Church, VA 22046
Family, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
Lynette Kleiza
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Lynette Kleiza
Vienna, VA Family Law Attorney
(703) 902-9500 1950 Old Gallows Road
Suite 700
Vienna, VA 22182
Family
Steven Goldman
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Steven Goldman
Fairfax, VA Family Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience
(571) 328-5020
Ext. 104
10300 Eaton Place, Suite 520
Fairfax, VA 22030
Family and Divorce
Albany Law School
Steven Goldman is a Partner at the Law Offices of Curran Moher Weis, P.C., one of the premier family law firms in Northern Virginia and Washington D.C.

Through zealous advocacy, a well-balanced approach to negotiations, and a strong financial background, Mr. Goldman has had success litigating and settling highly contested divorces, custody matters, support matters, and other areas of family law practice. His success has earned him a positive reputation from his colleagues and peers in the matrimonial bar and, at the age of 30, he was recognized as one of the Ten Leaders of Matrimonial & Divorce Law in Long...
Rebecca Lynne Melone
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Rebecca Lynne Melone
(888) 345-7848 12110 Sunset Hills Road
Suite 600
Reston, VA 20190
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfReston, VA Family Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Estate Planning
University of Toledo
Rebecca began her business with the goal of helping families through a range of family issues from divorce and separation to creating cohesive estate plans. Through a strong focus on people - both clients and employees - the firm has grown and expanded into new markets. Our offices now serve northern Virginia, Richmond, Virginia Beach, Charlotte, North Carolina, and Tampa. Florida. Whether you need assistance with family law matters or estate planning, our dedicated team is here to support you every step of the way. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and see how we can protect your family, finances,...
Jason Alexander Weis
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Jason Alexander Weis
Fairfax, VA Family Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
(571) 328-5020 10300 Eaton Place
Suite 520
Fairfax, VA 22030
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFamily, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Domestic Violence
George Mason University School of Law
As a native of Northern Virginia, I have here focused my practice on providing sound and balanced representation to clients navigating the difficult legal waters of family law, including contested divorce, custody, support, and equitable distribution. My persuasive style has been well received in courtrooms throughout Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia, and is sustained and continually nuanced by a body of experience sufficient to deliver sophisticated results for my clients. In 2015, for example, through negotiation or litigation, my firm handled the equitable distribution of more than half a billion dollars in assets. Business owners,...
Afsana Chowdhury
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Afsana Chowdhury
(703) 596-1901 10805 Main St. STE 700A
Fairfax, VA 22030
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFairfax, VA Family Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
Family and Divorce
University of Richmond School of Law
Afsana Chowdhury is dedicated to providing her clients with top-notch legal representation in all types of family law matters, including divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, division of property, and more. She is nationally recognized as a top attorney by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys and has been named one of the Top 10 Attorneys Under 40 by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys. The Law Office of Afsana Chowdhury, PLC serves clients in Fairfax County and throughout Northern Virginia with professional, effective, efficient legal services customized to their individual needs.
Adriana F. Estevez
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Adriana F. Estevez
Arlington, VA Family Law Lawyer with 11 years of experience
(571) 317-0899 2111 Wilson Blvd
Suite 700
Arlington, VA 22201
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Immigration
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
Adriana was born and raised in New York, and attended both college and law school in Washington, D.C. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in International Affairs, Philosophy, and Political Science from The George Washington University in 2009, and her Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law in 2013.

Throughout law school, Adriana worked for various nonprofit organizations in Virginia and Washington, D.C., focusing on immigration issues related to domestic violence victims, victims of crime, children, and family matters.

Upon graduation, Adriana moved to Virginia where she earned her license to...
Matthew Joseph Yao
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Matthew Joseph Yao
Fairfax, VA Family Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience
(703) 828-5299 10615 Judicial Drive, Suite 102
Fairfax, VA 22030
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFamily, Elder, Estate Planning and Immigration
University of Virginia School of Law
My philosophy as a lawyer is to establish a strong attorney-client relationship. My goal is to connect with each client and deliver quality work, personalized service, and exceptional value. As your counselor and representative, you can be confident that everything possible will be done to protect your rights.

You will receive individual attention through every part of the legal process in order to achieve your goals quickly and efficiently. Please contact me to discuss your legal issues, strategies, and solutions in a straightforward and collaborative manner.

I am currently located in Fairfax, Virginia and serve the Northern Virginia area....
Amanda Kimble
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Amanda Kimble
(703) 462-8718 11325 Random Hills Rd #100
Fairfax, VA 22030
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFairfax, VA Family Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Family and Divorce
George Mason University School of Law
Amanda Kimble is a lead senior associate attorney at Livesay & Myers, P.C., practicing exclusively family law. Ms. Kimble works in the firm’s Fairfax office, and represents clients in Fairfax County and all across Northern Virginia. An attorney since 2007, Ms. Kimble is experienced in handling every type of family law matter in Virginia, including separation, divorce, equitable distribution, adoption, custody, visitation and support cases. Ms. Kimble tirelessly pursues the best possible results for each client, either through negotiation or, where necessary, trial. She is well known for her commanding presence in the courtroom. Ms. Kimble’s proactive litigation style, work ethic and sharp...
Jamel Rowe
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Jamel Rowe
(703) 462-8718 11325 Random Hills Rd #100
Fairfax, VA 22030
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFairfax, VA Family Law Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Family and Divorce
William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law
Jamel Rowe is a lead senior associate attorney at Livesay & Myers, P.C., practicing exclusively family law. She is experienced in handling every type of family law matter in Virginia, including separation, divorce, custody, visitation, support and adoption cases. Ms. Rowe works in the firm’s Fairfax office, and represent clients in Fairfax, Alexandria, Arlington and all across Northern Virginia. Ms. Rowe earned her J.D. from William & Mary Law School in 2012, after earning her B.A. from the College of William & Mary in 2007. After graduating from law school, Ms. Rowe received a one-year legal fellowship with the National Council For...
Laila Raheen
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Laila Raheen
(703) 223-5295 10505 Judicial Dr Suite 310
Fairfax, VA 22030
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFairfax, VA Family Law Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Family and Divorce
University of Richmond School of Law
Laila Raheen is the Principal Attorney at Raheen Family Law, P.C., practicing exclusively family law. She is experienced in handling every type of family law matter in Virginia, including separation, divorce, custody, visitation, and support cases. Ms. Raheen represents clients in Fairfax, Manassas, Alexandria, Arlington, and all across Northern Virginia. Ms. Raheen is known as a no-nonsense, aggressive advocate for her clients. Her goal is to provide a vigorous, thorough and honest representation. Ms. Raheen graduated from the University of Richmond School of Law (cum laude) and the University of Toronto (with honors). Ms. Raheen began her legal career in...
Young S. Song
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Young S. Song
Fairfax, VA Family Law Lawyer with 25 years of experience
(703) 354-1033 10301 Democracy Lane
Ste. 105
Fairfax, VA 22030
Family, Bankruptcy, Business and Divorce
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
Divorce and Bankruptcy, with Dignity. Licensed in MD, VA, and DC, with offices in Ellicott City, Maryland and Annandale, Virginia.
Muhammad Elsayed
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Muhammad Elsayed
Fairfax, VA Family Law Lawyer with 11 years of experience
(703) 884-2636 3955 Chain Bridge Road
Second Floor
Fairfax, VA 22030
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFamily, Criminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
George Mason University School of Law
Muhammad is an experienced trial attorney who represents clients in criminal, traffic and personal injury cases, as well as criminal and administrative investigations at the state and federal levels throughout Northern Virginia. His experience ranges from simple traffic violations to misdemeanors and serious felony charges, including malicious wounding, robbery, computer crimes, and murder. Muhammad also represents clients under investigation by state or federal law enforcement and witnesses in pending investigations and prosecutions.

A long-time resident of Fairfax County and a native speaker of Arabic, Muhammad Elsayed graduated from George Mason University, summa cum laude, with a Bachelor...
Jonathan P. McHugh
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Jonathan P. McHugh
(703) 746-9103 1515 N Courthouse Rd #710
Arlington, VA 22201
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfArlington, VA Family Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Family and Divorce
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
Jonathan McHugh is a lead senior associate attorney at Livesay & Myers, P.C., practicing exclusively family law. He is experienced in handling every type of family law matter in Virginia, including high asset divorce cases. Mr. McHugh works in the firm’s offices in Manassas and Arlington, and represents clients all across Northern Virginia. As one of the leading military divorce lawyers in the firm, Mr. McHugh is intimately familiar with issues of military retirement, the Uniformed Services Former Spouses Protection Act, the Survivor Benefit Plan, disability pay, and the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. Mr. McHugh is also experienced in the division...
Brianna D. Salerno
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Brianna D. Salerno
(703) 746-9103 1515 N Courthouse Rd #710
Arlington, VA 22201
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfArlington, VA Family Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Family and Divorce
George Mason University School of Law
Brianna Salerno is a lead senior associate attorney at Livesay & Myers, P.C., practicing exclusively family law. Ms. Salerno works in the firm’s office in Arlington, and represents clients in Arlington, Alexandria and all across Northern Virginia. An attorney since 2010, Ms. Salerno has litigated every type of family law case in the courts of Northern Virginia, including divorce, custody, support and high value equitable distribution cases. She also is one of the firm’s leading authorities on the division of federal or military retirement benefits in divorce. Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Ms. Salerno graduated magna cum laude from The George Washington University...