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My practice has focused exclusively on family law since 2016. I handle matters including divorce, custody, child support, spousal support, equitable distribution, business valuation, step-parent adoption, premarital agreements, protective orders, and enforcement issues. My cases have included complex issues such as mental health concerns, domestic abuse, alcohol and drug addiction, parental alienation, financial tracing, and unilateral dissipation of assets.. I believe that litigation is often the last resort in handling family law matters. I encourage my clients to consider alternatives to litigation, including lawyer negotiation, mediation, and collaborative law. However, I recognize that some cases are not appropriate for settlement and litigation is necessary for resolution. Regardless of how your matter is resolved, I will zealously advocate for a resolution that serves your best interests, including consideration of your financial, emotional, and legal rights and needs.. I currently practice in Arlington County, City of Alexandria, Fairfax County, Loudoun County, and Prince William County in circuit courts and juvenile and domestic relations courts.

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.  My practice focuses primarily on Juvenile and Family Law, Elder Law and Estate Planning, and Immigration Law matters. Contact me today to get the legal representation you deserve!

My litigation practice is focused in the areas of divorce and family law.  I understand that divorce is one of the most stressful events a person will undergo during their lives.  With that in mind, I strive to maintain prompt communication with clients and to keep clients informed throughout the process.. I am licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia.  I am a member of the Fairfax and Loudoun County Bar Association and the Virginia State Bar.  I also maintain the firm's blog: Virginia Family Law Resource ().. I currently serve as Chief of Stonewall Jackson Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department (SJVFD) in Manassas, Virignia.  In addition I am a member of the Board of Directors and the Executive Board of the Prince William County Fire and Rescue Association.  I am also chair of the Training Advisory Committee and member of the Uniform Rank Committee.. I work with clients throughout Northern Virginia.  My firm maintains offices in Leesburg, Fairfax and Fredericksburg which gives us flexibility in meeting with our clients.

My legal career has been exclusively about litigation. Initially as an insurance defense attorney and general practitioner. During my years as a civil defense attorney, I learned much about the defense playbook. Over time, My interests and practice shifted primarily to representation of injured workers and those injured due to the negligence of others. My experience with defense work has been very helpful in determining case values and litigation strategies.. What is most enjoyable about my practice is helping others. The legal system is not engineered for prompt resolution of disputes. That function therefore must rest upon the attorney, and not all are equal. Good results require prompt, thorough, and accurate case evaluation and a strategy for resolution. Implementation of the strategy is best achieved by joint and coordinated efforts of the attorney and client. The simple rule that I have always followed is to handle the case no differently than I would want it handled if I were the client.

My firm specializes in serving international nonprofit and religious organizations.  We obtain legal entity and nonprofit status in countries where NGO activities are strictly regulated.  We also advise on various aspects of legal compliance, tax exempt organization law, contracts, and other matters in the US and in many foreign countries.  We work in Russia, other former Soviet Republics, the greater China region, and many other nations.  I speak French, some Russian and a bit of Chinese.

My approach to the practice of family law is client-centered. In other words, my goals are to make you feel comfortable and cared for as a person as well as to provide you with top notch legal advice and legal representation.. Most of my cases - even the high conflict ones - settle out of court, which is the best outcome because it allows you to remain in control of how you will parent your children and how you will divide your assets and debts rather than allowing a judge to decide based on the limited information that is admissible in court. Settlement also keeps your attorney fees down and reduces the likelihood of future litigation.. I have been trained to practice collaborative law, which is a fairly new process that allows the parties to agree to stay out of the court system to resolve their differences privately while still within a formal structure. In a collaborative divorce, each party has an attorney, and often the parties share a team of neutral, collaborative professionals in the areas that apply to their case - like finance and parenting - to make well educated decisions about their future. To have a collaborative divorce, both parties must agree to participate in the process, to disclose all relevant information, and to retain an attorney with the required training. If your spouse is not represented by a collaborative attorney, settlement is still possible through mediation or through more traditional negotiation.. If you and your spouse choose to resolve your marital problems through the process of mediation, your mediator will be a neutral who cannot provide you with legal advice or protect your individual interests.  I can represent you in this process to make sure you understand the law and make good decisions.  Alternatively, I am able to serve in the role of the neutral mediator.. If a fair settlement is not possible, I am prepared to advocate for you to the judge. Since 2006, I have handled an array of family law cases in Virginia trial courts, ranging from complex divorce cases involving business valuations to more discrete post-divorce motions to modify or enforce prior custody, visitation, and support awards.. I am also trained to work with divorcing couples as a mediator.  In this role, I will not represent you or your spouse as your legal counsel becuase I am in a neutral, impartial role.  I will facilitate discussion about the questions that need to be answered, and you and your spouse will be empowered to make decisions about what feels fair to you and what will work best for your unique family.  If a mediated agreement is reached, you can move forward with a simple uncontested divorce.. I have been recognized in teh Washingtonian and Northern Virginia Magazine as one of the area's top family law attorneys.  I have also been recognized as a Virginia Super Lawyer since 2013, which is based on peer nominations, peer evaluations, and independent research. I have also been included in the Super Lawyer list of the Top 50 Women Lawyers in Virginia and the list of the Top 100 Lawyers in Virginia. Throughout my career, I have been active in the area of Continuing Legal Education. I was selected by the Virginia Supreme Court as a member of the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board from 2014-2017; and, I have been a member of the Fairfax Bar Association’s Continuing Legal Education Committee since 2006, serving as a the Committee co-chair in 2011-2013 and vice chair in 2010. I have spoken as a panelist on the topic of family law at the 2016 Fall Conference & 35th Anniversary Celebration of the Virginia Women Attorneys Association and at a 2012 seminar presented by the Virginia Pro Bono Law Center. I received my training certificate from the Collaborative Practice Training Institute in 2018 and I am a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, Collaborative Professionals of Northern Virginia, and Virginia Collaborative Professionals. I am a member of the family law sections of the Virginia State Bar, the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, and the Fairfax Bar Association. I am also a member of the Arlington Bar Association.

Ms. Waugh graduated with a law degree from the University of Houston Law Center in Houston, Texas in 2000. She is licensed to practice law in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. She also holds a Masters Degree in Public Health from the University of Texas-Health Science Center in Houston, Texas. Ms. Waugh originally focused her legal practice on Health Care Law and Policy issues. She worked for the law firm of Vinson & Elkins in Washington, D.C. before moving with her family to Lynchburg, VA in 2004 where she opened a private practice focused on family law issues with an emphasis on the legal needs of women and children. After adopting two children from foster care, Ms. Waugh realized the significant need for attorneys to advise and assist families of children with special needs in the public school system.  For the past 13 years Ms. Waugh has focused exclusively on special education and the IDEA, Section 504 and ADA issues.  She has been employed by the Belkowitz Law firm since 2018.  Ms. Waugh's volunteer experience includes the Lynchburg Chapter of the American Red Cross (Former Board Chair and Interim Executive Director), Region 2000 Technology Council (Board Member), Junior League of Lynchburg, Greater Lynchburg Alpha Phi Alumni Chapter (Past President), Centenary United Methodist Church (Board of Trustees, Staff Parish Relations Committee, Missions Committee), United Methodist Committee on Relief (former volunteer in Armenia), and Certified CPR Instructor. Ms. Waugh is married to Lt. Col. Bryan "Marty" Waugh (Ret.), and they have two beautiful children.

Ms. Taylor is a native of Northern Virginia and is a graduate of the University of Virginia, where she obtained her Bachelor of Arts with Distinction in History. Prior to law school, she lived in Japan and taught English as a Second Language at a private international school. Upon returning to the States, she became a paralegal, dealing mainly with bankruptcy and personal injury cases. This sparked her interest in a legal career helping clients start over, with the hope of creating new futures despite their past circumstances and experiences.. She received her J.D. from George Mason University School of Law, where she was a Notes Editor for the GMU Civil Rights Law Journal and also served as the National Youth Justice Alliance Coordinator for the VBA Pro Bono Society. During her time at Mason, she also participated in the Domestic Relations Externship & Clinic, assisting pro se litigants in obtaining uncontested divorces.. After graduation she served for two years as the judicial law clerk to the Honorable Penney S. Azcarate of the Circuit Court of Fairfax County. During her clerkship, she spent a significant amount of time working on domestic matters, which reinforced her desire to practice family law.. Currently, she is a member of the Virginia State Bar and the George Mason American Inn of Court. She is also an active member of Fairfax Bar Association, where she is a part of the Family Law Section and also serves as a Board Member of the Young Lawyers Section. Additionally, she serves as the Notes Editor for the National Lawyers Guild Review.

Ms. Skiba-Rokosky has been licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia since 2006, and has been practicing family law the entire time.  Even prior to beginning law school, she worked in family law, serving as a paralegal for a small law office in Massachusetts.  Throughout her legal career, Kimberly has dedicated herself to providing zealous representation for, and outstanding customer service to, her family law and estate clients.

Ms. Powell has been practicing solely in the area of family law for twenty years. By limiting her practice exclusively to family law, she has become well versed and knowledgeable in all aspects of domestic relations litigation. She has litigated or settled cases involving complex issues of equitable distribution including tracing of separate property interests, valuation of businesses, retirement issues and significant financial investments and portfolios.. Ms. Powell has represented clients in alimony and child support cases on all income levels. She has had substantial courtroom experience in successfully defending against, and advocating for, imputation of income to a party for support purposes and deviations from child support guidelines for such factors as a child's special needs or private school costs. She also has litigated or settled child custody cases, involving diverse issues such as the admissibility of expert testimony of custody evaluators, substance abuse issues, domestic violence and relocation of a parent.. Ms. Powell was recognized for her experience and trial skills in the Washingtonian Magazine in 2009 as one of the top family law practitioners in the Metropolitan D.C. area. She recognizes the emotional and financial benefits to her clients of resolving cases, if possible, without the necessity of going to court. Her primary goal is to settle cases through the negotiation process, which can include mediation, whenever possible. However, she is confident in her trial skills if her cases end up in court. Through the course of her representation, Ms. Powell's clients can be assured that she will be a strong, knowledgeable and well-prepared advocate for their interests.. Ms. Powell is in Best Lawyers since 2013 and in SuperLawyers for 2013 and 2014. She is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell.. Ms. Powell is also President of the Board of Dirctors for the Falls-Church McLean Children's Center.

Ms. Crandall practices civil litigation with an emphasis on family law. She has extensive experience in equitable distribution, child and spousal support, custody and visitation, uncontested adoptions, and protective order matters. She also has experience in real estate and tort litigation. Ms. Crandall appears in all Northern Virginia Courts, including Fairfax, Arlington, Loudoun, Prince William, and Alexandria and has successfully argued before the Virginia Court of Appeals

Mr. Porter is a native of Northern Virginia, where he grew up and went to law school. He is a former prosecutor with extensive experience in the court room. He was an Assistant District Attorney in the Bronx, New York for four years. In addition, he was an Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney in Arlington County for five years. Mr. Porter has litigated hundreds of criminal cases, and he brings this experience to bear when representing clients across Northern Virginia.

Mr. O'Malie was born in Mexico City, Mexico, D.F. in 1961 and speaks English and Spanish. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Old Dominion University in 1983, and his Juris Doctor Degree from George Mason University School of Law in 1987 where he received the American Jurisprudence Award in the study of Professional Responsibility. He is admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of Virginia, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. the United States Court of Appeals (4th Circuit), and the United States Virgin Islands.. Mr. O'Malie is or has been a member of numerous professional organizations, including the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, the Hispanic Bar Association of Virginia, the Fairfax Bar Association, the U.S. Virgin Islands Bar Association, and the Arlington Country Bar Association where he served as a member of the Board of Directors, Chairman of the Criminal Justice Committee, on the Judicial Selection Committee, and on the Judicial Selection Committee Task Force.. Mr. O'Malie is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, is listed in Virginia's Top Rated Lawyers and also SuperLawyers. He is also a former Master of the Bench member of the George Mason American Inns of Court. Mr. O'Malie has extensive jury and bench trial experience having served as sole or lead counsel in a wide variety of cases, including but not limited to, serious personal injuries, wrongful death, medical and legal malpractice, general civil and commercial litigation, domestic relations litigation, and criminal cases including murder, rape, robbery, abduction, malicious woundings, lynching by mob, drug offenses, serious traffic offenses, and other cases too numerous to list. In addition to his courtroom experience, Mr. O'Malie is equally adept at resolving legal issues through out of court alternate dispute resolution procedures such as arbitration and mediation.

Mr. Nye is Senior Counsel at Raheen Family Law, P.C., practicing exclusively family law. Jordan is an experienced and trusted litigator and family law practitioner. Jordan assists clients in all areas of family law, ranging from litigating contentious divorces and custody disputes, drafting prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, negotiating settlement agreements, mediating separations, drafting uncontested divorces documents, handling child and spousal support issues, adoptions, and advising clients on property division. Jordan's years of experience, extensive legal knowledge, and intimate understanding of the local courts make him uniquely situated to advocate zealously for his clients. From the first meeting until a matter is resolved, Jordan is dedicated to listening to his clients, advising them on the best course of action, and developing effective strategies to alleviate his client's problems and worries. Jordan understands that family law matters are often emotionally and physically taxing on the client, and he tailors each case strategy to meet that particular client's needs and goals through pragmatic and detail-oriented approaches. While Jordan is a proponent of collaboration and mediation, he is also a formidable advocate for his clients in the courtroom.. Jordan received his J.D. from George Mason University School of Law. While in school, Jordan worked for the Honorable Louise DiMatteo in Arlington, Virginia, where he helped establish and oversee the Arlington County Drug Court Program. Thereafter, Jordan honed his trial skills by working at local prosecutor's offices in both Arlington and Washington, DC. After graduating from law school, Jordan joined a boutique firm where he managed numerous family law cases in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia and has focused his attention on family law ever since.

Mr. MacDowell began his legal career as a prosecuting attorney in the Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorneys Office in 1982. In 1984 he joined the firm of Connor & Duff and turned his litigation skills to the civil practice. Over the next 34 years, Mr. MacDowell has handled a myriad of civil litigation involving: will disputes, Wrongful Deaths, Personal Injury, Construction Contracts, Family Law and Custody, Employment Law, and Domestic Violence. In 2006, Mr. MacDowell obtained the largest jury verdict in the Fairfax County Circuit Court for a domestic violence victim for injuries suffered during the marriage. Recently, he was successful in an appeal before the Virginia Court of Appeals in the case of Ross v. Ross (Record No 0748-17-4), which overturned the trial court’s defined duration award limitation for spousal support to the wife.. Mr. MacDowell has dedicated his career and his law firm to providing quality legal services in litigation oriented cases in the courts of Northern Virginia. His broad range of experience has also qualified him to counsel and represent clients on Elder Law, Estate Planning, Business Formation and Transactions, Employment Law, Fair Labor Standards Act, and Contract Litigation to list but a few. Mr. MacDowell is admitted to the Virginia and Maryland bars. He is also admitted to practice before the federal courts in the Eastern District of Virginia, the Western District of Virginia, and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Mr. Leiva has the trial experience you need when facing criminal charges. He has both bench and jury trial experience, with matters ranging from misdeameanors to serious felonies such as murder. Many people make the mistake and hire a lawyer based on the years a lawyer has been practicing. If you're charged with a criminal offense, the number of years a lawyer has been practicing is not important, what's important is how many cases the lawyer has taken to trial. The reason is simple, if your lawyer can't reach a favorable resolution with the prosecutor, you have no other option but to go to trial. So, if your lawyer has little to no trial experience, you're at a severe disadvantage.

Mr. Langone has been practicing law for twenty-five years and has been in the Northern Virginia Area since 1999. Mr. Langone was employed in the financial service and insurance industries before his legal career. After graduation from law school, Mr. Langone had a successful career as a prosecutor in the state of Florida and the Commonwealth of Virginia. Mr. Langone's areas of practice have included contract and insurance disputes, business and construction law, commercial litigation, class actions, bankruptcy law, and personal injury including toxic mold, and wrongful death. Mr. Langone has extensive civil litigation and trial experience in state and federal courts in VA, DC and MD and has performed a broad spectrum of litigation including intense document review for legal sufficiency, discovery, and depositions. Mr. Langone has provided legal support to many businesses in the area and acted as their general counsel in managing litigation. Mr. Langone has served in the United States Coast Guard, Auxiliary as a legal assistance attorney and as a Staff Judge Advocate in the Virginia State Guard, commonly known as the Virginia Defense Force.

Mr. Greene earned his J.D. Degree from the Catholic University of America in 1994. He then worked as a judicial clerk for the Honorable John A. Terry of the D.C. Court of Appeals for a one year term. Mr. Greene believed that in starting his own practice, he could be more effective in helping people deal with a variety of legal issues. Since then, he has focused his practice on litigation, representing numerous clients in State and Federal Courts in Virginia and the District of Columbia. The Greene Law Group PLLC has allowed Matt to fully realize his passion for helping people at all levels of litigation and protection.

Mr. Crowley was born and raised in Northern Virginia. Since 2003 he has been defending clients across Northern Virginia and throughout the Commonwealth against DUI/DWI, drug possession, larceny, fraud, sex offenses, gun charges, and many other serious misdemeanor and felony charges. Mr. Crowley has the experiece to put a plan in place today to begin fighting your charges and defending your rights. Free consultation on all matters available.

Mr. Bateman is an aggressive, results-driven, trial lawyer who enjoys helping his clients succeed. Mr. Bateman’s practice is dedicated entirely to civil litigation in areas that include real estate and title, trusts and estates, business, collections, contracts, fraud, and divorce and custody. For more than a decade, Mr. Bateman has helped clients to resolve complex disputes both inside and outside the courtroom. Because his clients range from national lending institutions to small business and individuals, he excels in tailoring common-sense solutions to each client’s specific problem. He is responsive, dedicated, and strategic.. Mr. Bateman is recognized by the The National Trial Lawyers as one of the “Top 10 Probate and Estate Trial Lawyers” in Virginia, and he has appeared as a disguished guest on the television show Probate Nation to discuss estate related litigation. Mr. Bateman currently serves as an officer and member of the Virginia State Bar’s Fifth District Disciplinary Committee, which regulates and reviews complaints of lawyer misconduct. He serves as a arbitrator on the District of Columbia Bar’s Attorney Client Arbitration Board, where he has presided over fee disputes in the tens of millions of dollars. And he serves as a committee member of the Fairfax County Bar Association’s Circuit Court Committee. Mr. Bateman is the recipient of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association’s Trial Advocacy Award and his work has been widely featured in the Virginia Lawyers Weekly.

Mirham Yacoub graduated from the University of Delaware in 2010 with honors, with a dual degree in both criminal justice and biology, with a minor in political science. She later attended Hofstra Universtiy School of Law on a merit scholarship and graduated in 2013. Mirham has worked at the Brooklyn Office of the District Attorney in the domestic violence division, clerked for the Honorable Judge Voustinas in the criminal part of the Nassau County District Court. She has also defended indigent clients in various civil disputes at Nassau/Suffolk Law Services, as well as indigent youth in criminal proceedings with the Juvenile Justice Clinic at Hofstra University.. Mirham has defended clients in speeding/traffic matters, criminal matters, and various family law cases all over northern Virginia. She is very well acquainted with most jurisdictions, including but not limited to, Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Prince William, Stafford and Loudoun counties.. Today, Mirham continues to defend clients all over northern Virginia as an associate attorney at S&R Law Firm in Fairfax, Virginia. Having worked for a prosecutor's office, clerked for a judge, and found her passion in defense work, Mirham has an extremely well-rounded approach to every case and will diligently defend your rights.

Michael L. Avery, Sr. has followed a distinguished military career with an equally impressive record of results as a personal injury lawyer for almost 20 years. He is thorough in preparation of your case, persuasive before judges and juries, and fearless in his dealings with insurance companies who resist doing what’s right.. He works tirelessly to win the financial compensation you deserve when facing medical bills, lost wages, expensive vehicle repairs, and excruciating pain and suffering.

Michael Kevin Murphy is a former U.S. Army officer who served with distinction in the Vietnam War having been awarded the Combat Infantryman's Badge, Parachutist Wings, Vietnam Ranger Badge, Bronze Star Medal, eight Air Medals; his military units received the Valorous Unit Award , and Vietnam Gallantry Cross. And for over twenty-six years has served the divorce and family law needs of our nation's military and other government professionals and their spouses with his unique background and experience. Although his main office is in Fairfax VA, Mr. Murphy often associates with attorneys throughout the United States and is available to consult with other attorneys lawyers who need his experience in dealing with the family law needs of military professionals and civilians.

Michael Joshi has been practicing law in the Northern Virginia area for 30 years, working primarily in the fields of civil and criminal litigation. A partner in the law firm, he enjoys an AV rating among his peers as an uncompromising, results-oriented trial attorney. Michael Joshi has also served the Circuit Court of Fairfax County, Virginia, both as a neutral case evaluator and as a court conciliator. Michael Joshi is well known throughout the legal community for his ability to handle complex litigation and fights hard to obtain the best results possible on behalf of his clients and is often asked to lecture to his peers on litigation.. Married with two adult children, Michael Joshi is active in the church, plays guitar, and is an avid golfer.

Melinda provides holistic multi-generational income and wealth transfer tax planning advice and estate and trust services to individuals, families, and business owners. She also advises fiduciaries and beneficiaries on probate and estate and trust administration, and serves as a technical expert on estate and trust litigation matters.. Melinda has over 25 years of experience in the estates and trusts area, and brings a unique and diverse perspective from her work in private law practice, Big Four accounting firms, and private banking/trust services. With her focus on advising clients in the areas of estate planning, estate and trust administration, asset protection, business succession and pre-sale planning and charitable giving, Melinda pursues her passion for helping clients and their families successfully navigate the process to protect and preserve their wealth.. McCandlish Lillard, P.C. has been providing creative legal advice and advocacy to meet the legal needs of businesses and individuals for more than a century. The firm provides legal services in the following practice areas: Business, Elder Law/Special Needs, Family Law / Domestic Relations, Health Care, Information Technology, Litigation, Real Estate, Taxation, and Wills, Trusts and Estates.