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Sarah is a dynamic family law attorney with extensive experience assisting federal employees, military servicemembers and their spouses navigate divorces, child custody and support matters in Northern Virginia. She is also well versed in the matters of military and federal retirement benefits. Additionally, Sarah is a certified collaborative divorce attorney who has assisted clients reach successful settlements without the need for expensive and lengthy litigation.. Sarah holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Old Dominion University, where she majored in Criminal Justice and received a minor in Psychology, and graduated cum laude, from University of the District of Columbia, David A Clarke School of Law. While attending law school Sarah represented clients starting non-profits and low-income cooperatives in the Community Development Law Clinic, and participated in the Juvenile & Special Education Clinic, where she represented children and parents, primarily in special education matters in Washington D.C. schools.. When she is not in the office, Sarah enjoys cycling, hiking, and spending time with her husband and two sons.. “While litigation is very much a part of my practice, I have always enjoyed mediation and negotiations much more. I find that these types of resolutions in family law cases get both people closer to what they want to achieve than anything that a court can do. There is definitely a time and a place for litigation, but I believe that many cases never need to see the inside of a courtroom. Collaborative Law allows more flexibility than other choices of litigation alternatives, and allows the people at the heart of the matter to make creative decisions that will work best for them and their families. I believe that being in control of such decisions is best for a changing family dynamic and allows the parties to move forward with their lives feeling that they had control over the outcome of this very difficult time in their lives.”

Sarah Haight is an attorney at Livesay & Myers, P.C., practicing exclusively family law. Her practice covers every type of family law matter in Virginia, including separation, divorce, custody, visitation and support cases. Ms. Haight works in the firm’s Fairfax office, and represents clients in Fairfax County and all across Northern Virginia.. Ms. Haight earned her law degree from The Pennsylvania State University in 2014, after graduating from Purdue University in 2011. She was admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar in 2014 and the Virginia Bar in 2016.. Ms. Haight began her legal career by working as an Assistant District Attorney in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania from 2014–2015.. Ms. Haight and her husband (a Navy JAG officer) then relocated to Virginia, and she moved from criminal law to family law. Ms. Haight practiced exclusively family law as an Associate at Hofheimer Family Law Firm in Virginia Beach from 2015–2018.. After her husband was relocated to Oklahoma, Ms. Haight worked as a Staff Attorney for the Oklahoma House of Representatives from 2018–2020.. In 2021, Sarah returned to the practice of family law, working as an Associate for the Law Office of Afsana Chowdhury, PLC in Fairfax. Ms. Haight practiced exclusively family law for that office until 2023, when she joined Livesay & Myers, P.C.. Ms. Haight resides with her husband and two children in Alexandria, Virginia.

Ryan Rambudhan attended the John Jay College where he graduated with highest honors (summa cum laude). He later received a merit scholarship to attend the highly-competitive George Washington University Law School. Ryan then gained experience at a prosecutor’s office and assisted in the prosecution of many DWI and drug related offenses. Under the direction of a DWI trial judge, Ryan drafted legal opinions to assist in deciding motions that raised technical and constitutional challenges to DWI stops and arrests. Today, Ryan is a principal partner at S&R Law Firm where he focuses on DUI, traffic, and criminal defense. Because Ryan understands how police and prosecutors approach cases, he is able to build a strategic defense for his clients who face criminal charges. As an adjunct professor at the George Washington Law School, Ryan shares his expansive knowledge and experience by training first year students in legal writing and oral advocacy.

Robert M. Worster III (Rob) is a 2005 cum laude graduate of the T.C. Williams School of Law at the University of Richmond. He is licensed to practice in all state trial and appellate courts in the Commonwealths of Virginia.. Rob is a member of the Virginia State Bar and Virginia Law Foundation. He is also on the Fairfax Bar Association's Board of Directors and is Secretary of the Fairfax Law Foundation.. Rob has practiced family law and criminal defense since 2005, mostly in Northern Virginia. He handles all aspects of family law cases including support, protective orders, domestic assault and battery, military divorces, and custody disputes. He has resolved many cases through trial and alternative dispute resolution and routinely drafts complex prenuptial, property, support and custody agreements. Rob serves as a mediator (with and without attorneys) and was certified as a Guardian Ad Litem for Children by the Supreme Court of Virginia in 2009.. Rob believes that the needs of the case dictate the most appropriate approach, whether it be litigation or mediation. He attempts to minimize attorneys’ fees and costs and to use collaborative and cooperative techniques whenever possible.. Prior to beginning his private practice, Rob served as a prosecutor and as a judicial law clerk to Fairfax County Circuit Court Judge Randy I. Bellows and legal intern to United States District Court Judge Henry E. Hudson. He also interned with the United States Attorney’s Office, the Public Defender’s Office and Rappahannock Legal Services (Legal Aid).. While in law school, Rob was a published member of the University of Richmond Law Review, co-winner of the Chief Justice Carrico Appellate Advocacy Moot Court Competition, and editor of the law school’s newspaper, Juris Publici.. Rob is a jazz musician, woodworker and proud USMC veteran.

Richard Owen Bolger, Esq. manages Bolger Law Firm, PLLC.  He has practiced law in the Washington DC metropolitan area since 1983.   Mr. Bolger began his practice as a trial lawyer handling bankruptcy, criminal, personal injury, divorce, and civil litigation cases.  He has handled thousands of cases over the years.  Today, his practice is focused on bankruptcy, real estate and personal injury cases.  He has recently been named to Virginia Business magazine’s 2011 list of Legal Elite, repeating his inclusion on the list in 2010.. Mr. Bolger is admitted in all local, and most of the Federal courts in Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia.  He is a member of the Fairfax County Bar Association and the Northern Virginia Bankruptcy Bar Association.  He and his family reside in Fairfax County.  Mr. Bolger has been involved in youth sports as a coach for over fifteen years.  He has been active in civic matters such as local traffic issues (eg, Route 7/Leesburg Pike traffic problems), serving as president of his homeowners association, and organizing a petition drive regarding school redistricting in his neighborhood.

Richard E. Phillips is an Associate Attorney at PJI Law. After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts Degree from James Madison University, Mr. Phillips obtained his Juris Doctor Degree from the George Mason University School of Law. He is currently admitted to practice in all Virginia state courts as well as the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia and the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.. Mr. Phillips specializes in estate planning and estate administration law. Whether clients choose to create estate plans based on a Revocable Living Trust or a Last Will & Testament, he makes sure each client’s estate plan is customized to that particular client’s needs and family situation. Mr. Phillips has conducted hundreds of speaking engagements to the general public about the benefits of proper estate planning for families. He has also lectured on estate planning topics to lawyers, accountants, tax professionals, and people walking by his favorite park bench.. In addition to his extensive estate planning experience, Mr. Phillips has represented clients in business litigation and transactional matters, and in small business planning. Among the highlights of his career is his participation in the investigation of suspicious claims and identities related to the BP oil spill claims process.

Renowned Attorney Pierre Prialé has been a fixture in Northern Virginia since his youth in Annandale. A graduate of George Mason University, he pursued his Juris Doctor at the Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law and remains an active Virginia State Bar member, practicing law for 16 years. Pierre’s legal journey is marked by exceptional prowess in handling over 2,000 criminal cases and countless personal injury claims. His experience as a public defender and private attorney ensures consistently favorable client results, often culminating in dismissals and acquittals. Known for his assertive yet compassionate approach in personal injury law, Pierre has attained substantial settlements, including numerous six-figure awards. His dedication extends to the Latino community, bolstered by his informative eBook, "Cómo comprar Seguros de Autos en Virginia," guiding residents on optimal insurance choices. Pierre Prialé and his team are committed to offering in-depth legal insights, maximizing the likelihood of successful resolutions for complex legal challenges. With a substantial array of five-star commendations on Avvo, Pierre’s reputation as a formidable legal advocate is well-founded.

Rebecca Geller is President/CEO of The Geller Law Group. She is a seasoned lawyer committed to providing affordable, high-quality legal services to businesses and families. In April 2015, The Washingtonian Magazine selected Rebecca as a “person we would like to have dinner with.” She has been in numerous tv interviews such as MSNBC Your Small Business and the Washington Business Report program to offer legal advice to entrepreneurs. Well known for her legal experience and activism, Rebecca was selected as a 2015 Rising Star Super Lawyer and was recognized by the Washington Post magazine for this award. In 2015, was interviewed by a multitude of news outlets including the WTOP Radio and The Washington Post for her leadership in drafting and successfully passing Virginia legislation that now makes it legal for a woman to breastfeed a child in public places. Rebecca is involved in the community as a lawyer and activist and regularly gives speeches and presentations to organizations and groups about legal issues impacting families, individuals, and business owners.. Before launching her own law firm in 2011, Rebecca worked as a corporate lawyer at a major international law firm representing Fortune 500 companies. Her experience is varied, including work with wills/trusts, corporate, trademark, family law, litigation, housing, political law, telecommunications, employment, and non-profits. Rebecca’s clients include families, individuals and businesses from all walks of life. She has vast experience working with businesses from all industries including restaurants, technology companies, internet start-ups, health and wellness businesses, medical practices, landscaping and home construction contractors, family care providers, media and communications firms, government contractors, mortgage companies, financial advisors, entertainment personalities, and everything in between.

R. Tyler Bezilla's interest in law began at the Pennsylvania State University where he participated in the Mock Trial program. After graduation he attended the Antonin Scalia Law School and was a member of the Trial Advocacy Board and Moot Court Board. In both programs he was a lead member of competitive teams that competed nationally. In Trial Advocacy, his team was the national runner up in the American Association of Justice competition, defeating over 200 other law schools. In Moot Court, he advanced to the national rounds of the New York Bar Association Moot Court Competition.. While taking classes and competing, Tyler interned at the Loudoun County Public Defender's Office, a local immigration law firm, and finally with the Fairfax Commonwealth Attorney's Office. Upon graduation he became an Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney in Fauquier County, where he prosecuted DUI, traffic cases, juvenile crimes, drug cases, felony offenses, and traffic-related fatality cases. He also tried many of these cases before juries in Circuit Court. During his time in Fauquier he trained law enforcement on DUI law, gave appellate updates on legal changes, and volunteered for student government day. He was also an active member of the Fauquier County Bar Association.. Tyler left Fauquier County to become an Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney in Fairfax County. He was promoted to Senior Assistant and placed in charge of the Circuit Court, or major crimes, division of the office. There he was responsible for managing felony prosecutors, working with police during their investigations, and trying major violent crimes in Circuit Court. Among those cases, Tyler secured convictions on a number of murder and death-related cases. Some of these matters appeared on 48 Hours and other national news organizations. In addition to his Circuit Court responsibilities, he served as the point of contact for the Crash Reconstruction Team in Fairfax County. His duties included approving charges, assisting investigations, and prosecuting fatalities resulting from traffic crashes.. Having concluded his service to the community, Tyler then left the Fairfax Commonwealth's Office to pursue a career in private practice. He now defends clients charged with crimes in the Northern Virginia area. His practice areas include murder, robbery, arson, rape, and other major felony offenses. He also represents clients in DUI and traffic matters.

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Prior to practicing law in Virginia, Ms. Geloo worked as a entertainment and fashion journalist. As such, she was passionate about telling stories, keeping informed and informing others.. Ms. Geloo's current practice is mainly criminal defense,  which includes traffic law, misdemeanors and felonies, in state and federal courts. Each and every client, whether high profile or a simple traffic matter, pro bono or retained  is treated with integrity and respect and given our complete time and attention.  The trust a client places in our firm is a high  honor and one of the greatest compliments we can receive. Education: Ms. Geloo graduated with high honors from George Washington University Law School in 2003. Recognized at graduation for academic excellence with prestigious awards such as the Joel B. Rosenthal Award and West Publishing's Corpus Juris Secundum Award, Ms. Geloo completed law school with high honor's distinction and in the top ten percent of her law school class.

Prior to joining KPM, Alex worked as a state prosecutor in Orlando, Florida.  He conducted over forty jury trials, including the high-profile trial of an elected official. Alex brings the same commitment to justice to KPM LAW where he focuses his practice on liability defense.. Alex studied History at the University of Central Florida where he earned a B.A. and graduated summa cum laude and with University Honors in 2008. He earned his J.D. from the Florida State University College of Law and graduated cum laude in 2011. While in law school, Alex served as an Editor-in-Chief of the Florida State University Business Review and received numerous academic accolades including a prestigious University Fellowship. As a student, Alex also studied international politics at Cambridge University and international law at Oxford University.. When not in the office, Alex enjoys exploring Virginia’s natural beauty with his wife.

Practice Areas:. Juvenile RepresentationInternational family lawCriminal defense

Please allow me to introduce myself professionally.  I practice throughout the extended Northern Virginia area.  I have over 25 years’ experience in practice. If you have ANY matter possibly having ANY kind of legal consequences, please contact me immediately – it is less expensive, and more effective, that I give guidance to protect your interests at the start, than to correct a mistake later.  I am available evenings and weekends.

Patent law first intrigued me while working on a boat in the Caribbean on crystal clear, blue waters. I was a photographer with an assignment to help with a pending patent infringement lawsuit by taking pictures of fishing lines with various color treatments to determine the accuracy and enablement of whether fluorescent dyes in fishing lines are activated underwater in fishing lines.. I became a patent lawyer in large measure due to that early project. I have an undergraduate degree from Iowa State University in Chemical Engineering and my law degree from The George Washington University.. I have been a patent examiner, and now my practice involves most aspects of matters that involve a patent, a trademark, a copyright and the asociated business interests around these topics.. I offer an extended consultation to better gauge whether you need help and, if so, just how I can help.

Our team of experienced attorneys and paralegals is dedicated to improving the lives of our clients by resolving family law disputes efficiently and in a manner tailored to meet the needs of each case. An important part of our process is educating the client about rights and available options from the very beginning of the case. We consider our clients partners in the process and facilitate their ability to engage in informed decision making throughout the course of each case. Our strength is exceptional attention to detail and preparation, which benefits clients in a broad range of family law matters and in cases ranging from uncontested matters to those with complex business and financial assets. We are equally at home in the courtroom or at the mediation table, and work hard to achieve excellent results for our clients.

Our firm is a general litigation practice with a focus on employment law and criminal/traffic defense.  Many clients with even minor criminal and traffic charges are rightfully concerned about the impact such a charge will have on their employment.. We can help explain how these types of charges affect your job or your security clearance and we can work to minimize the impact.. At Hogan & Pritchard, PLLC, we also advise clients on various legal issues that arise in the workplace, including discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, unpaid wage/overtime claims, severance package negotiations, and unemployment compensation.

One of the founding principals of the firm, Dickson J. Young concentrates his practice on federal and state criminal defense, personal injury, wrongful death, driving while intoxicated, and general criminal litigation. As a litigator, Mr. Young has tried and argued cases at all levels of the Virginia court system. This has enabled him to represent a diverse group of individuals, including elected officials, industry professionals, judges, and professional athletes. He has a wealth of legal expertise and experience, and his approach to serving the client is regarded as amicable and resourceful. He puts himself in the shoes of the person he represents and knows how important freedom is. He appreciates how hard it is to earn a living and how costly the provision of legal services can be, so he works to bring value to the client equation. His fellow attorneys have given him their highest peer review rating, AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated SM by Martindale-Hubbell®.. Mr. Young is an active member of several local, state and national bar associations. He has lectured in seminars for many of those associations, as well as for the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy. In 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008, Virginia Business magazine noted his selection by practicing attorneys to be included in the “Legal Elite.” Mr. Young is also an avid outdoorsman, with hobbies that include golf, tennis, scuba, skiing, and long-distance cycling.

Nathan J. Olson was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and grew up in the Midwest. He now lives in Arlington, Virginia. Mr. Olson focuses his practice solely on family law matters including divorce; property division; custody, support and visitation matters; protective orders; and adoptions. Mr. Olson strives to provide thoughtful, practical, and zealous representation while being mindful of client costs.. Mr. Olson obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree magna cum laude from the University of Tulsa in 1999. In his senior year, he traveled to London, England for a study abroad program, where he interned for Sophie Rhys-Jones, the Countess of Wessex. After graduation, he worked in Wellington, New Zealand before attending law school.. Mr. Olson earned his Juris Doctor degree from the George Mason University School of Law in 2006. Mr. Olson was the Vice-Justice of the Moot Court Board, a Legal Writing Fellow, and a member of the Civil Rights Law Journal.. Mr. Olson began working for Cooper Ginsberg Gray, PLLC as an intern through George Mason’s Domestic Relations Legal Clinic. He also clerked for Cooper Ginsberg Gray, PLLC before joining the firm as an associate attorney in the fall of 2006. Mr. Olson is a member of the Board of Governors of the Virginia State Bar’s Young Lawyers Conference and a member of the Fairfax Bar Association. He is also an adjunct professor at the George Mason University School of Law. He is licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia and is licensed as a Guardian ad Litem for children. Mr. Olson was selected as a 2013 Virginia Rising Star by Virginia Super Lawyers Magazine.. In addition to his legal career, Mr. Olson is a published author of children’s books. He has authored more than thirty non-fiction books which appear in school libraries throughout the country.

Nathan Fisher is a bankruptcy attorney, admitted to practice in both the Commonwealth of Virginia and the District of Columbia. He is admitted to the Virginia Bar and all Virginia state courts, the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia Bankruptcy Courts, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, and the U.S. Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit.. He is a member of the Northern Virginia Bank Bar Association and the National Association of Consumer Bank Attorneys Since obtaining a Juris Doctorate from George Mason University law school and entering private practice in 1994, Nathan Fisher has helped thousands of clients through the bankruptcy process. Mr. Fisher represents clients throughout the Northern Virginia Region, other parts of Virginia including Richmond and Harrisonburg, along with the District of Columbia.. Mr.Fisher specializes in Chapter 7 bankruptcy and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. He has filed thousands of successful bankruptcy cases in the Northern Virginia area.

My practice is primarily focused in Northern Virginia. I have been practicing law for approximately (28) years. I would describe myself best as a trial lawyer. Most of the cases I have recently been involved in relate to criminal law and traffic law. I do also handle family law and personal injury. I enjoy working with people and I have a very interesting career. I consider myself very lucky to have been given the opportunity to be a lawyer. If you want a hands on attorney - I am the one!

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 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. 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.