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Most family law attorneys regard courtroom proceedings as a necessary, but hopefully avoidable, part of their practice. Not SmolenPlevy’s Kyung (Kathryn) Dickerson, who enjoys the challenge of the courtroom. “I love going to court,” Dickerson says. “It’s a constant proving ground. Being in court keeps you sharp and focused and if you enjoy being in the courtroom, then each appearance teaches you how to become a better attorney.” Even though Dickerson often tries to steer clients away from the courtroom and toward less adversarial negotiations, especially when there are children involved, she knows divorce cases frequently end up in front of a judge. When they do, she’s ready. “The evidence is the evidence. The difference for any client is the ability of his or her attorney to persuasively argue that client’s side of the case to the judge.”

Jim grew up on a small farm near Atlanta, Georgia. As a young man he was active in 4-H and was a National winner in one of his 4-H projects. He received his Bachelor of Chemical Engineering degree from Georgia Tech. Jim and his wife, Sharon, moved to the Washington D.C. area for Jim to attend law school and settled first in Virginia, and later in Maryland. During the Vietnam War, Jim served with the 101st Airborne Division, first as a Chemical Officer, and then in the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate. He has been a Federal Prosecutor and served in the Virginia Legislature. Jim and his wife are very active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They served a mission in the Alabama Birmingham Mission for three years where Jim presided as Mission President.. After Jim and Sharon returned from their mission in Alabama, Jim returned to the practice of law. He is with the Vienna, Virginia, firm of Tate, Bywater, Fuller, Mickelsen & Tull. Jim currently represents the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Faith Leaders’ Group of the Interfaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington. Jim and Sharon have two daughters – Virginia Isaacson and Devon Millward. They have five grandchildren.. Jim is co-author of "I Am Charged With a Crime," available on , published in 2015.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Vienna and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Vienna and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Vienna and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Vienna and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Vienna and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Vienna and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Vienna and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Vienna and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Vienna and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Vienna and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Vienna and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Vienna and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Vienna and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Vienna and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Vienna and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Vienna and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Vienna and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Vienna and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Vienna and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Vienna and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Vienna and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Vienna and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Vienna and surrounding areas.