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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. 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.

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.

Matthew Smith is a managing partner at Livesay & Myers, P.C., practicing exclusively family law. He is experienced in handling every type of family law matter in Virginia, including separation, divorce, custody and support cases. Mr. Smith works in the firm’s Fairfax office, and represents clients in Fairfax, Alexandria, Arlington and all across Northern Virginia.An attorney since 2005, Mr. Smith has litigated every type of family law case in the courts of Northern Virginia, including high value equitable distribution cases, custody, support, and military divorce cases. He is the attorney in the firm most experienced in navigating the Fairfax County court system.One of the firm’s most knowledgeable military divorce lawyers, Matthew Smith 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. Smith holds the prestigious AV Preeminent rating (the highest possible rating) for ethical standards and legal ability from Martindale-Hubbell. Mr. Smith has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America for his work in Family Law every year since 2017. He was named a Super Lawyer in 2022–2025, after being named a Super Lawyers Rising Star each year from 2015–2020. Mr. Smith also holds a perfect 10.0 rating from both Avvo and Justia.. Matthew Smith resides with his wife and two sons in Tysons Corner.

M. Elizabeth Parks is an associate attorney at the Geller Law Group, specializing in estate planning, estate administration, and family law.  Prior to joining the Geller Law Group, Elizabeth worked as a staff attorney for the Commissioner of Accounts in Fairfax County, where became familiar with estate administration and drafted opinions for the Commissioner.  Elizabeth previously interned with the Environmental Protection Agency, the Arlington Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, and a family law firm in Fairfax.. Elizabeth graduated cum laude with Honors in English from Mount Holyoke College, and completed a year abroad at St. Mary’s College, St. Andrews University.  Elizabeth has an M.F.A. in creative writing from Hollins University.  Elizabeth graduated cum laude from George Mason University School of Law, where she was a legal writing fellow and associate editor of the George Mason Law Review.. In her free time, Elizabeth enjoys reading, baking, swimming, and playing with her daughter.

Laura M. O'Brien has been practicing law since October 2010, and she has exclusively practiced in the area of family law. Her entire career has been spent with the attorneys of Kelly, Byrnes & Danker PLLC.. Laura received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee, in May 2003, where she graduated magna cum laude and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. Laura earned her law degree cum laude from George Mason University School of Law in May 2010, where she served on the Board of Editors of the George Mason Law Review and was chosen as a Writing Fellow, teaching first-year law students within the school's highly esteemed Legal Research, Writing, and Analysis program. She also was chosen as a student member of the George Mason American Inns of Court.. During her third year of law school, Laura participated in the Domestic Relations Legal Clinic under the direction of The Honorable Stanley P. Klein (Ret.), where she assisted low-income litigants in obtaining uncontested divorces in the Fairfax Circuit Court. She also served as a legal intern to The Honorable Jan L. Brodie of the Fairfax Circuit Court. Prior to law school, Laura served as a staff member with the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate.. Laura is a member of the Virginia State Bar, and a former Board Member of the Virginia State Bar – Young Lawyers Conference. In June 2014 and 2018, Laura received a Significant Service Award from the VSB Young Lawyers Conference.. In April 2019, Laura was recognized by Virginia Super Lawyers as a 2019 Rising Star in the area of family law, a distinction limited to no more than 2.5% of attorneys in Virginia.. Laura received the 2016 Chief Justice Harry Carrico Pro Bono Attorney of the Year Award presented by Legal Services of Northern Virginia, Fairfax Bar Association, Alexandria Bar Association, and Arlington Bar Association. She is also a Gold Member of Legal Services of Northern Virginia’s Rule 6.1 Society, which recognizes attorneys who perform 40 or more hours of pro bono work annually.. Laura is an active member of the Fairfax and Loudoun Bar Associations.

Katherine M. Fogarty is a skilled and successful litigator with a great deal of trial experience. She started her career trying cases even before she became an attorney—preparing cases and appearing in court as a third year law school student- then trying personal injury jury trials shortly after becoming a licensed attorney. Many domestic relations attorneys do not have this deep trial experience, making Ms. Fogarty especially prepared to represent her clients in court.. Ms. Fogarty has been involved in many difficult cases—most recently three child custody cases where relocation was an issue.. Along with her work at KFFJ Law, Ms. Fogarty has served as a Neutral Case Evaluator for the Fairfax County Circuit Court. This is a free service provided by the court to help people settle their personal injury or domestic relations cases through the use of a neutral party—an experienced attorney who can facilitate the settlement.. Ms. Fogarty is a long time resident of Northern Virginia, having attended Fairfax County Public Schools and graduating from Ft. Hunt High School. She now lives and works in the city of Fairfax. When she’s not working, Ms. Fogarty enjoys traveling and going to concerts at the many live music venues in the area. Ms. Fogarty has three daughters.

Julia is a member of the Family Law sections of the Fairfax County Bar, the Virginia State Bar, and the Virginia Women’s Attorney Association. Julia currently helps head up the Family Law Section of the Fairfax Bar Association and is a volunteer with the Northern Virginia Pro Bono Law Center. In addition to her volunteer work, Julia has lectured at numerous seminars on issues of property valuation and division, bankruptcy and divorce, custody evaluations, and health insurance issues in divorce.. Julia graduated from George Mason University School of Law in 2002. During her time at George Mason University School of Law, Julia served as the President of the American Trial Lawyers’ Association Student Chapter and was the Vice-President of the Trial Advocacy Team.. Following law school, Julia spent her first two and one-half years as a lawyer working as a plaintiff's attorney before deciding to focus full time in the area of family law.

John P. Lavinus IV is an associate at the firm’s Fairfax office, where he works with individuals who are dealing with divorce, custody, support, and other significant family law issues throughout Northern Virginia. John believes that every client’s case is unique and requires special consideration and works to provide each and every one of his clients with a strategy that is tailored to their specific needs. John is a Virginia native, hailing from Richmond where he attended the Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School for Government and International Studies, before going on to receive a double-major in Pre-Law Studies and History from the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg. John then studied law at the University of the District of Columbia, where he performed over 700 hours of pro-bono legal work for the benefit of the District and its diverse community. John has also studied International Human Rights Law at the University of London, worked with a legal outreach program to assist at-risk families in Jacksonville, Mississippi, and worked closely on several campaigns in the fields of chemical security, diversity in education, labor rights, and LGBTQ issues. He now utilizes that same passion for community service and outreach in his work as an advocate on behalf of his clients.. Upon graduating from law school and passing the Bar, John returned to Northern Virginia and has been practicing family law ever since. He joined the DiPietro Law Group in 2018 and has ample experience in serving clients with their family law issues in Northern Virginia. John has extensive experience working with a diverse array of clients in almost every aspect of the family law field, including those from the LGTBQ community.

Joe DiPietro is experienced handling complex cases in state and federal courts involving international custody disputes under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction at the trial and appellate levels, international and domestic divorce, and complex cases involving spousal support, custody and visitation, child support, and enforcement of awards on behalf of clients.. Joe’s philosophy and mission is to make family transitions and conflict a time for personal growth and powerful positive change, in addition to advocating for the best possible result for his client in any given situation. Joe is a firm believer in settling cases through negotiation and mediation whenever possible.. His strong financial background allows him to converse easily with valuation experts and create comprehensive legal arguments involving complex financial concepts. He is an objective advisor for his clients and seeks practical solutions to difficult problems. When litigation is the only path to a favorable outcome, he prosecutes his clients’ cases in a proactive and professional manner.. Joe graduated from American University with a JD/MBA and prior to founding DiPietro Law Group was a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Michael J. Stamm in the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County Maryland. He has authored several publications relating to business law and family law.

James Livesay is a founding partner at Livesay & Myers, P.C. He leads the firm’s team of family law attorneys across offices in Fairfax, Arlington, Ashburn, Manassas and Fredericksburg-Stafford, Virginia.. After graduating from Virginia Tech in 1995 and the University of Virginia School of Law in 1998, Mr. Livesay served three years in the U.S. Navy JAG Corps. He entered civilian practice as a family law attorney in 2001, and joined with partner Kevin Myers to found Livesay & Myers, P.C. in 2003.. Drawing on his experience as a Navy JAG officer, Mr. Livesay established the military divorce section of the firm in 2003 and has guided it since that time. His article, “Treatment of Disability Pay in Military Divorce,” has been published on a number of online divorce websites, including Divorce Headquarters and .. Mr. Livesay was named a Super Lawyer in 2014–2020. He was also named to Northern Virginia Magazine’s Top Lawyers listing for 2018. Mr. Livesay currently holds a perfect 10.0 rating from both Avvo and Justia.. Mr. Livesay resides in Northern Virginia with his wife and three children.

Jamel Rowe is a partner 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 Adoption (NCFA), in Alexandria, Virginia. After completing her fellowship, Ms. Rowe entered private practice as a family law attorney. From 2013–2019 she worked as a family law associate at two different law firms in Northern Virginia, before joining Livesay & Myers, P.C. as a senior associate in 2019. Ms. Rowe was promoted to the position of lead senior associate in 2021 and to the position of partner in 2025.. During her time in practice, Ms. Rowe has litigated every type of family law case in the courts of Northern Virginia, including high value equitable distribution cases, custody, support, and military divorce cases.. Ms. Rowe was one of only 30 attorneys recognized as Leaders of the Law by Virginia Lawyers Weekly in 2022. She was also selected by her peers for inclusion in the 2025–2026 editions of The Best Lawyers in America for her work in Family Law. Prior to that, Ms. Rowe was included in the 2021–2024 editions of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for her work in Family Law. Ms. Rowe was named a Super Lawyer in 2024–2025, after being named a Super Lawyers Rising Star each year from 2020–2023. She currently holds a perfect 10.0 rating from both Avvo and Justia.. Jamel Rowe resides in Northern Virginia.

Jacob Alzamora is a seasoned trial attorney who focuses his practice on all aspects of family law. In his practice he represents clients in matters including divorce, equitable distribution, child custody and visitation, child support, and spousal support. Drawing from extensive courtroom and negotiation experience, Jacob tailors his approach to each client’s unique circumstances. Whether achieving an amicable resolution through creative collaboration or fiercely defending his clients’ rights in litigation, Jacob is committed to securing the best possible outcomes.. Jacob grew up in Florida, where he graduated cum laude from the University of Florida with a degree in political science. He then went on to earn his Juris Doctor from Boston University School of Law, where he was an Edward F. Hennessey scholar, before settling here in Northern Virginia. Jacob and his partner Nick formed Solan Alzamora in 2011 with the goal of providing top-tier legal representation with the personal attention that only a small law firm can offer.. A proud Ecuadorian-American, Jacob is fluent in Spanish and appreciates the opportunity to represent those clients navigating the U.S. legal system for the first time.. Jacob resides in Alexandria with his wife. In his free time, he enjoys fishing, gardening, and cooking. He is a vocal supporter of the Washington Nationals and his beloved Florida Gators.

If an agreement cannot be reached, Mr. Velarde will work tirelessly to achieve the best decision for his clients in the courtroom. Mr. Velarde began his career at Legal Services of Northern Virginia and represented hundreds of clients in contested family law issues of divorce, property distribution, custody, visitation, child support, spousal support, international child abduction, child abuse and family abuse protective . Velarde understands that family law matters are sensitive and challenging. Mr. Velarde believes that most family law decisions are best resolved by the people that have to live with them and will work to tailor a settlement to your individual needs.. In 2015 Mr. Velarde was awarded the Service Provider of Excellence award from the Fairfax County Domestic Violence Community for his trial work with children subjected to domestic violence. Mr. Velarde enjoys the courtroom and has been asked by his peers to teach CLEs on the Rules of Evidence, Protective Orders, and issues related to the testimony of children in court.. Mr. Velarde grew up in Northern Virginia and attended Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology and received his Bachelor of Arts in History and Philosophy from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Mr. Velarde then received his juris doctorate from George Mason University School of Law and completed a specialization track in litigation.. Mr. Velarde is a member of the Virginia State Bar and the Fairfax Bar Association. He previously served as the Co-Chair of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court of Fairfax County Committee.

I started practicing family law immediately after graduating from law school in 2007 and have focused my practice exclusively in the area since.  I strive to represent clients with both professionalism and compassion and lean on my undergraduate degree in psychology to help navigate the various interpersonal difficulties clients in difficult emotional situations experience.  I am a trained Collaborative lawyer and encourage clients to consider alternative methods of resolving their disputes whenever possible.. I practice in all jurisdictions in Northern Virginia representing clients in Fairfax, Loudoun, Arlington, Alexandria, and Prince William County.

I have been practicing and specialzing in Family Law for over 16 years and opened my own practice in 2014. I specilize in divorce, separation, spousal support, child support, equitable distribution, modification of support and/or custody and related family matters. I often practice in the jurisdictions of Fairfax, Prince William, Arlington, Stafford, Fredericksburg, Loudoun and Alexandria.

I am originally from the West Coast where I obtained both a B.S. and a B. A. degree from San Diego State University in 1986.  After spending a month traveling Europe with an Eurail Pass and a Youth Hostel Card, I decided to attend law school. I attended California Western School of Law, graduating in 1991.. I spent the first seven years of my legal career in San Diego, California, where I represented more than 400 clients in a wide range of legal matters, including personal injury, medical malpractice, contract disputes and wrongful banking practices.. In 1999, I relocated to Northern Virginia and decided I wanted to focus on Family Law. My parents went through an extremely contenscious divorce when I was a teenager and my brother and I were put in the middle of a custody battle. I know from experience how such a case affects children and the affect of parental alienation.  Since 1999, I have focused my practice on family law issues of divorce, custody and visitation, child support, spousal support (alimony) and equitable distribution of property.. October 1, 2016, I officially opened my own practice, The Law Office of Alanna Williams, PLLC, where my entire focus is on family law solutions, not creating more problems for families.

I am an ccomplished attorney with a strong background in family law, including all aspects of divorce, child custody, child and spousal support, protective orders, collaborative law, mediation and general civil litigation.. Outside of the practice of law I enjoy spending time with my family, volunteering at my children's school,  travel, gardening, and reading.

Hope Rosen's practice has consistently centered on child and family law issues. After receiving her law degree, Ms. Rosen worked as a staff attorney for the American Prosecutors Research Institute, focusing on issues of juvenile delinquency and child abuse. Ms. Rosen left the American Prosecutors Research Institute when she was appointed Special Counsel for the Division of Child Support Enforcement by the Attorney General of Virginia. After building her expertise in child support law, Ms. Rosen expanded her family law practice to include matters of child custody and visitation, protective orders, spousal support and equitable distribution of marital assets and liabilities. In addition to Ms. Rosen's experience in litigation, she is also trained in collaborative law, which allows her to offer her skills in various approaches to dispute resolution.. Ms. Rosen received her Bachelor of Arts from the College of William and Mary and her Juris Doctor from the George Mason University School of Law. During her graduate work, she served as president of George Mason's trial advocacy team. Since she has been in practice, Ms. Rosen has been recognized by Super Lawyers as a rising star every year since 2009.. Ms. Rosen is a member of the Virginia State Bar, the Circuit Court Committee of the Fairfax Bar Association, Prince William County Bar Association, Virginia Women's Attorney Association, and the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (VTLA). She has appeared in Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts and Circuit Courts throughout Northern Virginia, and she has appeared before the Virginia Court of Appeals in matters relating to child support, spousal support and equitable distribution. Ms. Rosen has been admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia since 2002.. In her free time, Ms. Rosen volunteers her time as a conciliator for the Conciliation Program, which is a free service offered by the Fairfax Bar Association. She has also provided pro bono services for victims of domestic violence through the Civil Protection Order program offered by Legal Services of Northern Virginia.

From an early age, Fairfax divorce lawyer Rebecca DeVincent knew she wanted to find a way to give back to her community and help other people. It was how she was raised, coming from a family where many of her family members served others in the health and military fields.. In Ms. DeVincent’s third year of law school, she was selected to serve as a student attorney with the West Virginia University College of Law Child & Family Advocacy Clinic, which focuses on family and medical related issues. That’s when she started to find her calling.. “That experience definitely sparked my passion for family law because it gave me an avenue to use my education and skills to focus on helping families during such difficult times in their lives,” Ms. DeVincent said.. Ms. DeVincent takes great pride in her preparedness, and along with that comes making sure each of her clients knows what to expect during each stage of their family law case.. “I believe honesty and knowledge of the process makes going through such a stressful process a little bit easier,” she said.. In divorce, families are irrevocably changed, and there is never a cookie-cutter solution. Ms. DeVincent’s goal with each case is to ensure that her client gets the best-case scenario for their family.. To achieve that scenario, Ms. DeVincent encourages each of her clients to be as honest and forthcoming from the outset of their case.. “Because of that, a client needs to be prepared to give me all of the information necessary to be the best advocate for them,” Ms. DeVincent said. “Sometimes, what a client thinks is a small and insignificant fact can actually make a huge difference to their case.”

For the past ten years, I have built my reputation on providing assertive, diligent yet sensitive representation to clients facing issues of divorce, custody, visitation, international custody, property distribution, post-divorce enforcement actions, pre-marital and post-marital agreements, and appeals. The chemistry between a family law attorney and their client is crucial and I have prided myself in being able to establish a rapport with clients as they experience difficult and uncertain times in their lives.. While always trying to reach an amicable settlement first, I have extensive experience in high conflict divorce and custody cases. I have been recognize as a as a “Rising Star” in Virginia’s Super Lawyers magazine, have  received a client rating of 4.8 of 5.0 and has received a peer rating of BV Distinguished® from Martindale-Hubbell® Law Directory and .. I am licensed to practice law in Virginia and the District of Columbia.

For over twenty years, Kim has consistently provided sound legal guidance to her clients through trusted and honest representation. Kim enjoys working with clients to reach an amicable resolution of their family law matters when possible, yet vigorously advocates for them when litigation becomes necessary.. Kim served as clerk to the Honorable Jane Marum Roush of the Circuit Court of Fairfax County, Virginia. She then worked at a family law firm in Fairfax for several years and served as an adjunct professor at George Mason University School of Law. In 2006, Kim moved with her family to Tennessee, where she practiced family law and developed a practice in estate planning for clients with smaller estates.. In 2013, Kim returned to Northern Virginia, where she has continued working with clients to address their family law and estate planning needs. She helps educate her colleagues through her numerous articles, legal seminar outlines, and presentations, and she enjoys volunteering with Wills on Wheels, assisting low-income, elderly residents with their estate planning documents.

For more than 40 years Bob Whitestone has focused his practice on criminal defense, giving clients peace of mind with representation that achieves the best possible outcomes for their situations. Believing that preparation is critically important in criminal defense, Bob does whatever it takes to lay the groundwork for every phase of his cases. He is passionate about winning-as it pertains to each case-and has established a reputation for successfully eliminating or reducing punishment for charges ranging from traffic offenses to murder.. Bob is widely known for his skills in the courtroom and his experience representing high-profile and complex cases; his expertise has also led to teaching at the police academy and lecturing for the Association of Homicide Detectives in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The respect and trust that Bob has earned from judges and prosecutors over the years enable him to work effectively on behalf of his clients. He is committed to finding innovative solutions and exploring every avenue to resolve cases in his clients’ best interests and minimize consequences. Whether defending clients against a murder charge, a serious felony or a less serious offense, Bob is dedicated to providing his client with the best defense possible within the law.. Bob has been named to “Super Lawyers of Virginia” and “Super Lawyers of Washington, D.C.,” an annual recognition of lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement that is limited to five percent of the licensed active attorneys in each jurisdiction. He is also recognized as one of the Washington areas best criminal lawyers by Washingtonian Magazine and as one of Northern Virginia’s top lawyers by the Northern Virginia Magazine. He has long held the highest peer review rating from his fellow attorneys, AV® PreeminentTM Peer Review Rated SM by Martindale-Hubbell®.

For more than 15 years, Leigh has been helping families and individuals navigate matters that include divorce, custody, visitation, spousal support, child support, property division and protective orders. She represents clients throughout Northern Virginia in all aspects of domestic relations litigation. While litigation is a fundamental aspect of her practice, the majority of her cases settle outside of court. It is Leigh’s goal to help clients reach an agreement in the most efficient way possible. Doing so aids in preserving relationships and minimizing adverse effects.. Every family law case takes its own unique path through the legal system and into resolution. Ideally, the people involved in the case are able to determine the outcome, as opposed to a judge making the final decision. Leigh provides sound advice to clients on how to resolve disputes in a way that protects their best interests. Time and again, she empowers people to develop their own agreements and steers them onto the best possible path for the future. Leigh is also a zealous advocate for her clients in court.