Brianna D. Salerno

Brianna D. Salerno

Livesay & Myers, P.C.
  • Divorce, Family Law
  • Maryland, Virginia
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Biography

Brianna Salerno is a lead senior associate attorney at Livesay & Myers, P.C., practicing exclusively family law. Ms. Salerno works in the firm’s office in Arlington, and represents clients in Arlington, Alexandria and all across Northern Virginia.

An attorney since 2010, Ms. Salerno has litigated every type of family law case in the courts of Northern Virginia, including divorce, custody, support and high value equitable distribution cases. She also is one of the firm’s leading authorities on the division of federal or military retirement benefits in divorce.

Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Ms. Salerno graduated magna cum laude from The George Washington University before graduating in the top third of her class at George Mason University School of Law.

Ms. Salerno was included in the 2022 and 2024 editions of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for her work in Family Law. She has been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star every year since 2019. Ms. Salerno currently holds a perfect 10.0 rating from both Avvo and Justia.

Brianna Salerno resides in Alexandria.

Practice Areas
    Divorce
    Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
    Family Law
    Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Maryland
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Virginia
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4th Circuit
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D.C. Circuit
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U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Lead Senior Associate Attorney
Livesay & Myers, P.C.
- Current
Senior Associate Attorney
Livesay & Myers, P.C.
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Associate Attorney
Livesay & Myers, P.C.
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Associate Attorney
The Carlberg Law Firm
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Law Clerk
Honorable Michael P. Whalen, Criminal Coordinating Judge, Seventh Judicial Circuit, Prince George’s County, Maryland
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Education
George Mason University School of Law
J.D. (2010) | Law
Honors: Graduated in Top Third of Class.
Activities: Research Assistant to Associate Professor Ilya Somin, 2009; Research Editor, 2009–2010, George Mason Civil Rights Law Journal; Writing Fellow, 2009–2010 (selected to teach Legal Research, Writing & Analysis).
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George Washington University - Mount Vernon campus
B.A. (2006) | History
Honors: Graduated Magna Cum Laude; Phi Beta Kappa; Phi Eta Sigma Freshman Honor Society; The National Dean’s List; Dean’s List; President Scholarship.
Activities: Living & Learning Community Resident Scholar.
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Awards
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
Best Lawyers
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
Best Lawyers
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
Clients' Choice Award
Avvo
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
10 Best Attorneys, Virginia
American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2017 Top Contributor Award
Avvo
Professional Associations
Virginia Women Attorneys Association
Member
- Current
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Arlington County Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Fairfax Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Alexandria Bar Association (Beat the Odds Committee)
Member
- Current
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Virginia State Bar  # 81526
Member
- Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
10 Tips for Domestic Violence Victims in Virginia During COVID-19
Livesay & Myers, P.C. Blog
Division of Retirement Accounts in a Virginia Divorce
Livesay & Myers, P.C. Blog
Change in Virginia Family Law Regarding Life Insurance
Livesay & Myers, P.C. Blog
Speaking Engagements
Surreptitious Recordings and Use of Electronic Information: Ethical Considerations Lawyers Face, Annual Ethics CLE, Fairfax Bar Association
Fairfax Bar Association
Websites & Blogs
Website
Arlington Family Lawyers
Blog
Livesay & Myers, P.C. Blog
Contact & Map
Livesay & Myers, P.C.
1515 N Courthouse Rd #710
Arlington, VA 22201
Telephone: (703) 746-9103
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Livesay & Myers, P.C.
3975 University Drive #325
Fairfax, VA 22030
Telephone: (703) 865-4746
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed