Laila Raheen
Livesay & Myers, P.C.Laila Raheen is a lead senior associate attorney at Livesay & Myers, P.C., practicing exclusively family law. Ms. Raheen is known as a no-nonsense, aggressive advocate for her clients. She is experienced in handling every type of family law matter in Virginia.
Ms. Raheen is a graduate of the University of Richmond School of Law (cum laude) and the University of Toronto (with honors).
Ms. Raheen began her legal career in 2013 at a general practice law firm in Chantilly, Virginia. Working for several different firms in Northern Virginia over the next two years, she gained valuable experience in civil litigation and trial practice. Ms. Raheen also built up a strong background in Virginia family law, working on a large number of child custody and divorce cases. She then joined Livesay & Myers, P.C. as an associate attorney in 2015, practicing exclusively family law. Ms. Raheen was promoted to the position of senior associate in 2017 and lead senior associate in 2018.
Since joining the firm, Ms. Raheen’s courtroom skills, attention to detail and tireless work ethic have consistently translated into positive results for her clients. Ms. Raheen has received a large number of excellent reviews and testimonials online (see Client Reviews below). She was named one of the 10 Best Family Law Attorneys in Virginia for Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys in 2016–2017. In addition, Avvo awarded Ms. Raheen the Clients’ Choice Award in both 2016 and 2017. This award is only given to attorneys who receive five or more 4+ star reviews in a calendar year, and thus reflects Ms. Raheen’s excellent service to her clients for the past two consecutive years. Finally, Ms. Raheen currently holds a perfect 10.0 rating from Justia.
Laila Raheen resides with her husband in Northern Virginia. She works in the firm’s Manassas office, and represents clients in Manassas, Prince William County and all across Northern Virginia.
- Divorce
- Family Law
- Maryland
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- Virginia
- 4th Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
- English: Spoken, Written
- 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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- Member
- Glasser and Glasser, P.L.C.
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- JHS Family Law Group, P.L.C.
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- Raheen Law Group, P.C.
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- University of Richmond School of Law
- J.D. (2013) | Law
- Honors: Graduated cum laude.
- University of Toronto
- B.S. (2008) | Biological Anthropology
- Honors: Graduated with honors.
- Virginia Rising Star
- Super Lawyers
- Washington D.C. Rising Star
- Super Lawyers
- 10 Best Family Law Attorneys in Virginia for Client Satisfaction
- American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
- Virginia Rising Star
- Super Lawyers
- Washington D.C. Rising Star
- Super Lawyers
- 10 Best Family Law Attorneys in Virginia for Client Satisfaction
- American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
- 10 Best Family Law Attorneys in Virginia for Client Satisfaction
- American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
- Top Contributor Award
- Avvo
- American Bar Association (Family Law Section)
- Member
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- Virginia State Bar (Family Law Section)
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- Fairfax Bar Association
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- Restoration of Parental Rights in Virginia
- Livesay & Myers, P.C. Blog
- Website
- Northern Virginia Divorce Lawyers
- Blog
- Livesay & Myers Blog
- Livesay & Myers, P.C. Listed in 2020 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”
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30 July 2019 - Can You Date While Separated in Virginia?
18 March 2019 - Options for Appealing a Virginia Custody and Visitation Order
4 March 2019 - The Purpose of the Guardian ad Litem in Virginia
18 February 2019 - Registering a Foreign Custody Order in Virginia
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