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Shelly F Wood
Chesapeake, VA Family Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Regent University School of Law
While Shelly has had great success with her own law firm, the opportunity to become the Manager Partner of a Chesapeake office for Parks Zeigler was enticing. The merging of the two firms allows Shelly to offer a wide variety of services to her clients while maintaining her Chesapeake roots. She is looking forward to many more years of successful practice with Parks Zeigler.
Shelly attended Regent University School of Law and graduated in 2001. In law school, she competed on the mock trial team and served as an officer for the American Bar Association. In her third year, Shelly...
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Steve Miyares
Norfolk, VA Family Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
(757) 955-7739
5900 East Virginia Beach Blvd.
Suite 202
Norfolk, VA 23502
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Estate Planning
University of Richmond School of Law
A resident of Virginia Beach for over 30 years, Mr. Miyares has deep roots in our community. A graduate of Kellam High School in Virginia Beach, Mr. Miyares went on to attend Old Dominion University in Norfolk. After earing a B.S. in Political Science in 2000, Mr Miyares earned his J.D. in 2003 from the T.C. Williams School of Law at the University of Richmond. After his admission to the Virginia Bar in 2003, Mr. Miyares proudly worked in the office of the Norfolk Public Defender. During 8 years in that office, Mr. Miyares gained...
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Jasmine Moore
Fredericksburg, VA Family Law Attorney with 7 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Charlotte School of Law
Jasmine Moore 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.
Originally from North Carolina, Jasmine earned her law degree from Charlotte School of Law, after earning her B.A. cum laude from Fayetteville State University.
An attorney since 2017, Ms. Moore began her career working as a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Works in Fredericksburg. She joined Livesay & Myers, P.C. as an Associate Attorney in 2020, and was promoted to the position of Senior Associate Attorney in 2023.
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Maria Zamayar
Arlington, VA Family Law Lawyer with 5 years of experience
Family and Divorce
American University Washington College of Law
Maria Zamayar is an associate 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 and support cases. Ms. Zamayar works in the firm’s offices in Fairfax and Arlington, and represents clients in Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria and all across Northern Virginia.
Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Ms. Zamayar graduated from Georgia State University before earning her law degree from American University Washington College of Law in Washington, D.C.
During law school, Ms. Zamayar earned a great deal of experience geared toward making her a successful family law attorney....
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Mary A. Napier
Richmond, VA Family Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Charleston School of Law
Mary A. Napier, Esquire grew up in Hanover County, and is currently residing in Richmond, Virginia. She graduated with majors in psychology and justice studies from James Madison University before obtaining her juris doctor from Charleston School of Law in South Carolina.
Following law school, she began her career at the law firm of Cravens & Noll, P.C.—a general practice firm with offices in Chesterfield, Henrico and Colonial Heights, Virginia. Mary’s practice is devoted to family law and domestic relations (divorce, adoptions, custody and support).
Mary is an active member of the Virginia State Bar, and maintains an active role with...
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Jonathan L. Kales
Fairfax, VA Family Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
Family, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
University of Connecticut School of Law
Mr. Kales is an experienced Fairfax, Va. divorce mediator and collaborative divorce attorney. After practicing family law for years and concluding trials and court serve divorcing spouses poorly, making already difficult cases harder and more painful, Mr. Kales focuses his practice on helping his clients avoid litigation and to reach negotiated separation and divorce settlement agreements and prenuptial agreements. He wishes to provide his clients with the assistance needed to reach optimal solutions for themselves and their families, sympathetically, individually, and cost-effectively.
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Wojtek P Wilczynski
Fairfax, VA Family Law Attorney
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Estate Planning and Immigration
Temple University
I am a sole practitioner dedicated to serving my clients by providing excellent legal representation with flexible payment options. I believe everyone deserves to have legal counsel, and for that reason, I am willing to work with clients who may require alternative payment options and who cannot afford the typical attorney fees.
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Britney McPheron
Richmond, VA Family Law Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
University of Richmond School of Law
I represent clients primarily in Family Law matters such as divorce, custody, visitation, spousal and child support, protective orders and the drafting of property settlement agreements.
Having witnessed my own parents’ divorce in my late teens, I have a unique perspective and experience that I am able to provide to my clients. I enjoy being able to counsel them through tough life transitions. Family law issues are some of the most difficult legal issues a person can face and I believe that it is important to treat every person and situation with respect. I am able to listen to my clients...
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Young S. Song
Fairfax, VA Family Law Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Family, Bankruptcy, Business and Divorce
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
Divorce and Bankruptcy, with Dignity. Licensed in MD, VA, and DC, with offices in Ellicott City, Maryland and Annandale, Virginia.
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Maribel LaFontaine
Arlington, VA Family Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience
4601 N. Fairfax Dr., Suite 1200
Arlington, VA 22203
Free ConsultationFamily and Immigration
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
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Tatiana Mendez Ilchyshyn
Virginia Beach, VA Family Law Attorney
(757) 289-2499
505 S. Independence Blvd
Suite 103
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Family, Criminal Defense and Immigration
Regent University School of Law
Tatiana Mendez is an attorney in Virginia whose practice focuses primarily on immigration, family, criminal, and traffic cases. Mendez began her legal career as an intern for the Federal Public Defender's Office in Norfolk where she assisted in the defense of a variety of clients and conducted interviews in Spanish. Since then she has practiced law all over Hampton Roads and gained experience in a wide variety of cases. In addition to her legal experience, Ms. Mendez is fluent in Spanish and earned a top score on the International Fluency Exam for Spanish Translators.
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Brenton Bohannon
Chesterfield, VA Family Law Lawyer with 10 years of experience
9500 Courthouse Road
Chesterfield, VA 23832
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Divorce
Appalachian School of Law
Brenton Bohannon focuses his practice in the areas of Criminal Law, DUI, Traffic Violations, and Family Law. Before joining the firm, Mr. Bohannon served as an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney for New Kent County Virginia, where he prosecuted hundreds of criminal and traffic cases in the Circuit, General District, and the Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Courts. His experience as a prosecutor, along with his psychology and education background, provide a unique perspective on how to best represent clients, whether he is defending a criminal case, litigating a contested divorce or resolving a child support issue. Before becoming an attorney,...
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Cassie Bowns
Manassas, VA, VA Family Law Attorney
Family and Divorce
George Mason University School of Law
I practice primarily family law, guiding clients through divorce, custody, visitation, child support, spousal support, and protective orders. Prior to joining The Manassas Law Group, I had the honor of serving as the judicial law clerk to the Honorable Carroll A. Weimer, Jr. in the Prince William Circuit Court. My clerking experience has provided me with intricate knowledge of the court system as well as unique problem solving experience.
My approach to family law is to provide clients with the requisite information and guidance to reach a resolution. Family law issues tend to be personal and highly emotional, and I...
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Correy Austin Diviney
Roanoke, VA Family Law Lawyer
Family, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Divorce
William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law
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Joseph T Brown
Fredericksburg, VA Family Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Family, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Juvenile
University of Richmond School of Law
Since 2001 Joseph T. Brown has provided aggressive, experienced, high quality legal representation to thousands of people charged with felony and misdemeanor criminal offenses or who have family law matters such as divorce, custody, visitation, child support, spousal support and protective order.
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Wesley Dean Wornom
Stafford, VA Family Law Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of Virginia School of Law
Lawyer with 35 years of experience (23 in divorce and family law - including 20 years in Virginia). Graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law - 1980, and the College of William and Mary - 1977 with a business degree. Practiced limited to the Commonwealth of Virginia in family law, (including divorce, custody, military divorces, CSRS, FERS, TSP, child support and spousal support). Provide one-on-one representation in Stafford, Spotsylvania County, City of Fredericksburg, and Prince William County. Practice solely in Virginia (Inactive member only in California, DC and Maryland).
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Anna Bristle
Manassas, VA Family Law Attorney with 10 years of experience
Family and Divorce
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
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Andrew Tank
Fairfax, VA Family Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
Family and Divorce
University of Richmond School of Law
Andrew Tank is a lead senior associate attorney at Livesay & Myers, P.C., practicing exclusively family law. Mr. Tank works in the firm’s offices in Fairfax and Arlington, and represents clients all across Northern Virginia.
Mr. Tank is experienced in handling every type of family law matter in Virginia, including separation, divorce, equitable distribution, custody, visitation and support cases.
An attorney since 2007, Mr. Tank has firmly established himself as a leader in the Northern Virginia legal community. He has been an active member of the Virginia State Bar’s Young Lawyers Conference, serving as Program Chair for the Bar’s annual meeting from...
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Mary G. Commander
Norfolk, VA Family Law Attorney with 43 years of experience
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Juvenile
University of Richmond School of Law
MARY G. COMMANDER has been engaged in the practice of law in Norfolk, Virginia and surrounding areas since 1981. She is well-known and respected in the Hampton Roads area for her proficiency in all matters of Family Law and her diligent and no-nonsense approach in court. Ms. Commander is a certified Norfolk Master Gardener Volunteer and actively involved in the rescue of former racing greyhounds (with two of her own at home).
Mary Commander’s Education & Experience:
She is a magna cum laude graduate of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, where she served for three years as an elected member of...
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Jennifer Huchler
Fairfax, VA Family Law Lawyer with 5 years of experience
Family and Divorce
American University Washington College of Law
Jennifer Huchler is an associate 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. Huchler works in the firm’s offices in Fairfax and Fredericksburg, and represents clients in Fairfax County, Stafford, Fredericksburg and all across Northern Virginia.
Originally from Florida, Ms. Huchler graduated cum laude from Florida State University before graduating cum laude from American University Washington College of Law in Washington, D.C.
During law school, Ms. Huchler earned a great deal of experience geared toward making her a successful family...
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Thomas Woodward Ashton
Roanoke, VA Family Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Family, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
University of Richmond School of Law
I am a tenacious Roanoke lawyer who puts my clients' interests first. As a general practice attorney, I have extensive experience in many different areas of the law, including: business formation and corporate governance, general civil litigation, family law (divorce, support and custody), plaintiff's personal injury, GAO protests and federal procurement law, bankruptcy (Chapters 7 and 13), construction litigation, civil rights and s. 1983 cases, protective orders, and alternative dispute resolution. This broad experience allows me to bring a different perspective to bear in my practice. I have won jury and bench trials in Virginia, and have been victorious...
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Michael Barrett
Annandale, VA Family Law Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
I have been practicing family law and personal injury in the state of Maryland since 2003. I have helped many families deal with the heart ache of divorce and custodial issues related to divorce...helped clients deal with loss of income, transportation, and life activities due to being injured in a car crash. How may I help you?
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Lynn Fletcher
FALLS CHURCH, VA Family Law Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
Duke University
I am dedicated to helping couples and families get through divorce in as constructive, thoughtful, amicable and cost-effective way as possible. I support my clients in finding solutions that will keep you and your family out of destructive, expensive court battles. I bring years of family mediation and collaborative divorce experience as well as specialized training and practice in parenting coordination. My focus is on helping you and your spouse to craft solutions that will work for your unique situation. My mission is to help you to make informed, thoughtful decisions about both your future and your children's future.
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Jana Nattermann
Virginia Beach, VA Family Law Lawyer with 5 years of experience
(757) 821-7972
1244 Perimeter Parkway
Suite 443
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Education
Regent University School of Law
Jana holds the distinction of being one of the very few, if only, practicing Virginia attorneys who has served as a university Title IX deputy coordinator. This insider’s view of the Title IX process and her work on university investigations gives Jana a leg up for her clients.
The consummate problem solver, Jana’s been solving people-problems in corporate human resources management for the last decade.
Jana has also been an advocate for families and young people who need assistance since her early days as a professional for the YMCA and later as a Guardian ad Litem (GAL).
Whether student or family or...
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Michael P. Mullin
Lawrenceville, VA Family Law Attorney
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Divorce
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
Mike Mullin has an extensive legal background as a former prosecutor and seasoned trial lawyer. Mike Mullin graduated from Christopher Newport University in 2004 and Catholic University School of Law in 2007. Since then, he has worked for almost 15 years as a criminal prosecutor and trial lawyer in all levels of Virginia Courts. The majority of Mike's practice is traffic, criminal, and family law matters. Mike specializes in DUI defense and speeding cases. Being a member of the Virginia House of Delegates and serving on the House Courts of Justice Committee gives Mike a unique perspective he can share...
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Justin L Criner
North Chesterfield, VA Family Law Attorney with 10 years of experience
(804) 788-1500
808 Moorefield Park Drive
Suite 110
North Chesterfield, VA 23236
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Real Estate
Appalachian School of Law
Justin Criner received his undergraduate degree in Political Science at Virginia Commonwealth University where he met his wife and fell in love with Richmond and the surrounding areas. Mr. Criner received his juris doctor from the Appalachian School of Law in 2013 where he was a senior editor of the law journal and the president of the local Lions’ Club. He remains active in the community and can regularly be found at Lions’ Club or VCU athletic events. Before joining our firm, Mr. Criner worked as a prosecutor and criminal defense attorney in Charleston, WV and opened his own practice...
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K. Page Kistler
Virginia Beach, VA Family Law Attorney with 25 years of experience
(757) 271-3279
909 First Colonial Road
Suite 101
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Family, Divorce and Estate Planning
Northeastern University School of Law
Since 2000, my practice of law has focused on divorce and family law. Please contact me regarding your divorce or family law matter and I should be able to help you. My commitment is to handle your matter personally, effectively and efficiently.
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Joan Heishman Proper
Manassas, VA Family Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience
(703) 291-6660
Judiciary Place
9300 W. Courthouse Road, Suite 306
Manassas, VA 20110
Family and Education
George Mason University School of Law
In addition to representing clients in education, family law and guardianship and conservatorship matters, Joan is certified as a Guardian ad litem to represent incapacitated adults in guardianship, conservatorship, and family law matters. She is also certified as a Guardian ad litem for children.
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Matthew W. Kurylo
Fredericksburg, VA Family Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
University of Richmond School of Law
The Virginia attorneys of Select Law Partners, PLLC, assist clients with family law matters (Virginia divorce, child custody, support), Virginia criminal defense, traffic infractions, DUI/DWI, and estate planning (last will and testament, powers of attorney, advance medical directives). With offices in the Blacksburg, Fairfax, Fredericksburg, and Roanoke our lawyers offer Virginia legal services to clients in Blacksburg, Caroline, Culpeper, Fairfax, Fauquier, Fredericksburg, Hanover, Loudoun, King George, Louisa, Orange, Prince William, Roanoke, Salem, Spotsylvania, Stafford.
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Ryan Schmalzle
Leesburg, VA Family Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
George Mason University School of Law
Ryan M. Schmalzle is a principal and founder of the firm. His practice focuses on family law, civil litigation, and criminal law. Ryan regularly practices in several jurisdictions in Northern Virginia including Loudoun County, Fairfax County, Clarke County, Frederick County and the City of Winchester. He also practices in the Maryland Courts, including Frederick County and Montgomery County. Ryan is an adjunct professor of law at George Mason University School of Law where he teaches appellate writing. Ryan also serves as a Special Justice in Loudoun County and he presides over civil commitment hearings. Although Ryan’s primary love...
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Monica L Lombardi
Virginia Beach, VA Family Law Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Family
University of Baltimore School of Law and The George Washington University Law School
Attorney with nearly 20 years of experience in military, family, criminal and divorce issues.
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Jamie Leigh Allgood
Ashland, VA Family Law Attorney with 11 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
Regent University School of Law
My practice consists primarily of family law matters. People entrenched in a family law case-maybe a divorce or custody battle- often find this to be one of the most challenging seasons of their life. They are best served by an attorney who is truly invested in them. I work closely with my clients in creating a strategy that achieves my client’s goals in the most efficient and practical way possible. I am a skilled negotiator and an effective litigator, utilizing both of these tactics as needed.
I graduated from Christopher Newport University with a B.A. in Political Science, and I graduated...
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James H. Wilson Jr.
Glen Allen, VA Family Law Attorney
Free ConsultationFamily, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Estate Planning
University of Richmond School of Law
I assist clients with legal problems in the areas of bankruptcy, divorce, wills and trusts, and probate or estate administration. I am an experienced trial lawyer and have been a member of the Virginia State Bar since 1987. While I am glad to help clients settle their legal matters expeditiously and at the lowest costs to their satisfaction, I welcome the opportunity to litigate contested matters when settlement is not an acceptable option. I particularly enjoy the interplay between different practice areas, and have helped clients with both marital or divorce problems and financial problems such as...
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Camellia Safi
Fairfax, VA Family Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Family and Divorce
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
Camellia Safi is a partner with Safi, Duran & Chim, PLLC, in Fairfax, Virginia. Camellia has over a decade of experience practicing family law in the Northern Virginia area. Camellia understands that good results require compassion, hard work and an ability to connect with the client. Family law is a unique area of law that requires the attorney and the client to be on the same page and have similar values and goals to achieve success. Camellia serves as an advocate for her clients and alleviates their concerns and fears but believes that to achieve the best results, the client...
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Tory Delpierre
Norfolk, VA Family Law Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Family, Criminal Defense and Juvenile
Stetson University College of Law
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John C. Whitbeck
Richmond, VA Family Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Elder and Personal Injury
George Mason University School of Law
John Whitbeck is the founder and partner of WhitbeckBennett. His practice focuses on family law, more specifically divorce, child custody, child and spousal support, domestic violence and protective orders, adoption, special education law, and mental health law.
He is a professor of law at George Mason University Law School, and the former Director of the George Mason University Law and Mental Illness Clinic.
John uses his expert knowledge of the law to advocate for his clients and their families.
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Edrie A Pfeiffer
Virginia Beach, VA Family Law Attorney with 26 years of experience
(757) 340-3100
154 Newtown Road, Suite B2-100
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Family, Bankruptcy and Divorce
Georgetown University Law Center, Regent University School of Law and Oregon State University
I’ve been helping others find a fresh start through bankruptcy and divorce for almost 20 years. When I was in law school I just happened to be working for a bankruptcy attorney. One of my first cases was a couple whose daughter suffered from a brain tumor, and after a multitude of surgeries and treatments, the family was left with bills in excess of $200,000 after insurance. They had no choice but to file bankruptcy and get some reprieve from the overwhelming amount of bills necessary to save their daughter. Soon after, I met...
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David DeFazio
Midlothian, VA Family Law Attorney with 26 years of experience
Family, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
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Mariah Latimer
Fairfax, VA Family Law Lawyer with 3 years of experience
Family and Divorce
George Mason University School of Law
Mariah Latimer is an associate 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. Latimer works in the firm’s Fairfax office, and represents clients in Fairfax County and all across Northern Virginia.
Originally from Arizona, Ms. Latimer graduated cum laude from the University of Arizona, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Honors College, before earning her law degree from George Mason University Law School.
Ms. Latimer was included in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for her work...