As a native of Northern Virginia, I have devoted my career to providing sound, strategic, and balanced legal representation in the field of family law. My practice centers on high-stakes, high-conflict matters, including complex divorce litigation, child custody and visitation, child and spousal support, and the equitable distribution of marital property. These cases often involve sophisticated financial structures, contentious disputes, and deeply personal issues. Over the years, I have become a trusted Virginia family law attorney for clients navigating some of the most difficult legal and emotional challenges of their lives.
Challenging family law matters frequently find their way to my desk, whether through referral or reputation. I have represented a broad range of clients, including C-suite executives from national and multinational corporations, senior partners at global law firms, high-profile media figures, federal government executives, entrepreneurs, and stay-at-home parents. My approach is both persuasive and measured, and it has been well received in courtrooms across Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia.
In 2015 alone, my firm handled equitable distribution proceedings involving more than $500 million in marital assets. I have personally represented clients in Maryland and the District of Columbia with family wealth portfolios in the eight-figure range, and clients in Virginia with portfolios exceeding $100 million. Whether the issue involves significant business interests, executive compensation, real estate holdings, or simply securing more time with one’s children, I bring a focused and practical approach to every case.
My legal acumen has been recognized in numerous publications, including Washingtonian Magazine, Northern Virginia Magazine, Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, Ten Leaders, and the Washington Business Journal. I hold an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, a 10.0 rating on Avvo, and a 4.9 rating on Lawyer.com—acknowledgments that reflect both professional esteem and client satisfaction.
My academic background has also shaped the intellectual foundation of my practice. I earned my B.A. with honors in Philosophy and Religion from Hampden-Sydney College in 1999, where I was inducted into Pi Sigma Alpha and Theta Alpha Kappa and served as an officer of the Union Philanthropic Literary and Debate Society. I received my J.D. from George Mason University School of Law in 2004 with a focus on litigation. This education—combined with two decades of courtroom experience—enables me to approach each case with intellectual rigor, cultural fluency, and practical insight.
In addition to my litigation experience, I bring a valuable business and commercial perspective to Virginia divorce cases involving closely held companies, professional practices, and complex real estate interests. Having personally operated, bought, and sold business entities, I understand the intricate financial issues that often arise in high-asset divorce matters.
My early legal career included working with several of Northern Virginia’s most distinguished boutique family law firms and clerking for the judges of the U.S. Tax Court—an experience that sharpened my analytical skills and deepened my understanding of financial litigation. I maintain active involvement with the American Bar Association, Virginia State Bar, Maryland State Bar, the District of Columbia Bar, the Fairfax Bar Association, and the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association. I am admitted to practice law in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.
I am committed to helping clients resolve their family law matters with clarity, discretion, and confidence. My firm is built on the principle that thoughtful legal strategy, persuasive advocacy, and a deep understanding of each client’s priorities are essential to achieving durable outcomes in family law.
