Virgina divorce lawyer recommendation?

[Anonymous]

I am considering a divorce from an emotionally abusive husband. I live in Fairfax, but would hire a lawyer form elsewhere if he/she has a good reputation. I have a one-year old and want to move out-of-state, but need financial support and need to figure out how to do this. Any advice would be appreciated.

[Anonymous]

My husband, David Zangrilli, is a divorce lawyer. He has been practicing family law for about 10 years. He practices in all of the Northern Virginia Counties (Fairfax, Alexandria, Arlington, Prince William and Loudoun). Here is a link to his bio (he has been selected by Super Lawyers Magazine as a “Rising Star” in both of the last two years), and to his firm’s website:

http://www.ofplaw.com/profiles.htm?id=44

www.ofplaw.com

Odin Feldman & Pittleman is a well known firm. They have about 50 lawyers who practice virtually every type of law. My understanding is that working with a large firm can be a huge advantage in divorce cases, because he can rely upon the expertise of his colleagues for issues that commonly arise in divorce (tax, real estate, business issues, criminal, etc.). OFP has 5 or 6 family law attorneys at various billing rates. From what he tells me, comparatively speaking their rates are very reasonable. Many of his clients have become close personal friends of ours -- they seem to relate to him. I’m sure that if Dave cannot help you for whatever reason, that he can refer you to another attorney who can.

[Anonymous]

PP here -- I also meant to say I'm sorry you're going through such troubles and wish you and your little one the best!

[Anonymous]

DH used Karen C. Davis, in Alexandria, for his divorce from his first wife. She was one of Washintonian's best lawyers at the time, and may still be. DH credits her with helping him navigate the custody and child support issues, while keeping the costs relatively low.

Good luck!

[Anonymous]

I used Sonya Powell at Shoun Bach and Walinsky. She has been practicing for over 16 years just doing divorces and custody. My husband earns well over six figures and she was both very reasonable in dealing with the other attorney (who was just a jerk) but also aggressive when she needed to be. She really really made me feel comfortable that if my case had to go to court, she would have been on the ball. In fact, it went to court on a temporary motion and she kicked ass, which helped set the forces in motion for a settlement. She's just a great lawyer and a good person.

[Anonymous]

I pushed "send" too soon. I forgot to say that I found Sonya Powell through the Washingtonian list of the top 88 divorce lawyer in the area.

[Anonymous]

My experience with a Phillip Schwartz, a 500 dollar/hour lawyer on the Shoun Bach Walinsky & Curran team.

As of today, delay mentioned below is almost 17 weeks (more than 1/3 year.

Failed to timely send urgently needed divorce decree required for foreign court child custody petition. 13 week delay and was actively attentive only after I complained to VA Bar Association. emails from him show he was busy with other lucrative and apparently more important cases (including professional related travel abroad) during the 13 weeks as I had already paid in full and even paid in advance of completion. It appears he may have lost my documents also. Ignores most of my current email including request for "tracking number" of documents reportedly mailed to me. This delay sets me back for additional living expenses abroad and in addition sets me back for the same duration in lost income in my profession as a doctor.

Prior to retaining him he wrote in an email that the VA court will grant an adultery divorce if adultery is shown to the court. Other lawyers I consulted told me it was a discretionary decision up to the judge. I figured the other lawyers were downplaying what Mr. Schwartz stated as they did not have his purported vast experience and expertise. It turns out Mr. Schwartz emailed me this very same "discretion of the judge" disclaimer albeit cleverly worded, almost on the eve of the final hearing, well after he got my business. In retrospect, other experienced divorce lawyers were honest up front, and also hundreds of dollars less per hour.

I received multiple recurrent confidential email communications between him and other clients. Typically they were of cases of international nature and the headers were "spoofed" so they would appear as not being sent or cc'd to me. Perhaps he was trying to show me how important he is by the international nature of cases, perhaps careless, perhaps confused, although I tend to think they were intentionally sent in light of the "spoofing"

I can only assume he also shared my/our confidential communications in the same manner with other clients or potential clients.

http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/22033-va-philip-schwartz-664847/reviews.html#155806

[Anonymous]

Does Sonya Powell run the bill? I am looking for a strong and aggressive lawyer but doesn't bill me crazy.

[Anonymous]

Do you want litigation or will you go to mediation? If mediation, check out Pamela Pacetti in Fairfax. She is awesome and works with you guys to come to a good settlement agreement.

[Anonymous]

I want litigation. My husband and I are from Asian background. After 8 years of marriage and 2 children, I learned about his affair with another married woman. I trusted, respected and loved this man but now it appears this was a marriage of convinence for him. He is after every penny I got. I need a strong attorney who is excellent at settlement and can get him for adultry. I have solid and good evidence of his wrong doings.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I want litigation. My husband and I are from Asian background. After 8 years of marriage and 2 children, I learned about his affair with another married woman. I trusted, respected and loved this man but now it appears this was a marriage of convinence for him. He is after every penny I got. I need a strong attorney who is excellent at settlement and can get him for adultry. I have solid and good evidence of his wrong doings.

Hope it works out best for the kids

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My husband, David Zangrilli, is a divorce lawyer. He has been practicing family law for about 10 years. He practices in all of the Northern Virginia Counties (Fairfax, Alexandria, Arlington, Prince William and Loudoun). Here is a link to his bio (he has been selected by Super Lawyers Magazine as a “Rising Star” in both of the last two years), and to his firm’s website:

http://www.ofplaw.com/profiles.htm?id=44

www.ofplaw.com

Odin Feldman & Pittleman is a well known firm. They have about 50 lawyers who practice virtually every type of law. My understanding is that working with a large firm can be a huge advantage in divorce cases, because he can rely upon the expertise of his colleagues for issues that commonly arise in divorce (tax, real estate, business issues, criminal, etc.). OFP has 5 or 6 family law attorneys at various billing rates. From what he tells me, comparatively speaking their rates are very reasonable. Many of his clients have become close personal friends of ours -- they seem to relate to him. I’m sure that if Dave cannot help you for whatever reason, that he can refer you to another attorney who can.

Hi dianna!

[Anonymous]

Brian Hirsch @ Hirsch & Ehlenberger.

http://novafamilylaw.com/

Tons of experience, great guy

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My husband, David Zangrilli, is a divorce lawyer. He has been practicing family law for about 10 years. He practices in all of the Northern Virginia Counties (Fairfax, Alexandria, Arlington, Prince William and Loudoun). Here is a link to his bio (he has been selected by Super Lawyers Magazine as a “Rising Star” in both of the last two years), and to his firm’s website:

http://www.ofplaw.com/profiles.htm?id=44

www.ofplaw.com

Odin Feldman & Pittleman is a well known firm. They have about 50 lawyers who practice virtually every type of law. My understanding is that working with a large firm can be a huge advantage in divorce cases, because he can rely upon the expertise of his colleagues for issues that commonly arise in divorce (tax, real estate, business issues, criminal, etc.). OFP has 5 or 6 family law attorneys at various billing rates. From what he tells me, comparatively speaking their rates are very reasonable. Many of his clients have become close personal friends of ours -- they seem to relate to him. I’m sure that if Dave cannot help you for whatever reason, that he can refer you to another attorney who can.

One of my friends has an experience of working with him for a short time. heard he is only prideful and doesn't care much about what would be the best for his client.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My husband, David Zangrilli, is a divorce lawyer. He has been practicing family law for about 10 years. He practices in all of the Northern Virginia Counties (Fairfax, Alexandria, Arlington, Prince William and Loudoun). Here is a link to his bio (he has been selected by Super Lawyers Magazine as a “Rising Star” in both of the last two years), and to his firm’s website:

http://www.ofplaw.com/profiles.htm?id=44

www.ofplaw.com

Odin Feldman & Pittleman is a well known firm. They have about 50 lawyers who practice virtually every type of law. My understanding is that working with a large firm can be a huge advantage in divorce cases, because he can rely upon the expertise of his colleagues for issues that commonly arise in divorce (tax, real estate, business issues, criminal, etc.). OFP has 5 or 6 family law attorneys at various billing rates. From what he tells me, comparatively speaking their rates are very reasonable. Many of his clients have become close personal friends of ours -- they seem to relate to him. I’m sure that if Dave cannot help you for whatever reason, that he can refer you to another attorney who can.

One of my friends has an experience of working with him for a short time. heard he is only prideful and doesn't care much about what would be the best for his client.

I recently used Dave Zangrilli and I completely disagree. He was easy to work with, responded promptly to communications, and gave great advice. I highly recommend him.