Mary G. Commander

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Mary G. Commander
Family Law Litigation and Mediation since 1981. Call today to solve your problems-757-517-2292.
Excellent Lawyer In Divorce Case
- Darlene, a Divorce client
Amazing divorce attorney!
- a Divorce client

Overview

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10.0

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Experience
Industry Recognition
Professional Conduct

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Contributor level 16

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Hourly ($325/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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  • 5442 Tidewater Drive
    Norfolk, VA 23509
    Office: 757-533-5400
    Fax: 757-533-5155
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5442 Tidewater Drive, Norfolk, VA 23509

Born and raised in Hampton Roads, I only strayed as far away as Richmond for law school. I have worked with the court systems here for more than 30 years and... more

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“Excellent Lawyer In Divorce Case”

Posted by: Darlene, about 3 years ago.

Client Review: What I liked about Mary Commander was that she knew exactly what I was talking about almost before I said it. She has that much experience with... more
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“Amazing divorce attorney!”

Posted by: a Divorce client, about 1 year ago.

Client Review: Mary is the perfect divorce attorney! She's a bulldog when she needs to be, but her emphasis is always FASTER negotiation through peaceful tactics... more
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Peer Endorsements

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7 endorsements


James Hill Wilson Jr.

I endorse this lawyer. I am familiar with the quality of her work through my research of case law in Virginia in which she has been involved as... more

Endorsement from lawyer: James Wilson , Glen Allen (VA), 4 months ago
Matisyahu Wolfberg

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Matisyahu Wolfberg , Monsey (NY), 7 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

32 years since Mary G. Commander was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Virginia Authorized to practice law 1981 11/29/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Partner at Commander & Carlson, Attorneys And Mediators 2010–present
Mary G. Commander, Attorney & Mediator 2000–2010
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Richmond, The T. C. Williams School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1981
Old Dominion University History B.A. 1977

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
"Legal Elite"-Alternative Dispute Resolution Virgnia Business Magazine 2013
"AV" Rating Martindale-Hubbell 2012
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Board Member National Center For Family Law 2007–present
Board Member Old Dominion University Intercollegiate Foundation 1999–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 16
Answers: 1,110 Legal Answers
19 Best Answers - chosen by asker
132 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
110 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 51 Legal Guides
2 Staff Picks
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Fourth edition of treatise Adoption: Practice and Forms For The Virginia Lawyer 2008
Annual Review-Law of Workers' compensation University of Richmond Law Review 1991
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Spousal Support Mediator Training 2011
Divorce 2011 Virginia Women's Conference 2011
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