$ 400-400 per hour
Jonathan McHugh is a lead senior associate attorney at Livesay & Myers, P.C., practicing exclusively family law. He is experienced in handling every type of family law matter in Virginia, including custody, support, separation and high asset divorce cases. Mr. McHugh works in the firm’s Manassas office, and represents clients throughout Manassas and Prince William County.
As one of the leading military divorce lawyers in the firm, Mr. McHugh is intimately familiar with issues of military retirement, disability pay, and survivor benefits. Mr. McHugh is also experienced in the division of federal retirement benefits, including the FERS Basic Benefit Plan and TSP, and is the author of Federal Retirement Division in Virginia Divorce.
Mr. McHugh was born in Boston, Massachusetts and moved to Northern Virginia in 2005 after graduating cum laude from Wake Forest University a year earlier. He then worked for 3 ½ years as a consultant in the Washington, D.C. area. In that capacity Mr. McHugh served exclusively clients in the federal government, including the Department of Defense and the U.S. Army.
Mr. McHugh moved on from his consulting work to attend Catholic University Columbus School of Law. Upon graduating from law school in 2011, Mr. McHugh entered private practice as a family law attorney at a law firm in Vienna, Virginia. He then joined Livesay & Myers, P.C. as an associate in 2014.
Mr. McHugh was selected by his peers for inclusion in the 2024–2025 editions of The Best Lawyers in America for his work in Family Law. Prior to that, Mr. McHugh was included in the 2021 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for his work in Family Law. He was named a Super Lawyer in 2024–2025, after being named a Super Lawyers Rising Star each year from 2017–2022. Mr. McHugh currently holds a perfect 10.0 rating from both Avvo and Justia.
Jonathan McHugh resides with his wife and two daughters in Northern Virginia.
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9408 Grant Avenue Suite 402, Manassas, VA, 20110
1515 N Courthouse Rd #710, Arlington, VA, 22201
9 Client Reviews
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Posted by Cecilia | November 30, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Knowledge but poor communication/availability
I hired Johnathan for a semi complicated custody case. After being hired I found out that my ex had already filed and we had a court date already set. I sent this information to Johnathan he informed me that he had prior arrangements and couldn’t make it but would have someone step in on his place. E...
Posted by anonymous | December 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Divorce Client
I was in a very difficult situation and required a separation agreement drafted very quickly and divorce filed before the end of 2018. Jonathan provided solid legal advice while working and communicating with the opposing counsel to complete the separation agreement on time. He and Tatyana provided ...
Posted by anonymous | August 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Best Divorce lawyer
I would like to recommend Jonathan for anyone's divorce/family practice needs. He is prompt in replying back and is very patient in answering all the questions and realistic timelines. He has enough experience and knows how to respond to each situation in a systematic and tactful way. He and his team...
Posted by Bill | August 19, 2014
Outstanding representation and counsel
John McHugh and Tatyana Spurgeon made a phenomenal team during an emotionally draining legal action. Their combined approach ensured that I was completely confident in their professional skills, while they also conveyed compassion and empathy during the situation to its conclusion. They were forthr...
Posted by David | June 02, 2014 | Child Support
Don't hesitate. If you need him, Jon is a go-to attorney.
Jon was a professional from the beginning. He replaced another departing attorney, and picked up my file on the run. He advocated and was persistent in dealing with the DCSE bureaucracy. He kept me well informed, and was responsive to email- sometimes within seconds. I'd recommend Jon, and will u...
"Jonathan is an effective advocate and a true professional. We were able to quickly resolve both cases we had against each other. I endorse him highly for both his skill and professionalism."
"I highly endorse Mr. McHugh. He is an exceptional family law attorney who will fight to obtain the best possible results for his clients. Mr. McHugh is a knowledgeable and experienced lawyer and I recommend his services to anyone seeking counsel for family law matters in the Northern Virginia area."
"I endorse this lawyer. Lawyers who donate time on sites like this have a passion for the law and a compassion for the people they serve. Kudos. We'd refer a case without hesitation."
"Mr. McHugh is a wonderful advocate for his clients. He is extremely knowledgeable about the law and does an excellent job of ensuring his clients are well protected. He is also a compassionate advocate for his clients and puts their interests first."
"I highly endorse Mr. McHugh. He is focused, determined, and dedicated to achieving the best result for his clients."
"Attorney McHugh is extremely knowledgeable on all areas of family law, including the most recent developments in the field. He is a fierce advocate for his clients and well respected in the legal community."
"Mr. McHugh is a knowledgeable, dedicated and caring attorney who provides effective representation to his clients. It is with pleasure that I endorse this attorney."
"I highly recommend Jonathan. He is a strong advocate for his clients and skilled in the art of negotiation. He knows when to push for his client's interests and when settlement is appropriate."
"Mr. McHugh is a dedicated and diligent advocate. He works hard for each and every one of his clients, seeking the best result based on their individual needs, whether that be accomplished at the bargaining table or in the courtroom. I highly recommend Mr. McHugh as an attorney in the field of family law."
"I'm happy to endorse Mr. McHugh in the area of Family Law. Mr. McHugh is a personable and competent attorney who works hard for his clients."
"Jon is an outstanding advocate for his clients. His work ethic and passion for his job are tremendous assets in any case. I highly endorse Jon for your family law needs."
"I give Mr. McHugh my highest endorsement. He has a confident conversational style. He connects well with clients and alleviates their concerns. He is thorough and comfortable in a courtroom. I recommend Mr. McHugh for any family law matter."
"Jon McHugh is a hard-working and thoughtful family law attorney. His clients consistently report their satisfaction with his diligence and care in his representation. He has been able to establish a positive reputation amongst his colleagues in the bar in a relatively short amount of time."
"Fair, dedicated, and aggressive when necessary. Well versed in family law, 100% committed to his clients and cases, and possesses an unmatched work ethic. I give Mr. McHugh my highest endorsement."
"Jon is a dedicated attorney well-versed in all areas of family law. Jon works hard to get his clients the best possible results, I would highly recommend Jon for anyone facing any kind of family law matter."
"Mr. McHugh is an dedicated and talented advocate. Mr. McHugh has years of experience navigating difficult cases and his commitment to his clients is beyond reproach. I highly recommend him for any family law matter."
"Mr. McHugh is a detail orientated attorney who works exceedingly hard in obtaining the best results possible for individuals needing assistance and representation on divorce and custody matters. Despite the difficulty of navigating these types of cases which are emotionally charged at times, Jon is conscientious of the goals of his clients and provides knowledgeable and thoughtful advice. This attorney certainly receives my endorsement."
"Jon McHugh is a skilled and dedicated Virginia divorce attorney. Knowledgable in all areas of family law, he has particular expertise in cases involving military or federal retirement and benefits. I highly recommend Jon to anyone facing a divorce case in Prince William County or Northern Virginia."
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Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Top Contributor Award, Avvo
2004
Graduated Cum Laude, Wake Forest University
2021 - Present
Lead Senior Associate Attorney, Livesay & Myers, P.C.
2018 - 2021
Senior Associate Attorney, Livesay & Myers, P.C.
2014 - 2018
Associate Attorney, Livesay & Myers, P.C.
2012 - 2014
Associate Attorney, Fite, O’Brien & Anderson, LTD.
2016 - Present
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of VirginiaAdmitted to Practice
2015 - Present
Loudoun County Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Virginia State Bar, Family Law SectionMember
2014 - Present
Virginia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2014 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth CircuitAdmitted to Practice
2017 - 2017
Lawyers of DistinctionMember
2014 - 2016
Prince William County Bar AssociationMember
2012 - 2017
Fairfax County Bar AssociationMember
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