Laura H Hamilton

Laura H Hamilton

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 38 years

Child custody Lawyer at Sterling, VA
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Litigation ... +2 more

54 Aldridge Court, Sterling, VA

About Laura

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Child Custody 30%

My background as a foster parent and adoptive parent give me a unique perspective to counsel clients and help develop creative solutions to coparenting in their children's best interests.

30%
Divorce and Separation 25%

Divorce is not a fun experience. If you're looking to unwind your marriage, stop worrying and call me today to talk about your situation further.

25%
Litigation 20%

I have represented clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to individuals in all phases of commercial litigation, including: investigation, case development, discovery, selection and preparation of expert witnesses, representation at hearings, trials, arbitrations, mediations, settlement negotiations, and appeals. Subject matters have included employment contract disputes, property and contract disputes, trademark infringement, business torts, ERISA fiduciary risks, and insurance coverage.

20%
Family 15%

Premier family lawyer in the great state of Virginia for years. Stop worrying, give me a call today to speak about your family matters now.

15%
Appeals 10%

I have represented clients in several federal appellate courts throughout the country and before the Virginia Supreme Court.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 300-350 per hour

Contingency

20%-25%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 38 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1987

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 27 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1999

Administratively Suspended - Non-Payment of Dues

No misconduct found

Location

LAW OFFICE OF LAURA H. HAMILTON

54 Aldridge Court, Sterling, VA, 20165

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Laura H Hamilton's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | November 01, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

A Formidable Opponent!

Laura is the type of attorney that you see on television shows like "Law and Order." She's a formidable opponent, and extremely logical and rational. One thing that I loved about having Laura as my counsel is that even if she asserted that we should take a certain action-----she would still be w...eighing the strategy associated with taking that action up until the very last minute. Laura is very STEALTHY. Her mind SHREDS information, down to the finest detail. In addition to her legal prowess, Laura is extremely nurturing. There were many instances in her time spent with me where she gave me practical advice for my specific situation that had nothing to do with practicing law. She remained accessible via phone and text, even at night and on the weekends. If you need an attorney who is going to go the extra mile to not only provide you with representation but support then Laura is your person. She's argued cases in front of the Supreme Court and more. What touched me the most about Laura, was her willingness to work with me financially. She's certainly seasoned enough, to not have to do that. She did that because she believed it was the right thing to do and there were many instances in which she would say "Look, that will work itself out. Lets focus on the case." Her character as a human being is what shines even brighter than her legal prowess. Another thing I want to mention is that when Laura drafted motions on my behalf, they were completely solid. She filled her motions with tons of case law, shutting down the emotion based arguments of the opposing counsel. HIRE LAURA!

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Victoria Wilson

Family lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked on several cases with Laura and to say I am very impressed by her is an understatement. Laura is kind and compassionate and fights for her clients. Laura is a wealth of information and experience. She is also the first attorney I think of when I need to make a referral, and I would not hesitate for a second to refer my family and close friends to her, because I know they will be in good hands."

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Victoria Wilson

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Attorney, LAW FIRM OF LAURA H. HAMILTON

2011 - 2015

Of Counsel, Matsen Miller Cossa & Gray, PLLC

1990 - 2008

Attorney, Dickstein Shapiro, LLP

1987 - 1990

Attorney, Hunton & Williams

1986 - 1987

Clerk, Hon. John D. Butzner, Jr., U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

Associations

2014 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Education

1986

University of Virginia School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

University of Georgia, Athens

MA - Master of Arts

1976

Lynchburg College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

N/A

Supplement #13 to Professional Liability Insurance, International Risk Management Institute Liability Exposures of ERISA Fiduciaries (co-authored with Ira R. Mitzner)

Languages

English

Activity

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