Christine Mougin-Boal

Christine Mougin-Boal

5.0
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 37 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Leesburg, VA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Adoption, Guardianship

20 West Market Street, Leesburg, VA

About Christine

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 80%

I provide representation for all aspects of divorce and separation including matters relating to child custody, visitation and support, spousal support, division of marital assets and debts. I work with many clients in negotiating separation agreements which allows parties to resolve their issues limiting the need for contested divorce litigation. I also work with parties who need to modify or enforce exiting court orders.

35 years

80%
Family 10%

I provide other family-related services to clients. I regularly prepare simple wills, advanced medical directives and powers of attorney, I have also represented parties with issues related to including issues related to allegations raised by child protective services for child abuse and child neglect. I have also appealed school suspensions and addressed school enrollment issues.

35 years

10%
Adoption 5%

I have represented families who are seeking a step-parent adoption as well as finalizing a private adoption.

30 years

5%
Guardianship 5%

I have represented parties seeking the appointment of a guardian and/or conservator for an incapacitated adult. and for guardianships relating to children. I have been appointed numerous times by the courts to be a guardian ad litem for children and incapacitated individuals.

35 years

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 37 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1988

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 37 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1988

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

The Laurel Brigade Law Group

20 West Market Street, Leesburg, VA, 20176

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Christine Mougin-Boal's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Custodial Agreement

Efficient and friendly! Handled our matter perfectly. It was quick and painless.

Posted by Peter | July 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Knowledgeable and experienced, tough and pragmatic

My spouse and I were attempting to negotiate terms for our impending divorce ourselves. However, I was looking for strong legal support in reviewing the tentative terms in the evolving agreement document. Ms. Mougin Boal provided great support for me, contributing knowledgeable perspective and insi...ght about all important aspects of the negotiation. Crucially, she performed excellent detailed reviews of lengthy draft agreements, in some cases on very short notice. Ms. Mougin Boal caught quite a few errors, as well as some material flaws and "features" in the document drafted by my spouse's attorney, enabling me to avoid several adverse outcomes. I was extremely appreciative of her flexibility, providing exactly the level of support I needed in my situation. However, with her experience and knowledge, I would have been completely satisfied having Ms. Mougin-Boal represent me, if our case had to go to court.

Posted by Mary | July 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Wills and POAs

Chris assisted us with updating our wills, POA and Advanced Medical Directives before a major medical procedure for my husband. Chris was prompt in returning my calls and in getting our paperwork back to us before the surgery. Her professional guidance and knowledge of this subject was very comfort...ing at a stressful time.

Posted by Barry | December 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The Best in Loudoun

Chris handled my very delicate and complex divorce case and I believe obtained the very best out come for my children and I. She provided me the the best advise and fully explained all of my options as well as all possible outcomes. Her knowledge of divorce and family law in addition to her experienc...e was instrumental in the final outcome of my case. I would recommend her to anyone seeking advise or representation in any domestic case.

Posted by Paul | December 16, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Request for referral

I has had Ms. Mougin-Boal as my lawyer for over 15 years. When I moved out of state, I requested names of lawyers in my new state who can handle my new changes circumstances. Within a few days, Ms. Mougin-Boal provided the names of two attorneys close to where I now live. I was very happy to get thes...e referrals.

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Christine Mougin-Boal's Lawyer Endorsements

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Thomas Soldan

Family lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Christine is an experienced litigator and tremendous scholar of the law. She is an artist in her field while also showing immense compassion toward her clients. Highly recommend!"

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Barbara Williams

Adoption lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer, as she specializes in adoptions but also does divorces and property settlement agreements."

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Thomas Rock

Family lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Chris for over 10 years and she is by far one of the most knowledgeable, experienced and well respected attorneys in Loudoun County. She is a powerful advocate and routinely gets results for her clients. Chris is compassionate with her clients needs but an absolute bear when it comes to litigation. I have referred numerous people to her over the years and every one has been more than satisfied. Chris is an excellent attorney and I absolutely endorse her."

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Eric Demetriades

Family lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"Christine has been a pillar of the legal community for decades in Loudoun County. As President-Elect of the Loudoun County Bar Association and former President of the VWAA she is not only respected locally but statewide. I highly endorse this attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

1986

Moot Court Board, St, John's Moot Court

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Founding Partner, The Laurel Brigade Law Group (Partnership of Professional Corporations)

1994 - Present

Founding Partner, Paice & Mougin-Boal, PC

2010 - 2015

Partner, Ritenour Paice Mougin-Boal & Wexton (Partnership of Professional Corporations)

2004 - 2010

Partner, Ritenour Paice & Mougin-Boal (Partnership of Professional Corporations)

1989 - 1994

Associate, Godard, West & Adelman, PC

Associations

2017 - Present

Virginia State Bar Conference of Local and Specialty Bar Associations

Executive Committee Member

2013 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Council Member

Loudon County Bar Association

Treasurer

2016 - 2017

Loudoun County Bar Association

President

2013 - 2015

Virginia State Bar Harry L. Carrico Professionalism Course

Faculty Member

2010 - 2011

Virginia Women Attorneys Association

State-wide President

2006 - 2014

Virginia Women Attorneys Association

Board Member

2006 - 2011

Virginia State Bar Committee on Lawyer Referral

Committee Member

2005 - 2006

Loudon County Bar Association

Board of Directors

2004 - 2006

Virginia Women Attorneys Association (Loudoun chapter)

President

2002 - 2003

Virginia Women Attorneys Association (Loudoun chapter)

Vice President

1995 - 1996

Loudon County Bar Association

Board of Directors

Education

1987

St John's University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

Colgate University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Harry L. Carrico Professionalism Course

Professionalism in Client Relationships

Publications

2017

The Probate Nation - www.probatenation.com ADULT CONSERVATORSHIP AND GUARDIANSHIP IN LOUDOUN COUNTY - VIDEO

Languages

English

French

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