Brian Mitchell Hirsch

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Brian Mitchell Hirsch

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 40 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Reston, VA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody, Mediation

12110 Sunset Hills Rd #401, Reston, VA

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About Brian

Biography

Since 1985 I Have Provided High Quality Legal Representation in The Areas of Divorce & Family Law

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Child Custody 25%

25%
Divorce and Separation 25%

25%
Family 25%

25%
Mediation 25%

25%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2013
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 40 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1985

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Hirsch & Ehlenberger, P.C.

12110 Sunset Hills Rd #401, Reston, VA, 20190

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Brian Mitchell Hirsch's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

48 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 17 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Dan | February 18, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Excellent Divorce Attorney

Brian Hirsch was recommended to me by one of my relatives who is also an attorney. The recommendation turned out to be rock solid. Brian helped me through a difficult time and a divorce that should have been straight-forward but was made complicated by the tactics employed by my Ex. The outcome that ...Brian was able to negotiate for me was better than I had hoped, and Brian and his staff kept me informed and on-track for all the different responses that I had to supply to the opposing counsels (yes, plural, as my Ex changed attorneys mid-stream). I hope I never have to go through a divorce again but, if I do, I will be hiring Brian Hirsch again for sure. If you find yourself in a similar situation, you cannot hire a better attorney than Brian and I recommend that you hire him before your future Ex does.

Posted by Joanne | August 08, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Highly recommend

I had a very difficult divorce and Mr. Hirsch was level-headed when emotions got the best of both parties. He was upfront about what was likely to happen in court vs mediation and tried the least hostile avenues whenever possible. He also was conscientious about keeping costs down, realizing how fin...ancially draining the entire process can be on someone.

Posted by anonymous | July 30, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Separation agreement - Divorce - No kids in common

From the first day I met with Brian, he was honest, straighforward, and put things in terms that I could understand. In my particular case, my divorce was relatively simple, and Brian did an excellent job doing only what was absolutely necessary and keeping the total fees to a minimum. Additional...ly, when I emailed with any questions or requests, Brian responded quickly and accurately. Also, throughout the process, it was obvious to me that Brian had a diverse and deep experience base.

Posted by David | July 29, 2013

Highly Recommended, Outstanding Attorney

I found out about Brian and his firm through a recommendation from friends of mine and I am thankful for that contact. Brian is an excellent attorney as well as a wonderful person to deal with who will spend the necessary time setting you at ease ensuring your peace of mind that you are in capable ha...nds. He has surrounded himself with first rate staff who are very helpful and always available with answers to any questions. Brian and his entire firm were always quick to respond to calls and emails, made a point of letting me know what was going on and kept me aware of what would be happening in the future as the case moved along. He and his staff are superb at what they do and it shows in their attention to detail, constant updates, phone calls and emails. I am very pleased for having met with and hired Brian and his firm and can't say enough positive things about him. He would be the only person I would recommend for someone needing his area of expertise, knowledge, and professionalism. 100% satisfied.

Posted by William | July 28, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Extremely Good

Brian did an incredibly good job for me in a very difficult divorce case that lasted far longer than ever should have due to constant changes in opposing council. Brian always kept me informed, was very fair in his billing, and in my opinion knew the law better than any of the opposing council. He ...gave me very good advice when it was time to make decisions. I had reason to employ Brian on two different occasions related to the same divorce and both times my experience was the same. The best lawyer I have ever dealt with and if I ever have need of his services again I would definitely hire Brian again.

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Larry Bowen

Family lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Brian for three decades and have had numerous cases with him on the other side. I find him to be among the best of the best."

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Susan Butler

Mediation lawyer | Sep 30

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

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2023

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2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

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2018

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2017

Leaders in the Law, Virginia Lawyers Weekly

2017

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2016

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2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Top Divorce Lawyers, Northern Virginia Magazine

2013

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Legal Elite, Virginia Business magazine

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Top Divorce Lawyer, Washingtonian Magazine

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2006

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Associations

2012 - Present

Virginia Bar Association, Family Law Coalition

Member

2004 - Present

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Fellow

2002 - 2008

Virginia State Bar, Family Law Section

Chair

Education

1985

American University, Washington College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

Pennsylvania State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1982

Pennsylvania State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Virginia Annual Family Law Seminar

The Gray Divorce: Divorcing Later in Life

2016

Pro Bono Seminar

Trial Preparation and Presentation of Child Custody Cases

2011

Virginia Continuing Legal Education Seminar

Divorce, Foreclosure and Bankruptcy

2011

Virginia Continuing Legal Education

Examining the Trend Toward Shared Custody

2010

Virginia Women Attorneys Association Annual Meeting

Practicing Family Law at the Intersection of Divorce and Religion

2010

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, Family Law Section

Anatomy of a Spousal Support Hearing

2009

Continuing Legal Education

Spousal Support Trial Strategies

2008

Virginia State Bar, Family Law Section Annual Seminar

Evidentiary Issues and Objections in Family Law Cases

2006

Virginia State Bar, Family Law Section Advanced Family Law Seminar

The Evolving Role of Fault in Virginia

2005

Virginia State Bar, Family Law Section Advanced Family Law Section

Ethical Concerns in Dealing with Difficult Clients and Opposing Counsel

2004

Virginia State Bar, Family Law Section Advanced Family Law Seminar

Family Law Discovery

2004

Virginia State Bar Mid-Year Conference

So You Thought You Could Avoid Family Law

2003

Continuing Legal Education

Managing Equitable Distribution

2002

Continuing Legal Education

Relocation Custody Cases

2001

Continuing Legal Education

Division of Stock Options in Divorce

2000

Continuing Legal Education

Rehabilitative Alimony

Publications

2017

Virginia Continuing Legal Ed. Foundation Virginia Family Law Trial Handbook: Pleadings, Evidence and Strategies (2017)

2017

The Virginia Lawyer Unfaithfully Yours: Re-Examining Adultery as a Bar to Spousal Support

2011

Virginia Family Law News Settlement Or Bust! Ethical Implications of Late Night Settlements

2010

Virginia Family Law News Maximizing Your Chances of a Fee Award in a Family Law Case

2006

Virginia Family Law News A New Tool for the Divorce Lawyer: Using the Attorney Lien to Get Paid

2005

Virginia Lawyer You Bet Your Spouse’s Life: Examining Virginia’s Position on Life Insurance in Divorce

2003

Virginia Family Law News Monitoring Mediation: Identifying and Monitoring Uncertified Mediators in Virginia
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