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About Christopher
Christopher Doyle is an associate attorney at Livesay & Myers, P.C., practicing exclusively family law. His practice covers every type of family law matter in Virginia, including separation, divorce, custody, visitation and support cases. He works in the firm’s offices in Fairfax and Leesburg, and represents clients in Fairfax County, Loudoun County and all across Northern Virginia.
Born in South Korea but adopted by American parents at six months old, Mr. Doyle was raised in Toms River, New Jersey. He graduated cum laude from Ramapo College of New Jersey in 2009, earning a B.A. in Political Science & Public Policy.
Mr. Doyle’s plan going into college was to attend law school immediately afterward, but he instead found himself working in the field of education, first as a volunteer, then as a teacher and finally as a fundraiser. Five years after graduating college, Mr. Doyle returned to his goal of becoming an attorney, enrolling at the University of Richmond School of Law in 2014.
During law school, Mr. Doyle developed a passion for family law. This began during his 1L summer internship at the Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, where Mr. Doyle worked on a variety of family law cases, including no-fault divorces, protective orders, and child custody matters. Mr. Doyle’s interest in family law continued to grow as he participated in the law school’s Pro Bono No-Fault Divorce program, working with local attorneys to help low-income individuals obtain no-fault divorces.
After graduating from law school in 2017, Mr. Doyle completed a one-year judicial clerkship with the Chesterfield County Circuit Court. Family law cases made up a majority of the court’s docket, and through his clerkship Mr. Doyle gained valuable insight into the judicial decision-making process. Mr. Doyle then joined Livesay & Myers, P.C. in August 2018, to practice exclusively family law.
Mr. Doyle currently holds a perfect 10.0 rating from Justia.
Christopher Doyle resides with his wife in Northern Virginia.
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Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| VA | Active | 2017 | 08/20/2018 |
| Legal answers | 86 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Top Contributor Award | Avvo | 2019 |
| Graduated Cum Laude | Ramapo College of New Jersey | 2009 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | Livesay & Myers, P.C. | 2018 - Present |
| Judicial Law Clerk | The Honorable Steven C. McCallum, Chesterfield County Circuit Court | 2017 - 2018 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit | Admitted to Practice | 2019 - Present |
| Fairfax Bar Association | Member | 2018 - Present |
| Virginia State Bar | Member | 2017 - Present |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Livesay & Myers, P.C. Blog | The Treatment of Inherited Property in Virginia Divorce Cases | 2019 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Richmond, The T. C. Williams School of Law | J.D. | 2017 |
| Ramapo College of New Jersey | B.A. | 2009 |
Attorney endorsements
(16)Alisa Chunephisal, Divorce and separation Attorney on Sep 19, 2019
Relationship: Co-worker
Chris is a thoughtful and detail-oriented attorney. He is smart and relatable. I fully endorse this attorney.
Jamel Rowe, Divorce and separation Attorney on Sep 6, 2019
Relationship: Co-worker
Chris is a dedicated family law attorney who zealously advocates on behalf of his clients. I give Chris my highest endorsement.
Andrew Tank, Divorce and separation Attorney on Aug 10, 2019
Relationship: Co-worker
Chris is bright, honest, and competitive. I'd recommend him to anyone.
Nicole O'Neal, Divorce and separation Attorney on Aug 9, 2019
Relationship: Co-worker
Mr. Doyle is a zealous advocate who works tirelessly for his clients. As such, I highly endorse this lawyer.
Jonathan McHugh, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 16, 2019
Relationship: Co-worker
Mr. Doyle is a thoughtful and zealous advocate for his clients. He is not afraid to litigate difficult issues, but, he also is adept in settlement negotiations. He receives my highest endorsement.
Benjamin Carafiol, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 11, 2019
Relationship: Co-worker
Mr. Doyle is a diligent attorney, working on behalf of his clients as they deal with the difficult issues that come with divorce and separation.
Laila Raheen, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 10, 2019
Relationship: Co-worker
Mr. Doyle is a knowledgeable, intelligent, and detailed oriented attorney. He focuses on achieving the best results possible for his clients. I highly endorse Mr. Doyle.
Cambridge Baker, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 8, 2019
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse Mr. Doyle without hesitation. He is a dedicated attorney who always strives to find the best solution for his clients and never fails to zealously represent their interests. His knowledge of family law and civil practice and his work ethic are just a few of the qualities that make him an excellent family law attorney.
Anne Prentice, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 2, 2019
Relationship: Co-worker
Christopher Doyle has proven himself to be a skilled and knowledgeable family law attorney. I am happy to give him my highest endorsement knowing that he fights for the best interest of all of his clients.
Melannie Dino, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 2, 2019
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse Christopher Doyle. He is experienced and dedicated to putting his client's needs first.
Anneshia Grant, Divorce and separation Attorney on Nov 15, 2018
Relationship: Co-worker
Mr. Doyle is an outstanding attorney and zealous advocate for his family law clients. Mr. Doyle has a superb grasp of the law and is also compassionate which equates to a great representation for his clients. I highly recommend this lawyer.
Brianna Salerno, Divorce and separation Attorney on Nov 14, 2018
Relationship: Co-worker
Chris is a dedicated and hard-working attorney for his clients in order to reach the best results possible. As a former judicial law clerk, he is knowledgeable about the law and knows how to ask the right questions and seek the best resolution. I highly endorse Chris for any family law case.
Shirin Afsous, Divorce and separation Attorney on Nov 14, 2018
Relationship: Co-worker
Chris is a dedicated attorney who works diligently to reach the best results possible for his clients. I highly endorse him for any family law case.
Matthew Smith, Divorce and separation Attorney on Aug 22, 2018
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
I give Christopher my highest endorsement. He is knowledgeable, hard-working, and asks the right questions. Potential clients will benefit from his steady-handed representation.
Kevin Myers, Car accident Attorney on Aug 22, 2018
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
An outstanding family law attorney, Mr. Doyle receives my highest possible endorsement.
James Livesay, Divorce and separation Attorney on Aug 22, 2018
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
Christopher Doyle is a skilled and dedicated family law attorney. I highly recommend Chris to anyone facing a divorce or custody battle in Fairfax County or Northern Virginia.
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- Hourly Rates$250-$250/hour
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