I enjoy using my 40+ years of experience as an attorney to provide solutions-focused legal services in primarily family law/domestic relations situations, but also in commercial real estate and related business fields. I counsel and advocate for people who seek legal assistance with issues of or relating to divorces, separation agreements, child custody and visitation, equitable distribution, and support (spousal and child, as needed), as well as, on a happier note, pre-nuptial agreements. My practice includes litigation, though I strive to employ other methods of problem-solving for my clients that avoid or minimize litigation, including especially the process of Collaborative Divorce.
Practice areas
Includes collaborative divorce and advice in mediation
33 years
44 years
33 years
33 years
42 years
Languages spoken
English
11350 Random Hills Rd Ste 500
Fair Oaks Plaza
Fairfax, VA, 22030-6044
201 Loudoun Street, S.E.
Suite 201
Leesburg, VA, 20175-3118
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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DC | Good Standing | 1978 | 06/08/2022 |
VA | Authorized to Practice Law | 1977 | 07/02/2022 |
Legal answers | 198 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2019 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2019 |
Legal Elite | Virginia Business Magazine | 2018 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell® | 2018 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2018 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
Legal Elite | Virginia Business Magazine | 2017 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2017 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell® | 2016 |
Legal Elite | Virginia Business Magazine | 2016 |
Legal Elite | Virginia Business Magazine | 2016 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
SuperLawyer | SuperLawyer Magazine | 2014 |
Legal Elite | Virginia Business Magazine | 2014 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2010 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2009 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2008 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Principal | McCandlish & Lillard | 1995 - Present |
Principal | Miles & Stockbridge, PC | 1986 - 1995 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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International Academy of Collaborative Professionals | Member | 2010 - Present |
Loudoun County Bar Association | Member | 2005 - Present |
Collaborative Professionals of Northern Virginia | Member | 2004 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 1978 - Present |
District of Columbia Bar | Member | 1978 - Present |
Fairfax Bar Association | Member | 1977 - Present |
Virginia Bar Association | Member | 1977 - Present |
Virginia State Bar | Member | 1977 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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ABA Family Advocate | Online and Software Programs To Facilitate Parenting Time Arrangements, Support Obligations and Payments | 2018 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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George Washington University | J.D. | 1977 |
Trinity College | B.A. | 1974 |
Posted by Judy
April 18, 2019
Posted by Happy Client
February 25, 2016
Scott Ives, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 31, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I've known Doug for a number of years, and have had the honor of litigating several cases against him. Doug is an excellent attorney who represents his clients zealously. More importantly, he is an honest, principled attorney who tries to save his clients money by settling cases. I hold Doug in the highest regard, and would recommend him to any of my friends who need a good domestic attorney.
Cliff Blondes, Real estate Attorney on Mar 2, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have co-counseled with this excellent attorney who also is a wonderful person, as well.