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Douglas J Sanderson
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About Douglas
Biography
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
5
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
40%
36 years
Real Estate
35%
47 years
Child Custody
10%
36 years
Family
10%
36 years
Fees and Rates
Awards
2019
Licenses
Licensed in District of Columbia for 47 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1978
No misconduct found
Licensed in Virginia for 48 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 1977
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Douglas J Sanderson
(703) 273-4450
Fax
11350 Random Hills Rd Ste 500, Fair Oaks Plaza, Fairfax, VA, 22030-6044
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201 Loudoun Street, S.E., Suite 201, Leesburg, VA, 20175-3118
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Douglas J Sanderson's Reviews
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Posted by Judy | April 18, 2019 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Need answers? Ask Sanderson
If you are looking for your questions to be answered with honesty , then Sanderson is the one to do it . Not only that, he is prompt at responding and I could read and understand what he wrote .No huge legal terms that I cant understand . Thank you !
Douglas Sanderson
Replied last April 19, 2019THANK you!
Posted by Happy Client | February 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent Experience Creating Pre-Nup
My fiancee and I came to Doug to create a pre-nup before we got married. We had pretty clear ideas as to what we wanted the agreement to look like. Doug and his associate Rachael Ander formalized our agreement very quickly, at the same time pointing out items we had overlooked and which helped to mak...
Douglas J Sanderson's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"I have co-counseled with this excellent attorney who also is a wonderful person, as well."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2018
Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine
2017
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
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
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
SuperLawyer, SuperLawyer Magazine
2014
Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
1995 - Present
Principal, McCandlish & Lillard
1986 - 1995
Principal, Miles & Stockbridge, PC
Associations
2010 - Present
International Academy of Collaborative ProfessionalsMember
2005 - Present
Loudoun County Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
Collaborative Professionals of Northern VirginiaMember
1978 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1978 - Present
District of Columbia BarMember
1977 - Present
Fairfax Bar AssociationMember
1977 - Present
Virginia Bar AssociationMember
1977 - Present
Virginia State BarMember
Education
1977
George Washington University
J.D.
1974
Trinity College
B.A.
Publications
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Top Contributor
Douglas earned significant contribution points in 2019.
Legal Answers
Q&A
How do i go about getting my belonging back from my ex ?
09 Feb 2024
Q&A
What happens if neither the mom or dad show up for a custody court date?
11 Jul 2023
Q&A
Can the father of my children show up to court unexpectedly and/or interrupt the hearing even though he wasn’t served a summons?
14 Oct 2022