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Douglas J Sanderson

Divorce and separation Attorney at Fairfax, VA

5.0   2 reviews
(703) 420-3840
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  • State Years
    Dist. of Columbia - DC 45 years
    Virginia - VA 46 years
  • Licensed for 45 years
    State DC
    Acquired 1978
    Status
    Good Standing No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 46 years
    State VA
    Acquired 1977
    Status
    Active No misconduct found

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Excellent Experience Creating Pre-Nup
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About Douglas

Learn Douglas’s areas of practice.

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Practice areas
  1. Divorce and separation
    40%
    Includes collaborative divorce and advice in mediation

    34 years

  2. Real estate
    30%

    45 years

  3. Child custody
    10%

    34 years

  4. Family
    10%

    34 years

  5. Limited liability company (LLC)
    10%

    43 years

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.

Awards

Top Contributor 2019
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2019

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Douglas J Sanderson
201 Loudoun Street, S.E.
Suite 201
Leesburg, VA, 20175-3118
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Posted by Judy | April 18, 2019
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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 !
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THANK you!
Posted by Happy Client | February 25, 2016
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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 make the agreement much more complete and conclusive. My experience working with Doug was not only easy and effective but enjoyable. His team is extremely professional and efficient. I can't recommend him highly enough.
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Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Principal
  • McCandlish & Lillard
  • 1995 - Present
  • Principal
  • Miles & Stockbridge, PC
  • 1986 - 1995

Education

  • George Washington University
  • J.D.
  • 1977
  • Trinity College
  • B.A.
  • 1974

Associations

  • 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
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • AV Preeminent Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2019
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 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
  • Legal Elite
  • Virginia Business Magazine
  • 2017
  • AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2017
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2017
  • Legal Elite
  • Virginia Business Magazine
  • 2016
  • Legal Elite
  • Virginia Business Magazine
  • 2016
  • AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell®
  • 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
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Scott Ives
Divorce and separation Attorney | Mar 31
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."
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Cliff Blondes
Real estate Attorney | Mar 02
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have co-counseled with this excellent attorney who also is a wonderful person, as well."
Fairfax Divorce and separation Lawyer Douglas J Sanderson
Douglas J Sanderson
Divorce and separation Attorney
Fairfax, VA
Licensed for 46 years
(703) 420-3840 Message Website