Richard J. Colten

Richard J. Colten

Licensed for 54 years

Family Lawyer at Fairfax, VA
Practice Areas: Family, Land Use & Zoning, Alimony ... +2 more

Fairfax, VA

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Licensed in Virginia for 54 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1972

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Law Offices of Richard J. Colten

Fairfax, VA, 22030

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Posted by Diane | April 30, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Expensive

Mr. Colten made no progress on my case and charged me a boatload of money. When he took off for vacation he turned my case over to a second string lawyer and I had to explain the whole thing over to her - and I was billed for that time. I had a very bad experience with this lawyer and felt that he ...took all of my money and accomplished little to nothing. I found a new lawyer that was able to make progress in my case and charged reasonable fees.

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Larry Bowen

Family lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Richard 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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Sharon Filipour

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 21

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"I endorse this lawyer. Dick's knowledge, experience and skill should earn in a much higher rating than you have given him. He is very well regarded in the local legal community for very good reason. I can't speak to the client experience, never having been a client, but I can say that there are cases requiring (and clients able to afford) a top tier "work up" and there are cases which do not require (and many clients who are not able to afford) such a thorough approach. From the client reviews it sounds as if the firm may need to do a better job of explaining the likely or potential cost of the case at the outset, but that is no reason for such a low rating for such an outstanding lawyer."

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Education

1972

The George Washington University Law School

JD, With Honors

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