You can save yourself the time (and money) of booking consultations with half the Family Law attorneys in Northern Virginia like I did trying to find the perfect investment for your child(ren)— just call Nathan Olson and Jamie Shaw. Out of everyone I spoke with, these two immediately stood out for be...ing knowledgeable, reasonable, honest, and fair. From start to finish, they never disappointed. I have an existing custody case in Florida, but my child’s mother tried to stir the pot by filing actions in Virginia, which at first the courts were entertaining since the mother was leaving out our existing case. Nathan and Jamie instantly understood the jurisdiction issue, broke everything down clearly, and moved fast. Long story short — they got the case dismissed, exactly what I wanted. And at the hearings, let’s just say my ex and the lady representing her got dog-walked with professionalism and precision. If you want lawyers who actually know what they’re doing, tell it to you straight, and get results without overcharging you, Nathan Olson and Jamie Shaw are the team. They deliver both results and peace of mind and that’s priceless in family law.

I connected with Nathan's firm after an internet search and was connected with him as a part of my divorce in 2013. My particular situation was hostile, fast moving and complicated by both children and the poor advice I received from a previous lawyer. Nathan changed everything for me --- he immediat...ely provided me with helpful realistic guidance on the many issues I faced. He explored my situation with me and with his firm, always providing clear, thoughtful perspectives while outlining the pros & cons of my decision making; never promising an outcome, never failing to offer his recommendations on the best possibilities of what were often only mediocre & bad outcomes. He made me feel comfortable with the process and trade-offs at every stage. Six years later, Nathan continues to assist me through financial, custodial and procedural issues. I am grateful for Nathan's service to me and my family. My life is in a better place as a direct result of his professional and thoughtful approach to me and my challenges.

Our case involved family law, custody and visitation. There were some aspects of our case that were unusual compared to most child custody cases. Our first lawyer, who was recommended by a friend of ours listened to my wife and I, but did not hear all that we said or was not familiar with laws perta...ining to our case. This lawyer interpreted our story in a legal framework that was familiar to them, but not applicable to us as it turned out. After 3 disappointing court appearances, another counselor in the case, a GLA, confirmed our fears that our attorney may not be presenting our case in a way that best represented our situation. This counselor recommended 3 other attorneys who might be more familiar with the legal issues involved in our case, one of whom was Nathan Olsen. In our first meeting with Nathan, it was his on point questions and sober advice that convinced us to request him to represent us. From that initial meeting on, he has impressed me with his careful analysis of our case, the research he did in preparing our case and his clear explanation of case law that supported our position. I felt Nathan was honestly doing his best for us at all times. He responded to all of our questions ensuring his answers were satisfactory. He clearly laid out what the possible outcomes might be so we were never in doubt about his approach and felt as confident as a client can feel in Juvenal and later Circuit court when your child is involved. In court was another matter. Nathan seemed organized and well prepared going into court, but in court he was amazing. He followed the outline he discussed with us, taking notes as he went and skillfully handled the examination and cross examinations. At no time did I sense that he was surprised by any answers. He quickly raised his objections with clear and convincing justification that inspired confidence. The summary he delivered touched on all the points he had made in his opening statement and clearly restated our position. I regret that we did not know Nathan at the outset of our Family Court issue, but I am heartily glad that we did when we did.

I came to Nathan with a complicated international divorce. To tell the truth, thought I was going to be told it was impossible. He called me the next day and told me he figured out all the international nuances and it was full stream ahead. Finalized much sooner than expected and am getting a refund... on my retainer. Also have to give a shout out to his paralegal Cheri Federici. She is a delight who really knows her job. Well done folks. I would recommended Nathan and team to anyone.