Alexander H. Xanttopoulos joined ROOP XANTTOPOULOS BABOUNAKIS PLLC in the Fall 2010, to focus primarily on family law. He has experience in all areas of family law including cases involving divorce, child custody, support, visitation and equitable distribution. Prior to joining ROOP XANTTOPOULOS BABOUNAKIS, Alex worked for several years at Greenspun, Shapiro, Davis and Leary P.C. as an associate and law clerk practicing in the areas of domestic relations, traffic, criminal defense and civil litigation. Alex received his bachelors degree from the College of Charleston and Juris Doctor, cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law. While attending law school, Alex clerked for the Honorable Judge Spencer Eig of the 11th Circuit in Miami Dade County. There he researched and drafted opinions for use in various criminal, civil and appellate decisions. During his second year, Alex was a member of the University of Miami Trial Advocacy Litigation Skills Team and a member of the Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Society. Alex also was awarded the Dean’s Fellowship and was an Equal Justice Continuing Merit Scholar. Alex acquired experience during law school in the fields of Administrative, Estate Planning and Tax Law. He worked as a tax consultant for Gables Estates Tax & Advisory Services in Miami, FL, and as a judicial intern for the Honorable Judge Anne Yahner in the Office of Administrative Hearings in Washington, DC. Alex understands that these can be some of the most difficult and stressful times in a person’s life and enjoys the rewarding experience in helping people work through these problems. Alex was born in San Francisco, California and is a native of Northern Virginia.
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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VA | Authorized to Practice Law | 2009 | 03/11/2014 |
Legal answers | 9 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Tier 1 Family Law | Best Lawyers in America | 2018 |
Best Family Law Firm in the United States | US News & World Report | 2018 |
Best Law Firms 2017 Tier 1 | Best Lawyers | 2017 |
Best Law Firms 2016 Tier 1 | Best Lawyers | 2016 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Principal | Roop Xanttopoulos Babounakis | 2016 - Present |
Attorney | The Roop Law Firm | 2010 - 2016 |
Attorney | Greenspun Shapiro | 2007 - 2010 |
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Virginia State Bar | Member | N/A |
Fairfax Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Fairfax Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section | Member | N/A |
American Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Roop Law Blog | Are Facebook and other social media postings admissible in a divorce case? | 2017 |
Collaborative Services | Roop Law Blog | 2016 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Miami School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2009 |
College of Charleston | BS - Bachelor of Science | 2005 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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AICPA Expert Witness Skills Workshop | Mock Trial Attorney | 2017 |
AICPA Expert Witness Skills Workshop | Expert Witness Deposition Preparation | 2014 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Peter v. Langley, 89 Va. Cir. 281, 2014 Va. Cir. LEXIS 124 (Va. Cir. Ct. 2014) | Motion granted |
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Kabara Praskavich, Family Attorney on Jun 8, 2017
Relationship: Co-worker
Alex is one of the best trial lawyers I know. He cares about his clients and settles their cases fairly, when possible. When it's not possible to settle, his court room presence, knowledge of law, and rapport with opposing counsel and the bench all work to his clients' benefit.
Jennifer Bradley, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jun 1, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Alex is a skilled and competent attorney and does an excellent job of representing his clients.
Kabara Praskavich, Family Attorney on Jun 8, 2017
Relationship: Co-worker
Alex is one of the best trial lawyers I know. He cares about his clients and settles their cases fairly, when possible. When it's not possible to settle, his court room presence, knowledge of law, and rapport with opposing counsel and the bench all work to his clients' benefit.
Jennifer Bradley, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jun 1, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Alex is a skilled and competent attorney and does an excellent job of representing his clients.
Andrew Tank, Family Attorney on Jun 1, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
As an opposing counsel, Alex is a tough customer. He's knowledgeable and effective in all aspects of litigation, whether negotiating a settlement or representing his client in Court. I appreciate his honesty, reasonableness, and professional courtesy, but those qualities never get in the way of pursuing his clients' interests. In summary, I consider Alex to be among the best domestic attorneys in northern Virginia.
Aaron Christoff, Family Attorney on Jun 1, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Alex is a knowledgeable and skilled attorney who handles his cases with professionalism and courtesy.
Susan Butler, Family Attorney on May 31, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Alex Xanttipoulos is a talented trial attorney but is also skilled at settlement negotiations. I endorse this lawyer.
Komal Khan, Family Attorney on Feb 2, 2017
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Caroline Solano, Family Attorney on Jan 27, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Alex and I have worked together on many contentious, contested family law matters. I look forward to cases with him, as he searches for solutions to problems rather than throwing problems at solutions.
David Roop, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 19, 2017
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
I endorse this lawyer.
Jennifer Babounakis, Family Attorney on Jan 18, 2017
Relationship: Co-worker
Alex Xanttopoulos and I have worked closely together since 2010 at the same firm. He is an impressive litigator that is comfortable in the courtroom. He also successfully settles cases being able to accurate assess risks and benefits of deal terms. He is attentive to client needs and has strong positive relationships with opposing counsel. He is a hard worker and results driven.
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