Being a trial lawyer allows me the opportunity to protect teh interests of my varied clients. I have enjoyed the trial aspect of this pracitce immensely. Not all cases require a trial, in fact most do not. But... when your case requires judicial determination it is always best to be in a position that you know you have an experienced lawyer who is ready to defend your position with vigor.
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Acquired: 1987
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Acquired: 1986
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Acquired: 1985
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8500 Leesburg Pike, Suite 400, Vienna, VA, 22182-6205
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Posted by Jeff | November 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Last year, I needed a hire an attorney to assist in the eviction of a family member/tenant situation. Brian and his team of lawyers including Levi Huston and Blake Browning, did an outstanding job of representing my interests in this unusual case. Every step of the way, they were respectful of my w...
Posted by anonymous | June 15, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
Mr. West was very kind to answer my question about who can be a separation witness and I think he charges a very fair rate for his services. I have not made a decision for which lawyer I will hire for my divorce but I am definitely considering Mr. West!
Posted by anonymous | April 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Brian provided the best possible representation with a zeal second to none. In court he was well prepared and prepped me well before court too. He was able to anticipate the argument of the ex's lawyer to a degree I did not expect. And it ended just as he said it would at our first meeting. Opposing ...
Posted by anonymous | April 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Brian West has been my attorney for several years in a very high-conflict custody case. His litigation skills are second to none and just as importantly, his ability to think and process information in a court room is absolutely lightening fast. He won an unprecedented relocation case for me and my...
Posted by anonymous | April 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney
I hired Brian for my custody, support, and visitation case. Brian WINS cases. He WINS litigation and he won't hesitate to pull settlement offers off the table if the terms aren't acceptable. He is well known and highly regarded by judges and other attorneys. That says a lot right there. I ...
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Brian 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."
"I endorse this lawyer. He's one of the sharpest trial lawyers I've ever met. When he's focused, there are few lawyers that can go toe to toe with him."
Family lawyer
Family lawyer
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Richmond Magazine, Best Attorneys in Virginia
2015
Top Attorneys DC, Super Lawyers
2015
Top Rated Attorney DC/Baltimore Martindale, Top Rated Attorney DC/Baltimore Martindale
2015
Washington Post Magazine, Top Attorney DC/ Metro Area
2015
Americas Most Honored, Americas Most Honored Professionals Top 5%
2015
Top Rated Attorneys Maryland, Super Lawyers
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Best attorneys, Super Lawyers
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1985
American Jurisprudence Award, American Jurisprudence
2016 - Present
Member, Sandground, West, Silek & Raminpour, P.C.
1985 - Present
President, The West law Group, P.C.
1986 - Present
Maryland State Bar Associationmember
1986 - Present
District of Columbia Barmember
1985 - Present
Fairfax County Bar AssociationCourts Committe
1985 - Present
Virginia Bar Associationmember
1985 - 2008
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, Family Law SectionChairman
Wife prevails in trial court and Court of Appeals
1985
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2006
Family Law
2009
Spanish
English