Brian D West

Brian D West

5.0
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 40 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Vienna, VA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense, Contracts & Agreements

8500 Leesburg Pike, Suite 400, Vienna, VA

About Brian

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 39 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1987

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 39 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1986

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 40 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1985

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The West Law Group PC

8500 Leesburg Pike, Suite 400, Vienna, VA, 22182-6205

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Brian D West's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

5 star (7)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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Posted by Jeff | November 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent legal team with superb cost management

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...ishes while managing my costs to keep them to a minimum. Given this very difficult situation, I am very pleased with the outcome and would highly recommend Brian West and his team of lawyers. They look out for your interest while keeping their cost to a minimum. Thank you Brian West and team!

Posted by anonymous | June 15, 2017 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Very friendly and helpful

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

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best divorce lawyer in Tysons.

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 ...counsel just ran up fees.

Posted by anonymous | April 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Unparalleled Skill and Expertise!!!

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... children and continues to be a strong advocate for my family. I don't know where we would be without him.

Posted by anonymous | April 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exceptional 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 ...was up against a multi-millionaire who was trying to take everything from me and who had an attorney that was, according to the Washingtonian, "a master litigator". Brian made him look like a disorganized, first year law student in court. Brian was organized, knew his arguments, and had epic opening and closing arguments, as well as cross-examination. His court room skills are unrivaled. Even the opposing counsel said during trial, "You don't want to be cross-examined by Brian". I won every part of my case for custody, support, and visitation. The opposing counsel was denied on all of their motions they presented to the court. They were also denied on their pre-trial motions. In court, the judge told Brian it was a pleasure to work with him and she greatly appreciated his professionalism. Brian will provide guidance and advice through the entire process. I sent many emails and always had a prompt response from him, not his paralegal or admin staff. I enjoyed working with his paralegal and staff and they were able to provide a lot of assistance as well when needed. Brian gave me options for settlement and which offers I would be comfortable with and which offers were off the table. We worked through many different scenarios. If your case is important to you and you want to win, you MUST hire Brian. There is no one better. You will never regret working with him. He's a fierce attorney that other attorneys do not want to face in court. He will fight for you with great tenacity and exceptional capability.

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Brian D West's Lawyer Endorsements

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Larry Bowen

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Jason Weis

Family lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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David Silek

Family lawyer

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Larry Bowen

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

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

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Member, Sandground, West, Silek & Raminpour, P.C.

1985 - Present

President, The West law Group, P.C.

Associations

1986 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

member

1986 - Present

District of Columbia Bar

member

1985 - Present

Fairfax County Bar Association

Courts Committe

1985 - Present

Virginia Bar Association

member

1985 - 2008

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, Family Law Section

Chairman

Sample of Legal Cases

Theismann vs. Theismann

Wife prevails in trial court and Court of Appeals

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Education

1985

George Mason University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

George Mason University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2006

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, Family Law Section

Family Law

Publications

2009

Languages

Spanish

English

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