Brian D West
About Brian
Biography
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.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
41 years
41 years
41 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in District of Columbia for 39 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 39 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Licensed in Virginia for 40 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 1985
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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7 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | April 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
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 ...
Brian D West's Lawyer Endorsements
"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
Experience
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 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
Sample of Legal Cases
Wife prevails in trial court and Court of Appeals
Education
1985
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2006
Family Law
Publications
2009
Languages
Spanish
English