$ 375-375 per hour
Brianna Salerno is a lead senior associate attorney at Livesay & Myers, P.C., practicing exclusively family law. Ms. Salerno works in the firm’s office in Arlington, and represents clients in Arlington, Alexandria and all across Northern Virginia.
An attorney since 2010, Ms. Salerno has litigated every type of family law case in the courts of Northern Virginia, including divorce, custody, support and high value equitable distribution cases. She also is one of the firm’s leading authorities on the division of federal or military retirement benefits in divorce.
Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Ms. Salerno graduated magna cum laude from The George Washington University before graduating in the top third of her class at George Mason University School of Law.
Ms. Salerno was included in the 2022 and 2024 editions of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for her work in Family Law. She has been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star every year since 2019. Ms. Salerno currently holds a perfect 10.0 rating from both Avvo and Justia.
Brianna Salerno resides in Alexandria.
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$ 375-375 per hour
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1515 N Courthouse Rd #710, Arlington, VA, 22201
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Posted by Beverly | November 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family
Thorough and Knowledgeable Family Law Attorney
Ms. Salerno was able to guide me and my case through the intricate and specific case law for Commonwealth of Virginia family law. Ms. Salerno was always able to answer my questions (how and why) with specificity to ensure I understood the exact reason for all decisions made in my case. That alone m...
Posted by Sarah | June 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Highly recommended
I am so grateful for Brianna Salerno’s dedication, knowledge, and professionalism. She is truly the best. I appreciate Brianna for the amazing job she did regarding my case, and helped me through resolving my legal problems. She held my hand through a very difficult time In my life. She was available...
Posted by William | January 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Above and Beyond!
Brianna Salerno took care of my very messy divorce follow-up for almost two years; i.e., Items that were not addressed during our divorce. It was a lot of work and dealing with a spouse with mental health issues, Brianna was able to not only able to keep everything professional with my ex-spouse but...
Posted by anonymous | January 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Uncontested Divorce
Clear, Concise & Efficient
I had the pleasure of working with Ms. Salerno to effect an uncontested divorce. Her expert consultation allowed my spouse and I to resolve an amicable property settlement on our own, then Ms. Salerno and her associate Julie Colon produced the legal documents and guided everything through the courts....
Posted by Nicole | August 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
I am so glad that I was represented by Brianna!
Brianna represented me in my divorce proceedings. If there were one hundred stars to give, I would them all to her! When I first came to Livesay & Myers, I was still very scared of what was ahead for me regarding my divorce. I knew that I would become a single mom of two young girls, and I was sca...
"I endorse Ms. Salerno and recommend her for anyone seeking a knowledgeable and hardworking family lawyer."
"Ms. Salerno is a hard-working, dedicated, and experienced family law attorney. She is a zealous advocate for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is a talented attorney with solid experience who fights hard for her clients. I would recommend Brianna Salerno to anyone looking for a outstanding family law attorney."
"Ms. Salerno is a talented and hard-working lawyer. She takes her duty to her clients very seriously and is always looking after their best interests. I endorse this lawyer."
"Ms. Salerno is a knowledgeable, diligent, and dedicated family law attorney. She seeks the best results for her clients by keeping their needs at the forefront of her practice."
"I highly endorse Ms. Salerno. She is an exceptional family law attorney and has years of experience in the areas of divorce and custody. Ms. Salerno is a wonderful advocate for her clients."
"Ms. Salerno is quite knowledgeable and compassionate in handling family law issues. At a stressful time she is strong advocate for her clients. I highly endorse her."
"It's my pleasure to endorse Ms. Salerno. She is an experienced, compassionate advocate who is dedicated to her clients."
"I highly endorse Ms. Salerno. She is intelligent, experienced in family law, and a passionate advocate for her clients."
"Ms. Salerno receives my highest endorsement. She is very hard-working, has a broad base of knowledge, and is passionate about her clients and their desired outcomes. I highly recommend Ms. Salerno."
"Brianna Salerno is a skilled attorney who zealously represents her clients. She is extremely knowledgeable in the area of family law. I highly recommend this lawyer."
"Brianna Salerno is a skilled and dedicated family law attorney. I highly recommend Brianna to anyone facing a divorce or custody battle in Fairfax County or Northern Virginia."
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2024
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers
2023
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2022
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Clients' Choice Award, Avvo
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
10 Best Attorneys, Virginia, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2017
Top Contributor Award, Avvo
2006
Graduated Magna Cum Laude, George Washington University
2024 - Present
Lead Senior Associate, Livesay & Myers, P.C.
2019 - 2024
Senior Associate, Livesay & Myers, P.C.
2016 - 2019
Associate, Livesay & Myers, P.C.
2012 - 2016
Associate, The Carlberg Law Firm
2010 - 2012
Law Clerk, Honorable Michael P. Whalen, Criminal Coordinating Judge, Seventh Judicial Circuit, Prince George’s County, Maryland
2018 - Present
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth CircuitAdmitted to Practice
2018 - Present
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of VirginiaAdmitted to Practice
2018 - Present
Virginia Women Attorneys AssociationMember
2018 - Present
Arlington County Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Fairfax Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Alexandria Bar Association (Beat the Odds Committee)Member
2011 - Present
Virginia State BarMember
2011 - Present
District of Columbia BarMember
Prevented Father From Obtaining Primary Physical Custody
Husband Granted a Divorce Based on the Ground of Desertion
Mother Retained Primary Custody and Allowed to Relocate With Child
Mother Granted Primary Custody of Child
2010
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2020
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