Daniel Christopher Collier

Daniel Christopher Collier

4.2
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 10 years

Family Lawyer at Alexandria, VA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence

700 North Fairfax Street, Suite 220, Alexandria, VA

About Daniel

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 40%

Helping clients navigate both contested and uncontested divorce cases, including spousal support and property division, as well as military divorces.

10 years

40%
Family 40%

Protecting children and the family, including child custody and visitation cases, child support, adoption, and child guardianship.

10 years

40%
Domestic Violence 20%

Representing clients in protective order cases and state agency investigations.

10 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-375 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 10 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2015

Associate

No misconduct found

Location

Family First Law Group, PLLC

700 North Fairfax Street, Suite 220, Alexandria, VA, 22314

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Daniel Christopher Collier's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.2 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family

Less talk more results please

Collier's methods are problematic at best. In his mind he is being creative but in reality this attorney takes you on a ride which was likely avoidable and highly recommended against by any respectable professional in his practice area. The entire time we worked with him, he tried to soothe us with h...is words, rather than delivering results. His knowledge on certain matters was lacking and in some areas we found him to be downright wrong. Had I known better we would never have retained Dan's services. Would not recommend for any family law related work.

Posted by Fouad | January 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family

Fantastic communications skills!

Got a chance to use Dan to resolve some delicate family legal issues. Dan was a pleasure to work with, has a deep knowledge of family laws and is a no non-sense professional. He stayed in touch throughout the 6-month+ process and his follow-up was impeccable. Thank you Dan!

Posted by Kathy | September 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Guardianship

Competent, kind and went the extra mile

Dan Collier helped me obtain successfully a Kinship Care Affidavit for my niece. This enabled her to enter public school at the same time as her classmates. He was careful, explained the options, and replied to my questions on tight schedules, often after hours. I can't recommend him more highly.

Posted by Abderrahmane | November 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Excellent lawyer

Mr. Collier is a professional lawyer and most importantly he is a good man. Having him working on my case was the right decision.

Posted by anonymous | October 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney

would not recommend

Daniel's lack of ethics is reckless and disturbing. He ended up creating more strife and antagonism in my case than was necessary, while charging for superfluous and unnecessary engagements. His "calm demeanor" is reassuring initially, but it soon becomes obvious that he's simply interested in sendin...g you those consultation fees.

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Daniel Christopher Collier's Lawyer Endorsements

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Geoffrey Morris

Family lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Peter Zhang

Unknown lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Rohrbach

Litigation lawyer | Dec 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Dan and I were colleagues at a prior firm. We worked together on several litigation matters. Dan is a very smart, analytical, diligent, and capable lawyer. The "anonymous" review from October 2020 is entirely inconsistent with my experiences with Dan. I'd recommend him to anyone looking for a family law attorney in Northern Virginia."

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Tong Xu

Family lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Daniel and I went to law school together and worked side by side on many assignments. He is, hands down, one of the most competent and reliable attorneys you could find. Dan brings to the table the right mix of big picture thinking and detail-oriented execution. Over the years I’ve known him, Dan’s firm grasp of the law and his dedication to solutions never seized to impress. I recommend this attorney 100%."

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Minturn Wright

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Co-worker

"Dan's friendly, helpful nature makes him very easy to get to know and trust. He can be counted on to go the extra mile to reach a goal, and he is always eager to tackle a challenge. He is an asset to the team."

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Partner, Family First Law Group, PLLC

2020 - 2023

Senior Associate, Family First Law Group, PLLC

2016 - 2020

Associate, Rich Rosenthal Brincefield Manitta Dzubin & Kroeger, LLP

Associations

2016 - Present

Fairfax Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2016 - Present

Alexandria Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Member

Education

2014

Tulane University Law School

LLM

2013

Tulane University Law School

JD

2007

James Madison University

BS

Languages

English

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