Mary G. McLaurin

Mary was referred to me by a family attorney in Northern VA and was highly recommended. I had no idea where to start with filing for a divorce and she helped me through the entire process with patience and professionalism. She answered all my questions, was prompt with her email responses, and alwa...ys had my best interest at heart. She was exactly what I was looking for. She even offered to call and explain the divorce agreement to my ex-husband since he did not have his own representation. My ex-husband never acquired representation since the solution that Mary presented was satisfactory to both of us. Should I ever need representation again I will 100% use Mary and the Defazio Bal firm and would recommend her to anyone.

Mary was the 3rd attorney to take on our case in family court, and we were very lucky to have her in the home stretch. Her key attention to details in reviewing documents was part of major successes throughout litigation. Her professionalism and extensive knowledge of the law was impressive. She t...ook the time to go through every outcome and scenario possible in our case explaining all of the pros/cons along the way. Most importantly, as her clients, we felt heard and understood about our endgame throughout settlement negotiations. She fought for us every step of the way and in the end we couldn't be more satisfied with the result. Highly recommend Mary and the Defazio Bal Firm.

I was married for over 30 years so this divorce was not easy. I didn't know what to do, I didn't know where to turn. I looked up attorneys on the internet and found Mary's firm. I selected this firm because it was on my way home from work. Little did I know how lucky I was. I called them one aft...ernoon after work and Mary was the lawyer who took my case. My case had a few twists and turns, and Mary guided me through the process from start to finish. I always knew that she was looking out for my best interests. She always kept me informed of new developments and always explained to me my options. Once the divorce was finalized and the dust had settled, I had a question about something with my retirement money and what my ex-wife would get. She found an answer for me, and I wasn't charged. I feel very fortunate that Mary was my lawyer during this stressful time in my life.

I had no idea where to start with filing for divorce, and from the beginning, she explained options and answered my questions thoroughly and patiently. She helped me with a solution within my budget and I was very surprised by how smooth things went. She is no-pressure and understanding/personable. S...he works very quickly and it was hassle-free. She advised every step of the way to protect my interests and give me all my options and explain my rights. With her involvement, we came up with a solution even my ex-husband is extremely satisfied with, and I’m sure he would recommend her as well, even though she did not represent him. The process was so smooth on my end that he opted to forego his own legal representation and sign papers she issued to him (painlessly for me, she mailed to him explaining exactly how to sign and return). Her billing and hours were fair-- I never felt like she was trying to bill extra time or get me in the office for no reason-- and I am absolutely confident the route we took was the best for me.