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also known as Allison W. Anders
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Family means everything! While I am a lawyer by day, I love being with my family at night and on the weekends. We love to be outdoors whether it is going to the park, hiking in the mountains or going to the beach. Also, I have always been an active person and enjoy running, biking, swimming and working out. However, I also enjoy a good book and read often.
While in the first 9 years of my practice, I did not know the pleasure of being a parent. Now that I have a son, I have a different prospective on custody cases and believe I have a better appreciation of what is or is not in the best interest of a child or children.
I also grew up with divorced parents. Going through that as a child and dealing with parents that never got along, gives me insight and allows me to be a better attorney to my family law clients.
I have been told at times I am brutally honest and I do not think that is a bad thing. If you want an attorney to tell you what you want to hear, do not come to me. I will tell you like it is, the good, the bad and the ugly.
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22 years
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State: Virginia
Acquired: 2003
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Posted by Jeffrey | October 2, 2023 | Hired Attorney
When I began the search for representation in my divorce case my goal was to hire the very best.I found her in Allison Anders.She has the highest ethical and professional standards and I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking the very best in legal representation.I’m not saying it happens in ev...
Posted by Judy | November 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Allison Anders was referred to me from a fellow attorney in the area. She was a perfect fit for my case. It was a particularly tough case but she took it on like the pro she is and we ended up winning. I would recommend her to anyone in the area.
Posted by Sam | November 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Phenomenal experience! Consultation was initially with Brandon and then Allison was designated primary. Not enough kind words for the entire organization. Professional, courteous, extremely knowledgeable and diligent. Allison and her staff were there with me every step of the way through a particula...
Posted by Todd | July 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney
I cannot say enough good things about this attorney. My ex-wife took the kids one day while I was at work and move them for hours away. Allison was listed as one of the up-and-coming or superlawyers so I thought I would do a one hour consultation. She not only won me temporary custody she also achiev...
Todd, Thank you very much for your kind review! I appreciate the faith you have in me and the referrals you have provided!
Posted by Amy | March 4, 2015
As I found myself in a nasty custody battle, I went and spoke to a few different attorneys, once I met Allison and she took the time to get to know me and my concerns, I knew I had found someone who would help me and be there every step of the way. She was so patient with me as I was having a very di...
"I worked with Allison Anders for many years. She is an excellent family law attorney who is very attentive to her clients and always well-prepared both in and out of court."
Family lawyer
Divorce and separation lawyer
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Top Lawyers - Adoption, Marital, and Family Law, Coastal Virginia Magazine
2020
Best Lawyers - Family Law, Best Lawyers in America
2019
Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine
2019
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Top Lawyer, Coastal Virginia Magazine
2018
Top Lawyer, Coastal Virginia Magazine
2018
AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®
2017
Top Lawyer, Coastal Virginia Magazine
2017
Fellow of the Year Award, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
2014
Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2009
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2007
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
N/A
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2015 - Present
Partner, Parks Zeigler, PLLC
1900 - Present
Partner, Chaing Anders Attorneys at Law
2006 - 2014
Partner, Kaufman & Canoles
2003 - 2006
Associate, McKenry Dancigers
2019 - Present
Virginia Beach Bar AssociationDirector
2016 - Present
American Academy of Matrimonial LawyersPublicity Chair
2015 - Present
Family Law CoalitionMember
Member
Member
Member
2018 - 2018
Virginia Beach Bar Association, Golf CommitteeChair
2017 - 2017
Virginia Beach Bar AssociationCo-chair Golf Committee
2010 - 2012
Virginia Beach Bar Association, Membership CommitteeCo-Chair
2009 - 2016
REACH (Reading Enriches All Children)President
2003 - 2006
Virginia Beach Bar Association; Young Lawyers CommitteeChair
2001
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
JD
1996
BS - Bachelor of Science
1996
BSCJ
2019
Ethics: Professionalism Minus the Zealousness in Civil and Criminal Cases
2017
2017
2016
Discovery Challenges and Rules of Evidence
2015
Allocation of Debts/Failure to Consider Current & Future Expenses and Income
2018
English
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