When people go to see a family law attorney, they are often going through the toughest changes of their lives. Richmond divorce attorney Jessica C. Boutwell enjoys being able to listen to her clients, really hear what they have to say, and ease as much of the burden as possible.
“Practicing family law allows me to be a listener, a counselor, a sounding board, and an advocate,” Ms. Boutwell said.
Ms. Boutwell is solutions-oriented. She listens to the problems and issues her clients are describing, and then works with them to craft reasonable, workable solutions.
“I want to take that extra time to make sure my clients understand what is going on and what to expect,” she said. “Open communication allows us to work together more effectively and lets me be a better advocate for my clients’ interests.”
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Posted by Melanie | October 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Highly Recommend
Last year I faced one of the most difficult life events I’d experienced with the abrupt ending of a long-term marriage. In researching local collaborative divorce attorneys, I fortunately came across Jessica Beatty’s contact information and credentials. From our first meeting, I felt confident Jessic...
Posted by Mr Taylor | September 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
We Won
Mrs Beatty really helped me understand my rights as a father. She's very understanding and also was one call away to assist on any questions I head throughout my entire case...She was wonderful and must I add she really fought with me and for me this long custody battle. WE ACCOMPLISHED Everything , ...
Posted by Sophya | September 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Extremely responsive and understanding
I reached out for assistance with resolving 3 legal matters and she was able to navigate, effectively negotiate, and fully resolve the issues for me. I’ll forever be grateful. Her advice and dedication is outstanding. Thank you for everything!
Posted by anonymous | January 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family
Best of the Best
Family court is about the last place anyone wants to be. Unfortunately, I have had to fight for third party visitation, and Jess represented me in both the original case and appeal. Jess guided me every step of the way and helped me understand the process and the importance and potential impact of...
Posted by anonymous | February 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Outstanding support through child custody and child support cases
Jessica's professional demeanor and knowledge combined with being compassionate, calm, and very friendly made me feel supported throughout the entire duration of the cases she helped me with. She is a great listener, she always effectively communicated with another party's lawyer while both cases wer...
"Mrs. Boutwell is incredibly reliable, and has been immensely helpful in assisting me with a divorce matter that I have been handling. Not only does she have a superb mastery of family law, but she also has encyclopedic knowledge of local rules and procedures relating to different jurisdictions. Mrs. Boutwell's expertise cannot be beat."
"I've known Jessica for over 20 years. She's intelligent, hardworking, capable, and quick on her feet. She's a great attorney, and a credit to the legal community. She's fair-minded but tough, and a great advocate on behalf of her clients. I highly recommend Jessica!"
"One of the most dedicated and intelligent family law practitioners in the Northern Virginia region. Ms. Strock's steadfast commitment to providing quality legal representation for families dealing with difficult and painful circumstances serves as a model for what should be, but unfortunately is not, the norm in the legal community. She is a gifted communicator, a fearless advocate, and a tenacious litigator whose expertise at dealing with cases involving young children has garnered her a great deal of respect from her clients as well as her peers."
Family lawyer
Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
2012
Dean's Certificate, College of William and Mary Marshall Wythe School of Law
2017 - Present
Litigation Attorney, Cordell & Cordell
2014 - 2017
Associate, Wendy H. Schwartz and Associates, PLLC
2012 - 2014
Associate, Silis & Associates
2008 - 2009
Honors Paralegal, United States Federal Trade Commission
2012
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2012
English
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