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When you or someone you know needs assistance for family law matters, I can offer compassionate and skilled legal representation. I am committed to helping all of my clients understand the legal aspects of their specific situations to ensure the best resolution of each individual case. My practice is devoted entirely to family law matters including divorce, property division, support, custody and visitation matters, and protective order hearings and subsequent appeals. I have also expanded my...
As a trial lawyer for over 30 years, Bruce Blanchard understands the pressure, expense, frustration, and uncertainty that litigation imposes upon a client. In order to achieve a desired outcome in court, Bruce works with his clients to define their priorities and develop a strategy that achieves the clients’ objectives. He brings common sense, an affinity for people, and a commitment to ethics in both his civil and criminal practice. Bruce believes hard work, preparation, and identifica...
Alyson J. Guyan is a principal in the Washington, D.C. Region office of Jackson Lewis P.C. She represents corporations and other entities in a wide variety of employment, discrimination, harassment, and wage and hour matters. Aly advises and represents employers in a broad range of employment law matters arising under federal and state law, including claims based on the Fair Labor Standards Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Americans with Disabi...
Jean Galloway Ball is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Elder Law. Jean Galloway practices law in Fairfax, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Jean Galloway Ball since 2016. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jean Galloway Ball is held by other lawyers.
Allison has advocated extensively for clients in government contracts litigation before the Boards of Contract Appeals (BCA) and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, as well as in bid protests before the Government Accountability Office (GAO). In these processes, she places clients in the best position for successful outcomes by covering all bases and ensuring she’s diligently safeguarding their rights under specific contract clauses. Outside of dispute resolution, Allison also advises gov...
Virginia C. Haizlip is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Collaborative Law: Family Law, Elder Law, Family Law, Family Law Mediation, Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates. Virginia C. practices law in Fairfax, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Virginia C. Haizlip since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional rega...
Yvette Gatling is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Yvette practices law in Tysons, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Yvette Gatling since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Yvette Gatling is held by other lawyers.
Sandra L. Havrilak is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Sandra L. practices law in Fairfax, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Sandra L. Havrilak since 2015. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Sandra L. Havrilak is held by other lawyers.
R. Peyton Mahaffey is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. R. Peyton practices law in Fairfax, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized R. Peyton Mahaffey since 2011. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which R. Peyton Mahaffey is held by other lawyers.
Bob Scully is a Member based in the Alexandria office, where he is a member of the Business Litigation Service Group. His practice focuses on complex business tort, trusts and estates, construction, real property and intellectual property litigation. He has 35 years of trial experience in federal and state courts of Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia.
Mr. Colten was born in New York City and has been a long-time resident of Virginia. After serving as Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney in Fairfax County for two years, Mr. Colten entered private practice in Northern Virginia. He was a founding member and principal of Surovell, Jackson, Colten & Dugan, P.C. and its predecessor and successor firms, prior to forming Colten | Watson | Vincent Law Group P.C. In 1965, Mr. Colten received his B.S. with a major in sociology from American Universi...
