Mrs. Michele Burton is an exceptional attorney and litigator, but what truly sets her apart is her…read morecharacter. She is humble, empathetic, ethical, patient, and genuinely cares about her clients. Throughout our experience, we felt heard, respected, and well-represented. Her legal expertise, thoughtful guidance, and steady support made a difficult process much easier to navigate. Our family is incredibly grateful that we found her and would recommend her without hesitation.

I'm writing to share my highly unsatisfactory experience with Michelle Burton, a lawyer who…read morerepresented me in two custody cases. Her representation was consistently ineffective and communication was a significant issue. I felt my case lacked proper attention and proactive support, ultimately leading to a sense that my financial investment yielded no real value or clarity. Based on my experiences, I strongly advise against retaining her services.

Alyssa did a great job in representing my interests, providing solid council and demonstrating…read moreempathy as I worked through my matter. She was responsive and displayed exceptional customer service.

I had a consultation with Ms. Ariel, which was scheduled a month in advance. When booking the…read moreappointment, I provided a detailed description of my situation and even attached relevant documents via email. She simply responded by asking me to schedule the consultation, which I did. However, when we met, she openly admitted that she had not read any of the documents beforehand and she will fast scan while listening what I say. Within just a few minutes, she dismissed my request to reopen my case without asking me more questions. I felt deceived--if she was going to reject my case so quickly, why ask me to book a full consultation in the first place? Just to take money? Charging $250 for a one-hour consultation while coming unprepared and making a decision within minutes feels unfair and unprofessional. If my case was something she could easily decline like that, she should have been upfront instead of having me pay for a meeting because I said exactly what I wrote in the email so the reason she asked me to make consultation sounded like she wanted easy money. The interaction felt cold and transactional rather than professional and respectful. If you're looking for an attorney who takes the time to understand your case and comes to meeting with respect, I would recommend finding someone else.

I contacted Schwartz Kalina for legal advice regarding my divorce. Divorce is a scary prospect, but…read moreI left my consultation feeling confident from the counsel Kristen Kalina provided, including advice that may end up saving me thousands in my divorce settlement. Peter Schwartz represented me in court for my temporary support hearing; as the primary income provider for most of our marriage, I was scared for the potential outcome. Peter worked closely with me to prepare for the hearing and did everything he could to attempt to settle and avoid the costs and risks of going to court. In court, he performed like a champion. As he fought for my interests he was prepared, professional, focused, concise, polished, direct; he was everything you could hope for in terms of representation. While I still have a ways to go with my divorce, I can confidently recommend Schwartz Kalina based on my experience with the firm thus far.

From the owner: Schwartz Kalina, PLLC, is a Leesburg law firm serving clients in Loudoun County, Fairfax County and…read morethroughout Northern Virginia in the areas of family law, personal injury, criminal and traffic defense, legal malpractice and fee disputes, and civil mediation. Our attorneys bring decades of combined experience and skills ranging from settlement and mediation to courtroom litigation so that we are positioned to handle any case and represent your interests most effectively.

I cannot thank Rachel Virk enough for helping me through such a challenging chapter in my life. She…read morewas responsive, knowledgeable, and fiercely professional through out my divorce. She guided me through every step with patience and I always felt she truly cared about my outcome. She made what could have been an extremely stressful major life event feel minor and manageable. If you are looking for a great divorce attorney, stop looking, and call Rachel!

At our first meeting, I felt comfortable with Rachel. She was a good listener and explained issues…read moreclearly, so I had a good grasp on what was going on throughout the process. I appreciated her honest and conservative style.

We were looking for a gentle route to close our marriage. Not having experienced divorce before,…read morewe had no idea how to proceed nor the desire to wage battle in a court room. Nan provided a ton of information, a structured path and some heart felt suggestions along the way. You have the opportunity to move the process along as fast or slow as you choose. We moved at our own pace, and in the end reflecting back....it was the right choice for us.

From the owner: We help families get through these emotional times and get back on their feet. If you are…read morecontemplating getting a divorce or dealing with the aftermath of one, we are here to help. Schedule an initial consultation today to get started. No one has to go through this alone.

I cannot begin to thank Bruce enough for representing our family in our legal affairs over the…read morepast few years. Without his legal experience, compassion for others, and relentless pursuit of justice, I don't know if we would be enjoying the peace we are now. During my son's custody case, he helped him navigate from what was at one time a very painful process to a very happy and rewarding outcome. In a subsequent case, he not only demonstrated his superior strategic capability as a fine defense attorney, he always kept the big picture of my son's long-term future in mind so that everyone was mindful of what was truly at stake. We were pleasantly surprised because during hard times, we didnt have a ton of money but we found Bruce to be the most reasonably priced attorney you will find and yet probably the one most willing to go the extra mile. It is as if he takes each case personally as if you were a member of his own family. Yet he is able to remain objective enough to get you the outcome you desire and deserve. The humility and patience he showed to desperate and overwhelmed clients as he deftly guided us gently and/or fought like a warrior on our behalf toward that prize of real tangible success is now humbling to me. I can honestly and without hesitation say that Bruce is a trustworthy, dependable and reliable attorney who knows exactly what to do for his clients. His consistently calm demeanor is his gift from God. (Who wouldn't want an attorney that had God at their side?) I now understand that it is this gift that gives him that ability to focus in on his clients and their cases like a laser to ensure they have the most favorable outcome they can possibly have. For this and so many other reasons, I can't begin to innumerate; I will forever be in his debt. Bruce is our family's personal hero!

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The lawyers I had were not effective and did not fully explain things in the beginning. Clients…read morethat don't know what to ask end up in my situation. A divorce proceeding without fully informing what documents were specifically for and causing more damage. Three lawyers I had. Only one action out of a year's worth of paying was actually decent. Find better counsel that is thorough and thinks of all the client's possible outcomes.

From the owner: When our firm was founded in 1974, our guiding principles were simple: to be hardworking lawyers of…read morecharacter and to meet all the needs of our clients. To this day, we continue to strive for excellence. Our lawyers provide trusted counsel by delivering sound recommendations, creative solutions and the personal service you deserve. Our attorneys pride themselves on being responsive, professional, hardworking and community leaders. Throughout the firm's existence, we have been committed members of the community and the profession. We have had one member serve as president of the Virginia State Bar. Others have served as head of the Family Law and Real Estate Sections of the Virginia State Bar. One served as mayor of Leesburg for 10 years. Two former members have served as judges in the Circuit Court. Multiple members have served as president of the Loudoun County Bar Association and as directors and committee members. We have assisted with and supported the award winning Loudoun Law Camp. We have served on the Virginia State Bar Council, the Executive Committee and other committees and conferences.

I can't speak on the other lawyers at his firm but Alex Levay was my personal lawyer for almost 20…read moreyears. since I was 18. I have hired every few years it seemed. he has personally saved my life on numerous occasions. here is not a better trial lawyer in the state or country. He has always maintained his integrity. He is feared and respected in the court room. if you want to go to trial hire him. come out your pocket because quality costs but how much is your life worth? how much is your freedom worth? will fight any CURRUPT officer they have in Loudoun. he is well rounded being a Fairfax prosecutor for years and thank god is on the right side now. I have been to trial on three occasions on three separate cases and he won each one for me. to all the snitches, keep your mouth shut and lawyer up. best believe these cops make mistakes and he will find it and tear it up in court. US ATTORNEYS REPRESENTED BY HE UNITED STATES said quote "might be the best trial lawyer in the country" and I believe it.

Alex Levay was referred to me, I thought he would have been a good lawyer for my case but…read moreunfortunately I was wrong. Not only did he lie to me but he was unjust and deceiving. He spent at the most 30 minutes on my case and charged me $2k nonrefundable retainer. The worst part is he didn't do what I paid him to do. As a female I felt like he was very arrogant with me and didn't listen to what the end goal was In my case. Not only did this cost me a family member but now i am very emotional each day since the event. I would never recommend Alex to anyone. Alex is not honest and only cares about his financial outcomes when he has clients. He doesn't care about the his clients or the end goal, he takes short cuts and doesn't consider the client's overall goals. He takes your money and fails to execute the goals agreed to.