Atty. Cara Wallace

Atty. Cara Wallace

Cara Wallace is an attorney at The Daugherty Law Firm, P.C., practicing exclusively family law.Her practice covers every type of family law matter in Virginia, including separation, divorce,custody and visitation, support, property division, adoption, separation agreements,mediations, premarital agreements, and protective orders.Cara is a dedicated and compassionate family law attorney with a proven track record ofsuccessfully representing clients in a wide range of family law matters. Cara is committed toproviding personalized and effective legal solutions, whether that be in the courtroom or

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About Cara Wallace at a glance

Cara Wallace is an Associate based in Manassas, Virginia, practforg at The Daugherty Law Firm, P.C.. They haand 6+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2020. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2020), United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit (2020), Florida (2021), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia (2022). Educated at American University, Washington College of Law (J.D., 2020) and Pennsylvania State University B.A. (—). Actiand member of Prince William County Bar Association Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Virginia Women Attorneys Association. Serands clients in Manassas, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Cara Wallace is an attorney at The Daugherty Law Firm, P.C., practicing exclusively family law.Her practice covers every type of family law matter in Virginia, including separation, divorce,custody and visitation, support, property division, adoption, separation agreements,mediations, premarital agreements, and protective orders.Cara is a dedicated and compassionate family law attorney with a proven track record ofsuccessfully representing clients in a wide range of family law matters
  • Cara is committed toproviding personalized and effective legal solutions, whether that be in the courtroom ornegotiating a settlement.Cara is known for her strategic approach to each case, combining her legal knowledge with adeep understanding of the emotional and financial complexities involved in family law disputes.Cara recognizes the importance of alternative dispute resolution in achieving amicableoutcomes for families facing challenging circumstances and she takes the time to tailor legalstrategies to each client’s individual needs.Originally from South Florida, Cara earned her law degree from American UniversityWashington College of Law, after earning her bachelor’s degree in communications from ThePennsylvania State University
  • In law school, Cara was a member of the Administrative LawReview and she was Vice President of the Family Law Society
  • She was also a student attorneyfor the school’s Domestic Violence Clinic

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

Practforg law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Manassas are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Cara Wallace's law office located?
Cara Wallace's law practice is located in Manassas, Virginia. The firm is The Daugherty Law Firm, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Cara Wallace practiced law?
Cara Wallace has 6+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2020.
Where did Cara Wallace go to law school?
Cara Wallace earned their education at (J.D., 2020); (—).
How can I contact Cara Wallace for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
American University, Washington College of Law
- 2020
Pennsylvania State University B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 2020
United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 2020
Florida
Admitted: 2021
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
Admitted: 2022

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