Atty. Donald E. Anderson III
For more than 20 years Don has been helping family law clients through often the most difficult time of their lives. Don's wealth of knowledge and experience allows him to effectively represent clients in family law matter negotiations, mediation, and contested family law litigation.
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Donald E. Anderson III is an Associate based in Fairfax, Virginia, practicing at Kelly Byrnes & Danker, PLLC. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on family law. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1995) and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit and U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Vi (1995). Educated at George Mason University School of Law J.D. (—) and Oberlin College B.A. History (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Fairfax County Bar Association. Serands clients in Fairfax, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- For more than 20 years Don has been helping family law clients through often the most difficult time of their lives
- Don's wealth of knowledge and experience allows him to effectively represent clients in family law matter negotiations, mediation, and contested family law litigation
- Don always emphasizes the importance of exploring all options and alternatives to litigation to resolve family law disputes, including Collaborative Family Law
- However, Don understands that the only way to resolve some clients' family law disputes is through litigation
- Collaborative Family Law is an alternate dispute resolution process available to parties who are committed to settling their separation and divorce or child custody dispute out of court, with their attorneys in a private, open, and respectful manner
- By creating an atmosphere of open communication and cooperation, the Collaborative Family Law process allows both parties to preserve their dignity while they work toward a settlement that is acceptable to each of them, while maintaining some control over the outcome and avoiding the uncertainty of litigation
- The Collaborative Family Law process will often involve the use of other professionals, such as financial planning professionals and mental health professionals
- Don embraces this alternative to the frequently adversarial practice of family law, and Don has been representing clients in Collaborative Family Law matters since 2005
- While Don has been practicing only family law for more than 20 years, Don has experience in criminal law, bankruptcy law, and general civil litigation
- Don is a member of the Family Law Sections of the Virginia State Bar and the Fairfax County Bar Association, and he has served on the Fairfax County Circuit Court Committee and Family Law Subcommittee
- Don was recently asked to teach a continuing legal education class for members of the Family Law Section of the Fairfax Bar Association, and he looks forward to more teaching opportunities
- Don is also a member of the Virginia Collaborative Professionals, a state-wide organization of Collaborative professionals in Virginia, and the Collaborative Professionals of Northern Virginia
- Past Employment Positions Fite, O'Brien & Anderson, Ltd., Attorney, 2004 to 2018 Professional Associations and Memberships Fairfax Bar Association, 1995 to Present Virginia Collaborative Professionals, 2004 to Present Collaborative Professionals of Northern Virginia, 2004 to Present
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Why local counsel matters in Virginia
Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fairfax 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 substantive 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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