Atty. Douglas Jay Sanderson
I enjoy using my 40+ years of experience as an attorney to provide solutions-focused legal services in primarily family law/domestic relations situations, but also in commercial real estate and related business fields. I counsel and advocate for people who seek legal assistance with issues of or relating to divorces, separation agreements, child custody and visitation, equitable distribution, and support (spousal and child, as needed), as well as, on a happier note, pre-nuptial agreements.
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About Douglas Jay Sanderson at a glance
Douglas Jay Sanderson is a Principal based in Fairfax, Virginia, practicing at McCandlish & Lillard, P.C.. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, trusts, family law, and business. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1977) and District of Columbia (1978). Educated at George Washington University (J.D., 1977) and Trinity College (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Fairfax, Virginia and American Bar Associations Virginia State Bar District of Columbia Bar. Serands clients in Fairfax, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- I enjoy using my 40+ years of experience as an attorney to provide solutions-focused legal services in primarily family law/domestic relations situations, but also in commercial real estate and related business fields
- I counsel and advocate for people who seek legal assistance with issues of or relating to divorces, separation agreements, child custody and visitation, equitable distribution, and support (spousal and child, as needed), as well as, on a happier note, pre-nuptial agreements
- My practice includes litigation, though I strive to employ other methods of problem-solving for my clients that avoid or minimize litigation, including especially the process of Collaborative Divorce
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas Jay Sanderson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Douglas Jay Sanderson is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Virginia →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Douglas Jay Sanderson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →
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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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