Atty. Karen A. Leiser

Atty. Karen A. Leiser

Karen started her legal career as a staff attorney at Legal Services of Northern Virginia (LSNV), where she worked in the areas of housing and family law from 1997 to 2002. She served as the Managing Attorney for the Fairfax branch of Legal Services from October 2000 through July 2002.

Tysons Tysons 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Karen A. Leiser at a glance

Karen A. Leiser is a Managing Partner based in Tysons, Virginia, practicing at The Leiser Law Firm. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on divorce, car accidents, personal injury, family law, and wage & hour. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1996) and District of Columbia (1997). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1996) and Ohio University (B.Mus., 1992). Serands clients in Tysons, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Karen started her legal career as a staff attorney at Legal Services of Northern Virginia (LSNV), where she worked in the areas of housing and family law from 1997 to 2002
  • She served as the Managing Attorney for the Fairfax branch of Legal Services from October 2000 through July 2002
  • In 2002, Karen joined the firm as the managing attorney, where she has continued her practice in the areas of family law and landlord-and–tenant disputes, and branched out into other areas, including criminal and traffic defense and personal injury
  • Karen fights tirelessly for clients throughout Northern VA

Practice Areas Explained

Karen A. Leiser's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Karen A. Leiser handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Wage & Hour Disputes

Karen A. Leiser is one of 4,935 wage & hour attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wage & hour attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

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 Tysons 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Karen A. Leiser

Where is Karen A. Leiser's law office located?
Karen A. Leiser's law practice is located in Tysons, Virginia. The firm is The Leiser Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Karen A. Leiser handle?
Karen A. Leiser focuses on divorce, car accidents, personal injury, family law, wage & hour. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Karen A. Leiser practiced law?
Karen A. Leiser has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Karen A. Leiser go to law school?
Karen A. Leiser earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.Mus., 1992).
How can I contact Karen A. Leiser for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1996
B.Mus.
Ohio University
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1996
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1997

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