Atty. Matthew Howard Smith
Matthew Howard Smith is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, child custody and 33 other areas of law. Matthew received a degree from University of Notre Dame in 2002, and has been licensed for 21 years.
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About Matthew Howard Smith at a glance
Matthew Howard Smith is a Managing Partner based in Fairfax, Virginia, practicing at Livesay & Myers, P.C.. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, real estate, and child support. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2005), U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit (2006), District of Columbia Bar (2007), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia (2013). Educated at American University (J.D., 2005) and University of Notre Dame (Government, 2002). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association Arlington County Bar Association Fairfax County Bar Association American Society of Legal Advocates. Serands clients in Fairfax, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Matthew Howard Smith is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, child custody and 33 other areas of law
- Matthew received a degree from University of Notre Dame in 2002, and has been licensed for 21 years
- Matthew practices at Livesay & Myers, P.C. in Fairfax, VA
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Matthew Howard Smith is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Virginia →
Matthew Howard Smith is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Virginia →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Matthew Howard Smith is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Virginia →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Matthew Howard Smith is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Virginia →
Matthew Howard Smith is one of 24,688 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support 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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