Atty. Nathan J. Olson
When you or someone you know needs assistance for family law matters, I can offer compassionate and skilled legal representation. I am committed to helping all of my clients understand the legal aspects of their specific situations to ensure the best resolution of each individual case.My practice is devoted entirely to family law matters including: divorce, property division, support, custody and visitation matters, and protective order hearings and subsequent appeals.
Family Law & More Attorney · Serving Fairfax, VA
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About Nathan J. Olson at a Glance
Nathan J. Olson is a family law and adr attorney based in Fairfax, Virginia, practicing at Cooper Ginsberg Gray PLLC. Educated at George Mason University (JD, 2006). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Mediation (2026). Serves clients in Fairfax, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Nathan J. Olson
- When you or someone you know needs assistance for family law matters, I can offer compassionate and skilled legal representation
- I am committed to helping all of my clients understand the legal aspects of their specific situations to ensure the best resolution of each individual case.My practice is devoted entirely to family law matters including: divorce, property division, support, custody and visitation matters, and protective order hearings and subsequent appeals
- I have also expanded my practice to include drafting prenuptial agreements and handling uncontested adoption cases.Currently, I am certified in mediation by the Supreme Court of Virginia
- My certifications include the Family Court and Circuit Court
- In my role as mediator, I assist both parties in reaching an amicable resolution while avoiding litigation.I strive to provide thoughtful, practical, and zealous representation, while remaining mindful of your costs
- My objective is to offer you an honest and objective assessment of your case and to provide you information about the alternative ways that your case can be resolved without the expense or stress of a trial
- However, I understand that not all cases can settle, and should your case go to trial, I am a determined litigator who will skillfully advocate your position in court.Given our proximity to Washington, D.C., I have a particular interest in assisting government employees or their spouses in family law matters
- I routinely represent employees of the U.S
- Department of State and the Foreign Service, and I have experience in handling the complex custody and support issues that are associated with these types of cases
- I also have significant experience dividing government and military retirement plans and pensions.I am a licensed Guardian ad Litem for children, and in that role, I advocate for children in certain family law matters
- As a child of divorced parents, I understand the impact that separation and divorce can have on a family
- This experience allows me to help identify and understand family law issues on a personal level, while my legal training allows me to advance your cause in the courtroom.Prior to becoming a lawyer, I authored 36 children’s books, which are now used in schools and school libraries
- This was a thoroughly enjoyable experience and has given me the ability to explain complex issues in simple, straightforward terms.I became a partner at Cooper Ginsberg Gray, PLLC in June 2015
- I first joined the firm as an intern in September 2005 when I was still in law school, and became an associate attorney with the firm in October 2006.Outside of the office, I am an Adjunct Professor at George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School, where I currently co-teach a Family Law course focused exclusively on Virginia law
- I also serve as a member of Bar Council of the Virginia State Bar.I am licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia and I represent clients in Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, and Arlington Counties, as well as Alexandria and Falls Church.If you would like to schedule a consultation appointment with me, please call our office at (703) 934-1480 or complete our initial consultation form
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Nathan J. Olson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nathan J. Olson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Fairfax.
Family Law in Fairfax
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Mediation & Arbitration in Fairfax
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Fairfax
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 venue, 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.
Fairfax Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Fairfax-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Fairfax Choose Nathan J. Olson
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Nathan J. Olson's practice in the field of family law and adr.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering family law and adr, Nathan J. Olson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Fairfax
A Fairfax-based practice means Nathan J. Olson attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Nathan J. Olson Handles in Fairfax
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