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Shirley F. Keisler, Partner Attorney
Family Law; Alimony; Cohabitation Agreements; Divorce; Divorce Mediation; Domestic Relations; Domestic Violence; Equitable Distribution;...
Phone:703-683-9000
Web:http://www.vafamilylaw.com
Address: 649 South Washington Street, Suite 230, Alexandria, VA 22314
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Law Firm:Grenadier, Starace, Duffett & Keisler, P.C.
Lawyer:Shirley F. Keisler
Phone:703-683-9000
Fax:703-549-3087
Lawyer Title:Partner
Practice Areas:Family Law; Alimony; Cohabitation Agreements; Divorce; Divorce Mediation; Domestic Relations; Domestic Violence; Equitable Distribution; Family Mediation; International Family Law; Legal Separation Agreements; Marital Agreements; Marital Property Distribution; Marital Property Settlements; Matrimonial Law; Military Divorce; No Fault Divorce; Post Divorce Modification; Postnuptial Agreements; Premarital Agreements; Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs); Spousal Support; Uncontested Divorce
Bio:Shirley Keisler focuses her practice on family law and is experienced in guiding clients through a myriad of difficult family transitions, through the use of mediation, negotiation and litigation. Ms. Keisler has devoted her career to handling family law issues and recognizes that litigation is often time consuming, costly and emotionally draining. Therefore, her primary goal for each client is a swift and beneficial settlement. While the majority of the cases Ms. Keisler handles results in amicable resolutions, she is a seasoned trial attorney and has successfully litigated: High-conflict custody and visitation proceedings, International and interstate custody and/or divorce cases, Complex marital property divisions (equitable distribution cases), Child support and spousal support matters and Family abuse protective order hearings. She achieved the highest rating for legal ability in Martindale-Hubbell. A well-known member of Northern Virginia's legal community, she serves as a Motions Conciliator and a Neutral Case Evaluator for the Fairfax County Circuit Court. She frequently lectures on interstate and international custody disputes, including Hague Convention cases, and at continuing legal education seminars. She also routinely prepares complex agreements including: Pre and Post Marital, Marital Settlement and Property Settlement. Ms. Keisler also has vast experience in formulating pension and retirement orders for military, Foreign Service, government, and priv
Admitted:1991, Virginia, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit, U.S. District Court, District of Maryland and U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Maryland; 1992, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia and U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Virginia; 1996, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Columbia; 1997, U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit; 2001, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
College:Temple University, B.A., 1975; Drexel University, M.A., 1977
Law School:George Mason University School of Law, J.D., 1990
Membership:Fairfax (Member: Board of Directors, Family Law Section; Circuit Court Committee; Domestic Relations Sub-Committee; President's Award Recipient, 2008) and American (Member: Family Law Section; International Family Law Sub-Section) Bar Associations; Virginia Women's Attorney Association; Virginia State Bar (Member, Family Law Section).
Web:http://www.vafamilylaw.com
Languages:English

Lawyer Shirley F. Keisler, graduated from Temple University, B.A., 1975; Drexel University, M.A., 1977 George Mason University School of Law, J.D., 1990, is now employed by Grenadier, Starace, Duffett & Keisler, P.C. at 649 South Washington Street, Suite 230 Alexandria, VA 22314.

While being a member of Fairfax (Member: Board of Directors, Family Law Section; Circuit Court Committee; Domestic Relations Sub-Committee; President's Award Recipient, 2008) and American (Member: Family Law Section; International Family Law Sub-Section) Bar Associations; Virginia Women's Attorney Association; Virginia State Bar (Member, Family Law Section)., Shirley F. Keisler is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Shirley F. Keisler as your lawyer, you should consider whether Shirley F. Keisler offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Shirley F. Keisler has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Shirley F. Keisler's office is located at Alexandria, VA, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

Shirley F. Keisler has been admitted in 1991, Virginia, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit, U.S. District Court, District of Maryland and U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Maryland; 1992, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia and U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Virginia; 1996, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Columbia; 1997, U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit; 2001, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. His or her practice areas include Family Law; Alimony; Cohabitation Agreements; Divorce; Divorce Mediation; Domestic Relations; Domestic Violence; Equitable Distribution; Family Mediation; International Family Law; Legal Separation Agreements; Marital Agreements; Marital Property Distribution; Marital Property Settlements; Matrimonial Law; Military Divorce; No Fault Divorce; Post Divorce Modification; Postnuptial Agreements; Premarital Agreements; Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs); Spousal Support; Uncontested Divorce.

Shirley F. Keisler's college and law school education includes Temple University, B.A., 1975; Drexel University, M.A., 1977, George Mason University School of Law, J.D., 1990. Other biographical background includes Shirley Keisler focuses her practice on family law and is experienced in guiding clients through a myriad of difficult family transitions, through the use of mediation, negotiation and litigation. Ms. Keisler has devoted her career to handling family law issues and recognizes that litigation is often time consuming, costly and emotionally draining. Therefore, her primary goal for each client is a swift and beneficial settlement. While the majority of the cases Ms. Keisler handles results in amicable resolutions, she is a seasoned trial attorney and has successfully litigated: High-conflict custody and visitation proceedings, International and interstate custody and/or divorce cases, Complex marital property divisions (equitable distribution cases), Child support and spousal support matters and Family abuse protective order hearings. She achieved the highest rating for legal ability in Martindale-Hubbell. A well-known member of Northern Virginia's legal community, she serves as a Motions Conciliator and a Neutral Case Evaluator for the Fairfax County Circuit Court. She frequently lectures on interstate and international custody disputes, including Hague Convention cases, and at continuing legal education seminars. She also routinely prepares complex agreements including: Pre and Post Marital, Marital Settlement and Property Settlement. Ms. Keisler also has vast experience in formulating pension and retirement orders for military, Foreign Service, government, and priv. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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