For three decades, it has been my privilege to represent birth parents, adoptive parents and children through the practice of  

Adoption Law throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. Adoption is a profound and life changing experience, evidencing a range 

of emotions from sorrow and grief to extreme joy. The adoption attorney's task is to prepare and guide their clients through the 

education of the laws and procedures involved in the case.

    My practice has involved working with clients all over the world, along with active participation in the Virginia General Assembly, 

promoting adoption legislation, teaching adoption seminars and webinars, writing adoption articles, and the representation of  

Virginia Adoption Agencies.

• 2010 Angel in Adoption Award from the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute
• Fellow of Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys since 1993
• Named "Top Lawyers" by Northern Virginia Magazine
• Represents Virginia Licensed Child Placing agencies
• Certified by Supreme Court of Virginia as " Guardian ad Litem " for representation of children in adoptions
• Co-Editor" Adoption Procedures and Forms: A Guide for 

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