Alan B. Plevy

Alan B. Plevy: Attorney with SmolenPlevy
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Platinum Client Champion
  • Avvo Client Choice
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Biography

Alan B. Plevy is a founding principal of the firm. He is a member of the Bar in Virginia and Maryland. Mr. Plevy is a graduate of the University of Miami and the George Mason University School of Law. With 36 years as an attorney in the Commonwealth of Virginia, he is a well reputed and recognized force in the areas of family law and litigation. Mr. Plevy has vast experience in both negotiating and if necessary, litigating all issues requiring resolution in matrimonial actions including property settlement agreements, custody and visitation issues, and support. Mr. Plevy has received the coveted Martindale-Hubbell AV Rating and has been recognized in Super Lawyers and the Washingtonian. Northern Virginia Magazine named Plevy as a Top Lawyer in 2015, 2013, 2010 and 2009. Most recently, he was selected as one of the 2014, 2015 and 2016 “Best Lawyers in America” by The Best Lawyers in America and a SmartCEO Magazine Power Player in 2013.
A top legal publication, Virginia Lawyer Weekly, noted Mr. Plevy’s impact on the law when they named two cases he litigated among its Top Five Landmark Family Law Cases in Virginia. Those two cases, which date back to the 1980s, are still regularly cited by attorneys and courts.
Additionally, Mr. Plevy is frequently interviewed as an expert on divorce law by the media. The New York Times recently interviewed him in a story about how the economy is impacting child support, Men’s Health spotlighted him in a piece about social media and its impact on divorce, and he was featured on News Channel 8‘s Let’s Talk Live, a local D.C. news show, discussing how to better deal with custody issues that arise during the holiday season.
Mr. Plevy serves as Neutral Case Evaluator and Conciliator for the Fairfax County Circuit Court, Virginia and as an Equitable Distribution Mediator for the Montgomery County Circuit Court, Maryland. He is a member of the Fairfax Bar Association where he served in various capacities as a member of the Board of Directors (1982-1988), as Chairman of the Personnel Committee (1983-1985), as Vice Chairman (1980-1981) and Chairman (1981-1982) of the Public Relations Committee and as a member of the Judicial Screening Committee (1996-1997). He is also a member of the Montgomery County Bar Association and the Maryland State Bar Association, Inc.
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Areas of Practice (13)

  • Domestic Relations
  • Child Custody
  • Adoptions
  • Divorce
  • Family Law
  • Alimony
  • Child Support
  • Domestic Violence
  • Gay and Lesbian Family Law
  • Paternity
  • Fathers Rights
  • Post Nuptial Agreements
  • Spousal Support

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Miami, B.A., 1973
Law School Attended:
George Mason University, J.D., 1977
Year of First Admission:
1977
Admission:
1977, Virginia; 1981, U.S. Supreme Court; 1984, Maryland; 1985, U.S. District Court, District of Maryland; 1977, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia and U.S. Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit
Memberships:
Fairfax (Member, 1978—; Member, Board of Directors, 1982-1988; Chairman, Personnel Committee, Fairfax Association Board of Directors Standing Committee, 1983-1985; Vice Chairman, 1980-1981 and Chairman, 1981-1982, Public Relations Committee; Member: Circuit Court Committee, 1989-1990; Mentor Program, 1992—; Judicial Screening Committee, 1996-1997) and Montgomery County (Member, Family Law Section) Bar Associations; Maryland State Bar Association, Inc.; Virginia State Bar (Member, Family Law Section).
Reported Cases:
Srinivasan v. Srinivasan 10 Va.App 13, 396 SEnd 675 (1990); Sullivan v. Knick VA.App. Docket No. 0701034 (2004).
ISLN:
904395394

Peer Reviews

4.7/5.0 (42 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.7/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.6/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.7/5.0

  • Communication

    4.7/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 07/21/17 in Family Law

    I have had several cases with Alan over the years. he is one of the best of the best in this area. I would give him the highest rating.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 12/23/16 in Domestic Relations

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 12/23/16 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 12/23/16 in Domestic Relations

    Alan is one of the great domestic relations lawyers. I would not hesitate to hire him.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 12/23/16 in Alimony

    Alan is a superb domestic relations lawyer

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 12/23/16 in Divorce

    Alan is one of the premier domestic relations lawyers

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 12/21/16 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 12/15/16 in Divorce

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 12/15/16 in Family Law

    Alan is one of the area's most outstanding lawyers. I can't believe he hasn't had an AV rating for years! I would recommend him highly for any domestic related matters.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 12/15/16 in Divorce

    Excellent, experienced lawyer with good people skills.

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Avvo Client Review
4.7/5.0 (14 reviews)
Client Choice Award Client Champion

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Lawyers Client Review
4.6/5.0 (10 reviews)
Platinum Client Champion

I am very grateful to Alan for representing me in my divorce and custody battle for the past year and a half. Alan was extremely knowledgeable and very passionate about my case. He is a skillful commu...

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571-624-1599  Phone

703-790-1754  Fax

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