David G. Weaver

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Biography

David Weaver has more than 40 years of experience guiding clients through complex domestic relations matters. Widely regarded as one of Virginia’s leading family law attorneys, he is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. David regularly advises clients on premarital planning and marital agreements and has extensive experience resolving complex issues involving asset and property division, business valuations, spousal and child support, custody and visitation disputes, protective orders, and multi-jurisdictional family law matters.

David founded the Weaver Law Firm in 2004, a boutique practice dedicated exclusively to complex domestic relations cases for more than 22 years. Prior to that, David spent nearly two decades at Gentry Locke and previously served for more than 30 years in the U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General’s Corps, retiring as a Captain. He served as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Washington and Lee University School of Law, where he taught the Advanced Family Law Practicum for over 10 years. He has been named Roanoke Family Law “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers multiple times and has been recognized by Virginia Super Lawyers and Virginia Business Legal Elite for his distinguished work in family law.

Experience

•Represents clients in complex divorce, equitable distribution, custody, visitation, and support matters.
•Advises clients on premarital planning, prenuptial agreements, and other marital agreements.
•Handles high-net-worth domestic relations cases involving business interests, closely held companies, and complex asset valuation issues.
•Litigates disputes involving property classification and division, spousal support, and child support.
•Represents clients in contested custody, visitation, relocation, and protective order proceedings.
•Advises on multi-jurisdictional family law matters and interstate custody and support issues.

Awards

•Best Lawyers in America for Family Law (2003-Present)
•Best Lawyers in America, Roanoke Family Law Lawyer of the Year (2024, 2019, 2012)
•Richmond Magazine, Top Lawyers in Virginia (2012-2013)
•Virginia Business, Legal Elite
•Virginia Super Lawyers (2006-Present)

Library

•44 Gentry Locke Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers 2027 Lists
News
Aug 2026
•David G. Weaver and Melanie E. Peters Join Gentry Locke’s Divorce and Wealth Protection Practice
News
Jul 2026

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.

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Areas of Practice (1)

  • Domestic Relations: High-Asset Divorce and Wealth Protection

Education & Credentials

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 40013, Roanoke, VA 24011
University Attended:
University of Rochester, B.A., magna cum laude, 1977
Law School Attended:
Washington & Lee University, J.D., 1981
Year of First Admission:
1981
Admission:
1981, Virginia
Memberships:

Affiliations

•fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Military:
Captain, JAG, USNR
Birth Information:
Elmira, New York, July 15, 1953
ISLN:
902916454

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Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (18 reviews)

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    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    4.6/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0
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