Rachel L. Virk

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Biography

Rachel L. Virk has been in practice since 1989, litigating, negotiating, collaborating, and mediating divorce cases throughout Northern Virginia. She is certified as a mediator by the Virginia Supreme Court at the Circuit Court Family level, and is a trained Collaborative Law Practitioner. Author of “The Four Ways of Divorce, A Concise Guide to What you Need to Know About Divorce Using Litigation, Negotiation, Collaboration and Mediation, So You Don't Pay More Than You Should”. To review portions of this book and other articles written by Rachel Virk please visit her website.

Rachel Virk has been:

· Recognized as a “Top 1% Family Law Attorney” by Premier Lawyers of America for 2019

· Recognized as a “Top 10 Family Law Attorney for Virginia” by the Attorney and Practice Magazine for 2018, 2019 and 2020

· Recognized as a “Top 10 Family Law Attorney for Virginia” by the American Jurist Institute for 2017 and 2019

· Voted #1 Attorney in for Loudoun County in the 2017 Loudoun Now Annual Loudoun Favorites Poll

· Recognized as a “Top Lawyers in Virginia” by The Legal Network for 2016, 2017 and 2019

· Recognized as a “Ten Best Attorney for Client Satisfaction” by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys for 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020.

Publications

· The Four Ways of Divorce: A Concise Guide to What you Need to Know about Divorce using Litigation, Negotiation, Collaboration and Mediation So You Don't Pay More Than You Should

· Third Party Assisted Negotiation and the High Pressure Settlement of Disputes. (Family Law News, Winter 2013)

· Informative Mediation—A New Model for Tough Economic Times. (Family Law News, Fall, 2008)

· When Is Collaboration the Most Appropriate Method of Dispute Resolution in Divorce, and Why Is It Beneficial to Collaborate? (Aspatore Books)

· Benefits of Collaborative Divorce

· The Reality of Divorce

· The Varying Roles of the Mental Health Professional as Pertaining to the Various Ways in Which Divorce Issues are Resolved. (Family Therapy Magazine, July-August, 2009)

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Areas of Practice (33)

  • Divorce
  • Custody and Visitation
  • Spousal and Child Support
  • Separation Agreements
  • Prenuptial Agreements
  • Equitable Distribution of Marital Assets
  • Alimony
  • Annulment
  • Cohabitation Agreements
  • Collaborative Family Law
  • Divorce Mediation
  • Domestic Relations
  • Equitable Distribution
  • Family Mediation
  • Legal Separation Agreements
  • Marital Agreements
  • Marital Property Distribution
  • Marital Property Law
  • Marital Property Settlements
  • Military Divorce
  • Name Changes
  • No Fault Divorce
  • Non-Traditional Family Law
  • Paternity
  • Post Divorce Modification
  • Postnuptial Agreements
  • Premarital Agreements
  • Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs)
  • Restraining Orders
  • Spousal Support
  • Uncontested Divorce
  • Property Settlement Agreements
  • Litigation
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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Miami, B.S., Marine Science and Biology, 1982; University of Miami, M.S., 1985
Law School Attended:
George Mason University School of Law, J.D., 1989
Year of First Admission:
1989
Admission:
1989, Virginia
Memberships:
Member of the Virginia State Bar since 1989, and Family Law Section Member; Member of the Fairfax County Bar Association since 1990, and Family Law Section Member; Member of the Loudoun County Bar Association since 2000; Member of the Virginia Mediation Network from 2005 to 2018; Member of the Virginia State Bar Association ADR Joint Committee from 2005 - 2018; Member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals from 2005 - 2018; Member of the Collaborative Professionals of Northern Virginia from 2005 - 2018; Member of the Virginia Collaborative Professionals from 2007 - 2018
Military:
Rachel L. Virk, P.C. handles divorce suits, mediations and collaborative cases addressing military retirement benefits
ISLN:
905458494

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Peer Reviews

4.4/5.0 (5 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® Distinguished Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.6/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.2/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.3/5.0

  • Communication

    4.3/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.6/5.0
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Avvo Client Review
5.0/5.0 (26 reviews)
Client Choice Award Client Champion

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Lawyers Client Review
4.9/5.0 (36 reviews)
Platinum Client Champion

Rachel Virk was referred by Military One Source, and she handled my divorce with precision and focus. She explained each step clearly, prepared documents thoroughly, and kept the process moving withou...

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571-648-0145  Phone

703-444-0393  Fax

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www.virk-law.com

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