team-member

Danielle Poliner

Reston, VA

Licensed for 12 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Child support

Language

English

About

Nicole joined Hirsch and Ehlenberger in October 2011 and became a partner in 2018. Prior to practicing family law, Nicole worked as in-house counsel for a defense contractor in Arlington, Virginia. Nicole is a member of the Fairfax Bar Association, Loudoun Bar Association, and the Virginia State Bar and regularly practices in courts throughout Northern Virginia. Nicole has experience litigating and resolving high conflict custody, visitation, domestic abuse, support and equitable distribution cases, as well as post-divorce issues.Nicole regularly judges moot court competitions at George Mason University and has judged high school mock trial competitions for the Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity.  Nicole attended law school at George Mason University and was a committee chairperson for the Moot Court Board. She participated in and won several oral argument competitions, including the New York State Bar Association's National Moot Court Competition in which her team placed in the semi-finals and won the award for best brief in the region. Additionally, Nicole interned in the Fairfax Circuit Court.Before law school, Nicole studied psychology at the Catholic University of America. While there, she completed graduate coursework in cultural psychology and the effects of marital conflict on children. Nicole is a member of Phi Beta Kappa.

Practices Areas

Child custody

Child support

Divorce and separation

Family

Language

English

Contact

12110 Sunset Hills RoadSuite 401Reston, VA, 20190

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Marnie
March 18, 2020

I went through a divorce after almost 10 years, with an 8 year old daughter. It was super scary and unsettling until I had my consult with Nicole and Jenni... She knows it all and helped me work through things QUICKLY and PAINLESSLY - I couldn't believe it, after horror stories I've heard of friend's divorces.

Michele
March 5, 2020

Nicole Burns came recommended to me by the attorney I had (and trusted). When my attorney decided to leave law to raise a family, she told me that Nicole was a lot like her -- she takes the high road and doesn't get into dirty fighting with other attorneys. Exactly right. Nicole is a class act and works hard for you. She's a tough negotiator. And she really listened and fought for me and my child. This was a custodial agreement that needed to be modified and she worked hard to do what was best for my child. My child is on the spectrum and she was empathetic and understanding with how to work with a child under these circumstances. Best of all, she brought perspective and kept me on track. Her paralegal was also super helpful -- she did more to help me with the interrogatories and discovery than I had experienced with other law offices. I highly recommend Nicole and her team.

Brandon
February 8, 2019

Nicole has represented me as my attorney for the past 4 years and has done an exceptional job doing so. I have previous experience with a terrible attorney and truly applicate the fact that I believe I have one of the very best. Nicole has helped me navigate though the legal system to overcome so much, I am grateful for her experience, knowledge and professionalism which has enabled us to achieve justified results in my case. I have recommended Nicole to others in the past which also share my appreciation for her talent as an attorney. I highly recommend Nicole to anyone who is seeking representation and only wish I would have found her initially.

Elizabeth
March 24, 2017

Nicole Burns is an exceptional lawyer that represented me on a long and protracted child custody case. With each turn in the case Ms. Burns explained the legal issue at hand, outlined various scenarios and options and provided a recommendation. I always went with her recommendation which always culminated in a successful outcome. Her extensive knowledge of case law, wealth of experience on child custody matters and her ability to strategize each scenario of the case always meant she was several steps ahead of the lawyer on the opposition. Furthermore, Ms. Burns’ representation in court was a masterpiece and my victory in court was a testament to her legal prowess. I was awarded double the amount of legal fees, the child support amount requested and the judge agreed with our contempt of court order. Finally, importantly, Ms. Burns was very responsive. She understood the emotional toll the case took on me and guided me through some tough legal choices. I was always confident in the decisions taken and extremely satisfied with the outcome.

Leigh
March 19, 2017

Nicole has fortunately been my legal counsel since June 2016 in a child custody case. It is a very sad situation that has required a very difficult balancing act of compassion and fairness which Nicole has navigated beautifully. In our recent court appearance Nicole referenced a statute that, in my limited understanding, is not well known or understood by most lawyers or judges and presented the case superbly. She was articulate, firm, passionate and persistent in a respectful way. The judge herself was impressed with the reference and acknowledged Nicole as a good lawyer and I certainly agree. I am very fortunate to have her as my legal counsel.

anonymous
November 28, 2016

I came to this firm searching for help with an on-going bad separation and heading off towards divorce; my previous attorney was unable to help. Nicole's experience, thoroughness and knowledge of family law helped me through my bad separation, divorce, custody, child support and other family law related motions. Nicole was able to get results from the get-go for my case. Within a couple of weeks of Nicole taking over my case, “pendent lite” or temporary support was awarded, something my previous attorney never before addressed during my separation process. As Nicole noticed my hostile husband’s attitude towards me, she moved forward to protect me and the children by filing several motions. She included specific language within the custody and visitation order to ensure the well-being of the children. I am grateful that Nicole is able to provide the representation required to deal with such difficult case. She is punctual, thorough with all documentation required, follows up with required deadlines/timelines, informative (I am not left in the dark), organized, honest, direct, and experienced. She knows legal code by heart; there have been times when I am sitting in the court room during a motion or trial and Nicole would cite “Legal Codes” that pertain to my case and at those times, I realize how thankful I am to have her as my legal representative. My case has been difficult, I have dealt with several opposing attorneys, I have plenty of experience with attorneys…In conclusion Nicole has the top rated ability and tools necessary to best represent any family law related case in Northern Virginia.

Marnie
March 18, 2020

I went through a divorce after almost 10 years, with an 8 year old daughter. It was super scary and unsettling until I had my consult with Nicole and Jenni... She knows it all and helped me work through things QUICKLY and PAINLESSLY - I couldn't believe it, after horror stories I've heard of friend's divorces.

Michele
March 5, 2020

Nicole Burns came recommended to me by the attorney I had (and trusted). When my attorney decided to leave law to raise a family, she told me that Nicole was a lot like her -- she takes the high road and doesn't get into dirty fighting with other attorneys. Exactly right. Nicole is a class act and works hard for you. She's a tough negotiator. And she really listened and fought for me and my child. This was a custodial agreement that needed to be modified and she worked hard to do what was best for my child. My child is on the spectrum and she was empathetic and understanding with how to work with a child under these circumstances. Best of all, she brought perspective and kept me on track. Her paralegal was also super helpful -- she did more to help me with the interrogatories and discovery than I had experienced with other law offices. I highly recommend Nicole and her team.

Brandon
February 8, 2019

Nicole has represented me as my attorney for the past 4 years and has done an exceptional job doing so. I have previous experience with a terrible attorney and truly applicate the fact that I believe I have one of the very best. Nicole has helped me navigate though the legal system to overcome so much, I am grateful for her experience, knowledge and professionalism which has enabled us to achieve justified results in my case. I have recommended Nicole to others in the past which also share my appreciation for her talent as an attorney. I highly recommend Nicole to anyone who is seeking representation and only wish I would have found her initially.

Elizabeth
March 24, 2017

Nicole Burns is an exceptional lawyer that represented me on a long and protracted child custody case. With each turn in the case Ms. Burns explained the legal issue at hand, outlined various scenarios and options and provided a recommendation. I always went with her recommendation which always culminated in a successful outcome. Her extensive knowledge of case law, wealth of experience on child custody matters and her ability to strategize each scenario of the case always meant she was several steps ahead of the lawyer on the opposition. Furthermore, Ms. Burns’ representation in court was a masterpiece and my victory in court was a testament to her legal prowess. I was awarded double the amount of legal fees, the child support amount requested and the judge agreed with our contempt of court order. Finally, importantly, Ms. Burns was very responsive. She understood the emotional toll the case took on me and guided me through some tough legal choices. I was always confident in the decisions taken and extremely satisfied with the outcome.

Leigh
March 19, 2017

Nicole has fortunately been my legal counsel since June 2016 in a child custody case. It is a very sad situation that has required a very difficult balancing act of compassion and fairness which Nicole has navigated beautifully. In our recent court appearance Nicole referenced a statute that, in my limited understanding, is not well known or understood by most lawyers or judges and presented the case superbly. She was articulate, firm, passionate and persistent in a respectful way. The judge herself was impressed with the reference and acknowledged Nicole as a good lawyer and I certainly agree. I am very fortunate to have her as my legal counsel.

anonymous
November 28, 2016

I came to this firm searching for help with an on-going bad separation and heading off towards divorce; my previous attorney was unable to help. Nicole's experience, thoroughness and knowledge of family law helped me through my bad separation, divorce, custody, child support and other family law related motions. Nicole was able to get results from the get-go for my case. Within a couple of weeks of Nicole taking over my case, “pendent lite” or temporary support was awarded, something my previous attorney never before addressed during my separation process. As Nicole noticed my hostile husband’s attitude towards me, she moved forward to protect me and the children by filing several motions. She included specific language within the custody and visitation order to ensure the well-being of the children. I am grateful that Nicole is able to provide the representation required to deal with such difficult case. She is punctual, thorough with all documentation required, follows up with required deadlines/timelines, informative (I am not left in the dark), organized, honest, direct, and experienced. She knows legal code by heart; there have been times when I am sitting in the court room during a motion or trial and Nicole would cite “Legal Codes” that pertain to my case and at those times, I realize how thankful I am to have her as my legal representative. My case has been difficult, I have dealt with several opposing attorneys, I have plenty of experience with attorneys…In conclusion Nicole has the top rated ability and tools necessary to best represent any family law related case in Northern Virginia.

Marnie
March 18, 2020

I went through a divorce after almost 10 years, with an 8 year old daughter. It was super scary and unsettling until I had my consult with Nicole and Jenni... She knows it all and helped me work through things QUICKLY and PAINLESSLY - I couldn't believe it, after horror stories I've heard of friend's divorces.

Michele
March 5, 2020

Nicole Burns came recommended to me by the attorney I had (and trusted). When my attorney decided to leave law to raise a family, she told me that Nicole was a lot like her -- she takes the high road and doesn't get into dirty fighting with other attorneys. Exactly right. Nicole is a class act and works hard for you. She's a tough negotiator. And she really listened and fought for me and my child. This was a custodial agreement that needed to be modified and she worked hard to do what was best for my child. My child is on the spectrum and she was empathetic and understanding with how to work with a child under these circumstances. Best of all, she brought perspective and kept me on track. Her paralegal was also super helpful -- she did more to help me with the interrogatories and discovery than I had experienced with other law offices. I highly recommend Nicole and her team.

Brandon
February 8, 2019

Nicole has represented me as my attorney for the past 4 years and has done an exceptional job doing so. I have previous experience with a terrible attorney and truly applicate the fact that I believe I have one of the very best. Nicole has helped me navigate though the legal system to overcome so much, I am grateful for her experience, knowledge and professionalism which has enabled us to achieve justified results in my case. I have recommended Nicole to others in the past which also share my appreciation for her talent as an attorney. I highly recommend Nicole to anyone who is seeking representation and only wish I would have found her initially.

Elizabeth
March 24, 2017

Nicole Burns is an exceptional lawyer that represented me on a long and protracted child custody case. With each turn in the case Ms. Burns explained the legal issue at hand, outlined various scenarios and options and provided a recommendation. I always went with her recommendation which always culminated in a successful outcome. Her extensive knowledge of case law, wealth of experience on child custody matters and her ability to strategize each scenario of the case always meant she was several steps ahead of the lawyer on the opposition. Furthermore, Ms. Burns’ representation in court was a masterpiece and my victory in court was a testament to her legal prowess. I was awarded double the amount of legal fees, the child support amount requested and the judge agreed with our contempt of court order. Finally, importantly, Ms. Burns was very responsive. She understood the emotional toll the case took on me and guided me through some tough legal choices. I was always confident in the decisions taken and extremely satisfied with the outcome.

Leigh
March 19, 2017

Nicole has fortunately been my legal counsel since June 2016 in a child custody case. It is a very sad situation that has required a very difficult balancing act of compassion and fairness which Nicole has navigated beautifully. In our recent court appearance Nicole referenced a statute that, in my limited understanding, is not well known or understood by most lawyers or judges and presented the case superbly. She was articulate, firm, passionate and persistent in a respectful way. The judge herself was impressed with the reference and acknowledged Nicole as a good lawyer and I certainly agree. I am very fortunate to have her as my legal counsel.

anonymous
November 28, 2016

I came to this firm searching for help with an on-going bad separation and heading off towards divorce; my previous attorney was unable to help. Nicole's experience, thoroughness and knowledge of family law helped me through my bad separation, divorce, custody, child support and other family law related motions. Nicole was able to get results from the get-go for my case. Within a couple of weeks of Nicole taking over my case, “pendent lite” or temporary support was awarded, something my previous attorney never before addressed during my separation process. As Nicole noticed my hostile husband’s attitude towards me, she moved forward to protect me and the children by filing several motions. She included specific language within the custody and visitation order to ensure the well-being of the children. I am grateful that Nicole is able to provide the representation required to deal with such difficult case. She is punctual, thorough with all documentation required, follows up with required deadlines/timelines, informative (I am not left in the dark), organized, honest, direct, and experienced. She knows legal code by heart; there have been times when I am sitting in the court room during a motion or trial and Nicole would cite “Legal Codes” that pertain to my case and at those times, I realize how thankful I am to have her as my legal representative. My case has been difficult, I have dealt with several opposing attorneys, I have plenty of experience with attorneys…In conclusion Nicole has the top rated ability and tools necessary to best represent any family law related case in Northern Virginia.

Marnie
March 18, 2020

I went through a divorce after almost 10 years, with an 8 year old daughter. It was super scary and unsettling until I had my consult with Nicole and Jenni... She knows it all and helped me work through things QUICKLY and PAINLESSLY - I couldn't believe it, after horror stories I've heard of friend's divorces.

Michele
March 5, 2020

Nicole Burns came recommended to me by the attorney I had (and trusted). When my attorney decided to leave law to raise a family, she told me that Nicole was a lot like her -- she takes the high road and doesn't get into dirty fighting with other attorneys. Exactly right. Nicole is a class act and works hard for you. She's a tough negotiator. And she really listened and fought for me and my child. This was a custodial agreement that needed to be modified and she worked hard to do what was best for my child. My child is on the spectrum and she was empathetic and understanding with how to work with a child under these circumstances. Best of all, she brought perspective and kept me on track. Her paralegal was also super helpful -- she did more to help me with the interrogatories and discovery than I had experienced with other law offices. I highly recommend Nicole and her team.

Brandon
February 8, 2019

Nicole has represented me as my attorney for the past 4 years and has done an exceptional job doing so. I have previous experience with a terrible attorney and truly applicate the fact that I believe I have one of the very best. Nicole has helped me navigate though the legal system to overcome so much, I am grateful for her experience, knowledge and professionalism which has enabled us to achieve justified results in my case. I have recommended Nicole to others in the past which also share my appreciation for her talent as an attorney. I highly recommend Nicole to anyone who is seeking representation and only wish I would have found her initially.

Elizabeth
March 24, 2017

Nicole Burns is an exceptional lawyer that represented me on a long and protracted child custody case. With each turn in the case Ms. Burns explained the legal issue at hand, outlined various scenarios and options and provided a recommendation. I always went with her recommendation which always culminated in a successful outcome. Her extensive knowledge of case law, wealth of experience on child custody matters and her ability to strategize each scenario of the case always meant she was several steps ahead of the lawyer on the opposition. Furthermore, Ms. Burns’ representation in court was a masterpiece and my victory in court was a testament to her legal prowess. I was awarded double the amount of legal fees, the child support amount requested and the judge agreed with our contempt of court order. Finally, importantly, Ms. Burns was very responsive. She understood the emotional toll the case took on me and guided me through some tough legal choices. I was always confident in the decisions taken and extremely satisfied with the outcome.

Leigh
March 19, 2017

Nicole has fortunately been my legal counsel since June 2016 in a child custody case. It is a very sad situation that has required a very difficult balancing act of compassion and fairness which Nicole has navigated beautifully. In our recent court appearance Nicole referenced a statute that, in my limited understanding, is not well known or understood by most lawyers or judges and presented the case superbly. She was articulate, firm, passionate and persistent in a respectful way. The judge herself was impressed with the reference and acknowledged Nicole as a good lawyer and I certainly agree. I am very fortunate to have her as my legal counsel.

anonymous
November 28, 2016

I came to this firm searching for help with an on-going bad separation and heading off towards divorce; my previous attorney was unable to help. Nicole's experience, thoroughness and knowledge of family law helped me through my bad separation, divorce, custody, child support and other family law related motions. Nicole was able to get results from the get-go for my case. Within a couple of weeks of Nicole taking over my case, “pendent lite” or temporary support was awarded, something my previous attorney never before addressed during my separation process. As Nicole noticed my hostile husband’s attitude towards me, she moved forward to protect me and the children by filing several motions. She included specific language within the custody and visitation order to ensure the well-being of the children. I am grateful that Nicole is able to provide the representation required to deal with such difficult case. She is punctual, thorough with all documentation required, follows up with required deadlines/timelines, informative (I am not left in the dark), organized, honest, direct, and experienced. She knows legal code by heart; there have been times when I am sitting in the court room during a motion or trial and Nicole would cite “Legal Codes” that pertain to my case and at those times, I realize how thankful I am to have her as my legal representative. My case has been difficult, I have dealt with several opposing attorneys, I have plenty of experience with attorneys…In conclusion Nicole has the top rated ability and tools necessary to best represent any family law related case in Northern Virginia.

Marnie
March 18, 2020

I went through a divorce after almost 10 years, with an 8 year old daughter. It was super scary and unsettling until I had my consult with Nicole and Jenni... She knows it all and helped me work through things QUICKLY and PAINLESSLY - I couldn't believe it, after horror stories I've heard of friend's divorces.

Michele
March 5, 2020

Nicole Burns came recommended to me by the attorney I had (and trusted). When my attorney decided to leave law to raise a family, she told me that Nicole was a lot like her -- she takes the high road and doesn't get into dirty fighting with other attorneys. Exactly right. Nicole is a class act and works hard for you. She's a tough negotiator. And she really listened and fought for me and my child. This was a custodial agreement that needed to be modified and she worked hard to do what was best for my child. My child is on the spectrum and she was empathetic and understanding with how to work with a child under these circumstances. Best of all, she brought perspective and kept me on track. Her paralegal was also super helpful -- she did more to help me with the interrogatories and discovery than I had experienced with other law offices. I highly recommend Nicole and her team.

Brandon
February 8, 2019

Nicole has represented me as my attorney for the past 4 years and has done an exceptional job doing so. I have previous experience with a terrible attorney and truly applicate the fact that I believe I have one of the very best. Nicole has helped me navigate though the legal system to overcome so much, I am grateful for her experience, knowledge and professionalism which has enabled us to achieve justified results in my case. I have recommended Nicole to others in the past which also share my appreciation for her talent as an attorney. I highly recommend Nicole to anyone who is seeking representation and only wish I would have found her initially.

Elizabeth
March 24, 2017

Nicole Burns is an exceptional lawyer that represented me on a long and protracted child custody case. With each turn in the case Ms. Burns explained the legal issue at hand, outlined various scenarios and options and provided a recommendation. I always went with her recommendation which always culminated in a successful outcome. Her extensive knowledge of case law, wealth of experience on child custody matters and her ability to strategize each scenario of the case always meant she was several steps ahead of the lawyer on the opposition. Furthermore, Ms. Burns’ representation in court was a masterpiece and my victory in court was a testament to her legal prowess. I was awarded double the amount of legal fees, the child support amount requested and the judge agreed with our contempt of court order. Finally, importantly, Ms. Burns was very responsive. She understood the emotional toll the case took on me and guided me through some tough legal choices. I was always confident in the decisions taken and extremely satisfied with the outcome.

Leigh
March 19, 2017

Nicole has fortunately been my legal counsel since June 2016 in a child custody case. It is a very sad situation that has required a very difficult balancing act of compassion and fairness which Nicole has navigated beautifully. In our recent court appearance Nicole referenced a statute that, in my limited understanding, is not well known or understood by most lawyers or judges and presented the case superbly. She was articulate, firm, passionate and persistent in a respectful way. The judge herself was impressed with the reference and acknowledged Nicole as a good lawyer and I certainly agree. I am very fortunate to have her as my legal counsel.

anonymous
November 28, 2016

I came to this firm searching for help with an on-going bad separation and heading off towards divorce; my previous attorney was unable to help. Nicole's experience, thoroughness and knowledge of family law helped me through my bad separation, divorce, custody, child support and other family law related motions. Nicole was able to get results from the get-go for my case. Within a couple of weeks of Nicole taking over my case, “pendent lite” or temporary support was awarded, something my previous attorney never before addressed during my separation process. As Nicole noticed my hostile husband’s attitude towards me, she moved forward to protect me and the children by filing several motions. She included specific language within the custody and visitation order to ensure the well-being of the children. I am grateful that Nicole is able to provide the representation required to deal with such difficult case. She is punctual, thorough with all documentation required, follows up with required deadlines/timelines, informative (I am not left in the dark), organized, honest, direct, and experienced. She knows legal code by heart; there have been times when I am sitting in the court room during a motion or trial and Nicole would cite “Legal Codes” that pertain to my case and at those times, I realize how thankful I am to have her as my legal representative. My case has been difficult, I have dealt with several opposing attorneys, I have plenty of experience with attorneys…In conclusion Nicole has the top rated ability and tools necessary to best represent any family law related case in Northern Virginia.

Marnie
March 18, 2020

I went through a divorce after almost 10 years, with an 8 year old daughter. It was super scary and unsettling until I had my consult with Nicole and Jenni... She knows it all and helped me work through things QUICKLY and PAINLESSLY - I couldn't believe it, after horror stories I've heard of friend's divorces.

Michele
March 5, 2020

Nicole Burns came recommended to me by the attorney I had (and trusted). When my attorney decided to leave law to raise a family, she told me that Nicole was a lot like her -- she takes the high road and doesn't get into dirty fighting with other attorneys. Exactly right. Nicole is a class act and works hard for you. She's a tough negotiator. And she really listened and fought for me and my child. This was a custodial agreement that needed to be modified and she worked hard to do what was best for my child. My child is on the spectrum and she was empathetic and understanding with how to work with a child under these circumstances. Best of all, she brought perspective and kept me on track. Her paralegal was also super helpful -- she did more to help me with the interrogatories and discovery than I had experienced with other law offices. I highly recommend Nicole and her team.

Brandon
February 8, 2019

Nicole has represented me as my attorney for the past 4 years and has done an exceptional job doing so. I have previous experience with a terrible attorney and truly applicate the fact that I believe I have one of the very best. Nicole has helped me navigate though the legal system to overcome so much, I am grateful for her experience, knowledge and professionalism which has enabled us to achieve justified results in my case. I have recommended Nicole to others in the past which also share my appreciation for her talent as an attorney. I highly recommend Nicole to anyone who is seeking representation and only wish I would have found her initially.

Elizabeth
March 24, 2017

Nicole Burns is an exceptional lawyer that represented me on a long and protracted child custody case. With each turn in the case Ms. Burns explained the legal issue at hand, outlined various scenarios and options and provided a recommendation. I always went with her recommendation which always culminated in a successful outcome. Her extensive knowledge of case law, wealth of experience on child custody matters and her ability to strategize each scenario of the case always meant she was several steps ahead of the lawyer on the opposition. Furthermore, Ms. Burns’ representation in court was a masterpiece and my victory in court was a testament to her legal prowess. I was awarded double the amount of legal fees, the child support amount requested and the judge agreed with our contempt of court order. Finally, importantly, Ms. Burns was very responsive. She understood the emotional toll the case took on me and guided me through some tough legal choices. I was always confident in the decisions taken and extremely satisfied with the outcome.

Leigh
March 19, 2017

Nicole has fortunately been my legal counsel since June 2016 in a child custody case. It is a very sad situation that has required a very difficult balancing act of compassion and fairness which Nicole has navigated beautifully. In our recent court appearance Nicole referenced a statute that, in my limited understanding, is not well known or understood by most lawyers or judges and presented the case superbly. She was articulate, firm, passionate and persistent in a respectful way. The judge herself was impressed with the reference and acknowledged Nicole as a good lawyer and I certainly agree. I am very fortunate to have her as my legal counsel.

anonymous
November 28, 2016

I came to this firm searching for help with an on-going bad separation and heading off towards divorce; my previous attorney was unable to help. Nicole's experience, thoroughness and knowledge of family law helped me through my bad separation, divorce, custody, child support and other family law related motions. Nicole was able to get results from the get-go for my case. Within a couple of weeks of Nicole taking over my case, “pendent lite” or temporary support was awarded, something my previous attorney never before addressed during my separation process. As Nicole noticed my hostile husband’s attitude towards me, she moved forward to protect me and the children by filing several motions. She included specific language within the custody and visitation order to ensure the well-being of the children. I am grateful that Nicole is able to provide the representation required to deal with such difficult case. She is punctual, thorough with all documentation required, follows up with required deadlines/timelines, informative (I am not left in the dark), organized, honest, direct, and experienced. She knows legal code by heart; there have been times when I am sitting in the court room during a motion or trial and Nicole would cite “Legal Codes” that pertain to my case and at those times, I realize how thankful I am to have her as my legal representative. My case has been difficult, I have dealt with several opposing attorneys, I have plenty of experience with attorneys…In conclusion Nicole has the top rated ability and tools necessary to best represent any family law related case in Northern Virginia.

Marnie
March 18, 2020

I went through a divorce after almost 10 years, with an 8 year old daughter. It was super scary and unsettling until I had my consult with Nicole and Jenni... She knows it all and helped me work through things QUICKLY and PAINLESSLY - I couldn't believe it, after horror stories I've heard of friend's divorces.

Michele
March 5, 2020

Nicole Burns came recommended to me by the attorney I had (and trusted). When my attorney decided to leave law to raise a family, she told me that Nicole was a lot like her -- she takes the high road and doesn't get into dirty fighting with other attorneys. Exactly right. Nicole is a class act and works hard for you. She's a tough negotiator. And she really listened and fought for me and my child. This was a custodial agreement that needed to be modified and she worked hard to do what was best for my child. My child is on the spectrum and she was empathetic and understanding with how to work with a child under these circumstances. Best of all, she brought perspective and kept me on track. Her paralegal was also super helpful -- she did more to help me with the interrogatories and discovery than I had experienced with other law offices. I highly recommend Nicole and her team.

Brandon
February 8, 2019

Nicole has represented me as my attorney for the past 4 years and has done an exceptional job doing so. I have previous experience with a terrible attorney and truly applicate the fact that I believe I have one of the very best. Nicole has helped me navigate though the legal system to overcome so much, I am grateful for her experience, knowledge and professionalism which has enabled us to achieve justified results in my case. I have recommended Nicole to others in the past which also share my appreciation for her talent as an attorney. I highly recommend Nicole to anyone who is seeking representation and only wish I would have found her initially.

Elizabeth
March 24, 2017

Nicole Burns is an exceptional lawyer that represented me on a long and protracted child custody case. With each turn in the case Ms. Burns explained the legal issue at hand, outlined various scenarios and options and provided a recommendation. I always went with her recommendation which always culminated in a successful outcome. Her extensive knowledge of case law, wealth of experience on child custody matters and her ability to strategize each scenario of the case always meant she was several steps ahead of the lawyer on the opposition. Furthermore, Ms. Burns’ representation in court was a masterpiece and my victory in court was a testament to her legal prowess. I was awarded double the amount of legal fees, the child support amount requested and the judge agreed with our contempt of court order. Finally, importantly, Ms. Burns was very responsive. She understood the emotional toll the case took on me and guided me through some tough legal choices. I was always confident in the decisions taken and extremely satisfied with the outcome.

Leigh
March 19, 2017

Nicole has fortunately been my legal counsel since June 2016 in a child custody case. It is a very sad situation that has required a very difficult balancing act of compassion and fairness which Nicole has navigated beautifully. In our recent court appearance Nicole referenced a statute that, in my limited understanding, is not well known or understood by most lawyers or judges and presented the case superbly. She was articulate, firm, passionate and persistent in a respectful way. The judge herself was impressed with the reference and acknowledged Nicole as a good lawyer and I certainly agree. I am very fortunate to have her as my legal counsel.

anonymous
November 28, 2016

I came to this firm searching for help with an on-going bad separation and heading off towards divorce; my previous attorney was unable to help. Nicole's experience, thoroughness and knowledge of family law helped me through my bad separation, divorce, custody, child support and other family law related motions. Nicole was able to get results from the get-go for my case. Within a couple of weeks of Nicole taking over my case, “pendent lite” or temporary support was awarded, something my previous attorney never before addressed during my separation process. As Nicole noticed my hostile husband’s attitude towards me, she moved forward to protect me and the children by filing several motions. She included specific language within the custody and visitation order to ensure the well-being of the children. I am grateful that Nicole is able to provide the representation required to deal with such difficult case. She is punctual, thorough with all documentation required, follows up with required deadlines/timelines, informative (I am not left in the dark), organized, honest, direct, and experienced. She knows legal code by heart; there have been times when I am sitting in the court room during a motion or trial and Nicole would cite “Legal Codes” that pertain to my case and at those times, I realize how thankful I am to have her as my legal representative. My case has been difficult, I have dealt with several opposing attorneys, I have plenty of experience with attorneys…In conclusion Nicole has the top rated ability and tools necessary to best represent any family law related case in Northern Virginia.

Marnie
March 18, 2020

I went through a divorce after almost 10 years, with an 8 year old daughter. It was super scary and unsettling until I had my consult with Nicole and Jenni... She knows it all and helped me work through things QUICKLY and PAINLESSLY - I couldn't believe it, after horror stories I've heard of friend's divorces.

Michele
March 5, 2020

Nicole Burns came recommended to me by the attorney I had (and trusted). When my attorney decided to leave law to raise a family, she told me that Nicole was a lot like her -- she takes the high road and doesn't get into dirty fighting with other attorneys. Exactly right. Nicole is a class act and works hard for you. She's a tough negotiator. And she really listened and fought for me and my child. This was a custodial agreement that needed to be modified and she worked hard to do what was best for my child. My child is on the spectrum and she was empathetic and understanding with how to work with a child under these circumstances. Best of all, she brought perspective and kept me on track. Her paralegal was also super helpful -- she did more to help me with the interrogatories and discovery than I had experienced with other law offices. I highly recommend Nicole and her team.

Brandon
February 8, 2019

Nicole has represented me as my attorney for the past 4 years and has done an exceptional job doing so. I have previous experience with a terrible attorney and truly applicate the fact that I believe I have one of the very best. Nicole has helped me navigate though the legal system to overcome so much, I am grateful for her experience, knowledge and professionalism which has enabled us to achieve justified results in my case. I have recommended Nicole to others in the past which also share my appreciation for her talent as an attorney. I highly recommend Nicole to anyone who is seeking representation and only wish I would have found her initially.

Elizabeth
March 24, 2017

Nicole Burns is an exceptional lawyer that represented me on a long and protracted child custody case. With each turn in the case Ms. Burns explained the legal issue at hand, outlined various scenarios and options and provided a recommendation. I always went with her recommendation which always culminated in a successful outcome. Her extensive knowledge of case law, wealth of experience on child custody matters and her ability to strategize each scenario of the case always meant she was several steps ahead of the lawyer on the opposition. Furthermore, Ms. Burns’ representation in court was a masterpiece and my victory in court was a testament to her legal prowess. I was awarded double the amount of legal fees, the child support amount requested and the judge agreed with our contempt of court order. Finally, importantly, Ms. Burns was very responsive. She understood the emotional toll the case took on me and guided me through some tough legal choices. I was always confident in the decisions taken and extremely satisfied with the outcome.

Leigh
March 19, 2017

Nicole has fortunately been my legal counsel since June 2016 in a child custody case. It is a very sad situation that has required a very difficult balancing act of compassion and fairness which Nicole has navigated beautifully. In our recent court appearance Nicole referenced a statute that, in my limited understanding, is not well known or understood by most lawyers or judges and presented the case superbly. She was articulate, firm, passionate and persistent in a respectful way. The judge herself was impressed with the reference and acknowledged Nicole as a good lawyer and I certainly agree. I am very fortunate to have her as my legal counsel.

anonymous
November 28, 2016

I came to this firm searching for help with an on-going bad separation and heading off towards divorce; my previous attorney was unable to help. Nicole's experience, thoroughness and knowledge of family law helped me through my bad separation, divorce, custody, child support and other family law related motions. Nicole was able to get results from the get-go for my case. Within a couple of weeks of Nicole taking over my case, “pendent lite” or temporary support was awarded, something my previous attorney never before addressed during my separation process. As Nicole noticed my hostile husband’s attitude towards me, she moved forward to protect me and the children by filing several motions. She included specific language within the custody and visitation order to ensure the well-being of the children. I am grateful that Nicole is able to provide the representation required to deal with such difficult case. She is punctual, thorough with all documentation required, follows up with required deadlines/timelines, informative (I am not left in the dark), organized, honest, direct, and experienced. She knows legal code by heart; there have been times when I am sitting in the court room during a motion or trial and Nicole would cite “Legal Codes” that pertain to my case and at those times, I realize how thankful I am to have her as my legal representative. My case has been difficult, I have dealt with several opposing attorneys, I have plenty of experience with attorneys…In conclusion Nicole has the top rated ability and tools necessary to best represent any family law related case in Northern Virginia.

Marnie
March 18, 2020

I went through a divorce after almost 10 years, with an 8 year old daughter. It was super scary and unsettling until I had my consult with Nicole and Jenni... She knows it all and helped me work through things QUICKLY and PAINLESSLY - I couldn't believe it, after horror stories I've heard of friend's divorces.

Michele
March 5, 2020

Nicole Burns came recommended to me by the attorney I had (and trusted). When my attorney decided to leave law to raise a family, she told me that Nicole was a lot like her -- she takes the high road and doesn't get into dirty fighting with other attorneys. Exactly right. Nicole is a class act and works hard for you. She's a tough negotiator. And she really listened and fought for me and my child. This was a custodial agreement that needed to be modified and she worked hard to do what was best for my child. My child is on the spectrum and she was empathetic and understanding with how to work with a child under these circumstances. Best of all, she brought perspective and kept me on track. Her paralegal was also super helpful -- she did more to help me with the interrogatories and discovery than I had experienced with other law offices. I highly recommend Nicole and her team.

Brandon
February 8, 2019

Nicole has represented me as my attorney for the past 4 years and has done an exceptional job doing so. I have previous experience with a terrible attorney and truly applicate the fact that I believe I have one of the very best. Nicole has helped me navigate though the legal system to overcome so much, I am grateful for her experience, knowledge and professionalism which has enabled us to achieve justified results in my case. I have recommended Nicole to others in the past which also share my appreciation for her talent as an attorney. I highly recommend Nicole to anyone who is seeking representation and only wish I would have found her initially.

Elizabeth
March 24, 2017

Nicole Burns is an exceptional lawyer that represented me on a long and protracted child custody case. With each turn in the case Ms. Burns explained the legal issue at hand, outlined various scenarios and options and provided a recommendation. I always went with her recommendation which always culminated in a successful outcome. Her extensive knowledge of case law, wealth of experience on child custody matters and her ability to strategize each scenario of the case always meant she was several steps ahead of the lawyer on the opposition. Furthermore, Ms. Burns’ representation in court was a masterpiece and my victory in court was a testament to her legal prowess. I was awarded double the amount of legal fees, the child support amount requested and the judge agreed with our contempt of court order. Finally, importantly, Ms. Burns was very responsive. She understood the emotional toll the case took on me and guided me through some tough legal choices. I was always confident in the decisions taken and extremely satisfied with the outcome.

Leigh
March 19, 2017

Nicole has fortunately been my legal counsel since June 2016 in a child custody case. It is a very sad situation that has required a very difficult balancing act of compassion and fairness which Nicole has navigated beautifully. In our recent court appearance Nicole referenced a statute that, in my limited understanding, is not well known or understood by most lawyers or judges and presented the case superbly. She was articulate, firm, passionate and persistent in a respectful way. The judge herself was impressed with the reference and acknowledged Nicole as a good lawyer and I certainly agree. I am very fortunate to have her as my legal counsel.

anonymous
November 28, 2016

I came to this firm searching for help with an on-going bad separation and heading off towards divorce; my previous attorney was unable to help. Nicole's experience, thoroughness and knowledge of family law helped me through my bad separation, divorce, custody, child support and other family law related motions. Nicole was able to get results from the get-go for my case. Within a couple of weeks of Nicole taking over my case, “pendent lite” or temporary support was awarded, something my previous attorney never before addressed during my separation process. As Nicole noticed my hostile husband’s attitude towards me, she moved forward to protect me and the children by filing several motions. She included specific language within the custody and visitation order to ensure the well-being of the children. I am grateful that Nicole is able to provide the representation required to deal with such difficult case. She is punctual, thorough with all documentation required, follows up with required deadlines/timelines, informative (I am not left in the dark), organized, honest, direct, and experienced. She knows legal code by heart; there have been times when I am sitting in the court room during a motion or trial and Nicole would cite “Legal Codes” that pertain to my case and at those times, I realize how thankful I am to have her as my legal representative. My case has been difficult, I have dealt with several opposing attorneys, I have plenty of experience with attorneys…In conclusion Nicole has the top rated ability and tools necessary to best represent any family law related case in Northern Virginia.

Marnie
March 18, 2020

I went through a divorce after almost 10 years, with an 8 year old daughter. It was super scary and unsettling until I had my consult with Nicole and Jenni... She knows it all and helped me work through things QUICKLY and PAINLESSLY - I couldn't believe it, after horror stories I've heard of friend's divorces.

Michele
March 5, 2020

Nicole Burns came recommended to me by the attorney I had (and trusted). When my attorney decided to leave law to raise a family, she told me that Nicole was a lot like her -- she takes the high road and doesn't get into dirty fighting with other attorneys. Exactly right. Nicole is a class act and works hard for you. She's a tough negotiator. And she really listened and fought for me and my child. This was a custodial agreement that needed to be modified and she worked hard to do what was best for my child. My child is on the spectrum and she was empathetic and understanding with how to work with a child under these circumstances. Best of all, she brought perspective and kept me on track. Her paralegal was also super helpful -- she did more to help me with the interrogatories and discovery than I had experienced with other law offices. I highly recommend Nicole and her team.

Brandon
February 8, 2019

Nicole has represented me as my attorney for the past 4 years and has done an exceptional job doing so. I have previous experience with a terrible attorney and truly applicate the fact that I believe I have one of the very best. Nicole has helped me navigate though the legal system to overcome so much, I am grateful for her experience, knowledge and professionalism which has enabled us to achieve justified results in my case. I have recommended Nicole to others in the past which also share my appreciation for her talent as an attorney. I highly recommend Nicole to anyone who is seeking representation and only wish I would have found her initially.

Elizabeth
March 24, 2017

Nicole Burns is an exceptional lawyer that represented me on a long and protracted child custody case. With each turn in the case Ms. Burns explained the legal issue at hand, outlined various scenarios and options and provided a recommendation. I always went with her recommendation which always culminated in a successful outcome. Her extensive knowledge of case law, wealth of experience on child custody matters and her ability to strategize each scenario of the case always meant she was several steps ahead of the lawyer on the opposition. Furthermore, Ms. Burns’ representation in court was a masterpiece and my victory in court was a testament to her legal prowess. I was awarded double the amount of legal fees, the child support amount requested and the judge agreed with our contempt of court order. Finally, importantly, Ms. Burns was very responsive. She understood the emotional toll the case took on me and guided me through some tough legal choices. I was always confident in the decisions taken and extremely satisfied with the outcome.

Leigh
March 19, 2017

Nicole has fortunately been my legal counsel since June 2016 in a child custody case. It is a very sad situation that has required a very difficult balancing act of compassion and fairness which Nicole has navigated beautifully. In our recent court appearance Nicole referenced a statute that, in my limited understanding, is not well known or understood by most lawyers or judges and presented the case superbly. She was articulate, firm, passionate and persistent in a respectful way. The judge herself was impressed with the reference and acknowledged Nicole as a good lawyer and I certainly agree. I am very fortunate to have her as my legal counsel.

anonymous
November 28, 2016

I came to this firm searching for help with an on-going bad separation and heading off towards divorce; my previous attorney was unable to help. Nicole's experience, thoroughness and knowledge of family law helped me through my bad separation, divorce, custody, child support and other family law related motions. Nicole was able to get results from the get-go for my case. Within a couple of weeks of Nicole taking over my case, “pendent lite” or temporary support was awarded, something my previous attorney never before addressed during my separation process. As Nicole noticed my hostile husband’s attitude towards me, she moved forward to protect me and the children by filing several motions. She included specific language within the custody and visitation order to ensure the well-being of the children. I am grateful that Nicole is able to provide the representation required to deal with such difficult case. She is punctual, thorough with all documentation required, follows up with required deadlines/timelines, informative (I am not left in the dark), organized, honest, direct, and experienced. She knows legal code by heart; there have been times when I am sitting in the court room during a motion or trial and Nicole would cite “Legal Codes” that pertain to my case and at those times, I realize how thankful I am to have her as my legal representative. My case has been difficult, I have dealt with several opposing attorneys, I have plenty of experience with attorneys…In conclusion Nicole has the top rated ability and tools necessary to best represent any family law related case in Northern Virginia.

Marnie
March 18, 2020

I went through a divorce after almost 10 years, with an 8 year old daughter. It was super scary and unsettling until I had my consult with Nicole and Jenni... She knows it all and helped me work through things QUICKLY and PAINLESSLY - I couldn't believe it, after horror stories I've heard of friend's divorces.

Michele
March 5, 2020

Nicole Burns came recommended to me by the attorney I had (and trusted). When my attorney decided to leave law to raise a family, she told me that Nicole was a lot like her -- she takes the high road and doesn't get into dirty fighting with other attorneys. Exactly right. Nicole is a class act and works hard for you. She's a tough negotiator. And she really listened and fought for me and my child. This was a custodial agreement that needed to be modified and she worked hard to do what was best for my child. My child is on the spectrum and she was empathetic and understanding with how to work with a child under these circumstances. Best of all, she brought perspective and kept me on track. Her paralegal was also super helpful -- she did more to help me with the interrogatories and discovery than I had experienced with other law offices. I highly recommend Nicole and her team.

Brandon
February 8, 2019

Nicole has represented me as my attorney for the past 4 years and has done an exceptional job doing so. I have previous experience with a terrible attorney and truly applicate the fact that I believe I have one of the very best. Nicole has helped me navigate though the legal system to overcome so much, I am grateful for her experience, knowledge and professionalism which has enabled us to achieve justified results in my case. I have recommended Nicole to others in the past which also share my appreciation for her talent as an attorney. I highly recommend Nicole to anyone who is seeking representation and only wish I would have found her initially.

Elizabeth
March 24, 2017

Nicole Burns is an exceptional lawyer that represented me on a long and protracted child custody case. With each turn in the case Ms. Burns explained the legal issue at hand, outlined various scenarios and options and provided a recommendation. I always went with her recommendation which always culminated in a successful outcome. Her extensive knowledge of case law, wealth of experience on child custody matters and her ability to strategize each scenario of the case always meant she was several steps ahead of the lawyer on the opposition. Furthermore, Ms. Burns’ representation in court was a masterpiece and my victory in court was a testament to her legal prowess. I was awarded double the amount of legal fees, the child support amount requested and the judge agreed with our contempt of court order. Finally, importantly, Ms. Burns was very responsive. She understood the emotional toll the case took on me and guided me through some tough legal choices. I was always confident in the decisions taken and extremely satisfied with the outcome.

Leigh
March 19, 2017

Nicole has fortunately been my legal counsel since June 2016 in a child custody case. It is a very sad situation that has required a very difficult balancing act of compassion and fairness which Nicole has navigated beautifully. In our recent court appearance Nicole referenced a statute that, in my limited understanding, is not well known or understood by most lawyers or judges and presented the case superbly. She was articulate, firm, passionate and persistent in a respectful way. The judge herself was impressed with the reference and acknowledged Nicole as a good lawyer and I certainly agree. I am very fortunate to have her as my legal counsel.

anonymous
November 28, 2016

I came to this firm searching for help with an on-going bad separation and heading off towards divorce; my previous attorney was unable to help. Nicole's experience, thoroughness and knowledge of family law helped me through my bad separation, divorce, custody, child support and other family law related motions. Nicole was able to get results from the get-go for my case. Within a couple of weeks of Nicole taking over my case, “pendent lite” or temporary support was awarded, something my previous attorney never before addressed during my separation process. As Nicole noticed my hostile husband’s attitude towards me, she moved forward to protect me and the children by filing several motions. She included specific language within the custody and visitation order to ensure the well-being of the children. I am grateful that Nicole is able to provide the representation required to deal with such difficult case. She is punctual, thorough with all documentation required, follows up with required deadlines/timelines, informative (I am not left in the dark), organized, honest, direct, and experienced. She knows legal code by heart; there have been times when I am sitting in the court room during a motion or trial and Nicole would cite “Legal Codes” that pertain to my case and at those times, I realize how thankful I am to have her as my legal representative. My case has been difficult, I have dealt with several opposing attorneys, I have plenty of experience with attorneys…In conclusion Nicole has the top rated ability and tools necessary to best represent any family law related case in Northern Virginia.

Marnie
March 18, 2020

I went through a divorce after almost 10 years, with an 8 year old daughter. It was super scary and unsettling until I had my consult with Nicole and Jenni... She knows it all and helped me work through things QUICKLY and PAINLESSLY - I couldn't believe it, after horror stories I've heard of friend's divorces.

Michele
March 5, 2020

Nicole Burns came recommended to me by the attorney I had (and trusted). When my attorney decided to leave law to raise a family, she told me that Nicole was a lot like her -- she takes the high road and doesn't get into dirty fighting with other attorneys. Exactly right. Nicole is a class act and works hard for you. She's a tough negotiator. And she really listened and fought for me and my child. This was a custodial agreement that needed to be modified and she worked hard to do what was best for my child. My child is on the spectrum and she was empathetic and understanding with how to work with a child under these circumstances. Best of all, she brought perspective and kept me on track. Her paralegal was also super helpful -- she did more to help me with the interrogatories and discovery than I had experienced with other law offices. I highly recommend Nicole and her team.

Brandon
February 8, 2019

Nicole has represented me as my attorney for the past 4 years and has done an exceptional job doing so. I have previous experience with a terrible attorney and truly applicate the fact that I believe I have one of the very best. Nicole has helped me navigate though the legal system to overcome so much, I am grateful for her experience, knowledge and professionalism which has enabled us to achieve justified results in my case. I have recommended Nicole to others in the past which also share my appreciation for her talent as an attorney. I highly recommend Nicole to anyone who is seeking representation and only wish I would have found her initially.

Elizabeth
March 24, 2017

Nicole Burns is an exceptional lawyer that represented me on a long and protracted child custody case. With each turn in the case Ms. Burns explained the legal issue at hand, outlined various scenarios and options and provided a recommendation. I always went with her recommendation which always culminated in a successful outcome. Her extensive knowledge of case law, wealth of experience on child custody matters and her ability to strategize each scenario of the case always meant she was several steps ahead of the lawyer on the opposition. Furthermore, Ms. Burns’ representation in court was a masterpiece and my victory in court was a testament to her legal prowess. I was awarded double the amount of legal fees, the child support amount requested and the judge agreed with our contempt of court order. Finally, importantly, Ms. Burns was very responsive. She understood the emotional toll the case took on me and guided me through some tough legal choices. I was always confident in the decisions taken and extremely satisfied with the outcome.

Leigh
March 19, 2017

Nicole has fortunately been my legal counsel since June 2016 in a child custody case. It is a very sad situation that has required a very difficult balancing act of compassion and fairness which Nicole has navigated beautifully. In our recent court appearance Nicole referenced a statute that, in my limited understanding, is not well known or understood by most lawyers or judges and presented the case superbly. She was articulate, firm, passionate and persistent in a respectful way. The judge herself was impressed with the reference and acknowledged Nicole as a good lawyer and I certainly agree. I am very fortunate to have her as my legal counsel.

anonymous
November 28, 2016

I came to this firm searching for help with an on-going bad separation and heading off towards divorce; my previous attorney was unable to help. Nicole's experience, thoroughness and knowledge of family law helped me through my bad separation, divorce, custody, child support and other family law related motions. Nicole was able to get results from the get-go for my case. Within a couple of weeks of Nicole taking over my case, “pendent lite” or temporary support was awarded, something my previous attorney never before addressed during my separation process. As Nicole noticed my hostile husband’s attitude towards me, she moved forward to protect me and the children by filing several motions. She included specific language within the custody and visitation order to ensure the well-being of the children. I am grateful that Nicole is able to provide the representation required to deal with such difficult case. She is punctual, thorough with all documentation required, follows up with required deadlines/timelines, informative (I am not left in the dark), organized, honest, direct, and experienced. She knows legal code by heart; there have been times when I am sitting in the court room during a motion or trial and Nicole would cite “Legal Codes” that pertain to my case and at those times, I realize how thankful I am to have her as my legal representative. My case has been difficult, I have dealt with several opposing attorneys, I have plenty of experience with attorneys…In conclusion Nicole has the top rated ability and tools necessary to best represent any family law related case in Northern Virginia.

Marnie
March 18, 2020

I went through a divorce after almost 10 years, with an 8 year old daughter. It was super scary and unsettling until I had my consult with Nicole and Jenni... She knows it all and helped me work through things QUICKLY and PAINLESSLY - I couldn't believe it, after horror stories I've heard of friend's divorces.

Michele
March 5, 2020

Nicole Burns came recommended to me by the attorney I had (and trusted). When my attorney decided to leave law to raise a family, she told me that Nicole was a lot like her -- she takes the high road and doesn't get into dirty fighting with other attorneys. Exactly right. Nicole is a class act and works hard for you. She's a tough negotiator. And she really listened and fought for me and my child. This was a custodial agreement that needed to be modified and she worked hard to do what was best for my child. My child is on the spectrum and she was empathetic and understanding with how to work with a child under these circumstances. Best of all, she brought perspective and kept me on track. Her paralegal was also super helpful -- she did more to help me with the interrogatories and discovery than I had experienced with other law offices. I highly recommend Nicole and her team.

Brandon
February 8, 2019

Nicole has represented me as my attorney for the past 4 years and has done an exceptional job doing so. I have previous experience with a terrible attorney and truly applicate the fact that I believe I have one of the very best. Nicole has helped me navigate though the legal system to overcome so much, I am grateful for her experience, knowledge and professionalism which has enabled us to achieve justified results in my case. I have recommended Nicole to others in the past which also share my appreciation for her talent as an attorney. I highly recommend Nicole to anyone who is seeking representation and only wish I would have found her initially.

Elizabeth
March 24, 2017

Nicole Burns is an exceptional lawyer that represented me on a long and protracted child custody case. With each turn in the case Ms. Burns explained the legal issue at hand, outlined various scenarios and options and provided a recommendation. I always went with her recommendation which always culminated in a successful outcome. Her extensive knowledge of case law, wealth of experience on child custody matters and her ability to strategize each scenario of the case always meant she was several steps ahead of the lawyer on the opposition. Furthermore, Ms. Burns’ representation in court was a masterpiece and my victory in court was a testament to her legal prowess. I was awarded double the amount of legal fees, the child support amount requested and the judge agreed with our contempt of court order. Finally, importantly, Ms. Burns was very responsive. She understood the emotional toll the case took on me and guided me through some tough legal choices. I was always confident in the decisions taken and extremely satisfied with the outcome.

Leigh
March 19, 2017

Nicole has fortunately been my legal counsel since June 2016 in a child custody case. It is a very sad situation that has required a very difficult balancing act of compassion and fairness which Nicole has navigated beautifully. In our recent court appearance Nicole referenced a statute that, in my limited understanding, is not well known or understood by most lawyers or judges and presented the case superbly. She was articulate, firm, passionate and persistent in a respectful way. The judge herself was impressed with the reference and acknowledged Nicole as a good lawyer and I certainly agree. I am very fortunate to have her as my legal counsel.

anonymous
November 28, 2016

I came to this firm searching for help with an on-going bad separation and heading off towards divorce; my previous attorney was unable to help. Nicole's experience, thoroughness and knowledge of family law helped me through my bad separation, divorce, custody, child support and other family law related motions. Nicole was able to get results from the get-go for my case. Within a couple of weeks of Nicole taking over my case, “pendent lite” or temporary support was awarded, something my previous attorney never before addressed during my separation process. As Nicole noticed my hostile husband’s attitude towards me, she moved forward to protect me and the children by filing several motions. She included specific language within the custody and visitation order to ensure the well-being of the children. I am grateful that Nicole is able to provide the representation required to deal with such difficult case. She is punctual, thorough with all documentation required, follows up with required deadlines/timelines, informative (I am not left in the dark), organized, honest, direct, and experienced. She knows legal code by heart; there have been times when I am sitting in the court room during a motion or trial and Nicole would cite “Legal Codes” that pertain to my case and at those times, I realize how thankful I am to have her as my legal representative. My case has been difficult, I have dealt with several opposing attorneys, I have plenty of experience with attorneys…In conclusion Nicole has the top rated ability and tools necessary to best represent any family law related case in Northern Virginia.

Marnie
March 18, 2020

I went through a divorce after almost 10 years, with an 8 year old daughter. It was super scary and unsettling until I had my consult with Nicole and Jenni... She knows it all and helped me work through things QUICKLY and PAINLESSLY - I couldn't believe it, after horror stories I've heard of friend's divorces.

Michele
March 5, 2020

Nicole Burns came recommended to me by the attorney I had (and trusted). When my attorney decided to leave law to raise a family, she told me that Nicole was a lot like her -- she takes the high road and doesn't get into dirty fighting with other attorneys. Exactly right. Nicole is a class act and works hard for you. She's a tough negotiator. And she really listened and fought for me and my child. This was a custodial agreement that needed to be modified and she worked hard to do what was best for my child. My child is on the spectrum and she was empathetic and understanding with how to work with a child under these circumstances. Best of all, she brought perspective and kept me on track. Her paralegal was also super helpful -- she did more to help me with the interrogatories and discovery than I had experienced with other law offices. I highly recommend Nicole and her team.

Brandon
February 8, 2019

Nicole has represented me as my attorney for the past 4 years and has done an exceptional job doing so. I have previous experience with a terrible attorney and truly applicate the fact that I believe I have one of the very best. Nicole has helped me navigate though the legal system to overcome so much, I am grateful for her experience, knowledge and professionalism which has enabled us to achieve justified results in my case. I have recommended Nicole to others in the past which also share my appreciation for her talent as an attorney. I highly recommend Nicole to anyone who is seeking representation and only wish I would have found her initially.

Elizabeth
March 24, 2017

Nicole Burns is an exceptional lawyer that represented me on a long and protracted child custody case. With each turn in the case Ms. Burns explained the legal issue at hand, outlined various scenarios and options and provided a recommendation. I always went with her recommendation which always culminated in a successful outcome. Her extensive knowledge of case law, wealth of experience on child custody matters and her ability to strategize each scenario of the case always meant she was several steps ahead of the lawyer on the opposition. Furthermore, Ms. Burns’ representation in court was a masterpiece and my victory in court was a testament to her legal prowess. I was awarded double the amount of legal fees, the child support amount requested and the judge agreed with our contempt of court order. Finally, importantly, Ms. Burns was very responsive. She understood the emotional toll the case took on me and guided me through some tough legal choices. I was always confident in the decisions taken and extremely satisfied with the outcome.

Leigh
March 19, 2017

Nicole has fortunately been my legal counsel since June 2016 in a child custody case. It is a very sad situation that has required a very difficult balancing act of compassion and fairness which Nicole has navigated beautifully. In our recent court appearance Nicole referenced a statute that, in my limited understanding, is not well known or understood by most lawyers or judges and presented the case superbly. She was articulate, firm, passionate and persistent in a respectful way. The judge herself was impressed with the reference and acknowledged Nicole as a good lawyer and I certainly agree. I am very fortunate to have her as my legal counsel.

anonymous
November 28, 2016

I came to this firm searching for help with an on-going bad separation and heading off towards divorce; my previous attorney was unable to help. Nicole's experience, thoroughness and knowledge of family law helped me through my bad separation, divorce, custody, child support and other family law related motions. Nicole was able to get results from the get-go for my case. Within a couple of weeks of Nicole taking over my case, “pendent lite” or temporary support was awarded, something my previous attorney never before addressed during my separation process. As Nicole noticed my hostile husband’s attitude towards me, she moved forward to protect me and the children by filing several motions. She included specific language within the custody and visitation order to ensure the well-being of the children. I am grateful that Nicole is able to provide the representation required to deal with such difficult case. She is punctual, thorough with all documentation required, follows up with required deadlines/timelines, informative (I am not left in the dark), organized, honest, direct, and experienced. She knows legal code by heart; there have been times when I am sitting in the court room during a motion or trial and Nicole would cite “Legal Codes” that pertain to my case and at those times, I realize how thankful I am to have her as my legal representative. My case has been difficult, I have dealt with several opposing attorneys, I have plenty of experience with attorneys…In conclusion Nicole has the top rated ability and tools necessary to best represent any family law related case in Northern Virginia.

Marnie
March 18, 2020

I went through a divorce after almost 10 years, with an 8 year old daughter. It was super scary and unsettling until I had my consult with Nicole and Jenni... She knows it all and helped me work through things QUICKLY and PAINLESSLY - I couldn't believe it, after horror stories I've heard of friend's divorces.

Michele
March 5, 2020

Nicole Burns came recommended to me by the attorney I had (and trusted). When my attorney decided to leave law to raise a family, she told me that Nicole was a lot like her -- she takes the high road and doesn't get into dirty fighting with other attorneys. Exactly right. Nicole is a class act and works hard for you. She's a tough negotiator. And she really listened and fought for me and my child. This was a custodial agreement that needed to be modified and she worked hard to do what was best for my child. My child is on the spectrum and she was empathetic and understanding with how to work with a child under these circumstances. Best of all, she brought perspective and kept me on track. Her paralegal was also super helpful -- she did more to help me with the interrogatories and discovery than I had experienced with other law offices. I highly recommend Nicole and her team.

Brandon
February 8, 2019

Nicole has represented me as my attorney for the past 4 years and has done an exceptional job doing so. I have previous experience with a terrible attorney and truly applicate the fact that I believe I have one of the very best. Nicole has helped me navigate though the legal system to overcome so much, I am grateful for her experience, knowledge and professionalism which has enabled us to achieve justified results in my case. I have recommended Nicole to others in the past which also share my appreciation for her talent as an attorney. I highly recommend Nicole to anyone who is seeking representation and only wish I would have found her initially.

Elizabeth
March 24, 2017

Nicole Burns is an exceptional lawyer that represented me on a long and protracted child custody case. With each turn in the case Ms. Burns explained the legal issue at hand, outlined various scenarios and options and provided a recommendation. I always went with her recommendation which always culminated in a successful outcome. Her extensive knowledge of case law, wealth of experience on child custody matters and her ability to strategize each scenario of the case always meant she was several steps ahead of the lawyer on the opposition. Furthermore, Ms. Burns’ representation in court was a masterpiece and my victory in court was a testament to her legal prowess. I was awarded double the amount of legal fees, the child support amount requested and the judge agreed with our contempt of court order. Finally, importantly, Ms. Burns was very responsive. She understood the emotional toll the case took on me and guided me through some tough legal choices. I was always confident in the decisions taken and extremely satisfied with the outcome.

Leigh
March 19, 2017

Nicole has fortunately been my legal counsel since June 2016 in a child custody case. It is a very sad situation that has required a very difficult balancing act of compassion and fairness which Nicole has navigated beautifully. In our recent court appearance Nicole referenced a statute that, in my limited understanding, is not well known or understood by most lawyers or judges and presented the case superbly. She was articulate, firm, passionate and persistent in a respectful way. The judge herself was impressed with the reference and acknowledged Nicole as a good lawyer and I certainly agree. I am very fortunate to have her as my legal counsel.

anonymous
November 28, 2016

I came to this firm searching for help with an on-going bad separation and heading off towards divorce; my previous attorney was unable to help. Nicole's experience, thoroughness and knowledge of family law helped me through my bad separation, divorce, custody, child support and other family law related motions. Nicole was able to get results from the get-go for my case. Within a couple of weeks of Nicole taking over my case, “pendent lite” or temporary support was awarded, something my previous attorney never before addressed during my separation process. As Nicole noticed my hostile husband’s attitude towards me, she moved forward to protect me and the children by filing several motions. She included specific language within the custody and visitation order to ensure the well-being of the children. I am grateful that Nicole is able to provide the representation required to deal with such difficult case. She is punctual, thorough with all documentation required, follows up with required deadlines/timelines, informative (I am not left in the dark), organized, honest, direct, and experienced. She knows legal code by heart; there have been times when I am sitting in the court room during a motion or trial and Nicole would cite “Legal Codes” that pertain to my case and at those times, I realize how thankful I am to have her as my legal representative. My case has been difficult, I have dealt with several opposing attorneys, I have plenty of experience with attorneys…In conclusion Nicole has the top rated ability and tools necessary to best represent any family law related case in Northern Virginia.

Marnie
March 18, 2020

I went through a divorce after almost 10 years, with an 8 year old daughter. It was super scary and unsettling until I had my consult with Nicole and Jenni... She knows it all and helped me work through things QUICKLY and PAINLESSLY - I couldn't believe it, after horror stories I've heard of friend's divorces.

Michele
March 5, 2020

Nicole Burns came recommended to me by the attorney I had (and trusted). When my attorney decided to leave law to raise a family, she told me that Nicole was a lot like her -- she takes the high road and doesn't get into dirty fighting with other attorneys. Exactly right. Nicole is a class act and works hard for you. She's a tough negotiator. And she really listened and fought for me and my child. This was a custodial agreement that needed to be modified and she worked hard to do what was best for my child. My child is on the spectrum and she was empathetic and understanding with how to work with a child under these circumstances. Best of all, she brought perspective and kept me on track. Her paralegal was also super helpful -- she did more to help me with the interrogatories and discovery than I had experienced with other law offices. I highly recommend Nicole and her team.

Brandon
February 8, 2019

Nicole has represented me as my attorney for the past 4 years and has done an exceptional job doing so. I have previous experience with a terrible attorney and truly applicate the fact that I believe I have one of the very best. Nicole has helped me navigate though the legal system to overcome so much, I am grateful for her experience, knowledge and professionalism which has enabled us to achieve justified results in my case. I have recommended Nicole to others in the past which also share my appreciation for her talent as an attorney. I highly recommend Nicole to anyone who is seeking representation and only wish I would have found her initially.

Elizabeth
March 24, 2017

Nicole Burns is an exceptional lawyer that represented me on a long and protracted child custody case. With each turn in the case Ms. Burns explained the legal issue at hand, outlined various scenarios and options and provided a recommendation. I always went with her recommendation which always culminated in a successful outcome. Her extensive knowledge of case law, wealth of experience on child custody matters and her ability to strategize each scenario of the case always meant she was several steps ahead of the lawyer on the opposition. Furthermore, Ms. Burns’ representation in court was a masterpiece and my victory in court was a testament to her legal prowess. I was awarded double the amount of legal fees, the child support amount requested and the judge agreed with our contempt of court order. Finally, importantly, Ms. Burns was very responsive. She understood the emotional toll the case took on me and guided me through some tough legal choices. I was always confident in the decisions taken and extremely satisfied with the outcome.

Leigh
March 19, 2017

Nicole has fortunately been my legal counsel since June 2016 in a child custody case. It is a very sad situation that has required a very difficult balancing act of compassion and fairness which Nicole has navigated beautifully. In our recent court appearance Nicole referenced a statute that, in my limited understanding, is not well known or understood by most lawyers or judges and presented the case superbly. She was articulate, firm, passionate and persistent in a respectful way. The judge herself was impressed with the reference and acknowledged Nicole as a good lawyer and I certainly agree. I am very fortunate to have her as my legal counsel.

anonymous
November 28, 2016

I came to this firm searching for help with an on-going bad separation and heading off towards divorce; my previous attorney was unable to help. Nicole's experience, thoroughness and knowledge of family law helped me through my bad separation, divorce, custody, child support and other family law related motions. Nicole was able to get results from the get-go for my case. Within a couple of weeks of Nicole taking over my case, “pendent lite” or temporary support was awarded, something my previous attorney never before addressed during my separation process. As Nicole noticed my hostile husband’s attitude towards me, she moved forward to protect me and the children by filing several motions. She included specific language within the custody and visitation order to ensure the well-being of the children. I am grateful that Nicole is able to provide the representation required to deal with such difficult case. She is punctual, thorough with all documentation required, follows up with required deadlines/timelines, informative (I am not left in the dark), organized, honest, direct, and experienced. She knows legal code by heart; there have been times when I am sitting in the court room during a motion or trial and Nicole would cite “Legal Codes” that pertain to my case and at those times, I realize how thankful I am to have her as my legal representative. My case has been difficult, I have dealt with several opposing attorneys, I have plenty of experience with attorneys…In conclusion Nicole has the top rated ability and tools necessary to best represent any family law related case in Northern Virginia.

Marnie
March 18, 2020

I went through a divorce after almost 10 years, with an 8 year old daughter. It was super scary and unsettling until I had my consult with Nicole and Jenni... She knows it all and helped me work through things QUICKLY and PAINLESSLY - I couldn't believe it, after horror stories I've heard of friend's divorces.

Michele
March 5, 2020

Nicole Burns came recommended to me by the attorney I had (and trusted). When my attorney decided to leave law to raise a family, she told me that Nicole was a lot like her -- she takes the high road and doesn't get into dirty fighting with other attorneys. Exactly right. Nicole is a class act and works hard for you. She's a tough negotiator. And she really listened and fought for me and my child. This was a custodial agreement that needed to be modified and she worked hard to do what was best for my child. My child is on the spectrum and she was empathetic and understanding with how to work with a child under these circumstances. Best of all, she brought perspective and kept me on track. Her paralegal was also super helpful -- she did more to help me with the interrogatories and discovery than I had experienced with other law offices. I highly recommend Nicole and her team.

Brandon
February 8, 2019

Nicole has represented me as my attorney for the past 4 years and has done an exceptional job doing so. I have previous experience with a terrible attorney and truly applicate the fact that I believe I have one of the very best. Nicole has helped me navigate though the legal system to overcome so much, I am grateful for her experience, knowledge and professionalism which has enabled us to achieve justified results in my case. I have recommended Nicole to others in the past which also share my appreciation for her talent as an attorney. I highly recommend Nicole to anyone who is seeking representation and only wish I would have found her initially.

Elizabeth
March 24, 2017

Nicole Burns is an exceptional lawyer that represented me on a long and protracted child custody case. With each turn in the case Ms. Burns explained the legal issue at hand, outlined various scenarios and options and provided a recommendation. I always went with her recommendation which always culminated in a successful outcome. Her extensive knowledge of case law, wealth of experience on child custody matters and her ability to strategize each scenario of the case always meant she was several steps ahead of the lawyer on the opposition. Furthermore, Ms. Burns’ representation in court was a masterpiece and my victory in court was a testament to her legal prowess. I was awarded double the amount of legal fees, the child support amount requested and the judge agreed with our contempt of court order. Finally, importantly, Ms. Burns was very responsive. She understood the emotional toll the case took on me and guided me through some tough legal choices. I was always confident in the decisions taken and extremely satisfied with the outcome.

Leigh
March 19, 2017

Nicole has fortunately been my legal counsel since June 2016 in a child custody case. It is a very sad situation that has required a very difficult balancing act of compassion and fairness which Nicole has navigated beautifully. In our recent court appearance Nicole referenced a statute that, in my limited understanding, is not well known or understood by most lawyers or judges and presented the case superbly. She was articulate, firm, passionate and persistent in a respectful way. The judge herself was impressed with the reference and acknowledged Nicole as a good lawyer and I certainly agree. I am very fortunate to have her as my legal counsel.

anonymous
November 28, 2016

I came to this firm searching for help with an on-going bad separation and heading off towards divorce; my previous attorney was unable to help. Nicole's experience, thoroughness and knowledge of family law helped me through my bad separation, divorce, custody, child support and other family law related motions. Nicole was able to get results from the get-go for my case. Within a couple of weeks of Nicole taking over my case, “pendent lite” or temporary support was awarded, something my previous attorney never before addressed during my separation process. As Nicole noticed my hostile husband’s attitude towards me, she moved forward to protect me and the children by filing several motions. She included specific language within the custody and visitation order to ensure the well-being of the children. I am grateful that Nicole is able to provide the representation required to deal with such difficult case. She is punctual, thorough with all documentation required, follows up with required deadlines/timelines, informative (I am not left in the dark), organized, honest, direct, and experienced. She knows legal code by heart; there have been times when I am sitting in the court room during a motion or trial and Nicole would cite “Legal Codes” that pertain to my case and at those times, I realize how thankful I am to have her as my legal representative. My case has been difficult, I have dealt with several opposing attorneys, I have plenty of experience with attorneys…In conclusion Nicole has the top rated ability and tools necessary to best represent any family law related case in Northern Virginia.

Marnie
March 18, 2020

I went through a divorce after almost 10 years, with an 8 year old daughter. It was super scary and unsettling until I had my consult with Nicole and Jenni... She knows it all and helped me work through things QUICKLY and PAINLESSLY - I couldn't believe it, after horror stories I've heard of friend's divorces.

Michele
March 5, 2020

Nicole Burns came recommended to me by the attorney I had (and trusted). When my attorney decided to leave law to raise a family, she told me that Nicole was a lot like her -- she takes the high road and doesn't get into dirty fighting with other attorneys. Exactly right. Nicole is a class act and works hard for you. She's a tough negotiator. And she really listened and fought for me and my child. This was a custodial agreement that needed to be modified and she worked hard to do what was best for my child. My child is on the spectrum and she was empathetic and understanding with how to work with a child under these circumstances. Best of all, she brought perspective and kept me on track. Her paralegal was also super helpful -- she did more to help me with the interrogatories and discovery than I had experienced with other law offices. I highly recommend Nicole and her team.

Brandon
February 8, 2019

Nicole has represented me as my attorney for the past 4 years and has done an exceptional job doing so. I have previous experience with a terrible attorney and truly applicate the fact that I believe I have one of the very best. Nicole has helped me navigate though the legal system to overcome so much, I am grateful for her experience, knowledge and professionalism which has enabled us to achieve justified results in my case. I have recommended Nicole to others in the past which also share my appreciation for her talent as an attorney. I highly recommend Nicole to anyone who is seeking representation and only wish I would have found her initially.

Elizabeth
March 24, 2017

Nicole Burns is an exceptional lawyer that represented me on a long and protracted child custody case. With each turn in the case Ms. Burns explained the legal issue at hand, outlined various scenarios and options and provided a recommendation. I always went with her recommendation which always culminated in a successful outcome. Her extensive knowledge of case law, wealth of experience on child custody matters and her ability to strategize each scenario of the case always meant she was several steps ahead of the lawyer on the opposition. Furthermore, Ms. Burns’ representation in court was a masterpiece and my victory in court was a testament to her legal prowess. I was awarded double the amount of legal fees, the child support amount requested and the judge agreed with our contempt of court order. Finally, importantly, Ms. Burns was very responsive. She understood the emotional toll the case took on me and guided me through some tough legal choices. I was always confident in the decisions taken and extremely satisfied with the outcome.

Leigh
March 19, 2017

Nicole has fortunately been my legal counsel since June 2016 in a child custody case. It is a very sad situation that has required a very difficult balancing act of compassion and fairness which Nicole has navigated beautifully. In our recent court appearance Nicole referenced a statute that, in my limited understanding, is not well known or understood by most lawyers or judges and presented the case superbly. She was articulate, firm, passionate and persistent in a respectful way. The judge herself was impressed with the reference and acknowledged Nicole as a good lawyer and I certainly agree. I am very fortunate to have her as my legal counsel.

anonymous
November 28, 2016

I came to this firm searching for help with an on-going bad separation and heading off towards divorce; my previous attorney was unable to help. Nicole's experience, thoroughness and knowledge of family law helped me through my bad separation, divorce, custody, child support and other family law related motions. Nicole was able to get results from the get-go for my case. Within a couple of weeks of Nicole taking over my case, “pendent lite” or temporary support was awarded, something my previous attorney never before addressed during my separation process. As Nicole noticed my hostile husband’s attitude towards me, she moved forward to protect me and the children by filing several motions. She included specific language within the custody and visitation order to ensure the well-being of the children. I am grateful that Nicole is able to provide the representation required to deal with such difficult case. She is punctual, thorough with all documentation required, follows up with required deadlines/timelines, informative (I am not left in the dark), organized, honest, direct, and experienced. She knows legal code by heart; there have been times when I am sitting in the court room during a motion or trial and Nicole would cite “Legal Codes” that pertain to my case and at those times, I realize how thankful I am to have her as my legal representative. My case has been difficult, I have dealt with several opposing attorneys, I have plenty of experience with attorneys…In conclusion Nicole has the top rated ability and tools necessary to best represent any family law related case in Northern Virginia.

Marnie
March 18, 2020

I went through a divorce after almost 10 years, with an 8 year old daughter. It was super scary and unsettling until I had my consult with Nicole and Jenni... She knows it all and helped me work through things QUICKLY and PAINLESSLY - I couldn't believe it, after horror stories I've heard of friend's divorces.

Michele
March 5, 2020

Nicole Burns came recommended to me by the attorney I had (and trusted). When my attorney decided to leave law to raise a family, she told me that Nicole was a lot like her -- she takes the high road and doesn't get into dirty fighting with other attorneys. Exactly right. Nicole is a class act and works hard for you. She's a tough negotiator. And she really listened and fought for me and my child. This was a custodial agreement that needed to be modified and she worked hard to do what was best for my child. My child is on the spectrum and she was empathetic and understanding with how to work with a child under these circumstances. Best of all, she brought perspective and kept me on track. Her paralegal was also super helpful -- she did more to help me with the interrogatories and discovery than I had experienced with other law offices. I highly recommend Nicole and her team.

Brandon
February 8, 2019

Nicole has represented me as my attorney for the past 4 years and has done an exceptional job doing so. I have previous experience with a terrible attorney and truly applicate the fact that I believe I have one of the very best. Nicole has helped me navigate though the legal system to overcome so much, I am grateful for her experience, knowledge and professionalism which has enabled us to achieve justified results in my case. I have recommended Nicole to others in the past which also share my appreciation for her talent as an attorney. I highly recommend Nicole to anyone who is seeking representation and only wish I would have found her initially.

Elizabeth
March 24, 2017

Nicole Burns is an exceptional lawyer that represented me on a long and protracted child custody case. With each turn in the case Ms. Burns explained the legal issue at hand, outlined various scenarios and options and provided a recommendation. I always went with her recommendation which always culminated in a successful outcome. Her extensive knowledge of case law, wealth of experience on child custody matters and her ability to strategize each scenario of the case always meant she was several steps ahead of the lawyer on the opposition. Furthermore, Ms. Burns’ representation in court was a masterpiece and my victory in court was a testament to her legal prowess. I was awarded double the amount of legal fees, the child support amount requested and the judge agreed with our contempt of court order. Finally, importantly, Ms. Burns was very responsive. She understood the emotional toll the case took on me and guided me through some tough legal choices. I was always confident in the decisions taken and extremely satisfied with the outcome.

Leigh
March 19, 2017

Nicole has fortunately been my legal counsel since June 2016 in a child custody case. It is a very sad situation that has required a very difficult balancing act of compassion and fairness which Nicole has navigated beautifully. In our recent court appearance Nicole referenced a statute that, in my limited understanding, is not well known or understood by most lawyers or judges and presented the case superbly. She was articulate, firm, passionate and persistent in a respectful way. The judge herself was impressed with the reference and acknowledged Nicole as a good lawyer and I certainly agree. I am very fortunate to have her as my legal counsel.

anonymous
November 28, 2016

I came to this firm searching for help with an on-going bad separation and heading off towards divorce; my previous attorney was unable to help. Nicole's experience, thoroughness and knowledge of family law helped me through my bad separation, divorce, custody, child support and other family law related motions. Nicole was able to get results from the get-go for my case. Within a couple of weeks of Nicole taking over my case, “pendent lite” or temporary support was awarded, something my previous attorney never before addressed during my separation process. As Nicole noticed my hostile husband’s attitude towards me, she moved forward to protect me and the children by filing several motions. She included specific language within the custody and visitation order to ensure the well-being of the children. I am grateful that Nicole is able to provide the representation required to deal with such difficult case. She is punctual, thorough with all documentation required, follows up with required deadlines/timelines, informative (I am not left in the dark), organized, honest, direct, and experienced. She knows legal code by heart; there have been times when I am sitting in the court room during a motion or trial and Nicole would cite “Legal Codes” that pertain to my case and at those times, I realize how thankful I am to have her as my legal representative. My case has been difficult, I have dealt with several opposing attorneys, I have plenty of experience with attorneys…In conclusion Nicole has the top rated ability and tools necessary to best represent any family law related case in Northern Virginia.

Marnie
March 18, 2020

I went through a divorce after almost 10 years, with an 8 year old daughter. It was super scary and unsettling until I had my consult with Nicole and Jenni... She knows it all and helped me work through things QUICKLY and PAINLESSLY - I couldn't believe it, after horror stories I've heard of friend's divorces.

Michele
March 5, 2020

Nicole Burns came recommended to me by the attorney I had (and trusted). When my attorney decided to leave law to raise a family, she told me that Nicole was a lot like her -- she takes the high road and doesn't get into dirty fighting with other attorneys. Exactly right. Nicole is a class act and works hard for you. She's a tough negotiator. And she really listened and fought for me and my child. This was a custodial agreement that needed to be modified and she worked hard to do what was best for my child. My child is on the spectrum and she was empathetic and understanding with how to work with a child under these circumstances. Best of all, she brought perspective and kept me on track. Her paralegal was also super helpful -- she did more to help me with the interrogatories and discovery than I had experienced with other law offices. I highly recommend Nicole and her team.

Brandon
February 8, 2019

Nicole has represented me as my attorney for the past 4 years and has done an exceptional job doing so. I have previous experience with a terrible attorney and truly applicate the fact that I believe I have one of the very best. Nicole has helped me navigate though the legal system to overcome so much, I am grateful for her experience, knowledge and professionalism which has enabled us to achieve justified results in my case. I have recommended Nicole to others in the past which also share my appreciation for her talent as an attorney. I highly recommend Nicole to anyone who is seeking representation and only wish I would have found her initially.

Elizabeth
March 24, 2017

Nicole Burns is an exceptional lawyer that represented me on a long and protracted child custody case. With each turn in the case Ms. Burns explained the legal issue at hand, outlined various scenarios and options and provided a recommendation. I always went with her recommendation which always culminated in a successful outcome. Her extensive knowledge of case law, wealth of experience on child custody matters and her ability to strategize each scenario of the case always meant she was several steps ahead of the lawyer on the opposition. Furthermore, Ms. Burns’ representation in court was a masterpiece and my victory in court was a testament to her legal prowess. I was awarded double the amount of legal fees, the child support amount requested and the judge agreed with our contempt of court order. Finally, importantly, Ms. Burns was very responsive. She understood the emotional toll the case took on me and guided me through some tough legal choices. I was always confident in the decisions taken and extremely satisfied with the outcome.

Leigh
March 19, 2017

Nicole has fortunately been my legal counsel since June 2016 in a child custody case. It is a very sad situation that has required a very difficult balancing act of compassion and fairness which Nicole has navigated beautifully. In our recent court appearance Nicole referenced a statute that, in my limited understanding, is not well known or understood by most lawyers or judges and presented the case superbly. She was articulate, firm, passionate and persistent in a respectful way. The judge herself was impressed with the reference and acknowledged Nicole as a good lawyer and I certainly agree. I am very fortunate to have her as my legal counsel.

anonymous
November 28, 2016

I came to this firm searching for help with an on-going bad separation and heading off towards divorce; my previous attorney was unable to help. Nicole's experience, thoroughness and knowledge of family law helped me through my bad separation, divorce, custody, child support and other family law related motions. Nicole was able to get results from the get-go for my case. Within a couple of weeks of Nicole taking over my case, “pendent lite” or temporary support was awarded, something my previous attorney never before addressed during my separation process. As Nicole noticed my hostile husband’s attitude towards me, she moved forward to protect me and the children by filing several motions. She included specific language within the custody and visitation order to ensure the well-being of the children. I am grateful that Nicole is able to provide the representation required to deal with such difficult case. She is punctual, thorough with all documentation required, follows up with required deadlines/timelines, informative (I am not left in the dark), organized, honest, direct, and experienced. She knows legal code by heart; there have been times when I am sitting in the court room during a motion or trial and Nicole would cite “Legal Codes” that pertain to my case and at those times, I realize how thankful I am to have her as my legal representative. My case has been difficult, I have dealt with several opposing attorneys, I have plenty of experience with attorneys…In conclusion Nicole has the top rated ability and tools necessary to best represent any family law related case in Northern Virginia.