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Arlington Family Law Lawyer
Overview
Kara Lee has a passion for helping people going through difficult times. She works vigorously for her clients on each and every case that she touches. Her goal is to obtain the best outcome for her clients, while also providing them with a sense of peace and a clear path through what is often an incredibly stressful and challenging time...
Kara Lee has a passion for helping people going through difficult times. She works vigorously for her clients on each and every case that she touches. Her goal is to obtain the best outcome for her clients, while also providing them with a sense of peace and a clear path through what is often an incredibly stressful and challenging time...
Kara Lee has a passion for helping people going through difficult times. She works vigorously for her clients on each and every case that she touches. Her goal is to obtain the best outcome for her clients, while also providing them with a sense of peace and a clear path through what is often an incredibly stressful and challenging time. Her detail-oriented and well-researched approach to the myriad issues that arise during the course of litigation provide both clients and judges with assurance they need to make good decisions.
In her 10-plus years in the family law field, Kara has litigated, mediated and settled cases dealing with a variety of complex issues, including adultery, divorce, spousal support, same-sex divorce, child custody, marital settlement agreements, relocation, military divorce, high asset divorce, contempt and other post-divorce issues, modifications and terminations of support, spousal support, child support and equitable distribution of marital property.
For more than a decade Kara Lee has devoted herself to helping individuals who are dealing with family law issues. Her commitment to family law began in law school where she studied various aspects of family law litigation, working almost full time at a top tier family law firm while attending law school full time.
After graduating from law school, Kara began practicing law with a boutique and well-respected firm in Northern Virginia. Within only 5 years of practice, she became a partner thanks to her tireless efforts and dedication to helping her clients, and her excellent legal work. Kara’s achievements in the field of family law have been recognized in many forms, including by Virginia Super Lawyers, Virginia Business Magazine, US News & World Report among other sources within the legal community.
Kara started Lee Lopez Law PLLC so that she and Misha could fulfill their vision of ideal legal representation for clients. Kara’s vision is to combine her experience in family law litigation with her efficient handling of cases and compassion for her clients. She understands that each of these virtues – experience, efficiency, and compassion – play important roles in each client’s case.
Clients who entrust Kara with their case can expect to be treated with dignity, respect, and compassion regardless of their situation. Clients can also expect to hear honest, frank advice about the legal issues. Kara uses her experience and researching abilities to quickly find relevant law, explain it to clients, plan a course of action, and make the best arguments under the circumstances. And while the truth is hard to hear sometimes, Kara always comes prepared with a plan to address even the toughest legal issues in a way that gives her client’s the best chance at the most favorable outcome.
Kara is heavily involved in the local legal community of Northern Virginia. She has served in numerous roles within the Fairfax Bar Association, even sitting on the Board of Directors for the Fairfax Bar Association. She also regularly attends functions in a variety of jurisdictions (Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax chief among them) and presentations relevant to divorce, custody, and support litigation. This involvement gives her additional insight about judges’ thinking and successful legal positions within the family law world.
If you are looking for a hard-working, experienced, efficient, and compassionate attorney who you can trust to handle your family law case, then look no further. Contact Kara Lee today by phone or by submitting our online consultation request to see how she can help you.
About Kara Lee
Practice Areas
- Family Law
Current Employment Position(s)
- Partner
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Virginia, 2012
Other Affiliations
- Board Member, Board of Directors, Fairfax Bar Association, 2017 - 2019
- President, Young Lawyers Board, Fairfax Bar Association, 2016 - 2017
- Statewide Membership Coordinator, Young Lawyers Division, Virginia Bar Association, 2016 - 2018
- Co-Chair, Potomac Region, Young Lawyers Division, Virginia Bar Association, 2013 - 2015
- Board Member, Color of Justice Subcommittee, Young Lawyers Board, Fairfax Bar Association, 2014 - 2015
- Board Member, 5K Committee, Fairfax Law Foundation, 2014 - 2015
- Volunteer, Northern Virginia Pro Bono Law Center, 2014 - Present
- Board Member, Young Lawyers Board, Fairfax Bar Association, 2013 - 2018
- Member, Virginia Women Attorneys Association, 2013 - Present
- Member, Virginia State Bar, 2012 - Present
- Member, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, 2012 - Present
- Member, American Bar Association, 2012 - Present
- Member, Fairfax Bar Association, 2011 - Present
Education
- George Mason University School of Law, Arlington, Virginia, 2012
J.D. - Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia, 2004
B.A.
Major: English - Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia, 2004
M.A.
Major: English - University of Virginia Trial Advocacy College, 2017
Past Positions
- Maddox & Gerock PC, Partner
Classes and Seminars
- Newly Admitted Attorney Orientation Continuing Legal Education Course, Moderator, Fairfax Bar Association, 2013
Achievements
Other Sources of Feedback About Kara Lee
Included on the 2023 Washington DC list
Past Lists
- 2022 Washington DC Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Washington DC Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Virginia Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Washington DC Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Washington DC Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Washington DC Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Washington DC Super Lawyers list
Honors
- Best Lawyers in America in Family Law, 2020
- SuperLawyers Rising Star, 2016 – 2020
- Legal Elite in Family Law, Virginia Business Magazine, 2015 – 2020
Office Information
Address
1100 N. Glebe RoadSuite 1010 Arlington, VA 22201
Phone
Fax
- 703-651-5316
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Office Hours
Mon to Fri: 9am – 5pm, Sat & Sun: Closed
Publication
Articles
- Newly Admitted Attorney Orientation Continuing Legal Education Course, Moderator, Fairfax Bar Association, 2013
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