Family Law

Helping You Through Stressful Times

The issues that require representation from a family law attorney are always stressful, even if they involve overwhelmingly positive matters, such as adoption. No matter what legal issue you are faced with, you deserve to have an experienced attorney by your side who will help you overcome the challenges involved. You will find that attorney at the law firm of Surovell Isaacs Petersen & Levy in Fairfax, Virginia.

Our team members are skilled professionals who have earned a great deal of recognition in and out of the legal community, including being listed in Best Lawyers in America and Washingtonian magazine's top divorce lawyers. We believe you can consider this recognition your verification of the quality representation you will receive at our law firm.

A Full-Service Family Law Firm

At our law firm, you will find lawyers who have more than three decades of experience handling all family law matters, including:

• Divorce
• Child Custody and Visitation
• Child support
• Spousal support
• Property division
• Adoption
• Paternity disputes
• Prenuptial agreements

Advising You of all Your Options

Rarely is there only one path that can be taken to resolve a family law issue. More often than not, there are several options available. The question is which option fits your needs?

Our commitment to client-oriented legal representation means that we will take the time to get to know your needs. We will take the time to educate you about your options and assess them based on what you are going through. When we recommend an option, you can be confident that we truly believe it is the right one for you.

Fierce litigation is a part of our history, so we are always willing to go to trial to battle for a positive outcome. With that said, we also value alternative dispute resolution, such as negotiated compromise and settlement, marital or co-parenting counseling, mediation or arbitration.

Schedule a Consultation About Your Case

Call us at 703-648-8279 or send us an e-mail to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced family law attorneys.

• Robert J. Surovell for being named in Best Lawyers in America this year for Personal Injury representation and for the 25th time in Family Law representation.
• Dorothy M. Isaacs for being named in Best Lawyers in America for the 4th time in Family Law representation.
• Scott Surovell on his recent election to the House of Delegates.
• Scott Surovell and David Levy for being named Best Lawyers in America.

• $12,000,000 Judgment relating to fraudulent investment scheme.
• $4,800,000 Fairfax County Jury verdict against fireworks company for negligent production of commercial fireworks display resulting in catastrophic injuries.
• $3,600,000 Fairfax County jury verdict in favor of firefighter who suffered permanent disabling injuries.
• $3,500,000 Settlement of head-on collision resulting in severe orthopedic injuries and brain injuries to Ph.D candidate.
• $2,000,000 Value of rescission awarded to purchaser due to luxury developer's violation of Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act.
• $1,150,000 Settlement of case involving brain injury to passenger riding in commuter van on I-395.
• $1,100,000 Judgment awarded against husband who obtained multiple mortgages on joint property without wife's consent.
• $1,150,000 Settlement of case involving amputation of arm following negligence.
• $980,000 Settlement of case involving brain injury to 13 year-old child.
• $950,000 Settlement of case involving misdiagnosis of child abuse instead of osteogenesis imperfecta (brittle bone disease).
• $834,000 Jury verdict against a notorious foreclosure rescue scammer for violations of Virginia Consumer Protection Act, Virginia Credit Counseling Act,  and fraud.
• $750,000 Back injury from car accident.
• $700,000 Jury verdict for fraud arising from sale of securities in bogus Montana mining venture.
• $650,000 Settlement of medical malpractice matter.
• $480,000 Settlement of wrongful death case involving health care neglect in prison.
• $450,000 Settlement of death of child who drowned in pool.
• $330,000 Judgment awarded to tenant for inventory damage from defects in shopping mall roof.  Affirmed by Supreme Court of Virginia.
• $300,000 Judgment awarded to daughter whose mother was killed by step-father who attempted to seek his deceased wife's life insurance proceeds.
• $300,000 Car accident involving collision with delivery truck and compound arm fracture.
• $290,000 Car accident involving injury to passenger's face.
• $175,000 Settlement for property damage and business losses for damage to printing press during moving.
• $175,000 Back injuries to driver struck by drunk driver.
• $135,000 Settlement for failure to supervise bookkeeper, negligent processing of checks by bank, and embezzlement.
• $82,000 SIPL Defense verdict that ultimately led to award of $82,000 sanctions against Plaintiff.
• Defense Verdict SIPL Defense verdict in car-tanker truck collision seeking over $1,000,000