James D. Livesay
Attorney Profile
Top Rated Family Law Attorney in Arlington, VA
Arlington, VA 22203
Selected To Rising Stars: 2013 - 2014
- Family Law
James Livesay is a founding partner at Livesay & Myers, P.C. He leads the firm’s team of family law attorneys across offices in Fairfax, Arlington, Leesburg, Manassas and Fredericksburg, Virginia.
After earning a Bachelor of Arts from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Mr. Livesay went on to receive a Juris Doctor in 1998 from the University of Virginia School of Law.
Mr. Livesay served in the U.S. Navy JAG Corps from 1998 to 2001. He entered civilian practice as a family law attorney in 2001, and joined with partner Kevin Myers to found Livesay & Myers, P.C. in 2003.
Drawing on his experience as a Navy JAG officer, Mr. Livesay established the military divorce section of the firm in 2003 and has guided it since that time. His article, “Treatment of Disability Pay in Military Divorce,” has been published on a number of online divorce websites, including DivorceHQ and WomansDivorce.com.
Mr. Livesay resides in Northern Virginia with his wife and three children.
- 100%Family Law
Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Name Change, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Marital Property, Same Sex Family Law, Father's Rights
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Super Lawyers: 2014 - 2020 Rising Stars: 2013 - 2014
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About James Livesay
Admitted: 1998, Virginia
Professional Webpage: http://www.livesaymyers.com/attorneys/james-livesay/
Honors/Awards:
- Award for Trial Advocacy, The Association of the Bar of the City of New York, Committee on Military Affairs and Justice, 1998
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (Gold Star in Lieu of Second Award), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (Gold Star in Lieu of Second Award), U.S. Navy, 2001
- Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell, 2013
- Recipient, Virginia Tech Joseph Bernd Award, Best Paper in Political Science, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Virginia Tech Joseph Bernd Award, Virginia Tech, 1995
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (Gold Star in Lieu of Second Award), 2000
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Fredericksburg Area Bar Association, 2004 – Present, 2004
- Virginia Tech Alumni Association, 1995–Present, 1995
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Virginia, 2003
- Military Officers Association of America, 2003 – Present, 2003
- Editorial Board, Virginia Journal of Law and Politics, Member, University of Virginia School of Law, 1998
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia, 2003
- U.S. Supreme Court, 2006
- University of Virginia Alumni Association, 2003 – Present, 2003
- Virginia State Bar (Family Law Section), 1998 – Present, 1998
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit, 2006
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
- Author, Treatment of Disability Pay in Military Divorce, Divorce Headquarters and WomansDivorce.com
Educational Background:
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, B.A., Major: Political Science and Philosophy, 1995
- University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 1998
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Last Updated: 1/7/2020