Kara Lee
Attorney Profile
Top Rated Family Law Attorney in Arlington, VA
Attorney Kara Lee is a founding partner with Lee Lopez Law in Arlington, Virginia. Serving clients throughout northern Virginia, she focuses her practice primarily on family law. Her time and efforts are devoted to helping those who are going through a divorce achieve the best possible outcomes for their legal issues involving child custody and support, alimony, property division, and other related matters.
Throughout the course of her more than 10 years in practice, Ms. Lee has achieved notable success guiding her clients through the divorce process and helping them make the best-informed decisions on the matters that will affect them and their families for years to come. Well-versed in mediation, she strives to help her clients resolve their conflicts and reach agreements without the need for expensive and contentious litigation; however, she will not hesitate to take her clients' issues to court when necessary.
Over the years, Ms. Lee has gained invaluable experience in handling military, same-sex and high-asset divorces along with modifications and enforcements of existing court orders and other post-divorce issues. Recognized for her impeccable professionalism and outstanding legal service, she has earned top ratings from her peers, including a Legal Elite designation from Virginia Business magazine, along with numerous positive reviews and referrals from her satisfied clients. At all turns, she delivers highly personalized, compassionate representation designed to help her clients achieve their goals as efficiently as possible.
Ms. Lee earned both her undergraduate and master's degrees in English from Virginia Tech in 2004. She then attended George Mason University School of Law, where she obtained her Juris Doctor in 2012. She is also a graduate of the intensive Trial Advocacy College at The University of Virginia.
A leader in her legal community, Ms. Lee is the former President of the Fairfax Bar Association, where she continues to serve on its board of directors. She has also served as Statewide Membership Coordinator for The Virginia Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division. She maintains active involvement with several other professional legal organizations, and she volunteers her time and services with the Northern Virginia Pro Bono Law Center.
- 100%Family Law
Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Name Change, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Same Sex Family Law
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2016 - 2021
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About Kara Lee
Admitted: 2012, Virginia
Professional Webpage: https://leelopezlaw.com/kara-lee/
Honors/Awards
- , Best Lawyers in Family Law, US News and World Report
- Virginia Super Lawyers, Virginia Business Magazine
- SuperLawyers Rising Star, 2016 - 2019
- Legal Elite in Family Law, Virginia Business Magazine, 2015 - 2018
Educational Background
- University of Virginia Trial Advocacy College, 2017
- Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia, M.A., Major: English, 2004
- Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia, B.A., Magna Cum Laude, Major: English, 2004
Bar/Professional Activity
- President, Young Lawyers Board, Fairfax Bar Association
- Co-Chair, Potomac Region, Young Lawyers Division, Virginia Bar Association, 2013 – 2015
- Commonwealth of Virginia, 2012
- Board Member, Board of Directors, Fairfax Bar Association
- Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, Member, 2012 - Present
- Fairfax Bar Association, Young Lawyers Board, Member, 2013 - 2017
- American Bar Association, Member, 2012 - Present
- Virginia Women Attorneys Association, Member, 2013 - Present
- Fairfax Bar Association, Young Lawyers Board, President, 2016 - Present
- Fairfax Bar Association, Member, 2011 - Present
- Virginia State Bar, Member, 2012 - Present
- Virginia Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, Statewide Membership Coordinator, 2016 - Present
Scholarly Lectures/Writings
- Newly Admitted Attorney Orientation Continuing Legal Education Course, Moderator, Fairfax Bar Association, 2013
- Newly Admitted Attorney Orientation Continuing Legal Education Course, Moderator, Fairfax Bar Association, 2013
Pro bono/Community Service
- Fairfax Law Foundation, 5K Committee, Member, 2014 - 2015
- Fairfax Bar Association, Law Related Education Committee, Co-Chair, 2013 - 2015
- Northern Virginia Pro Bono Law Center, Volunteer, 2014
- Fairfax Bar Association, Law Related Education Committee, Volunteer Presenter, 2015
- Fairfax Bar Association, Young Lawyers Board, Color of Justice Subcommittee, Member, 2014 - 2015
Special Licenses/Certifications
- Collaborative Training, 2020
- Sarah L. Payne volunteering as a judge tonight at the GMUSL Costello Trial Ad Competition: http://t.co/3jMMa1nmP9
- M&G Partner, Julie C. Gerock, participated in a panel discussion on civility and professionalism yesterday: http://t.co/S3GmiM3jbY
- Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Four New Same-Sex Marriage Cases http://t.co/N0z6JwbUbB
- Supreme Court to Hear Four New Cases Regarding Same-Sex Marriage http://t.co/N0z6JwbUbB
- Civil Conversations: Upcoming Discussion About Civility & Professionalism http://t.co/RfLtZfsgX0
Last Updated: 6/22/2021