Barbara A. Burr
Attorney Profile
Top Rated Family Law Attorney in Washington, DC
Barbara A. Burr, J.D., has many years of experience representing men and women in all aspects of domestic relations law, from divorce and custody to property distribution and financial support. Her practice is client-focused, emphasizing family-friendly approaches that minimize conflict and help clients move forward with their lives in the most positive way possible. She serves as Collaborative counsel, negotiates amicable resolutions and frequently serves as a mediator. Barb frequently serves as a trainer in the art and skill of collaborative practice, including Basic Collaborative Practice, Mediation and Interest-Based Negotiation Skills, and a variety of Advanced Collaborative Skill trainings.
Certificates and Credentials
Top Lists
- Top 100: 2022 Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers
- Top 50: 2022 Women Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2021 Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers
- Top 50: 2021 Women Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2020 Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers
- Top 50: 2020 Women Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2019 Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers
- Top 50: 2019 Women Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers
About Barbara A. Burr
First Admitted: 1989, Washington DC
Professional Webpage: https://www.burrlawfirm.com/barbara-a-burr
Educational Background
- Harvard Law School, JD, 1989, cum laude University of Washington, BA in Business Administration and Accounting, 1984, magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Beta Gamma Sigma
Pro bono/Community Service
- Family law expert volunteer at the District of Columbia Superior Court Family Law Self-Help Center., 2005
- Collaborative Access Project of the District of Columbia, founding member and President., 2010
Bar/Professional Activity
- District of Columbia Academy of Collaborative Professionals founding President and Board Member., 2007
- Collaborative Access Project of District of Columbia., 2012
- Collaborative Divorce Resolution Professionals, 2007
- Association of Family and Conciliation Courts., 2010
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers., 2020
- International Academy of Collaborative Professionals member., 2006
- District of Columbia Women's Bar Association and Women's Bar Association Foundation Board Member., 2001
- Collaborative Practice Training Institute faculty member., 2009
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Last Updated: 5/15/2022