Daniel L. Gray - Lawyer in Fairfax, VA

For over two decades, I have represented clients in Northern Virginia who need family law assistance. My goal is to provide vigorous, honest, and thorough representation.I started this firm with my founding partners in November 2004, and have worked towards becoming the best family law partnership in Virginia. Since 2004 we have grown to a firm of nine attorneys from various backgrounds. We are a full-service team ready to handle virtually any Virginia family law issue.I pride myself on being a client-first attorney. I am a good listener and communicator. I am easy to reach and I do not keep clients waiting. Your calls and e-mails are promptly returned. I do not get rattled and I do not get frustrated, no matter the facts of your case or who else is involved. I enjoy what I do and I look forward to finding the best solution for your case.While family law issues can seem overwhelming, I take a common sense and practical approach to my cases. I can explain complex and emotional issues, and offer solutions in a straightforward, easy-to-understand way so you can make important decisions promptly and correctly.I always try to resolve my cases through negotiation and compromise, but I also know that certain cases must be litigated. If your case has to go to a judge, I will present it with confidence and authority. I have litigated issues ranging from complex asset and debt distribution, to calculation of income for support cases, to matters involving closely held corporations and other business entities. I have also routinely drafted prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements for my clients.I was born and raised in Northern Virginia, and have been a Virginia resident my entire life. I clerked for a Fairfax Circuit County Court trial court judge after graduating from the George Mason School of Law. This experience has provided me a unique insight into how judges think. During my nearly 25-year career, I have routinely appeared in that court and those of the surrounding counties of Northern Virginia, including Arlington, Alexandria, Prince William, and Loudoun.I have dedicated much of my professional life to improving the practice of family law. I currently serve as the Chairman of the Virginia Bar Associations Family Law Coalition, a group of attorneys who propose, track, advocate, and advise on family law bills pending before the Virginia General Assembly each legislative session. I am a proud member of the Virginia Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, where I serve as President. I was appointed by Governor Northam to Virginia Child Support Guidelines Review Panel in 2020. I am former Chairman of the Virginia State Bars Family law Section Board of Governors, and I served as Chairman of the Fairfax Bar Associations Family Law Section for many years before retiring from that role in 2015. I often lecture and teach other attorneys and paralegals on family law topics, ethics, and evidence.I also believe service to my community is important. I am a current board member and past Board Chairman of Pathway Homes, Inc., a Fairfax non-profit that provides non time-limited housing and services to Virginians with mental illness.If you would like to schedule a consultation appointment with me, please call our office at (703) 934-1480 or complete our initial consultation form. I look forward to meeting with you.