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CONGRATULATIONS Debra Powers, Kim Huguley, and Leigh Taylor – all named 2020 Super Lawyers!
Reposted from 5/7/20 We are honored to be included in the 2020 Virginia Super Lawyers and 2020 Washington DC Super Lawyers lists. Each year, no more than 5% of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this distinction. Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates and peer reviews by practice area. The result is a credible, comprehensive, and diverse listing of exceptional attorneys. For more information about Super Lawyers, visit SuperLawyers.com.
39th Annual Family Law Seminar 2020
Reposted from 10/7/20 Wednesday, October 14, 2020 — 9:00 a.m. – 4:20 p.m. MCLE Credit: 6.0 (Ethics: 1.0; Live-Interactive Credit 6.0) GAL for Children CE Credit: 3.0 Cosponsored with the Family Law Section of the Virginia State Bar While COVID-19 concerns are preventing this program from occurring at locations across Virginia this year, the planning committee has worked hard to offer you the same high-quality instructional content through a remotely delivered option still providing live-interactive credit. WHY ATTEND? • Earn 6 hours of MCLE credit, including an hour of Ethics credit and 3 hours of GAL for Children CE credit • Enjoy this year’s wonderfully diverse and informative topics, including the bi-annual case law and legislative updates; domestic violence and protective orders; information-gathering and discovery, and spousal support; drafting complaints and final orders of divorce; recent updates to the Ethics rules for the family law attorney • Receive valuable written materials, including the electronic version of the just-published 2020 edition of the Virginia Family Law: A Systemic Approach handbook—a $249 value—included in the registration fee at a deep discount! (If you already own the 2020 edition, you may register at a discount.) FACULTY Christine M. Corey, Virginia State Bar / Richmond Lawrence D. Diehl, Barnes & Diehl, PC / Richmond Kellam T. Parks, Parks Zeigler, PLLC / Virginia Beach Craig W. Sampson, Barnes & Diehl, PC / Richmond Julia S. Savage, Walker Jones, PC / Warrenton William "Scotty" C. Scott, The Law Offices of William C. Scott IV PLC / Charlottesville MODERATOR – Patrick L. Maurer, Pender & Coward / Virginia Beach COURSE PLANNING COMMITTEE Regina F. Amick, Wolcott, Rivers, Gates / Virginia Beach Carolé C. Krogmann, Masterman Krogmann PC / McLean Debra Powers, Taylor Huguley Powers PLLC / Fairfax Craig W. Sampson, Barnes & Diehl, PC / Richmond REGISTER NOW — Live Webcast / Telephone
Congratulations, Leigh Taylor!
Reposted from 1/2/20 We are pleased to announce that K. Leigh Taylor has been selected for inclusion in the 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America© for Family Law. Recognition by Best Lawyers® is based entirely on peer review and the consensus of opinions by leading lawyers within our same geographical area and legal practice area for more than 15 years, Leigh has been helping families and individuals throughout northern Virginia navigate family law issues, including divorce, property division, custody, visitation, spousal support, child support, and protective orders. All of us at Taylor Huguley Powers are so proud of her – way to go, Leigh!
Congratulations Leigh!
Reposted from 8/21/20 K. Leigh Taylor has been selected for inclusion in the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America© for Family Law. Recognition by Best Lawyers® is based entirely on peer review and the consensus of opinions by leading lawyers within our same geographical area and legal practice area. Since 2003, Leigh has been helping families and individuals throughout northern Virginia navigate family law issues, including divorce, property division, custody, visitation, spousal support, child support, and protective orders. All of us at Taylor Huguley Powers are so proud of her – way to go, Leigh!
Debra Powers and Leigh Taylor Recognized in Virginia Business Legal Elite
Debra Powers and Leigh Taylor have been recognized as top Virginia attorneys in the 21st edition of the Virginia Business Legal Elite in Family Law/Domestic Relations. Launched in cooperation with the Virginia Bar Association, the Legal Elite polls lawyers licensed to practice in Virginia each year, asking them to identify which of their peers are the top attorneys in a variety of legal specialties. Congratulations Debra and Leigh!
Telephone and Video Conferencing Available
Reposted from 3/17/20 Taylor Huguley Powers PLLC recognizes that divorce and other family law matters may arise even while we are all doing our part to create social distance to curb the spread of Coronavirus. Our firm is open and we are continuing to serve the needs of our clients. If you would like to schedule a consultation with one of our attorneys, we can arrange a telephone or video conference if you prefer. Stay safe and healthy!
Taylor Huguley Powers PLLC thanks all the people working hard so we can stay healthy!
Reposted from 4/23/20 Thank you Kelly Byrnes & Danker, PLLC for issuing us this challenge. Taylor Huguley Powers PLLC thanks and supports the first responders, the healthcare professionals, and all the store and restaurant workers for keeping us safe, healthy, and fed during this crisis! We are so grateful for those on the front line and behind the scenes in helping to fight Covid-19. Stay home for them, stay safe, and be well! Now we challenge Law Office of Jennifer S. Joffe PLC, Hirsch & Ehlenberger, P.C., and Mullett Dove Meacham & Bradley, PLLC – tell us who/what you are thankful for during this time.
TAYLOR HUGULEY POWERS PLLC has been named a Tier 1 firm in Washington, DC for Family Law
Firms included in the 2021 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” are recognized for professional excellence with consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise.
“For the 2021 ‘Best Law Firms’ publication, the evaluation process has remained just as rigorous and discerning as it did when we first started 11 years ago.” says Phil Greer, CEO of Best Lawyers. “This year we reviewed 15,587 law firms throughout the United States – across 75 national practice areas – and a total of 2,179 firms received a national law firm ranking. We are proud that the ‘Best Law Firms’ rankings continue to act as an indicator of excellence throughout the legal industry.”
Firms that received a tier designation reflect the highest level of respect a firm can earn among other leading lawyers and clients from the same communities and practice areas.
Divorce doesn’t stop even if the world is in a standstill.
Reposted from 6/19/20 Leigh Taylor will be presenting Divorce Law at the Second Saturday Divorce Workshop webinar on July 8, 2020 from 3:00 – 6:00 pm. The presentation includes Divorce Coping, Divorce Law (from 3:30 – 4:25 pm), Mediation, and Financial Issues and Asset Division, and will end with a question and answer session. The registration is free for this useful workshop. Register in advance for this webinar here. You can visit Second Saturday and learn more about this non-profit organization at secondsaturday.com
Enjoyable night at the FBA Bench Bar Dinner Dance
Reposted from 3/9/20 Thank you to the Fairfax Bar Association for a wonderful “Island in the Sun” Bench Bar Dinner Dance on Saturday night. What a great event for the Northern Virginia legal community.
K. Leigh Taylor Partner
Kim Huguley Partner
Debra Powers Partner