Grenadier, Duffett, Levi, Winkler & Rubin P.C. - Alexandria, VA

Top-Tier Family Law Representation in Northern Virginia

Going through a domestic dispute is one of the most stressful experiences a person can face. At Grenadier, Duffett, Levi, Winkler & Rubin P.C. (GDLWR), clients receive the sophisticated litigation and negotiation power of an elite family law powerhouse. With offices in Reston and an Alexandria location that has been open for over thirty years, this premier firm is widely recognized as one of the top-tier domestic relations practices in Northern Virginia. Led by a team of highly respected partners, GDLWR has successfully guided generations of families through complex divorces, intense custody disputes, and intricate financial divisions with absolute integrity and competence.

The firm has established an unrivaled reputation in Virginia legal circles, with several of its attorneys consistently selected for inclusion in Virginia Super Lawyers and the Best Lawyers in America. GDLWR is named a Best Law Firm for Family Law by U.S. News & World Report, reflecting their high standards of professionalism, civility, and client satisfaction. Whether negotiating a settlement outside of court or presenting a high-conflict custody case before a circuit court judge, GDLWR provides the rigorous, experienced legal guidance required to set you on the correct path forward.

An Award-Winning Team of Dedicated Advocates

The strength of GDLWR lies in the extraordinary experience of its legal team. Founding partner Ilona Ely Grenadier has been practicing family law since 1968 and was awarded the prestigious Betty Ann Thompson Lifetime Achievement Award by the Virginia State Bar, honoring her monumental contributions to family law legislation in the Commonwealth. The firm's managing partner, Benton Duffett, III, has practiced family law for over thirty-five years, honing his skills as a premier negotiator and trial litigator. Together with partners Lisa Levi, John Winkler, Carole Rubin, and Katherine Smith, the firm offers a combined centuries of family law experience to defend your parental and financial rights.

Advanced Litigation for High-Net-Worth and Complex Cases

When high-value assets, family businesses, or complex military benefits are involved, ordinary legal representation is not enough. GDLWR excels in managing high-stakes cases that require deep financial and legal analysis. Their primary areas of practice include:

• High-Value Asset Division: Navigating complex equitable distribution of property, corporate business valuations, professional practices, and commercial real estate.
• Military and Government Divorce: Managing intricate divisions of military pensions, federal civil service retirements, and related benefits.
• High-Conflict Child Custody: Resolving intense child custody, visitation, and international relocation disputes.
• Marital and Prenuptial Agreements: Drafting airtight prenuptial and postnuptial agreements designed to preserve generational wealth.

If you need a divorce lawyer with a proven track record of success and the highest rating of AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, GDLWR is the premier choice. Contact the office today to schedule a comprehensive, confidential consultation with one of their legal professionals.