Allison Wittersheim Anders
  • Divorce, Family Law
  • Virginia
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Biography

As a family law attorney for Chaing Anders, Allison Anders handles a wide range of divorce, child custody, support, and other family law cases. Allison is compassionate and offers sound guidance. She works with her clients to reach the best resolution, no matter how routine or complex the circumstances. In 2016, Allison earned the distinct honor of becoming a Fellow with American Academy of Matrimonial Attorneys (AAML), being recognized as an attorney able to handle complex matters related to family law and is one of only five practicing attorney in the Tidewater area so recognized.

Practice Areas
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Video Conferencing
  • FaceTime
  • Skype
  • Zoom
  • GoToMeeting
  • Microsoft Teams
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    Visa, MasterCard, Discover
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Virginia
Virginia State Bar
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Partner
Kaufman & Canoles
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Associate
McKenry Dancigers
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Education
College of Law at Loyola University
J.D. (2001)
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Old Dominion University
B.S. (1996)
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Awards
Top Lawyers - Adoption, Marital, and Family Law
Coastal Virginia Magazine
Best Lawyers - Family Law
Best Lawyers in America
Top Lawyer - Family Law
Coastal Virginia Magazine
Super Lawyer - Family Law
Super Lawyers
Legal Elite- Family Law/Domestic Relations
Virginia Business
Best Lawyer
Best Lawyers in America
Avvo 10.0 Rating
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AV Preeminent
Martindale-Hubbell
Top Lawyers
Coastal Virginia Magazine
AV Preeminent
Martindale-Hubbell
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Fellowship
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Allison earned the distinct honor of becoming a Fellow with AAML, being recognized as an attorney able to handle complex matters related to family law and is one of only eight lawyers in the Tidewater area so recognized.
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Coastal Virginia COVA
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
Legal Elite
Virginia Business
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Professional Associations
Virginia State Bar  # 50906
Member
Current
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Norfolk Portsmouth Bar Association
Current
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Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Member
Current
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Virginia Bar Association - Family Law Division
Member
Current
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Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Member
Current
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Virginia Beach Bar Association
Director
- Current
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Virginia Beach Bar Association - Golf Committee
Chair
- Current
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Virginia Beach Bar Association - Golf Committee
Co-chair
- Current
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American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Publicity Chair
- Current
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Family Law Coalition
Member
- Current
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Reading Enhances All Children
President
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Virginia Beach Bar Association - Membership Committee
Co-chair
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Virginia Beach Bar Association - Young Lawyers Committee
Chair
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Speaking Engagements
Ethics: Professionalism Minus the Zealousness in Civil and Criminal Cases, 2019 VBBA-VBDJR Annual CLE
Virginia Beach Bar Association & VBDJR
Custody and Visitation with Military Parents, Qualified Domestic Relations Orders, and Spousal Support Post Retirement, Family Law Assortment
Norfolk Portsmouth Bar Association
Certifications
10.0 Avvo Rating
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Martindale
AAML Fellowship
American Association of Matrimonial Lawyers
Contact & Map
Roanoke, VA, US
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Virginia Beach, VA, US
Monday: 8 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 5:30 PM (Today)
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Chesapeake, VA, US
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed