Matthew Smith

Matthew Smith

Livesay & Myers, P.C.
  • Family Law, Divorce
  • District of Columbia, Virginia
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Shirin Afsous
Shirin Afsous April 16, 2018
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
Mr. Smith is a knowledgeable and experienced family law attorney. He is a competent counselor, negotiator and proactive litigator. I highly recommend Attorney Smith for anyone who is seeking an efficient advocate to represent their best interests.
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Biography

Matthew Smith is a managing partner at Livesay & Myers, P.C., practicing exclusively family law. He is experienced in handling every type of family law matter in Virginia, including separation, divorce, custody and support cases. Mr. Smith works in the firm’s Fairfax office, and represents clients in Fairfax, Alexandria, Arlington and all across Northern Virginia.

An attorney since 2005, Mr. Smith has litigated every type of family law case in the courts of Northern Virginia, including high value equitable distribution cases, custody, support, and military divorce cases. He is the attorney in the firm most experienced in navigating the Fairfax County court system.

One of the firm’s most knowledgeable military divorce lawyers, Mr. Smith is intimately familiar with issues of military retirement, the Uniformed Services Former Spouses Protection Act, the Survivor Benefit Plan, disability pay, and the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.

Mr. Smith holds the prestigious AV Preeminent rating (the highest possible rating) for ethical standards and legal ability from Martindale-Hubbell. Mr. Smith has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America for his work in Family Law every year since 2017. He was named a Super Lawyer in 2022–2023, after being named a Super Lawyers Rising Star each year from 2015–2020. Mr. Smith also holds a perfect 10.0 rating from both Avvo and Justia.

Matthew Smith resides with his wife and two sons in Tysons Corner.

Practice Areas
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Video Conferencing
  • Google Meet
  • Skype
  • Zoom
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
District of Columbia
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Virginia
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4th Circuit
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U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Managing Partner
Livesay & Myers, P.C.
- Current
Associate Attorney
Livesay & Myers, P.C.
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Associate Attorney
Condo Kelly & Byrnes, P.C.
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Education
American University Washington College of Law
J.D. (2005)
Honors: Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity.
Activities: Women and the Law Clinical Program; Students United Juvenile Justice Tutor Program.
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University of Notre Dame
B.A.
Honors: Awarded academic scholarship by Notre Dame for 2000-2001 and 2001-2002 years; selected for admission to Phi Alpha Theta, the History Honor Society; accepted to the Notre Dame London Program, Fall 2000.
Activities: University Student Senator; Copy Editor for student newspaper; Assistant Coordinator for Senator Hillary Clinton's Senatorial Campaign Stop in Jamestown, N.Y.; Intern in the Office of Senator Charles Schumer.
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Awards
The Best Lawyers in America
Best Lawyers
Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
The Best Lawyers in America
Best Lawyers
Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
The Best Lawyers in America
Best Lawyers
The Best Lawyers in America
Best Lawyers
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
The Best Lawyers in America
Best Lawyers
The Best Lawyers in America
Best Lawyers
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
The Best Lawyers in America
Best Lawyers
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
AV Distinguished Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
The Best Lawyers in America
Best Lawyers
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
BV Distinguished Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
AV Distinguished Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
Top 10 Under 40 Attorney Award
National Academy of Family Law Attorneys
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
BV Distinguished Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
Top 40 Under 40 Family Lawyers in Virginia
American Society of Legal Advocates
BV Distinguished Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
Professional Associations
American Society of Legal Advocates
Member
- Current
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American Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Arlington County Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Fairfax Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Virginia State Bar
Member
- Current
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Prince William County Bar Association
Member
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Five Ways to Save Time and Money in Your Divorce
DivorceHQ
How Do Courts Decide Custody Cases In Virginia?
The Livesay & Myers Blog
Navigating The Fairfax County Courts
The Livesay & Myers Blog
Websites & Blogs
Website
Fairfax Family Lawyers
Blog
Livesay & Myers, P.C. Blog
Contact & Map
Livesay & Myers, P.C.
11325 Random Hills Rd #100
Fairfax, VA 22030
Telephone: (703) 462-8718
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed