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Matthew Smith
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P.C. 11325 Random Hills Rd #100 Fairfax
โจ About
About Matthew Smith
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 firmโs 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 firmโs 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 2022โ2025, after being named a Super Lawyers Rising Star each year from 2015โ2020. 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.
โ๏ธ Practice Areas
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Divorce
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Family Law
Credentials & Experience
๐ Education
American University Washington College of Law
J.D. (2005)
University of Notre Dame
B.A.
๐ Bar Admissions
American Society of Legal Advocates
Member
Member
Member
American Bar Association
Member
Member
Member
Arlington County Bar Association
Member
Member
Member
Fairfax Bar Association
Member
Member
Member
Virginia State Bar
Member
Member
Member
Prince William County Bar Association
Member
Member
Member
๐ผ Professional Experience
Managing Partner
Livesay & Myers, P.C. 2016 - Current
Associate Attorney
Livesay & Myers, P.C. 2010 - 2016
Associate Attorney
Condo Kelly & Byrnes, P.C. 2005 - 2010
๐ Awards & Recognition
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
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
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
The Best Lawyers in America
Best Lawyers
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
The Best Lawyers in America
Best 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
๐ 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