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Carrie M. Patterson
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Carrie M. Patterson

4.7
25 reviews

3251 Blenheim Boulevard, Suite 512, Fairfax, VA 22030

Premarital and Prenuptial Agreements, Divorce, Uncontested Divorce and 13 more

About Carrie M. Patterson

Carrie has been handling family law cases, exclusively, for her entire career. With her background in psychology, and her genuine care for people and families, she strives to provide balanced representation to her clients and help guide them through a difficult process with empathy and measure. Carrie has handled all aspects of family law, including complex and high-conflict cases and has litigated many cases throughout Northern Virginia. Despite her extensive litigation experience, Carrie firmly believes that the majority of clients are best served by resolving their cases out of court and she therefore encourages clients to consider alternative methods of resolution whenever possible.

Carrie was trained as a Collaborative lawyer in 2013. Through this training, she works to help clients and their spouses shift the focus of divorce and custody cases away from positional litigation that prioritizes only legal rights, to a comprehensive and holistic view that considers how your financial and emotional needs intersect with your legal rights. Carrie co-founded Patterson Bookwalter with a shared vision to encourage clients not to consider their divorce or separation as the end of their family, but the beginning of their new one.

Carrie practices in Arlington County, City of Alexandria, Fairfax County, Loudoun County, and Prince William County in circuit courts and juvenile and domestic relations courts.

Professional Experience

Patterson Bookwalter PLLC (2022-present)

ShounBach, PC (2018-2022)

Grenadier, Starace, Duffett & Levi, PC (2009- 2018)

The Camaur Law Firm, PC (2007-2009)

Memberships and Community Involvement

• Virginia State Bar, 2007- present

• Fairfax Bar Association, 2007-present

• Collaborative Professionals of Northern Virginia, Member

• Virginia Collaborative Professionals, Member

• Virginia Collaborative Professionals – Chair (2021-Current), Vice Chair (2020), Secretary (2018-2019), Programs Chair (2017)

• Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, Member of Family Law Section

 

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Silver Client Champion
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Champion Badge Silver

At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

Carrie M. Patterson got this award in 2021

Champion Badge Gold

At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

Champion Badge Platinum

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Carrie M. Patterson got this award in 2021

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Family Law
Posted by anonymous
July 05, 2017
Hired Attorney Carrie M. Patterson

I would like to take this opportunity to tell what a thouroughly oustanding job that Carrie did for me in my difficult divorce case. I am very pleased with the performance, support, professionalism and determination of Carrie. She was always prompt answering my questions and concerns. She strived to provide me with knoledgeable, consistent and reliable advices..

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
January 21, 2016
Hired Attorney Carrie M. Patterson

Carrie is an amazing lawyer and extremely devoted. She has a shining personality and is really driven and succeeds. She is experienced and very capable. Carrie ran the extra mile with my case. With her outgoing, attitude, she prepared her case law well and implemented it properly. She helped improve communications between all parties involved both with content and frequency. She has the perfect skill set to get the job done. Carrie helped build my family's future in a positive direction.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
January 04, 2016
Hired Attorney Carrie M. Patterson

Carrie Patterson was a supportive gift throughout my contentious divorce proceedings: she is a clear, direct, concise, focused communicator who expertly guided me through a very difficult time with the perfect balance of tenacity and sensitivity. While I don't wish divorce on anyone, if you have to go through it I hope you have the determination and resolve of Carrie Patterson as your legal counsel.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
January 04, 2016
Hired Attorney Carrie M. Patterson

Ms. Patterson has represented me with the utmost professionalism, guidance and expertise. Ms. Patterson was able keep the priorities of the case in line when the emotion became overwhelming. The arguments that Ms. Patterson presented were exceptional and left little room for negotiation from the other party. I highly recommend Ms. Patterson for legal representation.

 
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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 2
    • Divorce
    • Child Custody
  • Litigation
  • Other 13
    • Premarital and Prenuptial Agreements
    • Uncontested Divorce
    • Collaborative Law
    • Negotiation and Mediation
    • Sole Custody
    • Joint Custody
    • Temporary Custody
    • Custody for Guardians
    • Child and Spousal Support
    • Division of Property
    • Valuation of Property
    • Disputed Property Valuations
    • Equitable Distribution and Division of Property

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2007, Virginia
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    George Mason University, Antonin Scalia Law School
    Class of 2007
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Central Connecticut State University
    B.A.
    Psychology, magna cum laude
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1981
    Charlottesville, Virginia, January 14, 1981

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Partner at Patterson Bookwalter PLLC
4.7
25 reviews

3251 Blenheim Boulevard, Suite 512Fairfax, VA 22030U.S.A.

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  • Wednesday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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    Carrie M. Patterson was admitted in 2007 to the State of Virginia.
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    Carrie M. Patterson attended George Mason University, Antonin Scalia Law School.

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