×
Go back to Martindale-Avvo ➔

Reese Law PCManaging Partner
Catherine M. Reese
Pro

Catherine M. Reese

4.5
25 reviews

12150 Monument Drive, Suite 225, Fairfax, VA 22033

Family Law, Adoptions, Premarital Agreements and 10 more

About Catherine M. Reese

Catherine "Kate" Reese focuses her practice on the full spectrum of family law matters in the Northern Virginia and Montgomery County, Maryland regions. She has extensive trial experience in contested divorces, child custody and visitation matters, equitable distribution of assets, child and spousal support, and the negotiation and preparation of prenuptial and marital agreements. When Ms. Reese identifies matters that can be resolved more amicably and without litigation costs, she highly recommends alternate dispute resolution options such as mediation, arbitration, and collaborative law. Ms. Reese is a Virginia Supreme Court Certified Family Law mediator and an experienced collaborative law attorney. She makes it her duty to protect her clients, convey their stories to influential persons in the case, and negotiate the best outcomes possible for our clients given their circumstances. Ms. Reese is also known to be an aggressive and resourceful litigator when representing clients' best interests.

Affiliations

As the past president of the Virginia Women Attorneys Association, Judicial Nominations Committee member, prior Bar Council, Lawyer Discipline Committee Member, and Chair of the Rules Subcommittee of the Standing Committee on Lawyers Discipline, and a member of the Fairfax Bar Association serving on the Circuit Court Committee, involved in family law sections and sub-committees, Ms. Reese has had the opportunity to develop relationships with many members of the bench and bar. These relationships allow her to better serve her clients by being able to evaluate her arguments and case presentation to best suit her audience. In doing so, she makes every effort to maximize the possibility of a winning outcome for her clients.

Ms. Reese's dedication to providing quality service to her clients is further demonstrated by her induction into the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers as an Academy fellow in the Virginia Chapter. This prestigious honor reflects how AAML members are recognized as leading professionals in the family law field who promote integrity and competency while protecting the welfare of clients and their families.

Service

In addition to projects she is involved in related to her affiliations, Ms. Reese has served a three-year term as a Board of Directors member of the Legal Services of Northern Virginia (LSNV) as the VWAA representative, where she served as the 25th Anniversary Gala Chair. She has provided pro bono services through LSNV and the Fairfax Bar Association. Ms. Reese also serves as a Neutral Case Evaluator by appointment of the 19th Judicial Circuit and a Virginia State Bar Certified Family Law Mediator.

Awards, Publications, & Speaking Engagements

2024

• Named as one of Northern Virginia Magazine's 2024 Top Lawyers

• Rated AV Preeminent® “The Highest Possible Rating in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards” by Martindale Hubbell

• Selected by her peers for inclusion in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® in the field of Family Law

2023

• Listed as a Top Lawyer in Northern Virginia Magazine

• Named in The Best Lawyers in America® for Family Law

• Selected as a top lawyer in Super Lawyers (DC and VA): 2010 - 2023

• Listed in Best Lawyers

• Selected as one of the Best Law Firms by U.S. News and World Report

2022

• Selected as a top lawyer in Super Lawyers (DC and VA): 2010 - 2022

• Listed in Best Lawyers

• Selected as one of the Best Law Firms by U.S. News and World Report

2021

• Selected as one of the Best Law Firms by U.S. News and World Report

2020

• Leader of the Year for 2020 by Virginia Lawyers Weekly, as voted by her peers statewide

• Selected as one of "Washingtonians Top Divorce Lawyers"

• Best Lawyers in America in Family Law

• Best Law Firms by U.S. News & World Report

2019

• Selected as one of Washington D.C.'s Best Lawyers by Best Lawyers

• Best Lawyers in America Honoree

• Selected as Top 50 Women Attorneys In Virginia in Richmond Magazine

2018

• Selected as one of "Washingtonian's Best Lawyers"

• Northern Virginia Magazine 2018 Top Lawyer Winner

• Selected as a 2018 Top Lawyer by Super Lawyer

• Selected as Top 50 Women Attorneys In Virginia in Richmond Magazine

2017

• Selected for inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America Honoree in the field of Family Law from 2012 to 2017

• Selected as one of "Washingtonian's Best Lawyers"

2016

• Elected and unanimously approved by Council to the Fifth District Committee of the Virginia State Bar

• Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2017 in the field of Family Law

• Member of the AAML Collaborative Law Committee

2015

• Recognized as a certified member of the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA)

• Nominated as one of the 10 Best Attorneys for Virginia by The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys (AIOFLA)

• Best Law Firms by U.S. News & World Report

• Martindale Hubbell "AV" Preeminent Rating

2014

• Top 50 Women Attorneys in Virginia for 2014 by Super Lawyers

• Top 10 Attorney Award by National Academy of Family Law Attorneys, Inc.

• Nominated as Best Lawyers in America by Best Lawyers

2013

• Named a Super Lawyer by the Virginia Super Lawyers Magazine

• Nominated as Virginia Top 50 Women for 2013 by Super Lawyers Magazine

• Best Attorneys in Washington D.C. & Baltimore by Best Lawyers

• Best Lawyers in America Honoree

• Top Attorneys in Washington, D.C. & Baltimore by Best Lawyers

2012

• Influential Women of Virginia Honoree for 2012 by Virginia Lawyers Media

• Legal Eagle by Virginia Living

• Named a Super Lawyer by the Washington DC Super Lawyers Magazine

• Named a Super Lawyer by the Virginia Super Lawyers Magazine

• Martindale Hubbell "AV" Preeminent Rating

• Best Lawyers in America Honoree

• Honoree of the Martindale Hubbell "AV" Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers

2011

• Named a Super Lawyer by the Washington DC Super Lawyers Magazine

• Named a Super Lawyer by the Virginia Super Lawyers Magazine

• Received her certification as a Virginia Supreme Court Family Mediator specializing in Juvenile & Domestic Relations District and Circuit Courts

• President of the Virginia Women's Attorneys Association

• Named a Top Divorce Lawyer by Northern Virginia Magazine

• Member of the Montgomery County, Maryland Bar Association

2010

• Named a Super Lawyer by the Virginia Super Lawyers Magazine, June 2010

• Named a Top Divorce Lawyer by Northern Virginia Magazine, June 2010

• President-Elect of the Virginia Women's Attorneys Association

• Member of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

2009

• Named a Top Divorce Lawyer by Northern Virginia Magazine, December 2009

 

Catherine M. Reese (Fairfax, Virginia) View website

Awards

Client Reviewed
This badge is granted to attorneys who have been reviewed by a past client.
Champion Badge Reviewed
AV Preeminent Peer Rated
This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.
Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service. Award recipients stand out from their peers with a platinum, gold or silver icon.

Champion Badge Silver

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

Champion Badge Gold

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

Champion Badge Platinum

At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

Martindale Peer Awards

A lawyer who receives a minimum threshold of qualifying responses from fellow attorneys can qualify for one of three prestigious Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings:

Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating

AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.

Catherine M. Reese got this award in 2021

Martindale-Hubbell Peer Distinguished Rating

Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.

Martindale-Hubbell Peer Notable Rating

Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.

Avvo Awards

Avvo Top Contributor

Avvo Top Contributor: The Avvo Top Contributor Award is granted to attorneys who have earned significant contribution points in a given year on our sister site, Avvo.com. Contribution points are earned by answering questions in Q&A, publishing Legal Guides, and other useful contributions to the Avvo community.

Avvo Client Choice

Avvo Client’s Choice: The Avvo Client's Choice Award Badge is granted to attorneys with a significant number of 4+ star reviews in a given year.

Reviews for Catherine M. Reese

Have you consulted or hired this lawyer?

Leave a review about your experience with this lawyer.

Write a Review

Overall Rating
4.5
See All Reviews
25
5.0
Lawyers.com
1
4.5
Martindale
23
5.0
Avvo
1
Showing 1-1 of 1 client reviews from Lawyers.com
Lawyers.com Rating Snapshot
5 stars
100%
4 stars
0%
3 stars
0%
2 stars
0%
1 star
0%
What do people say on Lawyers.com?
Communication
5.0
Quality of Service
5.0
Responsiveness
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
January 15, 2010
Hired Attorney Catherine M. Reese

My wife and I had been through several attorneys over 10 years. None exhibited the energy, professionalism, communication skills, and Barracuda-like advocacy that Kate did--she was terrific--a pleasure to deal with in a horrible situation. We'd give her a 10 out of 10 on the trust scale. Knowledgeable of the law, great communicator, willing to use EMail and attachments (some attorneys can't even Google), totally ethical--just superb. If you're not ethical, don't waster her time (or yours).

 
From the Martindale-Avvo Legal Network

Services

Areas of Law

  • Family Law 7
    • Adoptions
    • Premarital Agreements
    • Spousal Support
    • Child Custody
    • Visitation Rights
    • Child Support
    • Divorce
  • Same Sex Marriage
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution 1
    • Mediation
  • Collaborative Family Law
  • Other 2
    • Postnuptial Agreements
    • Separation Agreements

Practice Details

  • Languages
    English
  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates
  • Video Calls
    Offers Video Calls
    Video Call Options
    Zoom
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Managing Partner
    Firm Name
    Reese Law PC
    Firm Onwership
    Minority Owned
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Please contact Reese Law for more information.
  • Pro Bono Services
    Time Spent on Pro Bono Work: 10%
  • Additional Links
    https://reese.law/catherine-m.-reese.html

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1998, Virginia
    1999, Maryland
    1999, District of Columbia
    Bar Fellowship
    In 2014, Catherine Reese moderated a panel of Judges for the Gathering Your Tools: How to Build to Judgeship at the VWAA annual conference, featuring the following Judges: The Honorable Sarah Deneke; The Honorable Becky J. Moore; The Honorable Constance H. Frogale; Substitute Judge Mary C. Gibbs; and Retired Judge Karen A. Heneberg.

    Member: Collaborative Dispute Resolution Professionals; Collaborative Professionals of Northern Virginia; International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, and Virginia Collaborative Professionals.

    Member: Certified Family Mediator of the Supreme Court of Virginia (March 2011-present)

    Member: Academy Fellow: American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Virginia Chapter (March 2010-Present)

    Member: Virginia State Bar, Council for the 19th Judicial Circuit (July 2009-June 2012), Standing Committee on Lawyer Discipline (July 2009-June 2012), Judicial Nominations Committee (July 2005-June 2008), Family Law Section (1998-Present)

    Member: Virginia Women's Attorney Association, President; Northern Virginia Chapter (2003-2004) and Secretary (2002-2003), State Treasurer (July 2009-June 2010), Assistant State Treasurer (July 2006-June 2008)
    Member: Montgomery County Bar (2011-present)

    Member: Prince William County Bar (2007-present)

    Member: Fairfax Bar Association, Family Law Section (1998-Present), Circuit Court Committee (2007-Present), Domestic Relations Sub-Committee (2007-Present)

    Member: Legal Services of Northern Virginia, Board of Directors (2000-2003)

    Member: Maryland State Bar Association, Family Law Section (1999-Present)

    Member: District of Columbia Bar, Family Law Section (1999-Present)
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Catholic University Columbus School of Law
    Class of 1998
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Argosy University
    Class of 2019
    M.A.

    University of Maryland
    Class of 1995
    B.A.
    Legal Certifications
    Virginia Supreme Court Family Mediator ,J.D., Collaborative Law

Contact Catherine M. Reese

Managing Partner at Reese Law PC
4.5
25 reviews

12150 Monument Drive, Suite 225Fairfax, VA 22033U.S.A.

Show on map

Activity

Email Catherine M. Reese

Case type is required.
I am is required.
First name is required.
Last name is required.
A valid zip code is required.
Country is required.
State is required.
A valid city is required.
A valid email address is required.
A valid phone number is required.
Message is required.
0/1000 characters

By clicking the Submit button, you agree to the Terms of Use, Supplemental Terms and Privacy Policy. You also consent to be contacted at the phone number you provided, including by autodials, text messages and/or pre-recorded calls, from Lawyers.com and its affiliates and from or on behalf of attorneys you request or contact through this site. Consent is not a condition of purchase.

You should not send any sensitive or confidential information through this site. Emails sent through this site do not create an attorney-client relationship and may not be treated as privileged or confidential. The lawyer or law firm you are contacting is not required to, and may choose not to, accept you as a client. The internet is not necessarily secure and emails sent though this site could be intercepted or read by third parties.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA. See Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Thank you! Your message has been successfully sent.

For your records, a copy of this email has been sent to test@test.com.

Summary of Your Message
Case Type:
I am a/an:
First Name:
Last Name:
City:
Zip Code or Postal Code:
State:
Country:
Phone Number:
Message:
Return to Profile Reset Form

Attorneys FAQs

  • Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Client Review rated?
    Yes, Catherine M. Reese has a 5.0 Client Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Reese Law PC has 4 attorneys at this location.
  • How much pro bono work does this attorney do?
    Catherine M. Reese spends 10% of their time working pro bono.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Reese Law PC was established in 2004.
  • Is the law firm that this attorney is affiliated with minority owned?
    Yes, the firm Catherine M. Reese is affiliated with is a minority owned business.

Attorney information displayed in this FAQ section is based upon information the lawyer has included on their profile, in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals.

These FAQs include information about a lawyer's background, but do not evaluate their knowledge of the law, past performance on individual cases, personality, or communication skills.

It is solely the responsibility of lawyers and law firms to ensure that any information they provide complies with all applicable laws and rules of professional conduct.

You should be aware that the information we rely upon may not be comprehensive, or frequently updated.

Always research the lawyer further to get a better understanding of their license credentials, disciplinary status, background, and experience.

Lawyers.com Client Reviews

Martindale-Hubbell® Client Review Ratings™ display reviews submitted by individuals who have either hired or consulted the lawyers or law firms.

The Client Review Rating score is determined through the aggregation of validated responses. People who submit reviews are either individuals who consulted with the lawyer/law firm or who hired the lawyer/law firm and want to share their experience of that lawyer or law firm with other potential clients. Reviewers can be anyone who consults or hires a lawyer including in-house counsel, corporate executives, small business owners, and private individuals.

Martindale-Hubbell validates that a reviewer is a person with a valid email address. As part of the review process, respondents must affirm that they have had an initial consultation, are currently a client or have been a client of the lawyer or law firm identified, although Martindale-Hubbell cannot confirm the lawyer/client relationship as it is often confidential. The content of the responses is entirely from reviewers.

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome and Martindale-Hubbell accepts no responsibility for the content or accuracy of any review. For more information on Martindale-Hubbell Client Review Ratings, please visit our Client Review Page

Martindale Peer Reviews

Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ are the gold standard in attorney ratings, and have been for more than a century. These ratings indicate attorneys who are widely respected by their peers for their ethical standards and legal expertise in a specific area of practice.

The Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings process is the gold standard due to its objectivity and comprehensiveness. Lawyers solicited for peer reviews include both those selected by the attorney being reviewed and lawyers independently selected by Martindale-Hubbell. All reviewers are verified as attorneys through Martindale-Hubbell’s extensive attorney database. Only attorneys practicing at least three years and receiving a sufficient number of reviews from non-affiliated attorneys are eligible to receive a Rating.

What are the different Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings?*

• AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies that a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.

• Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.

• Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.

Lawyers who have received peer reviews after 2009 will display more detailed information, including practice areas, summary ratings, detailed numeric ratings and written feedback (if available). Details for individual reviews received before 2009 are not displayed.

Attorneys that receive reviews from their peers, but not a sufficient number to establish a Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating, will have those reviews display on our websites.

For more information on Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings™, please visit our Ratings Page on Martindale.com and our Frequently Asked Questions

Avvo Client Reviews

Ratings and reviews are feedback from people who have either consulted an attorney about an issue (but may not have hired the attorney) or people who hired an attorney as a current or former client and provided their feedback to our sister site, Avvo.com.