About Alan B. Plevy

Alan B. Plevy is a founding principal of the firm. He is a member of the Bar in Virginia and Maryland. Mr. Plevy is a graduate of the University of Miami and the George Mason University School of Law. With 36 years as an attorney in the Commonwealth of Virginia, he is a well reputed and recognized force in the areas of family law and litigation. Mr. Plevy has vast experience in both negotiating and if necessary, litigating all issues requiring resolution in matrimonial actions including property settlement agreements, custody and visitation issues, and support. Mr. Plevy has received the coveted Martindale-Hubbell AV Rating and has been recognized in Super Lawyers and the Washingtonian. Northern Virginia Magazine named Plevy as a Top Lawyer in 2015, 2013, 2010 and 2009. Most recently, he was selected as one of the 2014, 2015 and 2016 “Best Lawyers in America” by The Best Lawyers in America and a SmartCEO Magazine Power Player in 2013.
A top legal publication, Virginia Lawyer Weekly, noted Mr. Plevy’s impact on the law when they named two cases he litigated among its Top Five Landmark Family Law Cases in Virginia. Those two cases, which date back to the 1980s, are still regularly cited by attorneys and courts.
Additionally, Mr. Plevy is frequently interviewed as an expert on divorce law by the media. The New York Times recently interviewed him in a story about how the economy is impacting child support, Men’s Health spotlighted him in a piece about social media and its impact on divorce, and he was featured on News Channel 8‘s Let’s Talk Live, a local D.C. news show, discussing how to better deal with custody issues that arise during the holiday season.
Mr. Plevy serves as Neutral Case Evaluator and Conciliator for the Fairfax County Circuit Court, Virginia and as an Equitable Distribution Mediator for the Montgomery County Circuit Court, Maryland. He is a member of the Fairfax Bar Association where he served in various capacities as a member of the Board of Directors (1982-1988), as Chairman of the Personnel Committee (1983-1985), as Vice Chairman (1980-1981) and Chairman (1981-1982) of the Public Relations Committee and as a member of the Judicial Screening Committee (1996-1997). He is also a member of the Montgomery County Bar Association and the Maryland State Bar Association, Inc.

 

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Divorce
Posted by Tatyana
March 17, 2023
Hired Attorney

I am very grateful to Alan for representing me in my divorce and custody battle for the past year and a half. Alan was extremely knowledgeable and very passionate about my case. He is a skillful communicator and negotiator, always very prepared and highly organized. He masterfully presented my case in front of the judges in multiple court appearances. He educated me about the entire process and was there for me and my children every step of the way. I received an outcome I was hoping for, and it is all due to Alan’s experience, expertise, professionalism, and true care for his clients. I will recommend his services in a heartbeat.

 
Family Law
Posted by Benjamin
October 29, 2022
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I've worked with Alan on multiple occasions over a period of 15 years. In all occasions Alan has firmly and skillfully protected my interests. I respect his candor and straight talk when explaining the potential risks and costs associated with different legal strategies. I admire his character in that he seeks an acceptable and reasonable resolution when possible. Above all, I rely on his counsel because he is recognized as a skilled attorney, so we are negotiating for that fair and just resolution from a position of strength.

 
Divorce
Posted by anonymous
October 08, 2020
Hired Attorney

Alan Plevy's law firm helped me to avoid financial disaster. The team of professionals he surrounds himself, allowed me to sleep at night. I always felt that I mattered. Their firm has the ability to keep the facts straight and always be on point over a three year period. This speaks volumes. It should be noted this was during Covid 19. The team seemed to function, opposing council was hindered. Thank you Joshua Isaacs and Alan Plevy

 
Divorce
Posted by anonymous
October 07, 2020
Hired Attorney

Alan handled my case with great care and I felt las if I was always his number one priority. He was incredibly responsive and explained every detail to me, every step of the way. He was thorough, detailed and incredibly organized. I also took great comfort in his years of experience - and with the team he has in place supporting his practice.

 
Divorce
Posted by anonymous
July 07, 2020
Hired Attorney

Alan, Josh, and Meghan were kind and patient. In the time of COVID, they saw fit to help me find a way to afford the cost of my legal action while I have been ill and unable to work. They were understanding of my particular needs and worked with my situation. If I ever again have need of their services, or give referral, Alan and his team will be first on my mind.

 
Divorce
Posted by anonymous
October 10, 2018
Hired Attorney

Alan has supported me in my divorce case relentlessly since April 2017. I am grateful I was introduced to the competency of Alan and Josh. Combination of their utmost professionalism, understanding the law, effective communication, and ability to act as a trusted adviser, resulted in conclusions that were exceptional. Thank you for making my long uphill battle your battle and being on my side every step of the way.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
December 17, 2016
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Our case was the adoption by two adults of another adult. There are different criteria for this process than for the adoption of a child. Alan guided us through the process with dispatch despite the fact the officials were totally unfamiliar with the adult adoption process. He knew the law, answered our emails promptly, and made the whole process relatively painless. We were very pleased with his professionalism and handling of the entire matter.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
September 13, 2016
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Alan handled my difficult case with a combination of integrity, professionalism, vigor and knowledge. His experience and honesty guided me through the process, always keeping the best interests of my family in mind.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
August 18, 2016
Hired Attorney

Excellent attorney who could look at the big picture and think long term vs short term in regards to what was best for myself and the children. A true champion of the family!

Divorce
Posted by anonymous
January 05, 2023
Hired Attorney

The worst decision of my life was to hire Alan B Plevy. Value your time, money and life then, stay away. He turned a simple divorce case into a nightmare. He used privilege information to see how much he can get out of the situation. He bill excessively, redundantly, and kept billing after I told him to stop working. He gave me an estimate of 40k and end up billing close to 200k. When I questioned him on charges he withdrew from the case and still kept charging me. It’s not like I got anything out of hiring him, as a matter of fact, he mislead me during custody. I got less time with my kids. He simply said he is sorry he made a mistake and my ex never agreed to what he told me. He didn’t offer a settlement for the house when I asked. He pushed the case to the court. He didn’t present evidence in the court, and as a result, I lost money, my house and personal property. I got less than 100k from divorce which cost 200k. Two years of suffering. Now he put a lien on my house. Bar complain.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 6
    • Child Custody
    • Adoptions
    • Divorce
    • Child Support
    • Paternity
    • Spousal Support
  • Domestic Violence
  • Gay and Lesbian Family Law
  • Fathers Rights
  • Other 3
    • Domestic Relations
    • Alimony
    • Post Nuptial Agreements

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1977, Virginia
    1981, U.S. Supreme Court
    1984, Maryland
    1985, U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
    1977, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia and U.S. Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit
    Memberships
    Fairfax (Member, 1978—
    Member, Board of Directors, 1982-1988
    Chairman, Personnel Committee, Fairfax Association Board of Directors Standing Committee, 1983-1985
    Vice Chairman, 1980-1981 and Chairman, 1981-1982, Public Relations Committee
    Member: Circuit Court Committee, 1989-1990
    Mentor Program, 1992—
    Judicial Screening Committee, 1996-1997) and Montgomery County (Member, Family Law Section) Bar Associations
    Maryland State Bar Association, Inc.
    Virginia State Bar (Member, Family Law Section).
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    George Mason University
    Class of 1977
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Miami
    Class of 1973
    B.A.

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Principal at SmolenPlevy
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Fairfax Square, 8045 Leesburg Pike, Fifth FloorVienna, VA 22182U.S.A.

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