ShounBach - Fairfax, Virginia

irna 1.

I just finished a two-hour consultation with Adrian Showells, and I was thoroughly impressed by his professionalism, legal knowledge, experience with the local court system, communication skills, and empathy. I've consulted with multiple lawyers, and Adrian was the first to make me feel like I was truly getting my money's worth in hiring legal counsel. He gave me the impression that he genuinely wanted me to present my case in the best light possible to achieve the desired outcome, rather than just taking a retainer and charging hourly rates. I'm not sure if ShounBach as a law firm promotes this kind of leadership, but I can confidently say I received far more valuable guidance than I had hoped for. Thank you, Adrian, for your valuable legal knowledge.

Mayu C.

Sarah Knapp and the Shounbach team were truly pivotal in guiding me through my divorce. Sarah is not only a highly skilled attorney but also incredibly kind, patient, and calm—qualities that make all the difference during such a difficult time. I always felt supported and knew she was advocating for my best interests every step of the way. Divorce is messy, emotional, and overwhelming, but having an attorney like Sarah in your corner brings a sense of clarity and peace. I can't recommend her enough.

Kenton

ShounBach Firm was referred to me by my network. I was impressed by the way they handled my case and highly satisfied with the outcome.
I worked with Hayden.
He is an exceptional attorney, effective communicator and delivered outstanding performance.

Hayden devised an excellent strategy for my case, executing it with precision and wit. His in-depth familiarity with the judicial system allowed him to navigate seamlessly. Effectively handling negotiations with the opposing party, Hayden articulated my desired outcome. His high courtroom awareness and calm demeanor showcased his professionalism. Hayden listened attentively to my concerns, offering counsel that led to the optimal outcome for my case. I wholeheartedly recommend him to family, friends, and colleagues.

Margaret S.

I am forever grateful to Michelle Kaminsky for handling my very contentious divorce, guiding me through the process and for being such a great advocate for me! She worked tirelessly under very trying circumstances, especially since my ex-spouse was also an attorney and absolutely ruthless. She was very thorough, and both she and her paralegal, Abigail, were very professional and friendly, which helped me during the one of the greatest trials of my life- literally and figuratively. Michelle is an attorney of the highest caliber who I'd recommend to anyone.

Michael K.

My experience with Elizabeth M. Bookwalter as my family lawyer from ShounBach was an absolutely great experience. She was always very attentive to all the details and compassionate with the right level of empathy at the very right moments. She also has great command skills and provided excellent guidance at key moments on my journey with her as my lawyer. I found the personalized experience I received backed with her great expertise was one that I am very thankful to have discovered. I would highly recommend anyone looking for similar support to leverage Elizabeth as their lawyer... I couldn't be any more pleased with this choice of having her as my family lawyer.

Suzanne A.

Sarah Knapp helped negotiate my divorce settlement in 2019 and did an excellent job. She was a calm, rationale voice amidst the storm and I truly appreciate her help during a difficult time. Her knowledge of family law runs deep. She was patient and kind and talked me off the ledge a couple of times during the process, when I was ready to explode! Highly recommend her for family legal matters.

Betsy G.

No one wants to get divorced. I most certainly didn't. Sarah Knapp was an excellent attorney, and I was very lucky to be her client. She was compassionate, friendly, and knowledgeable. She explained things in a clear and concise way. At each stage, I felt that she was looking out for me and that she had my best interests at heart. She also did not bill me in excess. I would recommend her to anyone in need of a divorce or family attorney.

Bill G.

I’m happy to recommend Ms. Hope Rosen and the ShounBach law firm to litigate any family law matters. I contacted Ms. Rosen at one of the low points of my life. I had just learned my wife of 7 years and the mother of my three minor children was having an affair. Ms. Rosen navigated me through the separation, helping me custodial rights to my children. When my former partner went low and removed the children from the state and accused me of horrible things, Ms. Rosen worked with my criminal defense attorney to refute the allegations.

Ms. Rosen astutely worked through this acrimonious divorce and negotiated a marital settlement agreement. She understood and respected my priorities, winning 50% custody of my children, preserving my of marital assets, offloading a large portion of the debt my former partner created, and helping me keep full rights to my substantial retirement.

She also wrote the agreement in such a manner that it protected the children from the inevitable future random guys my ex-wife would run through their lives, and my ex-wife’s next attempt to remove me from the children’s lives.

Less than a year later, both happened - my ex-wife tried to move the children to Maryland, in with her newest man. Unfortunately, over the coming months, Ms. Rosen and I would spend many hours in court on motions for emergency custody, and also for a 2-day custody trial. But it was then that my already great appreciation for Ms. Rosen only grew as I saw her in her natural environment - a court room. Man was she fantastic!

She navigated court proceedings with mastery, understanding which issues would resonate with the court. She clearly understood how to present a motion and evidence, and “beat” various other attorneys my ex-wife hired. Ms. Rosen was masterful in examining and cross-examining witnesses. And she and her colleague Michael Armistead and the entire Shounbach teamed prepped me for testimony and helped me do well in that setting. Her closing arguments were masterful and already resonates with each judge. No matter the motion or the setting or the opposing counsel, I always felt confident because of Ms. Rosen’s experience and understanding of my case.

Even before a few of the hearings, opposong counsel came up outside court and asked Ms. Rosen technical questions pertaining to the proceedings. I knew at this point I had a master attorney not just an exceptional one.

Ultimately, thanks to Ms. Rosen and her team, I won primary custody of my children, child support, and an award of attorney’s fees.

If you are in need of a family law attorney, I strongly recommend Ms. Rosen. She’s the best.