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Mr. Roop carries an AV-Preeminent rating in the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Prominent Lawyers. He has twice appeared on the cover of Virginia Lawyers Weekly for groundbreaking work in the areas of spousal support and domicile. He has been recognized as one of the pre-eminent divorce lawyers in Virginia or Washington DC by the following organizations or periodicals:
Northern Virginia Magazine
2009 Top Divorce Lawyers
Statistics say more than 50 percent of all U.S. marriages end in divorce. Chances are that you or someone you know has faced the painful dissolution of a marriage. Add children to the mix, and matters become even more complicated. Even though prenuptial agreements, which court respect if properly prepared, have been on the rise, the simple fact is most married couples don’t tend to have them, particularly if the union took place more than 10 years ago.
So here you stand, knowing you are faced with a major life decision, one for which you need legal representation. Thankfully, there appear to be some excellent attorneys in the field of family/matrimonial law here in Northern Virginia. Some names were brought up again and again; these are the veterans of the marriage wars who have provided stellar representation for their clients over the course of decades.
David E. Roop Jr.
The Roop Law Firm, PLLC
1604 Spring Hill Road, Suite 460, Vienna; 703-442-0040; RoopLaw.com
David Roop, Jr. has the ability to step outside a case, look at the whole picture and come up with a solution satisfying to both sides. Direct, practical and efficient, he is known for focusing on the issues and end goals that will enable all parties to move on with their lives. He says he achieves this by getting all the details right from the first consultation and sharing his conceptualization of the case with the client.
Washingtonian Magazine
BREAKING UP ISN'T HARD TO DO Washingtonian Magazine, February 2004
But It Can Be Painful – and Expensive. That's Why You Want a Divorce Lawyer Who Can Guide You Through the Ordeal. Here Are 52 of Washington's Best.
By Kim Issac Eisler.
DAVID E. ROOP JR. A former legal malpractice defense lawyer, the boyish-looking Roop has gained his footing in family law and is rapidly gaining the full confidence of his clients and peers. "You have to take control," Roop says he has learned. "I have very strong convictions about how to do this. This job is not about destroying families, it's about delivering fairness."
TOP LAWYERS Washingtonian Magazine, December 2004
Washington is home to some of the world’s best lawyers. Here are the top 30 – plus 750 who are right behind them. Save the list – you never know when you’ll be arrested, get served with a subpoena, need a new will, get a divorce, or worse.
By Kim Issac Eisler.
Divorce & Family Law I WANT OUT! With divorce rates hovering at nearly 45 percent, most people are more likely to do business with a divorce lawyer than with any other type of attorney. These lawyers can assist with prenups, child-custody cases, and separation agreements. Here is a batch of good ones to choose from. - David Roop
Best Lawyers in America
David E. Roop, Jr. has been listed in Best Lawyers since 2008.
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Ten Leaders
David E. Roop, Jr. has been identified as one of the ten leaders in Northern Virginia Matrimonial & Divorce Law since 2008.
SuperLawyers
David E. Roop, Jr. has been named as a Virginia Super Lawyer in every edition since 2006; David has also been named as a Washington, DC. Super Lawyer in every edition since 2007.