K. Leigh Taylor
For more than 15 years, Leigh has been helping families and individuals navigate matters that include divorce, custody, visitation, spousal support, child support, property division and protective orders. She represents clients throughout Northern Virginia in all aspects of domestic relations litigation. While litigation is a fundamental aspect of her practice, the majority of her cases settle outside of court. It is Leigh’s goal to help clients reach an agreement in the most efficient way possible. Doing so aids in preserving relationships and minimizing adverse effects.
Every family law case takes its own unique path through the legal system and into resolution. Ideally, the people involved in the case are able to determine the outcome, as opposed to a judge making the final decision. Leigh provides sound advice to clients on how to resolve disputes in a way that protects their best interests. Time and again, she empowers people to develop their own agreements and steers them onto the best possible path for the future. Leigh is also a zealous advocate for her clients in court.
Honors and Awards
Tier 1 firm, Washington, DC for Family Law by U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms,” 2021
Martindale-Hubbell AV-Preeminent
The Best Lawyers in America©, Family Law, since 2020
Super Lawyers, Virginia, since 2020
Super Lawyers, Washington DC, since 2020
Virginia Business, Legal Elite in Family Law/Domestic Relations, 2020
Fairfax Bar Association’s Pro Bono Law Firm of the Year Award, 2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers-Virginia/D.C., 2012-14
James Keith Public Service Award, Fairfax Bar Association, 2013
Top Lawyers - Family Law, Northern Virginia Magazine, 2011
President's Award, Fairfax Bar Association, 2007 and 2009
Professional Associations and Memberships
Eastern District of Virginia, United States District Court, Admitted
Virginia State Bar
Fairfax Bar Association
- Board of Directors, Treasurer 2020-2021
- Past Chair, Circuit Court Committee
- Past Chair, Pro Bono Committee
Fairfax Law Foundation, Firm Fellow
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Virginia Bar Association
Arlington Bar Association
Virginia Women Attorneys Association
- Past President, Northern Virginia Chapter
Rule 6.1 Society of Legal Services of Northern Virginia, Silver Member
Council to End Domestic Violence, Fairfax County, Appointee
- Court Process Workgroup, Co-Chair, 2019-2021
CLE Seminars and Speaking Engagements
Assisting Our Community: Neighborhood Outreach Program Training, Northern Virginia Pro Bono Law Center, 2021
Agreement Modification, Done with Divorce: Next Steps to Financial Independence, Second Saturday Divorce Workshop webinar, 2020 and 2021
Divorce Law, Divorce Coping, Divorce Law, Mediation, and Financial Issues and Asset Division, Second Saturday Divorce Workshop webinar, 2020 and 2021
Moderator, 2020 Annual Ultimate View from the Bench CLE, FBA, 2020
A Complete Guide to Child Custody Representation in Juvenile Court, Northern Virginia Pro Bono Law Center, 2020
Contributor, Fairfax Circuit Court Practice Manual, FBA, 2018
Panelist, Stop the Violence: Family Abuse Protective Orders & the Attorney of the Day Program, Legal Services of Northern Virginia, 2017
Presenter and Co-Author, Attorney’s Fees: Getting Them for Your Client and Yourself, FBA, 2016
Presenter & Contributor, A Lawyer’s Guide to Child Custody Representation, Northern Virginia Pro Bono Law Center, 2016
Presenter, Moderator, & Contributor to various continuing legal education seminars (CLEs), FBA Domestic Relations Sub-Committee of the Circuit Court Committee, 2014-18
Contributor, Judges Are from Mars and Family Law Attorneys Are from Venus, FBA, 2014
Presenter & Contributor, Neighborhood Outreach Program, Northern Virginia Pro Bono Law Center, 2008, 2012, 2013, and 2016
Presenter, Annual Case Law Update, VTLA, 2008
Co-Chair and Moderator, Northern Virginia Women Attorneys Association Legislative Reception Program on Mental Health Illness in the Wake of the Virginia Tech shooting, which received the Virginia State Bar Conference of Local and Specialty Bar Associations’ Certificate of Achievement, 2008
Pro Bono Activities
Legal Services of Northern Virginia, Attorney of the Day Program
Northern Virginia Pro Bono Law Center, Volunteer
Areas of Practice
Domestic Relations
Family Law
Divorce
Equitable Distribution
Custody and Visitation
Child Support
Spousal Support
Separation and Settlement Agreements
Premarital and Prenuptial Agreements
Post-Divorce Modifications
Qualified Domestic Relations Orders
Military Retirement Orders
Court Orders Acceptable for Processing
Rules to Show Cause
Protective Orders
Stepparent Adoptions
Hague and International Custody Cases
Fairfax, Virginia 22030
