Divorce isn’t only a legal proceeding; it’s also a nerve-racking emotional experience often plagued with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty. When your brain feels like it doesn’t have enough informa...
Thrift Savings Plan Changes in Divorce Cases
Many family law practitioners are unaware of recent changes to the requirements for drafting and submitting court orders dividing Thrift Savings Plan benefits. This article will provide an overview ...
CGG Lawyers Present Legislative Update of Fairfax Bar Association
On April 4, 2024, Kristen Kugel and Carly Anderson presented the 2024 Legislative Update to the Family Law Section of the Fairfax Bar Association. The legislative update, which they have done for the ...
CGG Lawyer, Smith to Present at the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Annual Convention
We are proud to announce that Stephanie will be presenting at the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association‘s Annual Convention, RENEWAL, next month! She’s taking part in an interactive discussio...
Kugal Serves as Faculty for Professionalism Course
On Wednesday, March 6th, Kristen Kugel served as faculty for the Virginia State Bar’s Harry L. Carrio Professionalism Course held in Charlottesville, Virginia. This course is mandatory for all recen...
Happy Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month and, to celebrate, we want to share some Women in Law facts with you: ● The first woman admitted to the bar was Arabella Mansfield, in 1869. She had not studied at a...
CCG Attends Fairfax Bar Association Event
CGG had a fabulous time at the Fairfax Bar Association’s Una Noche en Espana Bench Bar Dinner Dance on Saturday evening! Held at the Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park, the event brought together m...
Unmasking the Narcissist: A Sneak Peek into Their Tricks and Tactics
Narcissists all have one thing in common – charisma. Falling in love with them can initially feel like a wonderful experience. First dates, new love, and amazing adventures. Before you know it, ...
CCG Lawyers Return to the Classroom
On January 17, Stephanie, Nathan, and Kristen resumed their roles as Adjunct Professors at George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School. This is the 8th year Stephanie and Nathan have taught Virg...
Smith starts term as President of the Collaborative Professionals of Northern Virginia
Please join us in congratulating CGG partner Stephanie J. Smith as she starts her term as President of the Collaborative Professionals of Northern Virginia (CPNV), the largest Collaborative Practice g...
CGG Attends 134th Virginia Bar Association Annual Meeting
Dan Gray, David Ginsberg, and Carly Anderson attended the 134th Virginia Bar Association Annual Meeting in Williamsburg in January. The meeting included the Board of Governors meeting, a program of su...
Eight CGG Lawyers Named “Legal Elite” by Virginia Business Magazine!
CGG is proud to announce that 8 of our lawyers have been included in Virginia Business Magazine’s 2023 list of “Legal Elite!” We are especially excited that 3 associate attorneys were included o...
Attorney, Lauren Brown, passes Virginia State Bar
Welcome to the Virginia State Bar, Lauren Brown!...
Five CCG Lawyers named Top Divorce Lawyers in Washingtonian Magazine
CGG is proud to announce that 5 of our lawyers have been named to Washingtonian Magazine’s 2023 List of Top Divorce Lawyers! Congratulations to Heather, David, Dan, Nathan and Stephanie! Inclusion o...
Tips for Mediating With a Judge
You and your spouse have made efforts to resolve all issues in your case, but you just haven’t been able to reach an agreement yet. Hoping to avoid the emotional and financial cost of a trial, you...
Golf Charity Raises $93,000 for Shelter House!
On October 27, 2023, Cooper Ginsberg Gray hosted and organized the 23rd Annual Chipping In to End Domestic Violence Golf Tournament at the beautiful Bull Run Golf Club. Thanks to the overwhelming gene...
Cooper, Ginsberg, and Gray named Northern Virginia Magazine’s Top Lawyers 2023!
Congratulations to Heather, Dan, and David for being named in Northern Virginia Magazine’s Top Lawyers 2023! To compile this list, Northern Virginia Magazine sends surveys to Northern Virginia a...
Eight Cooper Ginsberg Gray Fairfax Family Law Attorneys Earn Recognition by Best Lawyers® In 2024!
FAIRFAX, Va., Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Cooper Ginsberg Gray PLLC is proud to announce that eight of its lawyers have been recognized in 2024 by Best Lawyers in America®. The Best Lawyers®...
What Happens in Virginia When Court-Ordered Support is not Paid?
Awards for child support and/or spousal support are common in Virginia divorce and custody proceedings. However, circumstances may arise where one party refuses to meet his or her support obligations ...
Can Alimony be Terminated Due to Cohabitation in Virginia?
Are you paying alimony (spousal support) to your former spouse who is now living with a significant other? Are you receiving spousal support and living with a significant other? Depending on the l...
10 Brand New Laws in 2023 Affecting Family Law Cases in Virginia
Several new laws took effect in Virginia on July 1st 2023 that involve family law matters. Here is a synopsis: Pregnancy and Delivery Expenses Previously, mothers could seek reimbursement of “reas...
Gray Elected to the VBA Board of Governors
Congratulations to CGG founding partner, Daniel L. Gray, on his election to the VBA Board of Governors! He is the Potomac District representative on the 22-member board, and fills a seat left vacant. ...
CGG Attends Shelter House’s Changing Lives Benefit Luncheon
On Tuesday, April 25, 2023, David Ginsberg, Heather Cooper, Robert Kotwicki, and Bailee Brumfield attended Shelter House‘s Changing Lives Benefit Luncheon at Westwood Country Club. The luncheon ...
CGG Celebrates National Denim Day
Today is National Denim Day. Celebrated on the last Wednesday of April, Denim Day started as a campaign against sexual assault apologists. In the summer of 1998, an 18-year-old Italian girl was raped ...
Stephanie Smith Admitted into the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
CGG is bursting with pride over Stephanie Smith’s recent admission into the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers! Fellows of the AAML are some of the most well-respected family law lawyers in the...
Jamie Montoney Appointed to NVCC Paralegal Studies Advisory Committee
Congratulations to CGG Paralegal, Jamie Montoney, who was recently appointed to serve on the Northern Virginia Community College’s Paralegal Studies Advisory Committee! Jamie, a graduate of the ...
CCG Attend 2022 Washingtonian’s Top Lawyer Reception
On Thursday, February 9th, Heather, David, Dan, Stephanie and Nate attended a reception for the lawyers in the Washington DC Metropolitan area who were included on Washingtonian’s Top Lawyer List fo...
CGG Supports Annual Valentine’s Day Book Project
CGG is a proud supporter of the annual Valentine’s Day Book Project organized by the Paralegal Section of the Fairfax Bar Association. The project, supported by the Fairfax Law Foundation, benefits ...
Kugel Serves as Competition Judge
On February 9th and February 10th, CGG partner, Kristen Kugel, served as a judge at the John L. Costello National Criminal Law Trial Advocacy Competition hosted by the Antonin Scalia Law School, Georg...
Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits for Former Spouses
The first GI Bill was enacted in 1944 as a way to provide benefits such as educational grants, mortgages, and business loans to veterans following World War II. It was passed because many service memb...
10 Tips When Choosing the Best Divorce Lawyer for You
Looking to hire the best divorce lawyer for you? Here are 10 tips that CGG Partner, Nathan Olson, recommends you consider when choosing the best attorney for you and your case: 1. Do not rely on int...
FBA PARALEGAL SECTION’S VALENTINE’S DAY BOOK PROJECT – GIVE THE GIFT OF READING!
By Joanne B. Randa, CGG Senior Paralegal Every year right around this time, the Paralegal Section of the Fairfax Bar Association and many supporters including CGG’s paralegals, attorneys, and staff,...
7 Tips for Divorce & the Holidays: Finding Something to be Jolly About
It seems like there are reminders of the holidays and family everywhere you turn. Log on to your social media account and you will probably be inundated with happy pictures of couples, their childre...
2022 Family Law Legal Elite Awards from Virginia Business Magazine
We are proud to announce that Virginia Business Magazine has included five CGG lawyers on its 2022 Legal Elite list! David, Dan, Nathan, and Stephanie were all recognized their work in family law, and...
Named US News Best Family Law & Family Law Mediation Firms for Washington, D.C.
CGG is honored to be recognized in the 2023 U.S. News and World Report‘s “Best Law Firms” Regional Tier 1 for Washington, D.C. for Family Law & Family Law Mediation! Receiving a...
Northern Virginia Magazine’s 2022 Top Divorce Lawyers
Congratulations to our very own Heather, Dan, and David on being named to the Northern Virginia Magazine‘s 2022 Top Lawyers list. The listing, as featured in the December issue, is on newsstands...
Washingtonian Magazine’s 2022 Top Family Law Lawyers
Congratulations to Heather Cooper, David Ginsberg, Dan Gray, Nathan Olson and Stephanie Smith for being included in Washingtonian Magazine’s 2022 Top Lawyers list published in its December editi...
5 Tips When Considering a Prenuptial Agreement
On the fence about whether to get a Premarital Agreement? While it’s much more exciting to focus on dresses, flowers and honeymoon destinations than contemplate the “what ifs” of a divorce, more...
CGG Family Attorneys Sponsored Luv U Gala in Bethesda
CGG Family Attorneys attended An Evening of Luv at the Bethesda Country Club. The gala was hosted by the The Luv u Project – an organization whose mission is to bring awareness to mental health ...
CGG Family Law Paralegals Participate in Food Drive Benefitting FACETS
On Wednesday, November 16, 2022, the Paralegal Section of the Fairfax Bar Association held their annual meeting to collect food and gift cards for FACETS. The Paralegal Section Giving Back The Paraleg...
CGG Celebrates its 18th Anniversary in Northern Virginia Family Law
We are so grateful for our team and all of the fun we have had together throughout the years! Looking forward to many more to come! Cooper Ginsberg Gray includes nine family law attorneys practicing l...
Stephanie Smith Attended International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP)’s 23rd Annual Networking & Educational Forum
At the end of October, CGG partner Stephanie Smith attended IACP’s 23rd Annual Networking & Educational Forum in Orlando. The International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP) hosted 3...
22nd Annual Chipping in To End Domestic Violence Charity Golf Tournament Raises Record Amount
Amazing news! On October 24, 2022, we held our 22nd Annual Chipping In to End Domestic Violence Golf Tournament at the beautiful Bull Run Golf Club. Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of spo...
The Top 5 Reasons Couples Should use the Collaborative Process for Prenuptial Agreements
“OMG, I cannot wait to be engaged so we can negotiate our Prenup!” … said no one ever. Prenuptial Agreements, also known as Premarital Agreements, are not fun or romantic. In fact, they often cr...
Name Change for the Holidays
Some major holidays are quickly approaching and you know what that means – extra traffic in the DMV! For those of you planning to fly to your holiday destination, however, it is a good idea to rev...
Celebrating Three Washingtonian Lifetime Lawyers
Proud to announce that three of our attorneys have been named to the Washingtonian’s Top Lawyers Hall of Fame. The honorees include Heather A. Cooper, David L. Ginsberg, and Daniel L. Gray, who coll...
Congrats to SuperLawyers® Best in Family Law & Law Firm in Northern Virginia
Congrats to all of our attorneys with special SuperLawyers® recognition this year! 2023 Best Lawyers Daniel L. Gray David L. Ginsberg – Voted the 2023 “Lawyer of the Year” for in F...
Kristen Kugel Attended the 40th Annual Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Conference
Kristen Kugel attended the 40th Annual Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Conference on July 28-29, 2022. What is the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Conference? Over the course of the conference, over 1...
Congrats to Alex Lewis on Election to the Fairfax Bar Association
Congratulations to Alex Lewis, who was recently elected to the Board of Directors of the Fairfax Bar Young Lawyers Section! Representing Family Lawyers on the Fairfax Bar Association Alex’s term on ...
Carly Anderson Attends Advanced Family Law Associates Program by AAML
Carly Anderson attended the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Institute’s Advanced Family Law Associates Program in Chicago on June 23-June 26. Advanced Family Law Associates Program by AAML T...
2022 Virginia Super Lawyers – Several CGG Members Awarded Top Divorce Lawyer Northern Virginia
CGG is excited to announce that 8 of our lawyers have been selected to the 2022 Virginia Super Lawyers list! Dan was selected as 1 of the Top 100 Lawyers in Virginia, with Stephanie, Carly and Alex be...
Kristen Kugel and Carly Anderson Provide Family Law Update to the FBA After Conclusion of the 2022 VA Legislative Session
The 2022 Virginia Legislative Session just came to a close, and Carly M. Anderson and Kristen L. Kugel presented the Family Law Legislative Update CLE to the Fairfax Bar Association on April 7, 2022. ...
Dan Gray Receives Family Law Service Award
CGG is so proud to announce that Dan Gray has been named the 2022 recipient of the Family Law Service Award presented by the Virginia State Bar’s Family Law Section! Family Law Service Award The Fam...
Divorces that Involve Spouses with Narcissistic Personalities Lunch & Learn
On January 19th, CGG’s Divorce Coach, Dr. Leah Nathan, gave a “lunch and learn” presentation for our entire team about divorces that involve spouses with narcissistic personalities and traits. T...
Dan Gray chaired his last meeting as President of the AAML Virginia Chapter
Dan Gray chaired his last meeting as President of the Virginia Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) on January 20. Dan has served as President since 2019, and hands over the r...
10 Tips From a Divorce Attorney in Fairfax Virginia
If you are just starting the divorce process, you are probably feeling a range of emotions. In the course of just one day, you could feel scared, sad, angry, worried, overwhelmed and exhausted. Trust ...
Can a family member file for custody or visitation of a child in Virginia?
In Virginia, a person “with a legitimate interest” may file a petition for custody or visitation. Who is a Family Member that Can File for Custody or Visitation? Persons with a legitimate i...
Getting Divorced in Virginia When Spouse Resides Out-of-State
Oftentimes, issues arise when a spouse lives in a different state than the one where the other spouse wants to file for divorce. This can arise when a spouse voluntarily leaves Virginia and the remain...
Custody Between Same-Sex Couples in Virginia
Virginia now recognizes same-sex marriage and all laws pertaining to custody of children apply to these couples. However, the law is very different when dealing custody issues between couples that are...
Pets and Divorce in Virginia | Who Gets Rover in the Divorce?
It is commonplace for a couple to purchase or adopt a pet during their marriage. That is all well and good, but what happens when the parties separate and eventually divorce? How are Pets Handled in a...
Do I need a divorce lawyer in Virginia if we agree on everything?
In Virginia, parties can obtain a no-fault divorce after a one-year separation period, or if they have no minor children – then after a six-month separation period so long as they have a signed Sett...
What happens to your inheritance when you get divorced in Virginia?
Virginia law classifies inherited property as separate property even if you receive an inheritance during the marriage. In a divorce action, the Court only has the authority to divide marital proper...
David Ginsberg: Tips for Collaborative Divorce Cases in Virginia
Want to Be Successful Using the Collaborative Divorce Process? David Ginsberg discusses his tips for success in a recent blog post on Collaborative Divorce Professionals of Northern Virginia. Some ide...
Divorce Mediation in Northern Virginia: Can It Work for You?
Heated divorce proceedings often contribute to the expense and emotional cost of separation. Using a divorce mediator in Northern Virginia can help reduce some of these costs. What is a Divorce Mediat...
Mediation Versus Litigation
If you are involved in a divorce or other family law matter, you will need to have a clear understanding of the concepts of mediation and litigation....
Tips for Testifying in a Virtual/Remote Hearing
COVID-19 has affected nearly every aspect of our lives. It has also impacted the court system. ...
Divorce Support Group
Divorces are emotionally taxing and stressful, even during the best of times....
Family Law in Virginia | A Summary of New Divorce Laws Effective July 1, 2020
Each year, July 1st starts the new year for the Virginia State Bar. It also marks the date that new laws, passed by the Virginia General Assembly during the last legislative session, go into effect....
How Long Does It Take to Get Divorced in Virginia?
One of the most common questions people have when getting divorced is: how long will this take?...
Living Separate and Apart Under the Same Roof and Under a “Stay at Home” Order
The coronavirus pandemic has thrown a big curveball to couples who are separated but living in the same home....
Shelter-In-Place: What Does That Mean for Custodial Exchanges?
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed life as we know it. Each day, people are having to adapt to constantly changing rules, policies, and advisories. ...
Managing Legal Separation During COVID 19 “Stay at Home” Order Fairfax Northern Virginia
The coronavirus pandemic has thrown a big curveball to couples who are separated but living in the same home. Some people choose to remain in the same home during the separation period for financial r...
Choosing the Right Family Law Lawyers Fairfax Northern Virginia
Choosing a family lawyer can be difficult. We have put together some useful information to help you understand what you should look for in a family attorney. Here are seven traits that come together...
COVID-19 and Emergency Custody Family Court Opinion
Ontario Family Court Opinion On March 24, 2020, Justice A. Pazaratz of the Hamilton Family Court in Ontario, Canada issued an opinion regarding visitation during the COVID-19 crisis. This opinion has ...
Can I Move Out of Virginia with My Child? Custody and Relocation Laws
Husband and Wife married ten years ago. They purchased a home in a Northern Virginia neighborhood and lived in that home the entirety of their marriage. They are both employed in good jobs. They have ...
Divorce Support Circle with Dr. Leah Nathan
On the second Tuesday of each month at 6 PM, Dr. Leah Nathan, CGG’s Divorce Coach, hosts a complimentary Divorce Support Circle. A support circle offers the uniqueness of talking to others in t...
14 Tips to Manage Coronavirus Stress | General Coping Tips to Get You Through the Divorce
The world feels like it is in a state of panic with all the closures nationwide. One thing we do know is that change happens, and we have to devise a plan on how to move forward. The routine of going ...
The Balancing Act of Coronavirus and Co-Parenting in Northern Virginia
Just when you thought things couldn’t get worse, here comes a pandemic that has a crippling effect on the economy and divorce proceedings. This has been a game changer in how divorcing families func...
COVID-19 – Adjusting to the New Normal with Kids | Marriage Advice
With all the schedule disruptions caused by the COVID-19 crisis, there is a good chance that neither you, your co-parent, nor your child are in your comfort zones right now. The co-parenting relations...
WAYS TO HELP THE FAIRFAX COMMUNITY AT LARGE | CGG Fairfax Family Law Firm
Many of us are finding that our “legal” work may be a bit scaled back this week due to the Judicial State of Emergency. Our clients are nervous, and we are uneasy about the state of the economy ...
So Your Partner is now Your Co-worker: A Survival Guide from a Divorce Attorney in Fairfax
A complete upheaval of everyone’s normal schedule over the past couple of weeks has created brand new challenges all families must face. Whether you have been in a long term marriage or are newly co...
Tips on Working Remotely from Family Lawyers in Fairfax
Whether you’re working from home with school aged children during this period of quarantine and social distancing or, alternatively, working from home in a serene blissful oasis, you are likely look...
Coronavirus Shelter-In-Place | What Does that Mean for Custodial Exchanges in Virginia?
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed life as we know it. Each day, people are having to adapt to constantly changing rules, policies, and advisories. Coronavirus Shelter-In-Place | What Does that Mean ...
Divorce Attorney Near Me | Separating Fact from Myth
When clients first come to us for a consultation, they arrive with preconceived notions about the divorce process. Maybe their ideas are molded by television, the experience of a friend, or their Goog...
Ideas for Activities in the Time of Coronavirus
Here we all are, in an age of social distancing and remote working. To some people, it sounds like a perfect staycation opportunity. To others, it feels like an automatic sentence for cabin fever. We ...
How Do I Separate From My Spouse?
While it takes “two to marry” it only takes “one to divorce.”...
Coronavirus Notice from Cooper Ginsberg Gray
During this time of uncertainty, please know that Cooper Ginsberg Gray remains available to you during normal business hours, and continues to work diligently on your family law matter. While we are h...
Quarrel Over Child’s Gender Identity Highlights Need for Mediation Lawyer
In Texas, a dispute over the gender identity of a child resulted in extensive intervention by the courts. While the child’s mother sought to fulfill the child’s wishes, the father disagreed and us...
Honors for Top Divorce Lawyers in VA
Many of the attorneys at Cooper Ginsberg Gray have been recognized for their work in family law over the last several months in publications including The Washingtonian, Virginia Business Magazine, Ar...
How the Death of a Legend, Kobe Bryant, impacts those going through a Divorce.
Earlier this week, the public said goodbye to Kobe Bryant and his daughter in a moving Celebration of Life. The deaths of Kobe, Gigi, and the others on board that helicopter on January 26, 2020 may ...
The Truth About Child Support in Fairfax, Virginia
Here are some of the most common misconceptions about child support and the truth behind them....
Finding a Divorce Attorney Near Fairfax, Virginia
When clients first come to the attorneys at Cooper Ginsberg Gray for a consultation, they frequently arrive with preconceived notions about the divorce process....
What Are the Grounds for Divorce in Virginia
Just because you want to file for divorce, does not necessarily mean that you qualify to file for divorce – yet. ...
Divorce Advice Fairfax | Coping with Transitions in the New Year
January is an emotionally fragile month for our clients. Although some people view is it as month to make New Year’s resolutions, many of our clients are recovering from the holiday that represented...
Happy New Year & Reflection on 2019
As we are about to welcome a new decade, CGG gratefully reflects on the past year. CGG Welcomes New Family Law Attorneys & Employees in 2019 In 2019, we welcomed three new employees (Jamie Montone...
Family Lawyers in Fairfax on How to Prepare for Divorce
As family lawyers in Fairfax, we know that divorce represents one of the most difficult times in a person’s life. While much of this pain is inherent to divorce, preparation can lessen frustration c...
A Divorce Lawyer’s 10 Tips to Divorcing Parents | Divorce Lawyer Fairfax
Divorce may mean that that dream is over for your marriage, but it does not have to mean that you can’t be good co-parents....
Questions to Ask Family Lawyers in Northern Virginia | Divorce Consultation
Questions to Ask Family Lawyers in Divorce Consultations Meeting an attorney to discuss divorce can be nerve-wracking and intimidating, to say the least. Luckily, the purpose of the initial consultati...
6 Misconceptions About Divorce in Virginia | Divorce Attorney Near Me
6 Misconceptions About Divorce in Virginia Before clients even schedule an initial consultation with a divorce attorney, they have likely done their own research. Oftentimes, this comes by way of disc...
Business Owners and the Divorce Process | What You Need to Know
Attorney Nathan J. Olson recently met with Dan Doran of Quantive to discuss how divorce cases can affect entrepreneurs. Mr. Olson offered advice to business owners and spouses of business owners who a...
Discovery Responses Tip Sheet | How to Handle a Discovery Request
TIP SHEET: So you have to respond to Discovery questions … Now What?!? Discovery questions can include Interrogatories (questions that require written answers), document requests and/or requests for...
Don’t Let Your Social Media Hurt Your Divorce
If you are involved in a divorce or other family law matter, your online presence will probably be reviewed by the opposing side....
Private Investigators and Your Divorce Case
It is sometimes advisable to hire a private investigator in your divorce or other family law proceeding, but many clients just don’t know how or where to begin....
How to Find the Right Attorney | Family Lawyers Fairfax
Are you dealing with a stressful situation and worried about finding the right lawyer for you? It is critical to take the time to find the best attorney for your individual legal needs. Here are five ...
Should children know about the affair? Yes way! No Way!
Infidelity is a hurtful experience for the entire family unit ~ not only for the betrayed spouse but also for the children and extended family members. Often times, the betrayed spouse wants the truth...
Divorce Support Circle: Letting Go
Last month, the topic at CGG’s Divorce Support Circle was “letting go.”...
Asset Protection | Do You Need a Postnuptial Agreement?
Nowadays, many people consider entering prenuptial agreements to protect accumulated wealth prior to marriage. But what happens in situations after marriage where there is no premarital agreement an...
What Happens to the House in a Divorce in Virginia? Real Estate in Divorce
A common question in divorce cases in Virginia is “What happens to the house? The answer varies from case to case, and depends on a number of factors. Can the Court even consider the house in the ...
Virginia Law on Paternity
In order for custody, child support, or visitation to be ordered by a Court, paternity needs to be established. How does Virginia law establish paternity? In this post, we will talk about the differen...
How is Cryptocurrency Handled in Divorce?
When spouses separate and make the decision to get divorced, it is common to encounter disagreements about division of liquid assets such as bank accounts and other investments. The rising popularit...
How are Federal Government Retirement Benefits Divided in Divorce?
Federal Government retirement assets are often some of the most valuable marital assets. It is important to understand how those assets are treated in a divorce, whether you are the Federal Government...
Divorce Support Circle: Rebuilding Trust
At some point in the divorce process, nearly every client experiences feelings of hurt and disappointment. ...
Adultery and the Impact on Divorce in Virginia
There are a number of reasons that may lead a couple to separate or divorce. Of these, adultery can be especially difficult on both parties, and may have significant financial ramifications. If you ar...
Protective Orders in Northern Virginia
If you are in the process of a divorce and are being injured, stalked or threatened, a Protective Order can help keep you safe and prohibit your spouse or another individual from certain acts. The fol...
Estate Planning Measures When Getting Divorced
In addition to trying to overcome the emotional hurdles of divorce, you will be required to make a number of important decisions, including those related to your estate. Addressing your estate plan he...
Tips for Coping with Divorce
In light of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Divorce Support Circle focused on how clients are coping with the divorce. Clients participated in the “Walk In Our Shoes” exercise. This wa...
Mental Health Awareness Month and Divorce
Every day, we are faced with the underwritten rule of being “ok”. Walking into work, someone asks, “how are you?” The most common response is “good”. But it is ok to not feel ok. May is ...
Everthing You Need to Know About Parental Alienation
What is Parental Alienation? Parental alienation syndrome (PAS) is a term that was coined by Richard A. Gardner, a psychiatrist, in the 1980s. Parental alienation (also known as “parental gatekeep...
How to Forgive Post-Divorce
During April’s Support Circle, attending clients focused on “forgiveness.” Some of our clients proposed this topic because this is a common theme with which they struggle, even those who are in ...
Financial Planning During a Divorce: How to Protect Yourself
Divorce is hard for both parties. It is an emotionally exhausting experience that impacts the entire family....
Carly Anderson Is Elected To The Board of Directors for the Fairfax Bar Association Young Lawyers Section
Congratulations to Carly Anderson, who was elected on Thursday, June 7th, to the Board of Directors for the Fairfax Bar Association Young Lawyers Section. Carly will serve a two-year term, and we co...
The Fairfax Law Foundation Hosts the Annual Northern Virginia Pro Bono Reception.
On June 7, 2018, the Fairfax Law Foundation hosted the Annual Northern Virginia Pro Bono Reception. This reception encouraged pro bono service by recognizing the efforts of those who volunteer. This i...
David Ginsberg, Heather Cooper, Nathan Olson, Melissa Anderson, and Andie White attended Shelter House’s Changing Lives Annual Benefit Breakfast
On Thursday, April 12th, David Ginsberg, Heather Cooper, Nathan Olson, Melissa Anderson, and Andie White attended Shelter House’s Changing Lives Annual Benefit Breakfast at the Westwood Country ...
Carly Anderson, Andie White, and Kristen Kugel attend the Fairfax Bar Association Young Lawyer’s Section Breakfast
On Thursday, March 22nd, Carly Anderson, Andie White, and Kristen Kugel attended the Fairfax Bar Association Young Lawyer’s Section Breakfast with the Circuit Court Judges. The Young Lawyer’s Sect...
David Ginsberg, Sarah Hensley, R. A. Hurley, and Sonya Duchak present a mock trial
On March 8, 2018, David Ginsberg, Sarah Hensley, R. A. Hurley, and Sonya Duchak presented a mock trial for several 6th grade classes at Willow Springs Elementary School. The students saw a criminal tr...
Robert Worster attended a continuing legal education seminar on “Evidence Based Sentencing Practices.”
On March 1, 2018, Rob attended a continuing legal education seminar on “Evidence Based Sentencing Practices.” The CLE was put on by multiple probation officers and leadership from the Virginia Dep...
First Annual CGG/Shoun Bach Bowling Competition
The First Annual CGG/Shoun Bach Bowling Competition took place on Monday, March 5th at Bowl America in Fairfax City. Both firms enjoyed good food, fun camaraderie, and a little friendly competition am...
Combating Distress in Light of the Recent Horrific School Shooting By: Leah Nathan Ph.D.
So, the extended weekend is now over and your children transitioned back to school after the tragic shooting that occurred last week. Chances are this horrific incident is still on their mind. The cat...
Heather Cooper and Leah Nathan Co-Author an Article on Divorce for DullesMoms.com
Click here to read more on the contributions of Heather Cooper, one of our founding partners, and Leah Nathan, the firm’s Psychologist/Divorce Coach: http://dullesmoms.com/divorce-coach/...
Rob Worster Co-Presents a CLE with the Maryland State Bar Association Family Law Section
On Thursday, February 15, 2018, Rob Worster co-presented a CLE with the Maryland State Bar Association Family Law Section. The topic was 2018 Hot Tips in Family Law: What NOT to Do! Rob presented on t...
CGG lawyers Nate Olson, Kristen Kugel, Dan Gray, and Carly Anderson take in a Caps game
CGG lawyers Nate Olson, Kristen Kugel, Dan Gray, and Carly Anderson took in a Caps game (against the Rangers) last night with Office Manager Robert Kotwicki. They saw a great game, with the Caps not...
Cooper Ginsberg Gray hosted the Paralegal Section of the Fairfax Bar Association
Cooper Ginsberg Gray hosted the Paralegal Section of the Fairfax Bar Association on February 13, 2018 for the annual luncheon during which the Valentine’s Day gift bags are compiled. The Section, ...
Robert Worster Selected as a 2018 Top Ranked Lawyer
On February 6, 2018, it was announced that Rob Worster was selected as a 2018 Top Ranked Lawyer by American Lawyer Media and Martindale-Hubbell. Rob had previously been awarded Martindale-Hubbell’...
Virginia Family Law Coalition
Yesterday, Dan Gray went to Richmond on behalf of the Virginia Family Law Coalition to monitor and address pending family law legislation in the Virginia General Assembly. Dan attended the House Cou...
5th Annual CGG Professional Clothing Drive
Cooper Ginsberg Gray, PLLC, is again collecting gently worn business attire. All items received will be donated to one of the Domestic Violence Action Center partners. In the past, donations have been...
NATHAN OLSON AND STEPHANIE SMITH BEGIN TEACHING FAMILY LAW AT THE GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY ANTONIN SCALIA LAW SCHOOL
Earlier this month, Nathan J. Olson and Stephanie J. Smith began team teaching the spring semester family law course at the George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School. The family law course w...
Nathan J. Olson Assists The Harry L. Carrico Professionalism Course
On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, Nathan J. Olson participated as a faculty member at the Virginia State Bar’s Harry L. Carrico Professionalism Course held at the Hilton Mark Center Hotel in Alexa...
David Ginsberg, Nathan Olson, and Rob Worster Attend Fairfax County Juvenile Court Judge Helen Leiner’s Retirement Celebration
On January 11, 2018, David Ginsberg, Nathan Olson, and Rob Worster attended the retirement celebration of Fairfax County Juvenile Court Judge Helen Leiner. We all wish Judge Leiner the very best in he...
CGG Celebrates the Holidays with Friends and Family
Whether we traveled miles away or stayed home here in Northern Virginia, CGG celebrated the holidays with friends and family!...
CGG Attends the Investiture and Reception for Fairfax County Circuit Court Judge David A. Oblon
On January 5, 2018, members of CGG attended the Investiture and reception for our newest Fairfax County Circuit Court Judge David A. Oblon. It is always a pleasure to meet with the bar and bench durin...
Dr. Leah Nathan is Hosting a Seminar on the Emotional Aspects of the Divorce Process on January 30, 2018
On January 30, 2018 at 6:00 p.m., Dr. Leah Nathan, CGG’s Divorce Coach, will present a complimentary seminar focused on navigating the emotional aspects of the divorce process. Dr. Nathan will add...
Happy Holidays from CGG!
We celebrated the holiday season by making gingerbread houses and having our very own ugly Christmas sweater contest this week. Happy holidays from CGG!...
Rob Worster Lays Wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery
On December 16, 2017, Rob Worster participated in the annual holiday wreath laying at Arlington National Cemetery. The tradition began when Maine wreath maker Morrill Worcester donated 5,000 wreaths t...
CGG Attends Mullett Dove Meacham & Bradley, PLLC’s Holiday Party
On Thursday, December 14th, Daniel L. Gray, David L. Ginsberg, Stephanie J. Smith, and Kristen L. Kugel attended a holiday party hosted by Mullett Dove Meacham & Bradley, PLLC. The party was held ...
Dan Gray, Nathan Olson, and Kristen Kugel Attended the George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School Alumni Holiday Reception
On Wednesday, December 13th, Daniel L. Gray, Nathan J. Olson, and Kristen L. Kugel attended the George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School Alumni Holiday Reception at the University Club in Was...
Kristen Kugel Attends Harvey & Binnall’s Holiday Celebration
On Tuesday, December 12th, Kirsten Kugel attended a holiday party hosted by Harvey & Binnall at the Torpedo Factory in Old Town Alexandria. A big thank you to everyone at Harvey & Binnall for ...
Dan Gray Included in 2017 Virginia Legal Elite list in the December 2017 edition of Virginia Business Magazine
Congratulations to Dan Gray, who has been included in the 2017 Virginia Legal Elite list published in the December 2017 edition of Virginia Business Magazine. Ballots for the Legal Elite are mailed to...
Robert Kotwicki Attends the Association of Legal Administrators Northern Virginia Chapter Holiday Party
On Thursday, December 7, 2017, CGG office manager, Robert Kotwicki, attended the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Northern Virginia Chapter Holiday Party held annually at Maggiano’s in ...
Robert Worster is Awarded a Pro Bono Attorney of the Year Award at the Annual State of the Judiciary Luncheon
Congratulations to our very own, Robert Worster, for being awarded one of the Pro Bono Attorney of the Year awards at the State of the Judiciary Luncheon on November 29, 2017! Over the years, Rob has ...
Heather Cooper, David Ginsberg, and Dan Gray Named in Washingtonian Magazine’s Top Lawyers in Family Law
Heather Cooper, David Ginsberg, and Dan Gray were named in the December 2017 edition of the Washingtonian Magazine’s list of the metropolitan area’s Top Lawyers in family law. Congratulati...
CGG Celebrates the Holiday Season!
On December 8, 2017, CGG celebrated the holiday season at the MGM Grand in National Harbor. Happy holidays to all!...
CGG SPONSORS THE NORTHERN VIRGINIA CHAPTER OF THE VIRGINIA WOMEN ATTORNEYS ASSOCIATION HOLIDAY RECEPTION
Dan Gray, Rob Worster, Nathan Olson, Carly Anderson, and Kristen Kugel attended the Northern Virginia Chapter of the Virginia Women Attorneys Association Holiday Reception on Wednesday, December 6th. ...
GMU Law Advances to Semi Finals in Trial Advocacy Competition
Over the weekend, Abby McNelis, an intern at CGG, competed with the George Mason School of Law in the 14th Annual ABA Trial Advocacy Employment Law Competition. Law students tried a religious discri...
David Ginsberg Attends Virginia Collaborative Divorce Conference
On Monday, November 13th, David Ginsberg attended the annual Virginia Collaborative Practice conference. Attorneys, mental health professionals, and financial neutrals from throughout the state met ...
Rob Worster Presents “Use, Abuse, and Addiction in Family Law”
On Wednesday, November 8, 2017, Robert M. Worster III, Esq. presented a continuing legal education seminar on “Use, Abuse, and Addiction in Family Law.” The panel also included the Hon. Stephen C....
Shelter House’s Unmask Domestic Violence Event
On October 27, 2017, David Ginsberg attended Shelter House’s Unmask Domestic Violence Event at PJ Skidoo’s in Fairfax. David, who is a member of Shelter House’s Board of Directors, joined 125 ...
CGG Conquers the Jail Bus!
On November 2nd, CGG conquered the Jail Bus! The Jail Bus is a transportable escape room located in Fairfax. While handcuffed together and with only 40 minutes on the clock, both teams solved puzzle...
Rob Worster Attends FBA Convention
Rob Worster attended the Fairfax Bar Association’s 2017 Convention held at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in Pennsylvania from October 19–22, 2017. The opportunity to learn from the impressive fac...
Kristen Kugel Coaches Trial Ad Team to Quarter Finals!
Over the weekend, Kristen Kugel traveled to San Francisco with four law students from the George Mason University School of Law for the 6th Annual In Vino Veritas National Mock Trial Competition. The ...
Reinventing Yourself When Your Marriage Ends
Dr. Leah Nathan, CGG’s Divorce Coach, recently presented a complimentary seminar entitled “Reinventing Yourself When Your Marriage Ends.” Attendees learned about the impact of long term stress...
Dr. Leah Nathan Hosts “Communication and Conflict Management in Divorcing Families”
On November 7, 2017 from 6PM – 8PM, Dr. Leah Nathan, CGG’s divorce coach, will present a complimentary seminar entitled “Communication and Conflict Management in Divorcing Families.” This s...
Divorce Support Circle Discusses Stress and Self-Care Strategies
Stress is an inevitable response when navigating the hurdles of a divorce. In a recent Divorce Support Circle facilitated by Dr. Leah Nathan, clients were very candid in reporting the stressful reacti...
Divorce Support Circle Talks “Cognitive Reframing”
When a life change occurs, you have two choices in how to respond: you can either respond with despair that a change has come or you can embrace the change and new possibilities that the change presen...
David Ginsberg Published in Virginia Family Law Quarterly
An article entitled “How Collaborative Divorce Can be Different,” co-authored by David Ginsberg and Karen Keyes, was published in the Fall 2017 edition of Virginia Family Law Quarterly. Click he...
Chipping In Tournament Featured in Shelter House Newsletter
The 17th Chipping in to End Domestic Violence Golf Tournament was mentioned in the October 2017 Shelter House Changing Lives Newsletter. Also included in the newsletter is an interview with David Gins...
Rob Worster Received an “AV Preeminent” Rating
Rob Worster has received an “AV Preeminent” rating by Martindale-Hubbell, and has also received the Gold Client Champion award as well as the Client Distinction award. Less than one percent of att...
Dan Gray Presents at Panv CLE
On Saturday, September 16, 2017, Dan Gray presented the “new” VADER at the Paralegal Association of Northern Virginia (PANV) CLE organized by Joanne Randa, Karen Axell, and Suellen Honeychuck. “...
Dan Gray Selected as a Lawyer of the Year
CGG is proud to announce that Dan Gray has been selected by Best Lawyers as a 2018 “Lawyer of the Year” in the practice of family law in Northern Virginia! This annual honor is only bestowed on ...
Rob Worster Elected Secretary of the VA State Bar’s Fifth District Committee
Rob Worster has been elected Secretary of the Virginia State Bar’s Fifth District Committee (Section II). This Section is one of two committees assigned to Fairfax County and is comprised of s...
Happy Birthday, Kristen!
Happy Birthday, Kristen Kugel! Kristen was surprised with a birthday lunch hosted by her parents and grandparents who flew in from NY this morning! She was a little shocked! Enjoy your day, Kristen!...
CGG Goes to Demolition Derby!
On August 16th, several CGG employees (and a few family members too) took part in an annual tradition unlike any other: the Demolition Derby at the Prince William County Fair. A great time was had by ...
Adorable Surprise Visit!
Look who dropped in for a surprise visit! Stephanie Smith and sweet baby, Jane Jane’s big brother and sister came along too but didn’t slow down for a photo op! We are missing Stephanie...
David Ginsberg Begins Sixth Year Teaching
David Ginsberg began his sixth year of teaching Law Practice Management as an Adjunct Professor at the George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School on Monday, August 21st. David co-teaches the ...
ROB WORSTER ATTENDED THE ANNUAL VIRGINIA STATE DISCIPLINARY CONFERENCE AT THE SCENIC WINTERGREEN RESORT IN ROSELAND, VIRGINIA.
Earlier this month, Rob Worster attended the 37th Annual Virginia State Disciplinary Conference at the scenic Wintergreen Resort in Roseland, Virginia. Rob is excited to begin his first term with the ...
Sensei Enterprises’ Pub Night
Joanne Randa attended Sensei Enterprises’ Pub Night on July 25, 2017. Sharon Nelson and John Simek discussed “Protecting Data on the Road-and on Foreign Travels.” They gave attendees many ti...
CGG Wins Corporate Impact Award for Excellence in Philanthropy
On Wednesday, June 28, 2017, CGG was surprised with the Corporate Impact Award for Excellence in Philanthropy at Shelter House’s 2017 Volunteer Appreciation Reception held at Maggiano’s in Tysons ...
Check out Dunkin in ALA Newsletter!
CGG Office Manager, Robert Kotwicki, and his beloved English Bulldog (and firm mascot), Dunkin, were prominently featured in the Summer 2017 edition of the Association of Legal Administrators NoVa New...
Congratulations, Heather – “Virginia’s Best Women Lawyers”
Congratulations to Heather Cooper who has been included among “Virginia’s Best Women Lawyers” published in the August 2017 edition of Virginia Living Magazine. The list of the state&...
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Dan Gray Presents at VACLE
On Thursday, June 29, Dan Gray was invited to present at a VACLE Program on Computer, Cell Phone, and Social Media Evidence: How to Get It and How to Use It, at Nationals Park. Dan has presented o...
17th Annual Chipping in to End Domestic Violence Charity Golf Tournament!
There are only three months until the 17th Chipping in to End Domestic Violence Charity Golf Tournament! The tournament will be held at The Golf Club at Lansdowne on Friday, September 29, 2017. As...
Congratulations, Nathan!
Earlier this month, Nathan Olson attended the 79th Virginia State Bar Annual Meeting in Virginia Beach. On June 16, 2017 Nathan was honored at the Young Lawyers Conference luncheon for his 10 years of...
Congratulations, Rob!
On June 15, 2017, the Virginia State Bar Council unanimously approved the nomination of our own Rob Worster as a committee member of the 2017-2018 Fifth District Committee (Section II). District commi...
Divorce Support Circle Explores New Ways to Find Closure
In the Divorce Support Circle on Tuesday June 13th, 2017, clients were guided through the cathartic experience of a “goodbye jar” activity. Goodbyes are never easy, especially for those w...
Baby Jane Has Arrived!
We are so proud to announce the newest member of CGG’s family! Jane Cynthia Smith was born on June 2, 2017 to proud parents Stephanie and Kevin, big sister Claire, and big brother Ben. Baby Jane...
Rob Worster Serves as the Master of Ceremonies
On June 13th, Rob Worster served as master of ceremonies for a Fairfax County Bar Association CLE on evidence. The Seminar was taught by the Honorable Thomas P Mann and attended by over 70 members of ...
Family Law is now on Court
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CGG Attends Annual Judicial & Legislative Reception
On May 24, 2017, David Ginsberg (’96), Nathan Olson (’06), and Kristen Kugel (’12) attended GMU Antonin Scalia Law School’s 20th Annual Judicial & Legislative Reception. Th...
Dr. Leah Nathan Leads Co-Parenting Seminar
On Tuesday, May 23, 2017, Dr. Leah Nathan, CGG’s Divorce Consultant, led a seminar for the firm’s clients about co-parenting through divorce. Dr. Nathan provided strategies for building a ...
Dan Gray Presents CLE on Child Support Enforcement
On May 16, 2017, Dan Gray and Katie O’Rourke presented a CLE on Child Support Enforcement in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia at the DC Bar Conference Center. Katie is a family la...
CGG Goes Bowling
CGG Team Laws and Paws didn’t win any prizes at tonight’s FBA Paralegal Section Spring Bowling Social, but we sure had fun!...
CGG Welcomes Back Carly!
Celebrating Carly Anderson’s return to the firm at Eddie V’s. First an intern, now a lawyer! Welcome back, Carly!...
David Ginsberg Presents The Law Practice Management Bootcamp
On May 18, 2017, David Ginsberg, along with CGG friend and colleague, Robert Feisee, presented The Law Practice Management Boot Camp. This FREE Boot Camp was enjoyed by a wide range of attendees, from...
Dan Gray and PANV Present VADER
On May 10, 2017, and for the 8th year, Dan Gray, in association with the Paralegal Association of Northern Virginia (PANV), presented VADER (the premier domestic relations practice software) to a grou...
CGG’s Divorce Support Circle
May 9th’s Divorce Support Circle provided a powerful outlet for participating clients to share one of their main stressors, and then receive strategies for how to persevere through his/her chall...
Prince George’s County Bar Association’s 17th Annual Family Law Seminar
On May 6, 2017, Rob Worster presented at the Prince George’s County Bar Association’s 17th Annual Family Law Seminar. Rob participated in a lively panel discussion of third-party custody c...
Final Salute Supporters
Thank you to Janet Lawson, David Gogal and our friends at Blankingship & Keith for the generous donation of professional attire for Final Salute. Final Salute is a fantastic organization that help...
CGG Attends Annual Law Day Weiner Roast
On May 1, 2017, several members of the firm attended the Annual Law Day Weiner Roast hosted by Weiner, Spivey & Miller, PLC for the benefit of the Fairfax Law Foundation. The event was held outdoo...
Housing Discrimination – Know Your Rights
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CGG Celebrates Administrative Professionals Day
Happy Administrative Professionals Day! CGG celebrated one day early at IHOP – an annual tradition for the firm. We appreciate the contributions of our administrative professionals, Lauren, Morg...
CGG Sponsors and Participates in Fairfax Law Foundation’s Heroes v. Villains Race for Justice 5k and Kids’ Run
On Sunday, April 23rd, several members of the firm participated in the Fairfax Law Foundation’s annual Heroes v. Villains Race for Justice and Kids’ Fun Run in Fairfax Corner. Dan Gray and his d...
Spring 2017 Clothing Drive was a Success!
Thank you to everyone who donated or otherwise assisted in making this year’s clothing drive a tremendous success. We were able to donate approximately 125 pounds of professional attire and accessor...
Heather Cooper, David Ginsberg and Dan Gray in Spring 2017 Best Lawyers – Business Edition
Heather Cooper, David Ginsberg and Dan Gray have been included in the national list of Family Law Attorneys in the 2017 Business Edition of Best Lawyers Magazine. Heather was also included among the...
Joanne Randa Attends the Facets Spring Into Action Benefit Breakfast
Joanne Randa attended the Facets Spring Into Action Benefit Breakfast on April 20, 2017. Chris Rumohr Webster, who serves on the Board, sponsored a table and invited members of the Fairfax Bar Paral...
Thank You Note from Beta Program Brightens Our Day!
Each year, Cooper Ginsberg Gray supports the Fairfax Bar Paralegal Section with their annual Valentine’s Day Book project. We always appreciate reading the heartfelt thank you notes from some of t...
CGG Hosts Monthly Divorce Support Circle
The post-it note story captures pieces of the emotional journey of some of our clients as they navigate through the divorce process. This collage was created by clients who participated in the Divorce...
Kristen Kugel attended the annual Spring Wine Tour
On Saturday, April 8th, Kristen Kugel attended the Fairfax Bar Association Young Lawyers’ section annual Spring Wine Tour! A bus of young lawyers went out to Western Loudoun County and visited three...
Dan Gray presented to the Fairfax Bar Association
On Thursday, April 6, Dan Gray presented to the Fairfax Bar Association Family Law Section on the 2016-2017 Virginia General Assembly Session. Dan is the former co-chair of the FBA Family Law Sectio...
Robert Worster Presents Family Law Practice for Paralegals CLE
On April 5, 2017, Robert Worster presented an all-day continuing legal education seminar entitled Family Law Practice for Paralegals. The day was filled with practical guidance, best practices and sub...
CGG Mourns the Passing of Marcia M. Maddox
CGG mourns the passing of Marcia M. Maddox, a powerhouse in the family law field in Northern Virginia and former mentor of Heather Cooper and Joanne Randa. Marcia was a fierce and tenacious advocate...
Cooper Ginsberg Gray, PLLC, sponsored the Reston Leadership Breakfast
On March 31, 2017, Cooper Ginsberg Gray, PLLC, sponsored the Reston Leadership Breakfast. The Leadership Breakfast was founded in 1998 as a way to continue leadership development by executives. It is ...
Jersey Mike’s Annual Day of Giving
Cooper Ginsberg Gray supported Jersey Mike’s Annual Day of Giving, which is the culmination of Jersey Mike’s 7th Annual Month of Giving fundraising campaign in March, supporting nearly 150 local c...
Rob Worster Attends CLE Seminar Focused on Representation of Children as a GAL
On March 28, 2017, Rob Worster attended a seven hour Continuing Legal Education seminar entitled, “Representation of Children as a Guardian Ad Litem.” Attendance is part of Rob’s con...
David Ginsberg and Heather Cooper Attend Shelter House’s Changing Lives Annual Benefit Breakfast
On Tuesday, March 28, 2017, David Ginsberg and Heather Cooper attended Shelter House’s Changing Lives Annual Benefit Breakfast at the Westwood Country Club in Vienna. The breakfast brings toge...
CGG WELCOMES ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY, CARLY ANDERSON, AND PARALEGAL, CLAUDIA MEDINA ARTIGA
CGG is proud to announce that Carly M. Anderson has joined the firm as an associate attorney, and Claudia Medina Artiga has joined the firm as a paralegal. Carly previously worked for CGG as intern wh...
CGG Clothing Drive Ends on March 31, 2017
Just a reminder that CGG’s clothing drive will be ending on Friday, March 31st. We are collecting gently worn women’s and men’s professional/business attire. All items received w...
David Ginsberg, Kristen Kugel and Joanne Randa Attend 2nd Annual Roop Law March Madness Party
David Ginsberg, Kristen Kugel, and Joanne Randa attended the 2nd Annual Roop Law March Madness Party on Thursday, March 16, 2017. The annual party celebrates the start of March Madness, but the gath...
Please join CGG in Attending Shelter House’s Changing Lives Annual Benefit Breakfast on March 28, 2017
On March 28, 2017, Shelter House will hold its Changing Lives Annual Benefit Breakfast at the Westwood Country Club from 7:30 to 9:00 am. Please consider joining several members of Cooper Ginsberg G...
International Women’s Day
Cooper Ginsberg Gray recognizes the many contributions of its women attorneys and staff. Although we are working today, we still support International Women’s Day (originally known as Internat...
Robert Worster Attends Bench Bar Dinner Dance
On March 4, 2017, Rob Worster and his wife, Michelle Worster, represented Cooper Ginsberg Gray at the Fairfax Bar Association’s annual Bench Bar Dinner Dance. The evening provided Rob and Mich...
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Cooper Ginsberg Gray, along with family and friends, attended the George Mason University Men’s Basketball game
On Wednesday, March 1st, Cooper Ginsberg Gray, along with family and friends, attended the George Mason University Men’s Basketball game against Duquesne. GMU rallied from an 8 point second half d...
Rob Worster to Co-Teach Seminar for Paralegals
On April 5, 2017, Rob Worster will be co-teaching an all-day seminar entitled, “Family Law Practice for Paralegals.” The National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) and National Federation of ...
CGG Hosts FBA Paralegal Section’s Valentine’s Day Project Assembly
Cooper Ginsberg Gray hosted the Paralegal Section of the Fairfax Bar Association for the assembly of the Valentine’s Day gift bags for the young people residing in the Fairfax County youth detention...
Heather Cooper Leads SCMS Students on Court Tour
On Tuesday, February 7, 2017, Heather Cooper joined colleague, Cheri Belkowitz, in leading an impressive group of 8th grade students from South County Middle School on a tour of the Fairfax County Cou...
Child Abuse cases are our first priority
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Dan Gray Attends House Courts of Justice Committee Meeting
As a member of the Virginia Family Law Coalition, Dan Gray was in Richmond on Friday, January 27 to observe the House Courts of Justice Committee Meeting. He was shadowing fellow Coalition member Kimb...
Joanne Randa Attends Sensei Enterprises’ Pub Night Presentation
On January 25, 2017, Joanne Randa attended Sensei Enterprises’ Pub Night which featured a program about Robot Lawyers. Sharon Nelson and John Simek’s presentation on artificial intelligence was ...
NATHAN OLSON AND STEPHANIE SMITH BEGIN TEACHING FAMILY LAW AT THE GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY ANTONIN SCALIA LAW SCHOOL
Last week Nathan Olson and Stephanie Smith began team teaching the spring semester family law course at the George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School. The family law course was taught in previ...
Dan Gray, Heather Cooper, Nathan Olson and Rob Worster attend AAML CLE at University of Richmond
Dan Gray, Heather Cooper, Nathan Olson and Rob Worster attended the AAML’s “Divorcing the Wealthy” seminar at the University of Richmond on January 19, 2017. Organized by our frien...
Paralegal Section of FBA Seeks Donations for Fairfax County Youths
Each year, the Paralegal Section of the Fairfax Bar Association collects funds and new books to benefit the young people residing in the Fairfax County residential correctional programs. This projec...
Rob Worster Speaks at Professionalism Course
On Tuesday, January 10, 2017, Rob Worster and Heather Cooper participated as faculty members at the Virginia State Bar’s Harry L. Carrico Professionalism Course held at the Hilton Mark Center Ho...
Shoplifting cases are very high risk cases
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David Ginsberg Appointed to Board of Directors for Shelter House, Inc.
CGG is proud to announce that David Ginsberg has been appointed to the Board of Directors for Shelter House, Inc., a community-based, non-profit organization serving homeless families in Northern Virg...
CGG bids farewell to 2016
CGG bids farewell to 2016, a year in which the firm grew professionally as we welcomed Domestic Relations Consultant, Leah Nathan, Ph.D, who is available to provide the firm’s clients with emotional...
Cooper Ginsberg Gray celebrates the Holiday Season
Cooper Ginsberg Gray celebrated the Holiday Season with a week’s worth of holiday activities organized by CGG’s own very popular Fun Committee (Cheri, Kristen, Lauren, Robert, and Stephanie). Mo...
Mullett Dove Meacham & Bradley’s Annual Jingle and Mingle holiday party
On December 15, 2016, Daniel Gray, Nathan Olson, Stephanie Smith, Adele Garmirian, and Kristen Kugel attended Mullett Dove Meacham & Bradley, PLLC’s annual Jingle and Mingle holiday party. The p...
Dan Gray attended the Pathway Homes Staff Holiday Party
On Friday, December 9, Dan Gray attended the Pathway Homes Staff Holiday Party at Brion’s Grille. This is one of Dan’s favorite annual events, because although he works closely with Pathway leader...
NOVA ALA Annual Holiday Party in Tyson’s Corner
On Thursday, December 1, 2016, the Northern Virginia Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) held their annual holiday party at Maggiano’s in Tyson’s Corner. Our office manager ...
Joanne Randa Delivers Gifts to North Pole
On December 11, 2016, Joanne Randa, on behalf of the Paralegal Association of Northern Virginia, delivered gifts for two military children to the North Pole (AKA Fort Belvoir). Project Elf, administer...
Joanne, Cheri and Robert Attend FBA Paralegal Section’s Holiday Party
On Thursday, December 8, 2016, the Paralegal Section of the Fairfax Bar Association held their annual holiday party at the Olive Garden in Fair Lakes. Cooper Ginsberg Gray was represented by paralegal...
Holiday Cheer at the 2016 VWAA Holiday Reception
Adele Garmirian, Kristen Kugel, and Nathan Olson enjoyed a festive evening at The Atrium at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens for the Northern Virginia Chapter of the Virginia Women Attorneys Association a...
Joanne Randa Volunteers with LSNV Uncontested Divorce Clinic
Joanne Randa participated with Legal Services of Northern Virginia on Monday, December 5, 2016 at the LSNV Uncontested Divorce Clinic held at Freddie Mac Headquarters at Tyson’s Corner. The attorney...
David Ginsberg and Dan Gray Recognized as 2016 Legal Elite by Virginia Business Magazine
David Ginsberg and Dan Gray were two of only 56 lawyers from around the Commonwealth of Virginia recently included in Virginia Business Magazine’s 2016 Legal Elite in the category of “Family/Domes...
Joanne Randa and Robert Kotwicki Celebrate the Holidays with PANV
Joanne Randa and Robert Kotwicki joined some of the members of the Paralegal Association of Northern Virginia on December 1, 2016 at the Fair Lakes Hyatt to celebrate the holidays and to recognized PA...
CGG Looking to Hire Experienced Paralegal
CGG has an employment opportunity for an experienced paralegal. An ideal candidate should possess a paralegal certificate or degree, excellent written and organizational skills, and attention to detai...
Heather Cooper, David Ginsberg and Dan Gray Named “Top Divorce Lawyers” by Washingtonian Magazine
Congratulations to Heather Cooper, David Ginsberg and Dan Gray, who were included on the Top Divorce Lawyer’s list in the December 2016 edition of Washingtonian Magazine, available on newsstands thi...
The Naughty or Nice Strategy
The holiday season is fast approaching and kick starts with Thanksgiving this week. As many parents are trying to navigate through the stressful divorce or separation process, the holiday season is fu...
Food Drive Benefitting Facets
Each year Cooper Ginsberg Gray participates with the Paralegal Section of the Fairfax Bar Association with the food drive. This year the food drive benefits Facets, a Fairfax County organization, whic...
David Ginsberg Attends Collaborative Practice Conference
On Monday, November 14, 2016, David Ginsberg attended the Virginia Collaborative Practice’s 9th Annual Conference in Charlottesville, Virginia. Collaborative Practitioners throughout the state met...
CGG is a Proud Sponsor of Jazz4Justice
On Saturday, November 12, 2016, Rob Worster and Heather Cooper attended the 15th annual Jazz4Justice program at the GMU Center for Performing Arts. Established in 2001 by Fairfax attorney and CGG frie...
Kristen Kugel Coaches Trial Advocacy Team to Semi Finals
Over the weekend of October 28-29, 2016, Kristen Kugel coached a trial advocacy team from George Mason University School of Law in the American Bar Association Section of Labor and Employment Law’s ...
Dan Gray returned to the DC Bar Headquarters to lecture on Family Law
Dan Gray returned to the DC Bar Headquarters last Wednesday night to lecture on Family Law Around the Beltway with co-presenters Anne-Marie Jackson of Ain & Bank, and Deb Webb, of Lerch, Early &am...
CGG Helps Fight Hunger
The Paralegal Section of the Fairfax Bar Association is collecting non-perishable foods and sundries to benefit Facets of Fairfax County. Cooper Ginsberg Gray will be participating by collecting foods...
Dan Gray was a featured speaker at the Pathway Homes Help the Homeless Walk on Saturday
Dan Gray was a featured speaker at the Pathway Homes Help the Homeless Walk on Saturday, October 22 at Fairfax City’s Veteran’s Amphitheater. Dan serves as Chairman of the Pathway Homes Board, whi...
LSNV Hilton Uncontested Divorce Clinic
On Friday, October 21, 2016, Joanne Randa assisted Legal Services of Northern Virginia at their Uncontested Divorce Clinic held at Hilton Headquarters in Tyson’s Corner. Each year, the legal staff a...
Surviving Parental Alienation
Surviving Parental Alienation By: Leah Nathan, Ph.D. Parents who fall into the trap of being the “alienated parent” often times do not see it coming. They may even naïvely think, initially, that ...
CGG Mourns the Passing of Richard Rochefort
Cooper Ginsberg Gray extends our heartfelt condolences to longtime friend of the firm, JJ Rochefort, of Planet Depos on the recent loss of her best friend and husband, Richard Maurice Rochefort. Joann...
The Chipping in to End Domestic Violence charity golf tournament was a huge success!
The Chipping in to End Domestic Violence charity golf tournament was a huge success! Since its inception, the tournament has raised over $350,000 for Artemis House, Fairfax County’s only 24 hour dom...
Joanne Randa attended the Legal Services of Northern Virginia Gala at the Fairview Park Marriott.
On Saturday, October 1, 2016, Joanne Randa attended the Legal Services of Northern Virginia Gala at the Fairview Park Marriott. Representative Gerald Connolly was the featured speaker. Attendees inclu...
Paralegal Section kick-off happy hour
On Thursday, September 22, 2016, Cheri Federici, Lois Jones, and Joanne Randa joined the Paralegal Section of the Fairfax Bar Association for their annual kick-off at Primetime Sports Bar and Grille. ...
Open House hosted by our friends at Maddox & Gerock
On Wednesday, September 21st, Heather, Dan, Rob, Nate, Kristen and Joanne attended an Open House hosted by our friends at Maddox & Gerock. We all had a wonderful time catching up with colleagues, ...
CGG employees and their families spent a fun fall day at Bull Run Winery
CGG employees and their families spent a fun fall day at Bull Run Winery in Centreville, Virginia on Saturday, September 17th. They enjoyed a relaxing afternoon playing law games and sipping wine by t...
PANV Fall CLE
Joanne Randa and the board of the Paralegal Association of Northern Virginia (PANV) hosted the 4th annual Fall CLE on Saturday September 10, 2016. Some close friends and longtime supporters of Coope...
Robert Worster served as a faculty member of the Virginia State Bar Harry L. Carrico Professionalism Course
On August 31, 2016, Robert Worster served as a faculty member of the Virginia State Bar Harry L. Carrico Professionalism Course. Rob presented with the Honorable William W. Sharp and Elizabeth L. Wild...
Paralegal Section Back Packs for New Hope Housing
Each year, the Paralegal Section of the Fairfax Bar Association collects funds (in conjunction with the Fairfax Law Foundation) in order to purchase back packs and supplies for the children of familie...
CGG made its annual pilgrimage to the Prince William County Fair
CGG made its annual pilgrimage to the Prince William County Fair on August 17, 2016. We arrived early, played games, rode rides, and ate some very unhealthy food at Virginia’s largest county fair. T...
CGG Bids Farewell to Brian Jaeger
Where has the summer gone? We can’t believe that it’s time for Brian Jaeger, our summer law clerk, to return to school as a third year student at Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason Universi...
Logan’s Roadhouse in Fair Lakes closed its doors for the final time
Logan’s Roadhouse in Fair Lakes closed its doors for the final time on August 10, 2016. Logan’s Roadhouse was a favorite place for lunch for many of the founding members of CGG, who previously wor...
PANV Prepares for Fall CLE
For the fourth year, the Paralegal Association of Northern Virginia is planning a Fall CLE on Saturday, September 10, 2016. Joanne Randa and Karen Axell are working with several exciting speakers, to ...
DAN GRAY ATTENDS VIRGINIA BAR ASSOCIATION ANNUAL SUMMER MEETING AT THE HOMESTEAD
Dan Gray attended the 126th Annual Summer Meeting of the Virginia Bar Association at the Homestead in Hot Springs, Virginia the weekend of July 23. This was Dan’s first time at a VBA meeting, and he...
JOANNE RANDA ATTENDS SENSEI PUB NIGHT ON CLOUD COMPUTING
On July 28th, Joanne Randa attended Sensei Pub Night, where John Simek and Sharon Nelson spoke about Cloud Computing and what we all need to know. As usual, it was a very informative evening with dr...
CGG Celebrates National Chicken Wing Day
Did you know that today is National Chicken Wing Day? National Chicken Wing Day was first proclaimed by the City of Buffalo in 1977. In honor of the fun occasion, some of our employees headed out to...
Dan Gray, Chairman of the Board at Pathway Homes attends CNA Board Leadership Award Showcase
On July 20, 2016, Dan Gray attended the Center for Nonprofit Advancement (CNA) Board Leadership Award Showcase at the offices of Kilpatrick, Townsend & Stockton, LLP in Washington, DC. Dan attende...
Divorcing the Quiet Attacks of Passive Aggression
Revenge is sweet for the person with passive aggressive traits who focuses on how to execute their pay back in a subtle way. Passive aggressiveness is often times sugar-coated, and therefore it is har...
MDD Forensic Accounting Presents to CGG
On Tuesday, July 19th, CGG attorneys and paralegals attended a presentation about divorce forensic accounting and business valuations provided “in house” by David Elmore and Kevin Flaherty of MDD ...
Congratulations to Lauren and Matt!
On Saturday, July 16, 2016, Kristen, Robert and Morgan attended the wedding of Lauren Nowers and Matt Oufiero at Morais Vineyards & Winery in Bealeton. Lauren, who heads up the firm’s billing de...
An Evening of Beers and Cheers
Heather Cooper, Daniel Gray, Robert Worster, and Kristen Kugel attended “An Evening of Beers and Cheers” hosted by Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell LLP. The event was held at Long View Gallery in Wa...
The 16th Chipping in to End Domestic Violence Charity Golf Tournament is right around the corner!
The 16th Chipping in to End Domestic Violence Charity Golf Tournament is right around the corner! It will be held at The Golf Club at Lansdowne on Friday, October 7, 2016 at noon. As always, all proce...
Congratulations Lauren and Matt!
On July 1, 2016, the attorneys and staff members of Cooper Ginsberg Gray took a break from our family law work to celebrate love and marriage! We surprised Lauren, who heads up the firm’s billing ...
Cooper Ginsberg Gray is pleased to announce that Dr. Leah Nathan has joined the firm as a Domestic Relations Consultant
Cooper Ginsberg Gray is pleased to announce that Dr. Leah Nathan has joined the firm as a Domestic Relations Consultant. Dr. Nathan received her Doctorate of Clinical Psychology (Forensic Specializati...
Dan and the Pathway Board were nominated for the 2016 Board Leadership Award
Dan Gray is Chairman of the Board of Pathway Homes, a Virginia non-profit that provides non time-limited housing and support services to Virginians with significant mental illness. Dan and the Pathway...
Dan Gray was formally voted in as the Chairman of the Virginia State Bar’s Family Law Section Board
Dan Gray was formally voted in as the Chairman of the Virginia State Bar’s Family Law Section Board this past weekend at the VSB Annual Meeting in Virginia Beach. Dan has served on the Board for sev...
Nathan Olson Concludes Term as YLC President at VSB Annual Meeting
Last week, Nathan Olson attended the 78th Virginia State Bar Annual Meeting in Virginia Beach. This was Nathan’s last official meeting as President of the Young Lawyers Conference. On June 15-16, 20...
Joanne Randa attended the Legal Services of Northern Virginia Pro Bono Reception
Joanne Randa attended the Legal Services of Northern Virginia Pro Bono Reception at the Alexandria Circuit Court on June 9, 2016. The Honorable Gerald Bruce Lee of the United States District Court for...
Nathan Olson Speaks at VSB Admission and Orientation Ceremony
On June 8, 2016, the Virginia State Bar held the spring Admission and Orientation Ceremony at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. This ceremony occurs twice each year and is held for all newly lic...
CGG welcomes Brian Jaeger, a third year student at Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University, as a summer law clerk. Brian previously worked as a law clerk at the Maryland Office of the Pub...
National Donut Day
Did you know that today is National Donut Day? National Donut Day was originally established in 1938 by the Chicago Salvation Army to honor women who served donuts to soldiers during World War I. The ...
Daniel Gray of CGG, presented VADER, A User’s Guide, on May 24, 2016 at the Government Center
The Paralegal Association of Northern Virginia, in conjunction with Daniel Gray of CGG, presented VADER, A User’s Guide, on May 24, 2016 at the Government Center. This is the sixth year that PANV (f...
Cooper Ginsberg Gray was a proud sponsor of the Judicial and Legislative Reception held at the George Mason University School of Law
Cooper Ginsberg Gray was a proud sponsor of the Judicial and Legislative Reception held at the George Mason University School of Law on May 25, 2016. The annual event gives alumni the opportunity to c...
Dan Gray attended the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Spring Retreat in Cambridge
Dan Gray attended the Virginia, Maryland, and District of Columbia Chapters’ American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Spring Retreat in Cambridge, Maryland on May 13 and 14. Each spring, the Virgin...
Anne Robinson attended the Foundation of the Alexandria Bar Association’s Beat the Odds Awards Program
On April 21st, Anne Robinson attended the Foundation of the Alexandria Bar Association’s Beat the Odds Awards Program at the Alexandria Courthouse. The Beat the Odds program provides scholarships to...
Robert Worster Copresents Legal Writing CLE for Fairfax Bar Association
On May 17, 2016, Rob Worster copresented a Continuing Legal Education Seminar on Legal Writing with a distinguished panel including the Honorable Randy Bellows, American University Law Professor David...
CGG Participates in FBA Paralegal Section’s Spring Bowling Social
On Thursday, May 12th, CGG showed up in force at AMF Centreville Lanes to participate in the Fairfax Bar Association – Paralegal Section’s Spring Bowling Social. We were also joined by honor...
Stand Up for Women Vets-Transitioning in Style
Each year, Final Salute, Inc. holds the Stand Up for Women Vets-Transitioning in Style event at the Women’s Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery. For the past several years, the Paralegal Ass...
Heather Cooper Included in 2016 Best Lawyers – Business Edition
Congratulations to Heather Cooper, who was one of 22 family law attorneys in the Greater Washington DC area included in the Spring 2016 Best Lawyers – Business Edition. The publication highlig...
Sweet Surprise from Planet Depos in Honor of Administrative Professionals Week
On Friday, April 30th, JJ Rochefort with Planet Depos surprised CGG with an awesome cake in celebration of Administrative Professional’s Week. Thank you, JJ and Planet Depos! Even though only Ro...
Law Day 2016
Joanne Randa, Rob Worster and Robbie Worster attended Law Day 2016 at Weiner, Spivey & Miller, held in conjunction with the Fairfax Law Foundation. Ed Weiner and John Frey, Clerk of the Fairfax Co...
CGG Gathers with Colleagues in Mental Health Community
On Wednesday, April 27th, CGG had an opportunity to enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeurves with our colleagues in the mental health community at 2941 Restaurant in Falls Church. It was so helpful to hea...
CGG Celebrates Administrative Professionals Day
Happy Administrative Professionals Day! In an annual tradition unlike any other, CGG celebrated our Administrative Professionals with breakfast at IHOP, and gifts at the office. Thank you Dawn, Morgan...
CGG Attorneys Featured in Super Lawyers Magazine
We want to congratulate Daniel L. Gray on being named a Super Lawyer and Adele M. Garmirian, Nathan J. Olson, and Stephanie J. Smith on being named Rising Stars in the 2016 edition of Super Lawyers Ma...
3rd Annual CGG Professional Clothing Drive was a Huge Success!
The 3rd Annual Cooper Ginsberg Gray Professional Clothing Drive was a huge success! We collected several boxes full of professional wear for men and women which will be donated to one of the Domestic ...
Anne Robinson attended the swearing-in ceremony for admission to the DC Bar
On April 11, 2016, Anne Robinson attended the swearing-in ceremony for admission to the DC Bar at the DC Court of Appeals. The Honorable Phyllis D. Thompson, the Honorable Warren R. King, and the Hono...
Nathan Olson Delivers Opening Remarks at YLC’s Minority Pre-Law Conference
On Saturday, April 2, 2016, Nathan Olson delivered opening remarks at the 2016 Northern Virginia Minority Pre-Law Conference. The MPLC is a program of the Young Lawyers Conference and is intended to...
CGG Sponsors and Participates in 7th Annual Heroes vs. Villains Run for Justice
On Sunday, April 10th, several superheroes from Cooper Ginsberg Gray braved the frigid temperatures and participated in the 7th Annual Heroes vs. Villains Run for Justice organized by the Fairfax Law ...
Please save the date for the 16th Chipping in to End Domestic Violence Charity Golf Tournament!
Please save the date for the 16th Chipping in to End Domestic Violence Charity Golf Tournament, which will be held at The Golf Club at Lansdowne on Friday, October 7, 2016 at noon. As always, all proc...
Daniel Gray of Cooper Ginsberg Gray, will present the ever popular VADER CLE for the Paralegal Association of Northern Virginia
Daniel Gray of Cooper Ginsberg Gray, will present the ever popular VADER CLE for the Paralegal Association of Northern Virginia on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at 5:30 at the Fairfax County Government Center...
Robert M. Worster, III, has published an article. “Who are you post divorce?”
Who Are You Post Divorce? I was recently reading one of my favorite blogs by leadership author Janet Ioli. She wrote about the struggle to define one’s self after a career or long-term project ends....
We are excited for the arrival of the newest member of the CGG extended family!
On Friday, March 25th the firm gathered to celebrate Anne Robinson and her husband, Chris, who will welcome a baby boy in May. We all enjoyed a wonderful afternoon toasting to Baby Robinson, and are e...
Nathan Olson Gives Welcome Remarks at Annual YLC Bench-Bar Dinner
On March 23, 2016 the Young Lawyers Conference of the Virginia State Bar held its annual Bench-Bar Dinner Celebrating Women and Minorities in the Legal Profession. This year’s event took place at ...
Foundations Career Day
For the second year, Joanne Randa, in conjunction with the Paralegal Section of the Fairfax Bar, participated in the Foundations (formerly Girls’ Probation House) Career Day. Ms. Randa, Tina Fewel...
Dan Gray presented at the Fairfax Bar Association
Dan Gray presented at the Fairfax Bar Association CLE, Fault, Factors and Fees on March 2nd at the Fairfax Circuit Court. Dan spoke on the evolution of marital fault in equitable distribution and sp...
celebration of Roop Law’s two new principals, Alex H. Xanttopoulos and Jennifer M. Babounakis.
On March 17, 2016, Heather Cooper, Dan Gray, David Ginsberg and Joanne Randa joined in the celebration of Roop Law’s two new principals (and our friends and colleagues), Alex H. Xanttopoulos and Jen...
Kristen Kugel coached a George Mason University School of Law trial advocacy team
Over the weekend of March 10-13, Kristen Kugel coached a George Mason University School of Law trial advocacy team in the 2016 Student Trial Advocacy Competition hosted by the American Association of ...
Joanne Randa Speaks at JEB Stuart High School
On March 11th Joanne Randa, accompanied by Ruth LaPointe (Paralegal/Office Manager at William E. Artz, PC), visited JEB Stuart High School in Falls Church. They were invited to speak at two of the AVI...
National Pancake Day at IHOP
Did you know that yesterday was National Pancake Day at IHOP? David Ginsberg, Robert Kotwicki, Kristen Kugel and Stephanie Smith celebrated at the Fairfax City IHOP location. In return for a free shor...
Cooper Ginsburg Gray, along with their family and friends, attended the George Mason University basketball game!
On Wednesday, February 24th, Cooper Ginsburg Gray, along with their family and friends, attended the George Mason University basketball game against VCU. The event was hosted by the Fairfax Bar Associ...
Rob Worster attended a Continuing Legal Education Seminar on “Dividing Hybrid Property in Divorce”.
On February 26, 2016, Rob Worster attended a Continuing Legal Education Seminar on “Dividing Hybrid Property in Divorce” using the Brandenburg, Keeling and Wickham/Gillingham formulas/ methodologi...
CGG Professional Clothing Drive Extended to March 31, 2016
A special thank you to Courtnie L. Norris, Executive Director, and Sonya M. Duchak, Esq., Development Coordinator, of the Fairfax Bar Association for accepting clothing donations at the main office of...
Anne attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new American University Washington College of Law
On February 12th, Anne attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new American University Washington College of Law campus in the Tenleytown area of Washington, DC. Attendees were treated to a keyno...
Heather Cooper Presents at Retirement CLE
On February 2, 2016, Heather Cooper and Pamela Squires of Retirement Paralegal Services presented a CLE at the Fairfax County Courthouse on the division of retirement assets upon divorce. Presented by...
Third Annual Cooper Ginsberg Gray Professional Clothing Drive
We are once again collecting gently worn women’s and men’s business attire. All items received will be donated to one of the Domestic Violence Action Center partners. In the past donations...
Rob Worster and Kristen Kugel Judge the 9th Annual National Criminal Law Trial Advocacy Competition
On February 4, 2016, Robert M. Worster III and Kristen Kugel judged the 9th Annual John L. Costello National Criminal Law Trial Advocacy Competition hosted by the George Mason School of Law Trial Advo...
We hope everyone made it through the storm safely!
The Blizzard of 2016 closed courts for two days, and gave CGG employees time to spend playing in the snow (and doing a bit of shoveling too!) We hope everyone made it through the storm safely....
CGG CLOSING TODAY AT NOON
Cooper Ginsberg Gray will be CLOSED on Friday, January 22, 2016 at Noon. We follow the Fairfax County Circuit Court schedule for inclement weather closings. Our offices are scheduled to reopen on Mond...
Anne Robinson attended the 35th Annual National Trial Advocacy College on January 9-14, 2016 at the University of Virginia School of Law.
Anne Robinson attended the 35th Annual National Trial Advocacy College on January 9-14, 2016 at the University of Virginia School of Law. The College provides intensive advocacy training for lawye...
Dan Gray serves as Chairman of the Board of Pathway Homes
Dan Gray serves as Chairman of the Board of Pathway Homes, Inc. a Fairfax non-profit dedicated to providing non time-limited housing and services to residents of the Commonwealth with mental illness. ...
Paralegal Section Valentine’s Book Project
Cooper Ginsberg Gray will once again host the Paralegal Section Valentine’s Day Book Project and luncheon on February 9, 2016. The Section, in conjunction with the Fairfax Law Foundation, will colle...
Dan Gray and Heather Cooper spoke at the Fairfax Bar Association’s Family Law Section Meeting
On Monday, January 11, 2016, Dan Gray and Heather Cooper spoke at the Fairfax Bar Association’s Family Law Section Meeting. Dan talked about his participation with the Virginia Bar Association’s...
Heather Cooper and Robert Worster participated as faculty members at the Virginia State Bar’s Harry L. Carrico Professionalism Course.
On Thursday, January 7, 2016, Heather Cooper and Robert Worster participated as faculty members at the Virginia State Bar’s Harry L. Carrico Professionalism Course held in Alexandria at the Hilton M...
The Washingtonian Magazine again named Heather Cooper, David Ginsberg, and Dan Gray as Top Family Law Lawyers in its December 2015 issue
The Washingtonian Magazine again named Heather Cooper, David Ginsberg, and Dan Gray as Top Family Law Lawyers in its December 2015 issue. David, Dan, Rob Worster, and Nathan Olson represented Cooper G...
Happy New Year from all of us at CGG (including Dunkin)!
CGG bids farewell to 2015, a year in which we not only continued our commitment to providing positive and professional representation to our family law clients, but we also welcomed a new member of th...
CGG is grateful for the opportunity to celebrate the season and wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday!
On Friday, December 11th, the entire firm gathered at 2941 Restaurant for our annual holiday party. From a photo booth with props, to a hilariously creative video of clips throughout the years produce...
December 16, 2015, the Paralegal Section of the Fairfax Bar Association had their annual holiday party at Olive Garden.
On Wednesday, December 16, 2015, the Paralegal Section of the Fairfax Bar Association had their annual holiday party at Olive Garden. CGG’s paralegals, Cheri Federici, Lois Jones, and Joanne Randa, ...
Cooper Ginsberg Gray is all about family
Cooper Ginsberg Gray is all about family. So on December 5, 2015, for Ben Smith’s second birthday, Joanne Randa and Heather Cooper joined Stephanie Smith and her family at the Fairfax City Volunteer...
Nathan was speaking to more than 750 new attorneys, and their families, in his role as the President of the Young Lawyers Conference of the Virginia State Bar.
On December 9, 2015 the Virginia State bar held the Admission and Orientation Ceremony at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. This ceremony occurs twice each year and is held for all newly licen...
Nathan Olson, Adele Garmirian, and Kristen Kugel attended the Northern Virginia Chapter of the Virginia Women Attorneys Association Annual Holiday Reception.
On Wednesday, December 2nd, Nathan Olson, Adele Garmirian, and Kristen Kugel attended the Northern Virginia Chapter of the Virginia Women Attorneys Association Annual Holiday Reception. The Reception ...
Anne Robinson is co-chairing the Junior Friends of The Campagna Center’s annual Heather and Greens Sale
Anne Robinson is co-chairing the Junior Friends of The Campagna Center’s annual Heather and Greens Sale this weekend. The Sale will be held at The Campagna Center, 418 S. Washington Street, in Old T...
Joanne Randa and the members of PANV are once again participating in Project Elf.
Joanne Randa and the members of PANV are once again participating in Project Elf. Project Elf was created in 2008 by the Metropolitan Washington USO. The USO office received calls from service members...
Congratulations to Heather Cooper, David Ginsberg and Dan Gray who have been named as Top Lawyers by Washingtonian Magazine and Northern Virginia Magazine
Congratulations to Heather Cooper, David Ginsberg and Dan Gray who have been named as Top Lawyers by Washingtonian Magazine and Northern Virginia Magazine in issues hitting new stands this week. They ...
David Ginsberg attended the Virginia Collaborative Professionals’ annual seminar
On November 16, 2015, David Ginsberg attended the Virginia Collaborative Professionals’ annual seminar in Charlottesville. The full day seminar was attended by attorneys, mental health professiona...
Cooper Ginsberg Gray wishes everyone a prosperous happy Thanksgiving.
Each year the Paralegal Section of the Fairfax Bar Association collects non-perishable food items for the Capital Area Food Bank. The Capital Area Food Bank is the Metro Area’s largest, public nonpr...
Nathan Olson and Stephanie Smith joined colleagues, Judges, and many others from the legal community to support the Grace Mann Launch Award
On Tuesday, November 10th, Nathan Olson and Stephanie Smith joined colleagues, Judges, and many others from the legal community to support the Grace Mann Launch Award at the Coyote Grille in Fairfax. ...
the firm gathered next door at Captain Pell’s Fairfax Crab House!
On Wednesday, October 28th, the firm gathered next door at Captain Pell’s Fairfax Crab House. We learned the art of “crab-picking” from our own Cheri Federici, and made a huge mess! A great ...
Joanne Randa participated in the Legal Services of Northern Virginia Uncontested Divorce Clinic.
On Friday, October 23, 2015, Joanne Randa participated in the Legal Services of Northern Virginia Uncontested Divorce Clinic held at (and sponsored by) Hilton International Headquarters in McLean, Vir...
Heather Cooper and Rob Worster attended the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association’s Continuing Legal Education Seminar
On September 24, 2015, Heather Cooper and Rob Worster attended the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association’s Continuing Legal Education Seminar on Equitable Distribution. This full day event covered rece...
Joanne Randa celebrated the wedding of her daughter!
On Saturday, October 3rd, Joanne Randa celebrated the wedding of her daughter, Carrie, in Raleigh, North Carolina. Heather Cooper, Robert Kotwicki, and Stephanie Smith represented Cooper Ginsberg Gray...
The 15th Chipping in to End Domestic Violence Charity Golf Tournament
The 15th Chipping in to End Domestic Violence Charity Golf Tournament, held at The Golf Club of Lansdowne on Friday, October 9, 2015, was an amazing success! We had a full field of golfers, a number o...
Kristen Kugel attended the 2015 Fairfax Bar Association Convention
Kristen Kugel attended the 2015 Fairfax Bar Association Convention over the weekend of September 26-27, 2015. This year’s convention was held at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center at ...
Lois Jones and Joanne Randa attended the Paralegal Association of Northern Virginia’s annual Fall CLE
On Saturday, September 26, 2015, Lois Jones and Joanne Randa attended the Paralegal Association of Northern Virginia’s annual Fall CLE. This year, the presentations included arbitration, mediation, ...
Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell Open House
Daniel L. Gray, Anne B. Robinson, and Kristen L. Kugel attended the Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell Open House on September 24, 2015. The Open House was held at the Tower Club in Tysons Corner and was ...
CGG Night at Nationals Park
In a tradition started four years ago by our good friend and former employee Paula Gardner, a die-hard Nationals fan (and sadly a New York Yankees fan – don’t ask us how this is possible), Cooper ...
Free Lunch at the Fair Lakes Silver Diner on Thursday
In August, Joanne Randa won the WTOP Free Lunch Friday for our entire office. Cooper Ginsberg Gray and Ms. Randa were announced on Friday, August 14, 2015 as recipients of the WTOP Free Lunch Friday. ...
PANV’s Fall CLE-Arbitration, Mediation and Ethics
Joanne Randa and Karen Axell have been working hard to bring together a panel of esteemed speakers for PANV’s Fall CLE-Arbitration, Mediation and Ethics. Judge (Ret.) Stanley Klein of The McCammon G...
The 15th Chipping in to End Domestic Violence Charity Golf Tournament is one month away!
The 15th Chipping in to End Domestic Violence Charity Golf Tournament is one month away!!! The tournament will be held at The Golf Club at Lansdowne on Friday, October 9, 2015 at noon. As always, all ...
David and Nathan Attend GMUSL Kick-Off Reception
On August 26, 2015, David and Nathan attended the George Mason School of Law Kick-Off Reception at Hazel Hall in Arlington, Virginia. This annual event allows GMUSL faculty, staff, alumni, and current...
Back to school backpacks!
Each year the Paralegal Section of the Fairfax Bar Association, in conjunction with the Fairfax Law Foundation, collects funds in order to purchase backpacks and school supplies for the residents of N...
Dan Gray will be a presenting lecturer at the Virginia CLE 34th Annual Family Law Seminar
Dan Gray will be a presenting lecturer at the Virginia CLE 34th Annual Family Law Seminar, entitled Hot Topics in Domestic Practice Today. He’ll be live in Fairfax on October 15, in Richmond on Octo...
CGG made its annual appearance at the Prince William County Fair on August 19
CGG made its annual appearance at the Prince William County Fair on August 19, 2015. Although everyone’s inner child couldn’t wait to eat the fair food, we all really were there for the demolition...
CGG is excited to welcome Lois Jones to our team!
CGG is excited to welcome Lois Jones to our team! Lois comes to us from the Fairfax Juvenile and Domestic Relations Clerk, where she served as a Deputy Clerk in the Post Court Clerk’s Office and, be...
PANV Annual Crab Feast
On August 8, 2015, Cooper Ginsberg Gray hosted the Paralegal Association of Northern Virginia for the August meeting. The monthly meeting (and most other meetings) was held at Cooper Ginsberg Gray, wh...
The 15th Chipping in to End Domestic Violence Charity Golf Tournament is right around the corner!!!
The 15th Chipping in to End Domestic Violence Charity Golf Tournament is right around the corner!!! Save your spot in the tournament by filling out and returning the attached Golfer Registration Form....
Dan Gray was appointed vice-chairman of the Virginia State Bar’s Family Law Section Board
On June 12, at the Virginia State Bar Annual Meeting in Virginia Beach, Dan Gray was appointed vice-chairman of the Virginia State Bar’s Family Law Section Board, and was elected as Treasurer of the...
GOOD LUCK PAULA! WE WILL MISS YOU!
On July 29, 2015, the entire firm gathered for wings and baseball at Glory Days Grill to say farewell to paralegal, Paula Gardner, who is moving on to another job opportunity. Everyone will miss Pau...
Cooper Ginsberg Gray mourns the passing of Bob Shoun
Cooper Ginsberg Gray mourns the passing of Bob Shoun, a legend in family law in the Northern Virginia area and mentor to many members of our firm. Bob will be remembered for his unfailing profession...
Stephanie Smith attended the 35th Annual Virginia State Disciplinary Conference at the scenic Wintergreen Resort in Roseland, Virginia.
Earlier this month, Stephanie Smith attended the 35th Annual Virginia State Disciplinary Conference at the scenic Wintergreen Resort in Roseland, Virginia. The annual conference allows members from al...
Fall CLE-Mediation Arbitration and Ethics
Joanne Randa, Karen Axell, and the Board of the Paralegal Association of Northern Virginia are working on the Fall CLE which will include Judge Stanley P. Klein and Judge John R. Kloch who will speak ...
three months until the 15th Chipping in to End Domestic Violence Charity Golf Tournament!!!
There are less than three months until the 15th Chipping in to End Domestic Violence Charity Golf Tournament!!! Save your spot in the tournament by filling out and returning the attached Golfer Regist...
Anne Robinson attends kick-off meeting for Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend
Earlier this week, Anne Robinson attended the kick-off meeting for The Campagna Center’s annual Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend, which will take place December 4-6, 2015 in Old Town Alexandria. Anne...
Ben and Jen and a marriage of “long Duration”
Ben and Jen and a marriage of “long Duration” The celebrity world has been abuzz the last two weeks as a result of Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck’s divorce announcement. While celebrity coupl...
Nathan Olson along with Virginia Beach attorney Sheera Herrell co-authored two articles on Virginia’s Child Support statute as it related to emancipated children with special needs
In the summer of 2013, Nathan Olson (along with Virginia Beach attorney Sheera Herrell) co-authored two articles on Virginia’s Child Support statute as it related to emancipated children with specia...
Several CGG attorneys recently attended the Virginia State Bar’s 77th Annual Meeting, held in Virginia Beach!
Several CGG attorneys recently attended the Virginia State Bar’s 77th Annual Meeting, held in Virginia Beach June 18-21, 2015. Heather Cooper, Dan Gray, Robert Worster, Nathan Olson, and Adele Garmi...
The Paralegal Association of Northern Virginia will have its regular board meeting at Cooper Ginsberg Gray
The Paralegal Association of Northern Virginia will have its regular board meeting at Cooper Ginsberg Gray on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at 10:00. Cooper Ginsberg Gray will provide light refreshments f...
CGG is glad to welcome back Shirine Loghmanian
CGG is glad to welcome back Shirine Loghmanian for the second year in a row to the summer internship program. She helps out with anything and everything in the office and always makes us laugh. Shirin...
casual Friday
Heather Cooper, Dan Gray, Robert Worster, Nathan Olson and Adele Garmirian are attending the Virginia State Bar Meeting in Virginia Beach this week. So what happens at CGG in their absence? While the ...
Joanne Randa attended Legal Services of Northern Virginia’s Annual Pro Bono Reception.
On June 15, 2015, Joanne Randa attended Legal Services of Northern Virginia’s Annual Pro Bono Reception. The reception was co-hosted by the Arlington, Alexandria and Fairfax County Bar Associations....
The 15th Chipping in to End Domestic Violence Charity Golf Tournament
We are only a few months away! New location – same great tournament!!! The 15th Chipping in to End Domestic Violence Charity Golf Tournament will be held at The Golf Club at Lansdowne on Friday, Oct...
Another billion dollar divorce is underway
Another billion dollar divorce is underway, this time in Russia, that makes the Harold Hamm divorce seem like small potatoes. In the Hamm case, the issue was whether the $975,000,000 dollar settlement...
Dan Gray and Stephanie Smith were presenters at the “Tackling and Winning the Hard Issues in Equitable Distribution and Spousal Support” cle
On May 7th, Dan Gray and Stephanie Smith were presenters at the “Tackling and Winning the Hard Issues in Equitable Distribution and Spousal Support” CLE sponsored by the Attorney Liability Protect...
This week, Cooper Ginsberg Gray celebrated our new partner – Nathan Olson!
This week, Cooper Ginsberg Gray celebrated our new partner – Nathan Olson! Nathan earned his Juris Doctor degree from the GMU School of Law in 2006 (where he now teaches as an adjunct professor ...
David Ginsberg and Stephanie Smith moderated the UIFSA, Child and Spousal Support CLE
On May 27, 2015, David Ginsberg and Stephanie Smith moderated the UIFSA, Child and Spousal Support CLE sponsored by the Fairfax Bar Association. David and Stephanie had the privilege of presenting thi...
Daniel Gray presented The New Vader
On Tuesday May 19, 2015, Daniel Gray presented The New Vader, A User’s Guide to a group of attorneys and paralegals on behalf of the Paralegal Association of Northern Virginia. Dan covered many rece...
Nathan Olson Attends ABA National Institute for New Partners Seminar
On April 17, 2015, Nathan Olson attended the American Bar Association’s National Institute for New Partners seminar in Washington, D.C. This event attracted new partners from around the country ...
CGG sponsors 15th Annual Law Day Weiner Roast to benefit the Fairfax Law Foundation
Cooper Ginsberg Gray once again was a sponsor for Law Day held May 1, 2015. Law Day was a great way to celebrate the rule of law as well as a perfect start to a spring weekend. Members of CGG attendin...
Congratulations to the attorneys of Cooper Ginsberg Gray who were selected to the 2015 Virginia and Washington DC Super Lawyers lists
Congratulations to the attorneys of Cooper Ginsberg Gray who were selected to the 2015 Virginia and Washington DC Super Lawyers lists. Dan Gray has been selected to Super Lawyers each year since 2010,...
Kristen Kugel traveled to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as a coach with a George Mason Trial Advocacy Team
On April 16-19, 2015, Kristen Kugel traveled to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as a coach with a George Mason Trial Advocacy Team to the American Association for Justice 2015 Student Trial Advocacy National...
23rd Annual Fairfax County Volunteer Service Awards
Cooper Ginsberg Gray was honored to be nominated in the Corporate Volunteer Program category at the 23rd Annual Fairfax County Volunteer Service Awards, primarily on the basis of the very successful C...
Nathan Olson and Kristen Kugel attended the Fairfax Bar Association Family Law Section meeting
Nathan Olson and Kristen Kugel attended the Fairfax Bar Association Family Law Section meeting on Monday, April 13, 2015. This month’s meeting included a discussion of the recent Fairfax County Circ...
Cooper Ginsberg Gray celebrates Administrative Professionals Day
Cooper Ginsberg Gray values their administrative professionals and looks forward to celebrating them each year on this day and all year long! Dawn Matthews, Morgan McMellen, and Lauren Nowers help the...
CGG Superheroes Support the Heroes v. Villains 6th Annual Run for Justice 5K
Cooper Ginsberg Gray was a Vigilante Sponsor of the Heroes v. Villains 6th Annual Run for Justice 5K benefiting the Fairfax Law Foundation. The Heroes v. Villains 6th Annual Run for Justice 5K was hel...
Chipping In To End Domestic Violence Golf Tournament is six months away!
Only six months away! New location – same great tournament!!! The 15th Chipping in to End Domestic Violence Charity Golf Tournament will be held at The Golf Club at Lansdowne on Friday, October 9, 2...
Congratulations to our own Morgan, who was selected to her third year as a Washington Redskins Cheerleader
Congratulations to our own Morgan, who was selected to her third year as a Washington Redskins Cheerleader on April 6th. Morgan endured a grueling 9-day audition process (while working full-time as an...
Divorce Notification Via Facebook?
Divorce Notification Via Facebook? A New York Court recently ruled that a woman could notify her hard to find husband of their pending divorce by private Facebook message. The Judge ruled that notific...
Kristen Kugel coaches GMU Trial Ad Team to Regional Championship
On March 19-22, 2015, a trial advocacy team from George Mason University School of Law, accompanied by Kristen Kugel as coach, competed in the 2015 Student Trial Advocacy Competition sponsored by the ...
Joanne Randa recently participated in Foundations’ (formerly Fairfax County Girls’ Probation Home) Career Day
Joanne Randa recently participated in Foundations’ (formerly Fairfax County Girls’ Probation Home) Career Day for the current residents. Representatives from the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Departm...
Stephanie Smith and Rob Worster attended the 12th Annual Advanced Seminar for Guardians ad Litem for Children
On March 19, 2015, Stephanie Smith and Rob Worster attended the 12th Annual Advanced Seminar for Guardians ad Litem for Children. This CLE seminar focused on a variety of topics relevant to attorneys ...
Nathan J. Olson Participates in Legal Workshop at Fort Belvoir
On March 12, 2015, Nathan Olson traveled to Fort Belvoir to lead a workshop for the Staff Judge Advocate-Legal Assistance Office. This Office assists active duty and retired military members and the...
Cooper Ginsberg Gray has been nominated for a corporate Fairfax County Volunteer Service Award!
Cooper Ginsberg Gray is pleased to announce that we have been nominated for a corporate Fairfax County Volunteer Service Award! Fairfax County Volunteer Service Awards have celebrated volunteerism by ...
Dan Gray and Rob Worster attended the Circuit Court’s Annual Judges and Law Clerks Reunion
Dan Gray and Rob Worster, former clerks to the judges of the Fairfax County Circuit Court, attended the Circuit Court’s Annual Judges and Law Clerks Reunion on Tuesday, March 10, at the Auld Shebeen...
Daniel L. Gray and Kristen L. Kugel attended the Fairfax Bar Association Family Law Section Meeting
On March 9, 2015, Daniel L. Gray and Kristen L. Kugel attended the Fairfax Bar Association Family Law Section Meeting. This month’s meeting featured the newest members of the Fairfax Circuit Court B...
Rob Worster and Anne Robinson attended the Fairfax Bar Association Bench Bar Dinner Dance
Rob Worster and Anne Robinson attended the Fairfax Bar Association Bench Bar Dinner Dance on Saturday, March 7th at the Fairview Park Marriott. Attendees were treated to an evening of dinner and danci...
CGG CLOSED ON THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2015
Cooper Ginsberg Gray will be CLOSED on Thursday, March 5, 2015. We follow the Fairfax County Circuit Court schedule for inclement weather closings. Our offices are scheduled to reopen on Friday, March...
Dan Gray will again be presenting a CLE for the District of Columbia Bar
Dan Gray will again be presenting a CLE for the District of Columbia Bar entitled, “Premarital Agreements in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia: Practical Advice and Comparisons.” Th...
Heather Cooper participated as a member of the faculty for the Harry L. Carrico Professionalism Course
On February 18, 2015, Heather Cooper participated as a member of the faculty for the Harry L. Carrico Professionalism Course in Alexandria, Virginia. Every newly admitted attorney to the Virginia Stat...
Nathan Olson Attends Advanced Guardian Ad Litem CLE
On February 5, 2015 Nathan Olson attended a CLE seminar on Advanced Guardian Ad Litem topics. These topics included Representing Children with Special Needs, Best Practices in Child Custody Evaluation...
CGG CLOSED ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2015
Cooper Ginsberg Gray will be CLOSED on Tuesday, February 17, 2015. We follow the Fairfax County Circuit Court schedule for inclement weather closings. Our offices are scheduled to reopen on Wednesday,...
Cooper Ginsberg Gray hosted the Paralegal Section’s meeting to create Valentine’s Day tote bags for the residents of the Fairfax County Programs
Cooper Ginsberg Gray hosted the Paralegal Section’s meeting to create Valentine’s Day tote bags for the residents of the Fairfax County Programs (Foundations formerly Girls’ Probation Home, Boys...
Eighth Annual John L. Costello National Criminal Law Trial Advocacy Competition
Robert M. Worster III, Nathan Olson, Adele M. Garmirian, and Kristen L. Kugel all participated as Judges in the Eighth Annual John L. Costello National Criminal Law Trial Advocacy Competition hosted b...
CGG ATTENDS ORTIZ INVESTITURE CEREMONY
On Friday, January 30th, David Ginsberg, Dan Gray, and Stephanie Smith attended the investiture ceremony for The Honorable Daniel E. Ortiz at the Fairfax County Circuit Courthouse, and the firm congra...
Paula Gardner, Cheri Federici, and Joanne Randa attended the Fairfax Bar Association’s Seminar
Last week, Paula Gardner, Cheri Federici, and Joanne Randa attended the Fairfax Bar Association’s Seminar, “A View from the Clerk’s Window-Best Practices for Interfacing with the Clerks of Court...
This year Cooper Ginsberg Gray, PLLC, again participated in the Remembrance Wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery
This year Cooper Ginsberg Gray, PLLC, again participated in the Remembrance Wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery. While the laying down of wreaths is always a well-attended event, this year we parti...
Dan Gray is speaking on “Professionalism and Client Relations” at the University of Richmond School of Law
Dan Gray is speaking on “Professionalism and Client Relations” at the University of Richmond School of Law as part of the Professionalism for Law Students Program of the Virginia State Bar on Frid...
Dan Gray spoke at the annual Virginia Chapter American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Annual CLE
Dan Gray spoke at the annual Virginia Chapter American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Annual CLE at the University of Richmond on Thursday, January 21. Dan presented on 2014 changes to the Virginia Ch...
Prenups aren’t just for people anymore
Prenups aren’t just for people anymore! A lawyer in the UK has created an online program called Pet Nup, which allows people to create a prenuptial agreement for pet purchases. Pet Nup covers “own...
George Mason University School of Law Trial Advocacy Association
George Mason University School of Law Trial Advocacy Association is once again hosting their annual John L. Costello National Criminal Law Trial Advocacy Competition. The Competition will take place t...
Paralegal Association of Northern Virginia
Cooper Ginsberg Gray will host the first meeting of the year for the Paralegal Association of Northern Virginia on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 10:30 at our offices. The Member/Director’s Meeti...
Dan Gray is attending a meeting of the Virginia Family Law Coalition
Today, Dan Gray is attending a meeting of the Virginia Family Law Coalition at the offices of Reed Smith in Richmond, Virginia. The Virginia Family Law Coalition is comprised of attorneys in private p...
Valentine’s Day Paralegal Section Book Project
It is not too early to start thinking about the Valentine’s Day Paralegal Section Book Project. The Paralegal Section of the Fairfax Bar Association will be accepting donations, through the Fairfax ...
Mullet Dove Meacham & Bradley, PLLC annual holiday party.
On Wednesday, December 17th Dan Gray, Nathan Olson, Stephanie Smith, Adele Garmirian, and Anne Robinson attended the Mullet Dove Meacham & Bradley, PLLC annual holiday party. The event was held at...
Nathan Olson, Adele Garmirian, and Kristen Kugel attended the Northern Virginia Women Attorneys Association holiday party
On December 3, 2014, Nathan Olson, Adele Garmirian, and Kristen Kugel attended the Northern Virginia Women Attorneys Association holiday party. Practitioners and Judges from all over the Northern Virg...
Buffalo-Niagara Mock Trial Competition
Kristen Kugel traveled to Buffalo, New York in November for the Buffalo-Niagara Mock Trial Competition as a coach for the George Mason University School of Law trial advocacy team. The competition is ...
Cooper Ginsberg Gray wishes everyone a Happy Thanksgiving
Cooper Ginsberg Gray wishes everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. We are pleased to have participated with the Paralegal Section of the Fairfax Bar Association in their Food Drive. To our knowledge the secti...
Dan Gray attended the 35th Annual Celebration of the Center for Nonprofit Advancement
Dan Gray attended the 35th Annual Celebration of the Center for Nonprofit Advancement on November 18. Dan attended in his capacity as Chairman of the Board of Pathway Homes, whose CEO, Dr. Sylisa Lamb...
Paralegal Section of the Fairfax Bar Association food drive
Each year the Paralegal Section of the Fairfax Bar Association has a food drive to benefit the Capital Area Food Bank. The Capital Area Food Bank is the largest public nonprofit food resource for the ...
LSNV Uncontested divorce clinic at Hilton headquarters
On Friday morning, October 24, 2014, Joanne Randa participated in the Legal Services of Northern Virginia’s uncontested divorce clinic held at the Hilton Hotels’ Headquarters at Tyson’s Corner. ...
Joanne Randa, LSNV VOLUNTEER AND REPRESENTATIVE OF COOPER GINSBERG GRAY ATTENDED THE LEGAL SERVICES OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
On September 27, 2014, Joanne Randa, as an LSNV volunteer and representative of Cooper Ginsberg Gray, attended the Legal Services of Northern Virginia Gala at the Westwood Country Club in Vienna, Virg...
Congratulations to David Ginsberg, who was awarded the Humanitarian of the Year Award
Congratulations to David Ginsberg, who was awarded the Humanitarian of the Year Award by the Fairfax Law Foundation! The attorneys, paralegals and staff members of Cooper Ginsberg Gray, along with Dav...
Continuing Legal Education Seminar
On September 4, 2014, Nathan Olson attended a Continuing Legal Education Seminar “Hot Topics in Juvenile Law: Ethics, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, Adoption, and Changing Timelines for Abuse an...
Paralegal Association of Northern Virginia
PANV (Paralegal Association of Northern Virginia) is presenting their second annual fall CLE for paralegals and attorneys. The focus of the presentations this year will be on Discovery. Joanne Randa o...
same-sex marriage in Virginia could be a reality
Barring intervention from the United States Supreme Court, same-sex marriages could begin as early as next week in the Commonwealth of Virginia. While the issue is far from settled, it appears as thou...
David L. Ginsberg will be recognized as the 2014 Golden Gavel Humanitarian of the Year.
On Wednesday, October 1, 2014, our own David L. Ginsberg will be recognized as the 2014 Golden Gavel Humanitarian of the Year. The Golden Gavel Awards were established by the Society of Fellows of the...
The 14th Chipping in to End Domestic Violence Charity Golf Tournament
Only two months until the 14th Chipping in to End Domestic Violence Charity Golf Tournament. The golf tournament will be held on Friday, October 10, 2014 at 12:30 p.m. at the Laurel Hill Golf Club. As...
4th Circuit Affirms Decision Overturning Virginia’s Same Sex Marriage Ban
4th Circuit Affirms Decision Overturning Virginia’s Same Sex Marriage Ban http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/courts_law/appeals-court-upholds-decision-overturning-virginias-same-sex-marriage-ban...
Stephanie nominated to Fifth District Disciplinary committee
Stephanie Smith was recently nominated to serve on Section I of the Fifth District Disciplinary Committee of the Virginia State Bar. The Fifth District Committee is one of two committees assigned to F...
HEATHER JOINS FACULTY OF PROFESSIONALISM
Congratulations to Heather Cooper, who has been invited to join the faculty of the Virginia State Bar Harry L. Carrico Professionalism Course. In December 1988, the Virginia State Bar implemented a ru...
CHIPPING IN TO END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT
Only three months until the 14th Chipping in to End Domestic Violence Charity Golf Tournament. The golf tournament will be held on Friday, October 10, 2014 at 12:30 p.m. at the Laurel Hill Golf Club. ...
Annual Northern Virginia Pro Bono Reception
On June 17, 2014, Nathan Olson attended the Annual Northern Virginia Pro Bono Reception at the George Mason University School of Law in Arlington, Virginia. The event was sponsored by the Arlington Co...
UCCJEA, HAGUE, and PKPA – The alphabet of custody jurisdiction
On June 17, 2014, Rob Worster attended a Continuing Legal Education Course entitled, “UCCJEA, HAGUE, and PKPA – The alphabet of custody jurisdiction: what every attorney needs to know or revie...
Virginia State Bar’s Annual Meeting in Virginia
Dan Gray, Nathan Olson, and Adele Garmirian attended the Virginia State Bar’s Annual Meeting in Virginia Beach last week. During the meeting, Nathan was formally elected as the President-Elect o...
ACLE seminar presented by FAMlaw Seminars
On May 13, 2014, Adele Garmirian and Kristen Kugel attended Practicing Family Law; Avoiding Malpractice, a CLE seminar presented by FAMlaw Seminars. The seminar was held at the Fairfax Marriott at Fai...
CLE presentation on the Basics of Business Valuations
On May 29, 2014, the attorneys and paralegals of Cooper Ginsberg Gray, PLLC attended a “Lunch and Learn” CLE presentation on the Basics of Business Valuations. Mark Vogel, CPA/ABV/CFF, CMA, CVA (h...
CGG Sponsors 17th Annual Judicial & Legislative Reception at George Mason University School of Law
Cooper Ginsberg Gray was a proud sponsor of the 17th Annual Judicial & Legislative Reception held May 21, 2014 at the GMU School of Law. The event provides a great opportunity for judges, attorney...
CGG Attorneys Help Prepare AAML Amicus Brief
Dan Gray, Stephanie Smith, Kristen Kugel, and Anne Robinson recently had the privilege of working on an Amicus Curiae Brief filed on behalf of the Virginia Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimoni...
CHIPPING IN TO END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT
The 14th Chipping in to End Domestic Violence Charity Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, October 10, 2014 at 12:30 p.m. at the Laurel Hill Golf Club. As always, all proceeds from this tournament ...
CGG Work Anniversaries
Happy work anniversaries to Adele Garmirian and Paula Gardner. They both started here two years ago today – May 14, 2012. We are very lucky to have both Adele and Paula here at Cooper Ginsberg Gray ...
FAIRFAX BAR ASSOCIATION HAS A SPRING BOWLING SOCIAL
Each year the Paralegal Section of the Fairfax Bar has a spring bowling social. Many firms and agencies have teams comprised of paralegals, attorneys, office assistants and friends. For the past three...
CGG Sponsors 14th Annual Law Day Weiner Roast
Cooper Ginsberg Gray was proud to be a sponsor of the 14th Annual Law Day Weiner Roast. Robert Worster, Joanne Randa, Paula Gardner, and Kristen Kugel attended the 14th Annual Law Day Weiner Roast o...
Dan Gray Speaks At MSBA Annual Meeting
Dan Gray spoke at the Montgomery County, Maryland State Bar Association Annual Meeting on April 24 in Bethesda. Mr. Gray was part of a panel discussion on family law in Maryland, the District of Colum...
Nathan Olson was appointed to serve on the Virginia State Bar Standing Committee
Earlier this month, Nathan Olson was appointed to serve on the Virginia State Bar Standing Committee on Professionalism. This 16 member Committee is one of five Standing Committees of the Virginia Sta...
Happy Administrative Professionals Day
Cooper Ginsberg Gray celebrated Administrative Professionals Day with a tradition unlike any other…..a firm breakfast at IHOP to honor our awesome administrative staff at the office :). In addit...
Kristen Kugel Coaches Trial Advocay Team
On April 4-6, 2014, one of our associates, Kristen Kugel, traveled to San Juan, Puerto Rico for the second annual Estrella Trial Advocacy Competition as a coach for the George Mason University School ...
Chipping in to End Domestic Violence Charity Golf Tournament
The 14th Chipping in to End Domestic Violence Charity Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, October 10, 2014 at 12:30 p.m. at the Laurel Hill Golf Club. As always, all proceeds from this tournament ...
Dan Gray presented an excellent VADER CLE
Dan Gray presented another excellent VADER CLE on April 2, 2014 at the Fairfax County Courthouse Cafeteria. The yearly VADER CLE is sponsored by PANV (Paralegal Association of Northern Virginia). Dan ...
Conscious Uncoupling
By now, you may have heard the phrase used recently by Gwyneth Paltrow to describe her separation from Chris Martin: “conscious uncoupling.” “Conscious uncoupling” is essentially a way for a c...
VADER Presentation by Dan Gray sponsored by PANV
Once again Dan Gray is partnering with PANV (Paralegal Association of Northern Virginia) to present a CLE on VADER on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at 5:30 at the Fairfax County Courthouse Cafeteria. This ...
Legislative change on existing and future Child Support Orders.
For the first time since 1995, the Virginia General Assembly has passed a major overhaul of the Virginia child-support guidelines. House Bill 933 passed both the House and the Senate and is expected t...
CGG CLOSED MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2014
Cooper Ginsberg Gray will be closed on Monday, March 17, 2014 due to inclement weather. CGG follows the Fairfax County Circuit Court schedule for inclement weather closings. Happy St. Patrick’...
Virginia State Bar Young Lawyers Conference Bench Bar Dinner
Cooper Ginsberg Gray was proud to be a Bronze Sponsor of the Virginia State Bar Young Lawyers Conference Bench Bar Dinner honoring newly appointed and elevated minority and female members of the Virgi...
CGG CLOSED ON MONDAY, MARCH 3, 2014
Cooper Ginsberg Gray will be closed on Monday, March 3, 2014 due to expected inclement weather. CGG follows the Fairfax County Circuit Court schedule for inclement weather closings. Please be safe...
Paralegal Section Valentine’s Day Book Project
For in excess of ten years, the Paralegal Section of the Fairfax Bar Association has donated gift bags to the young people residing in the Boys’ and Girls’ Probation Homes of Fairfax County. The ...
John L. Costello National Criminal Law Trial Advocacy Competition
Kristen Kugel, judged at the John L. Costello National Criminal Law Trial Advocacy Competition on Friday, February 7, 2014. The Costello competition is in its seventh year and was designed by retired ...
Kristen Kugel helps coach GMUSL Trial Advocacy Team
Kristen Kugel co-coached a trial advocacy team from George Mason University School of Law that competed at the National Trial Competition the last weekend in January. The National Trial Competition is...
CGG will OPEN at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 14, 2014
Cooper Ginsberg Gray will OPEN at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 14, 2014....
CGG Closed Thursday, February 13, 2014
Cooper Ginsberg Gray will be closed on Thursday, February 13, 2014 due to expected inclement weather. CGG follows the Fairfax County Circuit Court schedule for inclement weather closings....
Annual Divorce Practice Seminar
On January 23, 2014, Dan Gray and Rob Worster attended the Annual Divorce Practice Seminar, held at the University of Richmond School of Law. This annual seminar was presented by the Virginia Chapter ...
CGG Welcomes Legal Clinic Intern – Meagan Kirchner
Cooper Ginsberg Gray is happy to announce that Meagan A. Kirchner has joined the firm as a Legal Clinic Intern for the Spring 2014 semester. Ms. Kirchner is a third year law student at George Mason ...
CGG CLOSED TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2014
Cooper Ginsberg Gray will be closed on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 due to expected inclement weather. CGG follows the Fairfax County Circuit Court schedule for inclement weather closings....
CGG CLOSED MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2013
Cooper Ginsberg Gray will be closed on Monday, December 9, 2013. Cooper Ginsberg Gray follows the Fairfax County Circuit Courts schedule for inclement weather closings....
Interesting Articles in Family Law-November 2013
Deseret News reports that adoption advocates are blaming extensive regulations for the decline of international adoptions. http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865585954/Advocates-blame-costly-time-cons...
Recent CGG Accomplishments
The attorneys of Cooper Ginsberg Gray have recently received some high praise that we are proud to announce. Each year, Washingtonian Magazine features its Best Lawyers Guide, including those in the ...
Rob Worster Attends National Family Law Symposium
For the second consecutive year, Rob Worster attended the National Family Law Symposium. This two-day symposium titled: The Divorcing Brain, was presented by the National Center for Family Law and was...
Interesting Articles in Family Law (September 2013)
Is this the end? CNN.com reports that birth father returns “Baby Veronica” to her adoptive parents. http://www.cnn.com/2013/09/23/us/native-american-custody-dispute/index.html?hpt=hp_bn1...
CGG Accolades
We are happy to report these great efforts by our wonderful attorneys: Cooper Ginsberg Gray, PLLC was just named a “2014 Tier 1 Best Law Firm” by U.S. News and Best Lawyers. Also, Heather Cooper...
Anne Robinson Joins CGG
Today we welcome Anne B. Robinson to Cooper Ginsberg Gray. Anne previously served as an legal intern at CGG, but September 3, 2013 marks her first day as an attorney with the firm (licensure pending...
Rob Worster Attends 2013 Global Leadership Summit
In August, Rob Worster attended his third Global Leadership Summit. The Global Leadership Summit is a two-day leadership seminar shared by 170,000 people in over 92 countries. It combines leaders from...
Record Sanction Award Imposed by Fairfax County Circuit Court Judge
Attorneys in family law and family law related cases may want to think twice before mounting a scorched earth approach to litigation. Last month, Judge Jonathan C. Thacher imposed an $880,748.26 san...
13th Chipping in to End Domestic Violence Charity Golf Tournament is Three Months Away
We are less than three months away from the 13th Chipping in to End Domestic Violence Charity Golf Tournament. This year’s tournament will be held on Friday, October 4, 2013 at the Laurel H...
Nathan Olson Published in “Exceptional Parent” Magazine
Nathan Olson and Sheera Herrell’s article on child support issues was published in the July 2013 edition of Exceptional Parent magazine. This magazine is a nationwide publication geared towa...
New Virginia Driving Laws Effective July 1, 2013
As of July 1, texting while driving is a primary offense with increased penalties. Texting or reading text messages while driving is illegal for all drivers, no matter their age. Currently, texting wh...
Nathan Olson Elected to VSB-YLC Executive Board
Cooper Ginsberg Gray is thrilled to announce that Nathan Olson was elected to the Executive Board of the Young Lawyers Conference of the Virginia State Bar. Nathan was elected in May and was appoi...
CGG Paralegals Attend Electronic Evidence Seminar
On April 30, 2013 Joanne Randa and Christina Hingle attended Sensei Enterprises Seminar, “On the trail of the Craigslist Killer.” Sharon Nelson and John Simek of Sensei, discussed just how impor...
Robert M. Worster, III becomes partner at Cooper Ginsberg Gray
Cooper Ginsberg Gray, PLLC is proud to announce that Robert M. Worster, III has become a partner with the firm. We are thrilled with this news and know he will do outstanding work in his new role wi...
Recent Accomplishments of CGG Employees
We would like to recognize the efforts and accomplishments of several of our employees this month: Morgan McMellen earned a spot on the Washington Redskins cheerleading squad for the 2013 NFL season...
Constitutional Family Law Issues in the News
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case in which former adoptive parents are challenging the Indian Child Welfare Act. http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/supreme-court-conflicted-abo...
CGG Plans, Participates, and Attends Informative Family Law CLE
On April 9, 2013, the Domestic Relations Subcommittee of the Fairfax County Circuit Court Committee conducted a Continuing Legal Education seminar at the Fairfax County Courthouse. The focus of this C...
Interesting Articles in Family Law-April 2013
Arizona transgender man is appealing court’s refusal to grant his divorce. http://news.yahoo.com/arizona-pregnant-man-appeal-ruling-rejecting-divorce-024641560.html The New York Times discusses real...
Interesting Articles in Family Law-March 2013
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that an international custody dispute is not moot simply because the mother removed the child from the United States. http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/courts_law/sup...
Virginia Court of Appeals opinion addresses various spousal support, valuation, and waste issues
In Wright v. Wright, Nos. 0947-12-2, 0958-12-2, 2013 Va. App. LEXIS 53 (Feb. 19, 2013) (combined opinion), the Court addressed numerous issues on appeal stemming from the parties’ final decree of di...
Cooper Ginsberg Gray closed on Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Cooper Ginsberg Gray will be closed on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 as the firm follows the Fairfax County Circuit Court schedule for inclement weather closings. Cooper Ginsberg Gray is scheduled to reo...
Nathan Olson Attends VTLA Tax and Divorce CLE Seminar
On February 22-23, 2013, Nathan Olson traveled to Charlottesville, Virginia to participate in the Virginia Trial Lawyer Association’s Advance Family Law Retreat titled “Taxation and Representation...
Virginia Supreme Court rules that unmarried donor father may assert his parental rights
In L.F. v. Breit, Mason v. Breit, Nos. 120158, 120159, 2013 Va. LEXIS 4 (Jan. 10, 2013) (combined opinion), the Virginia Supreme Court affirmed a Court of Appeals ruling that allows an unmarried donor...
Interesting Articles in Family Law-February 2013
Virginia may repeal old law that makes cohabitation illegal. http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/va-politics/va-senate-panel-advances-love-shack-bill/2013/01/28/3d7e7606-6957-11e2-af53-7b2b2a7510a8_st...
Rob Worster Named a “Top 40 Under 40 Lawyer”
Our very own Robert M. Worster III has been recognized as a “Top 40 Under 40 Lawyer” by the American Society of Legal Advocates (ASLA). The ASLA is an invitation-only, nationwide organization co...
Interesting Articles in Family Law January 2013
CNN reports that the Washington National Cathedral will begin hosting same-sex weddings. http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2013/01/09/washington-national-cathedral-to-wed-same-sex-couples/ A Huffington Po...
CGG Ends 2012 by Attending Two CLE Seminars
The attorneys and paralegals at Cooper Ginsberg Gray ended 2012 by attending two very worthwhile CLE seminars. Stephanie, Adele and Rob participated in an interesting live webinar on evidentiary chall...
Nathan Olson Published in Winter 2012 Edition of “Opening Statement”
We want to congratulate Nathan Olson for being published in the Winter 2012 Edition of “Opening Statement” which is the official newsletter for the Young Lawyers Division of the Virginia ...
All Three CGG Partners Make Washingtonian Magazine’s Best Lawyers List
The December 2012 issue of Washingtonian Magazine features the cover story “Marriage* Making Love Last–And Who To Call When It Doesn’t.” The article features a one-page listing...
Kristen Kugel Attends 22nd Annual Newly Admitted Attorney Orientation
Kristen Kugel recently attended the 22nd Annual Newly Admitted Attorney Orientation put on by the Fairfax Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section. The half day of training included a tour of the c...
Virginia State Bar’s 39th Annual Midyear Legal Seminar
From November 7-14, 2012, Nathan Olson attended the Virginia State Bar’s 39th Annual Midyear Legal Seminar in Rome, Italy. Lawyers and judges throughout the Commonwealth gathered in the “et...
CGG Attends 31st Annual Family Law Seminar
On Octocber 9, Heather, Stephanie, Rob, and Adele attended the 31st Annual Family Law Seminar in Fairfax. At the start of the program, Edward Barnes provided a case law update, which highlighted Vir...
2012 Chipping in to End Domestic Violence Charity Golf Tournament
Thank you for your support of the 12th Chipping in to End Domestic Violence Charity Golf Tournament which was held on Friday, September 21, 2012 at the Laurel Hill Golf Club. Because of your support, ...
CGG Attends Annual Family Law Seminar
Heather Cooper, Adele Garmirian, Rob Worster, and Joanne Randa attended the Annual Family Law Seminar on September 28, 2012. This year’s focus was those military issues common in divorce and post-di...
CGG Hosts CLE on Virginia 529 Plans
On the evening of September 12, 2012, Cooper Ginsberg Gray, PLLC hosted a continuing legal education seminar presented by the Paralegal Association of Northern Virginia for members and invited guests....
CGG Welcomes Two New and Two Returning Employees
This September, Cooper Ginsberg Gray welcomed two new employees, and welcomed back two familiar faces. Kristen Kugel is our newest associate attorney (pending licensure). Kristen earned her la...
Heather Cooper Receives an “AV Preeminent” Rating from Martindale-Hubbell
Congratulations to Heather Cooper, who recently earned an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. The Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings is an objective indicator of a lawyer’s ethical s...
Dan Gray Presents at Multi-Jurisdictional CLE Seminar
On Tuesday, August 28, Dan Gray participated as a panelist in a CLE presented by the District of Columbia Bar Association. The CLE covered key differences in the law of divorce in Maryland, Virginia...
Rob Worster Attends Global Leadership Summit
Rob Worster recently attended a the Global Leadership Summit, a two day presentation attended by over 65,000 people globally. The summit contained a mix of presenters from all backgrounds. Business,...
Interesting Articles in Family Law
The Virginia Lawyers Weekly Blog reports on the recent Virginia Court of Appeals decision upholding the Arlington County Circuit Court’s jailing of a mother involved in a custody and visitation disp...
Virginia Court of Appeals Finds Romance not a Requirement for Cohabitation
In Brennan v. Albertson, No. 2042-11-4, 2012 Va. App. LEXIS 240 (Jul. 24, 2012), the Virginia Court of Appeals affirmed a Fairfax County Circuit Court order granting former husband’s motion to termi...
CLE: Understanding and Litigating Child Sexual Abuse
Rob Worster recently attended the Third Annual Continuing Legal Education seminar presented by the Virginia Guardian ad Litem Association and J. Michael Sharman, Esq., Understanding and Litigating Chi...
Interesting Articles in Family Law
In Virginia Lawyers Weekly, ShounBach’s managing partner Albert M. Bonin advocates in favor of changing the terminology used in Virginia custody statutes. Click here for the article. A New York Time...
CGG Honored With Community Champion Award
On June 12th, David Ginsberg and Cooper Ginsberg Gray PLLC were honored with the Community Champion Award at the Shelter House, Inc. 2012 Annual Meeting and Volunteer Awards held at Capital One’s of...
This Week in Family Law News
A CNBC.com article discusses the importance of seeking financial planning advice before marriage. Click here for the article. CNN.com reports on how some same-sex couples are finding it more difficult...
Interesting Articles in Family Law
The American Association for Matrimonial Lawyers reports on the rise in women paying spousal and child support. Click here for the article. A United Press International article discusses the merits of...
CGG Welcomes Four New Employees
Last week we welcomed four new faces to our firm. Adele Garmirian is our newest Associate Attorney. Adele earned her law degree from the George Mason University School of Law in 2010. While at GM...
Dan Gray to Give VADER Presentation for PANV
On May 22, 2012, our very own Daniel Gray will once again give his VADER presentation to the Paralegal Association of Northern Virginia (PANV). VADER is the Virginia Attorney’s Divorce Electroni...
2012 Fairfax Law Day Celebration
Each year on May 1, Law Day is celebrated throughout the country. The Fairfax celebration was hosted by Ed Weiner and Weiner & Spivey PLC and more than 700 people attended (including David, Rob, ...
28th Annual Advanced Family Law CLE–Summary
Last Thursday, Stephanie and Dan traveled to Richmond to attend the 28th Annual Advanced Family Law Seminar: Pawns in the Game – Protecting Children’s Best Interests in Custody Litigation. The CLE...
Dan Gray Presenting at VSB CLE
This afternoon, Dan Gray is presenting at the Virginia State Bar Association’s 28th Annual Advanced Family Law Seminar — Pawns in the Game: Protecting Children’s Best Interests in Custody L...
Interesting Articles in Family Law
Hollywood celebrities and the tabloids combine to ensure that divorce is always a hot topic on the newsstand and on the Web. But outside of the more sensational coverage, there are many articles de...
2012 Annual Valentine’s Day Project
Each year, our paralegals assist with the Fairfax Bar Association’s “Annual Valentine’s Day Project” which provides books and essential personal care items for the Fairfax Girls’ and Boys’...
Construction Complete!
We are happy to announce that our office construction is complete. We now have 17 offices, two conference rooms, a kitchen, new copy room, and an updated lobby area. Visit our Facebook page for a...
Summary of 2012 Domestic Relations Bills
There are several interesting Virginia House and Senate Bills currently before the legislature. Here is a list of some of the more notable Bills: HB104: If a Defendant fails to file an Answer after se...
Phase 2 Construction is Complete!
Phase 2 of our construction is now complete. Check out Facebook to view start to finish photos. Phase 3 is underway and is set for completion in early March. We will post photos of Phase 3 on ...
Looking for a few good men and women……
FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY Cooper Ginsberg Gray, PLLC, a growing Fairfax law firm with a primary focus on domestic relations law is recruiting for a qualified entry level associate attorney. Knowledge of l...
CGG and CLE
In 2012, Cooper Ginsberg Gray will be very active with Continuing Legal Education seminars (CLEs). On January 19, 2012, Rob Worster had the opportunity to return to his alma mater for an excellent CLE...
Phase 1 Complete
Phase 1 of our construction is complete. Phase 2 is under way and is set for completion in early February. Phase 3 will begin in mid February. Check out Facebook for photos!...
Moving Day!
Phase 1 is complete (well, almost complete) and we are moving into our new space on Tuesday, January 17, 2012. We are very excited to have our new offices, reception area, kitchen, and conference ...
New Construction Photos
Check out our facebook page for new photos of the construction project. Phase one is moving along well, and the new space is looking more and more like an office each day!...
PANV Adopt-a-Marine Project
As the pro bono coordinator for the Paralegal Association of Northern Virginia (PANV), our own Joanne Randa coordinated participation in the annual Adopt-a-Marine program this year. This is the four...
Construction Update
We are at the end of week two of construction. We have to deal with some noise, dust, and cramped space, but it will be worth it in the end. View our Facebook page for photos of the first two we...
Wreaths Across America
On Saturday, December 10, 2011, Rob and his family again participated in the Worcester Wreath Co.’s Wreaths Across America. The wreath-laying event started approximately twenty years ago when Morri...
Heather and David Listed as 2011 Top Lawyers!
In the December 2011 issue of Northern Virginia Magazine, Heather and David were listed as top lawyers for 2011. Heather was listed in the child custody category and David in the child support cate...
Has it been a year already?
One year ago today, Rob and Christina began working at Cooper Ginsberg Gray, PLLC. We have appreciated their hard work over this past year and look forward to many more successful years to come....
We’re Expanding!
On November 11, 2004, Cooper Ginsberg Gray, PLLC opened its doors. At that time we had three attorneys and one paralegal. We are now in our eighth year of operation and have six attorneys, two paral...
Two Holidays!
This past week, CGG celebrated two holidays: Thanksgiving and Robert’s birthday. Robert asked us to declare the entire week a holiday. We compromised with ice cream cake in our conference ro...
Happy Birthday Dan!
Our very own Dan Gray celebrated his birthday on November 19. We made sure he got a cake and the, now famous, birthday hat on Monday. Check out the photos!...
CLE: The Death of Marriage
On November 10, 2011, Nathan attended the Virginia CLE Program titled: 30th Annual Family Law Seminar: The Death of Marriage. It was an interesting CLE with a wide variety of topics, only one per...
Fairfax Bar Association-Paralegal Section Annual Food Drive
The Paralegal Section of the Fairfax Bar Association will be conducting its annual food drive from now until November 17, 2011. Donations of food and various sundries will benefit the Capital Area F...
Golf Tournament Coverage on the PANV Website
Joanne and Stephanie made a cameo on the website of the Paralegal Association of Northern Virginia (PANV)....
Recent Court of Appeals Case Rejects Millionaire Husband’s Request to Reduce Spousal Support
The Court of Appeals in Driscoll v. Hunter upheld the trial court’s ruling that the former Husband could not obtain a reduction in agreed upon spousal support even though his former Wife vo...
Daniel L. Gray is now a member of the AAML.
All of us at Cooper Ginsberg Gray want to congratulate Dan on becoming a member of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Great work, Dan!...
11th Chipping in to End Domestic Violence Charity Golf Tournament (Recap).
On September 30, 2011, Cooper Ginsberg Gray held the 11th Chipping in to End Domestic Violence Charity Golf Tournament at Laurel Hill Golf Club. More than 130 golfers participated in the event which...
Professional Development Conference
Congratulations to the Young Lawyers Conference of the Virginia State Bar for the 10th Annual Professional Development Conference: Practical Tips for an Evolving Job Market. On September 23, 2011, n...
Happy Anniversaries!
Earlier this month several of our employees celebrated their anniversaries with the firm. On September 2, 2011 Stephanie Smith celebrated her 3rd anniversary. Nathan Olson and Robert Kotwicki cele...
State of Family 2011 CLE
On September 12 and 13, 2011, Associate Rob Worster attended the University of Richmond School of Law’s National Center for Family Law’s Third National Family Law Symposium: State of the Family 20...
Congratulations, Nathan!
Cooper Ginsberg Gray congratulates Nathan Olson on his recent half-marathon finish. He ran the Rock n’ Roll Half-Marathon in Virginia Beach over the Labor Day weekend and finished with a time of...
One Month Reminder – Charity Golf Tournament
One month to go!!! If you have not already signed up, you are running out of time. Please join us on Friday, September 30th at 12:30 p.m. at the Laurel Hill Golf Club for the 11th Chipping in to E...
FBA Back-to-School Supplies Drive
A BIG THANK YOU to our paralegals Joanne Randa and Christina Osmeloski who helped out with the Fairfax Bar Association Paralegal’s Section Annual Back-to-School Supplies Drive. The Fairfax ...
Nice top hats!!!
Here is a picture of the birthday boy Rob Worster and the birthday girl Stephanie Smith wearing their birthday top hats! Everyone was ready to dive into the birthday cakes, laugh, kick back, tell jo...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY……….ROB!!!!!
We celebrated Rob Worter’s birthday with an ice cream cake from Carvel, which is located right down the road from Cooper Ginsberg Gray PLLC...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY …………STEPHANIE!!!!!!!!
We celebrated Stephanie Smith’s birthday with a Fruit Tart from her favorite store……… WEGMANS...
Finally…….an updated website!!!!
Finally……we have a new updated Cooper Ginsberg Gray PLLC firm website….. Come check it out!!!...
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