Attorneys

Lynette Kleiza

Principal (She/Her)

301-841-0193
lkleiza@lerchearly.com

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It has been a pleasure working with you over the years. 

I will be transitioning to Lerch, Early & Brewer effective May 1, 2023.

For new and existing clients, you can contact me using the updated information above. 

Thanks again and I look forward to continuing our work together. 

Bar Admissions
  • Maryland

  • District of Columbia

  • Virginia

  • New Jersey

Education
  • J.D., University of Richmond, T.C. Williams School of Law, 2008  

  • B.S., James Madison University, 2004

  • Mediation & Interest-Based Negotiation Skills Training
         - Certificate of Completion of 40-Hour Training from the Collaborative Practice Training Institute, 2019

Accolades & Awards
  • Maryland Super Lawyers (2023)

  • "Top Lawyers," - Washingtonian magazine (2022)

  • Best Lawyers in America - Best Lawyers (2020-2023)
         - Family Law

  • Best Law Firms – U.S. News & Best Lawyers
         - Tier 1 Metropolitan (D.C. area) Ranking for Family Law

  • Virginia Super Lawyers “Rising Star” (2015-2018)

  • Washington D.C. Super Lawyers “Rising Star” (2015-2018)

Civic & Community Involvement
  • Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Virginia
         - Secretary, 2009-2016
         - Co-Chair Events Committee, 2016
         - Color of Justice Program Co-Coordinator, 2013
         - Judicial Investiture Co-Coordinator, 2013

  • CAUSE USA, Comfort for America’s Uniformed Services
         - Co-Coordinator for Family Fun Night, 2016 to present
         - Volunteer for Family Fun Night, 2015-2016

  • Virginia Collaborative Professionals 
         - Conference Chair

  • Collaborative Professionals of Northern Virginia
         - Member

  • DC Academy of Collaborative Professionals
         - Member

  • Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
         - Family Law Section, Member

  • Fairfax Bar Association
         - Family Law Section, Member
         - Young Lawyers Section, Member

  • Bar Association of Montgomery County
         - Family Law Section, Member

  • District of Columbia Bar Association
         - Family Law Section, Member

  • Virginia State Bar
         - Family Law Section, Member