
“As a lawyer, I am in a unique position to help people through what may be one of the most difficult times in their lives while protecting their interests. Domestic relations can be particularly challenging, especially when there are children involved. No matter what happens, a family’s life is going to change. I keep that in the forefront of my mind when representing my clients.”
Lynette Kleiza
Principal (She/Her)
301-968-3409
301-654-7354 FAX
lkleiza@paleyrothman.com
(She/Her)
Lynette Kleiza chairs the firm’s Family Law practice and is a member of its Litigation group. Lynette represents clients in all areas of domestic relations law, including marital agreements, adoption, complex equitable distribution, LGBTQ matters, custody and visitation, relocation, child support, and spousal support. Lynette understands that the needs and goals of each client are unique and creates legal strategies tailored to the facts and circumstances of each individual case.
Lynette is focused on getting positive results for her clients and offers a multi-faceted approach to resolution of their cases. When appropriate, Lynette utilizes the collaborative process, negotiated settlements, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution. When settlement is not possible, Lynette’s considerable experience as a litigator provides her clients with an effective and persuasive trial attorney.
Outside of the office, Lynette gives back to her community by serving as the Co-Coordinator of Family Fun Night for CAUSE (Comfort for America’s Uniformed Services) at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and by volunteering with Shepherd’s Table, a local organization aimed at fighting hunger.
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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
Maryland Super Lawyers (2023)
"Top Lawyers," - Washingtonian magazine (2022)
Best Lawyers in America - Best Lawyers (2020-2023)
- Family LawBest Law Firms – U.S. News & Best Lawyers
- Tier 1 Metropolitan (D.C. area) Ranking for Family LawVirginia Super Lawyers “Rising Star” (2015-2018)
Washington D.C. Super Lawyers “Rising Star” (2015-2018)
- 14 Paley Rothman Attorneys Named to the 2023 Maryland Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
- 19 Paley Rothman Attorneys Selected 2023 Best Lawyers ® in America
- Paley Rothman Earns National and Local Honors in U.S. News “Best Law Firms” 2023 Rankings
- Eight Paley Rothman Attorneys Named in the Washingtonian’s 2022 Top Lawyers List
- Paley Rothman Earns National and Local Honors in U.S. News “Best Law Firms” 2022 Rankings
- Paula Calimafde Named 2022 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” in the Washington, D.C. Area and 21 Paley Rothman Attorneys Selected Best Lawyers in America
- Twenty Paley Rothman Attorneys Selected to 2021 Best Lawyers in America
- Paley Rothman Welcomes Two New Principals in Family Law and Litigation
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, 2013CAUSE USA, Comfort for America’s Uniformed Services
- Co-Coordinator for Family Fun Night, 2016 to present
- Volunteer for Family Fun Night, 2015-2016Virginia Collaborative Professionals
- Conference ChairCollaborative Professionals of Northern Virginia
- MemberDC Academy of Collaborative Professionals
- MemberVirginia Trial Lawyers Association
- Family Law Section, MemberFairfax Bar Association
- Family Law Section, Member
- Young Lawyers Section, MemberBar Association of Montgomery County
- Family Law Section, MemberDistrict of Columbia Bar Association
- Family Law Section, MemberVirginia State Bar
- Family Law Section, Member