Attorneys And Counsellors At Law
Arlington Magazine recognizes Jason Smolen, Alan Plevy, and Daniel Ruttenberg as 2022 Top Attorneys in the northern Virginia area. 2022 Top Attorneys Jason Smolen, Trusts and Estates Alan Plevy, Family Law Daniel Ruttenberg, Trusts and Estates Recipients of the Top Attorneys award by Arlington Magazine are the area’s most respected […] Read more »
SmolenPlevy Principals Jason Smolen, Alan Plevy, Kyung (Kathryn) Dickerson, and Daniel Ruttenberg are recognized as 2023 Best Lawyers. They will each be featured in the 29th edition of The Best Lawyers In America by U.S. News & World Reports. Nominated by their peers, this award highlights the firm’s attorneys for their outstanding excellence in the areas of […] Read more »
SmolenPlevy is proud to announce that Principal Alan Plevy has been named the 2023 “Lawyer of the Year” in Washington D.C. for Family Law Arbitration by Best Lawyers. This award is only given to one attorney in each category in the D.C. area. Mr. Plevy will be featured in the […] Read more »
For many people, leaving a legacy for their children, grandchildren, and future generations is an important goal of the estate plan. Providing for their educational needs is a great way to ensure financial security for their future. A 529 plan can be a highly effective tool for funding tuition and […] Read more »
It’s an annual rite of spring — children are eagerly anticipating the end of the school year and the start of their summer break. The same can’t be said for a number of divorced or separated parents. Summer vacation can deteriorate into a very stressful, chaotic and combative time for parents who share custody, as well as a confusing time for their children. This nightmarish scenario can be avoided. Read more »
May 19, 2022, is a special day at SmolenPlevy. That date marks Daniel H. Ruttenberg’s 25th anniversary as a principal with the firm. Dan is one of very few attorneys in northern Virginia who’s also a certified public accountant (CPA). Ironically, becoming a CPA decades ago is what inspired Dan […] Read more »
2022 Super Lawyers award: SmolenPlevy is honored to announce that Principals Alan Plevy, Kyung (Kathryn) Dickerson and Daniel Ruttenberg are named to Super Lawyer’s 2022 Virginia and Washington D.C. lists. Plevy is recognized as a Virginia Super Lawyer for the 17th year in a row, and Ruttenberg is recognized for […] Read more »
Families come in all shapes and sizes – which means estate planning is not one-size-fits-all. When planning for your family’s future, it’s important to understand that depending on your situation, you may require different estate planning considerations. If you have stepchildren or are unmarried with biological children, you and your […] Read more »
SmolenPlevy is pleased to announce that Principal Kyung (Kathryn) Dickerson is recognized as Virginia Business Magazine’s ‘2022 Legal Elite’. This is the seventh year Dickerson has been recognized for her work in Family Law & Domestic Relations. Virginia Business’ Legal Elite honors attorneys identified by their peers as the top […] Read more »
The difference between a living will and a last will is a frequent cause of confusion during the estate planning process. Both documents can detail decisions you would want made on your behalf if you were unable to do so, but they are each used at different points in time. […] Read more »
Northern Virginia Magazine recognizes Jason Smolen, Alan Plevy, and Kyung (Kathryn) Dickerson as 2022 Top Lawyers in the Washington, D.C. area. Members of the firm have been selected by Northern Virginia Magazine as Top Lawyers since 2011. 2022 Top Lawyers Jason Smolen, Employment Law Alan Plevy, Divorce and Family Law […] Read more »
SmolenPlevy is proud to announce that Principal Kyung (Kathryn) Dickerson has been named to The Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission (JIRC) by Virginia Governor Ralph Northam. The JIRC was created by the Constitution of Virginia to investigate complaints of misconduct against all state court judges, members of the State Corporation […] Read more »
The holiday season is difficult enough for divorced or separated families, but the pandemic exponentially increases the number of challenges. It’s hard enough to figure out the logistics for children needing to be at different homes on different days — now there are concerns about how to minimize the risk […] Read more »
SmolenPlevy is named U.S. News & World Report ‘Best Law Firms’ 2021, making this the seventh consecutive year the firm is receiving the award. Firms named to the list are honored for professional excellence with impressive ratings from clients and peers. Receiving the honor signals quality law practice and breadth […] Read more »
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused some people to contemplate their own future or that of a family member. For those whose life expectancies are short — because of COVID-19 or for other reasons — estate planning can be difficult. But while money matters may be the last thing you want […] Read more »
