Stephen Allen Gold | Vienna Divorce & Family Law Lawyer
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About Stephen
Stephen A. Gold graduated from Columbia University and St. Johns University Law School with honors. He worked as an attorney with the federal government for a number of years, most recently as the Director of the Office of the Consumer Advocate of the Postal Rate Commission. He also served as the Assistant General Counsel for the National Cable TV Association and as an associate in a small District of Columbia law firm.
In 1993, Mr. Gold entered private practice in Fairfax County, concentrating on the areas of business law, domestic relations and estate planning. He is active in civic affairs. He is a member of the D.C. and Virginia bars and the Fairfax Bar Association and is active in the family law section of that Association.
Mr. Gold is trained in divorce mediation and has helped many clients work through property, custody and support issues. He knows the advantages of both trusts and wills and can chart the course that will meet individual and family needs as well as prevent excessive estate taxes. He has also helped a client settle a large monetary IRS tax claim.
Please call today to discuss my fee structure.
Experience
Owner
The Law Offices of Stephen a. Gold, Ltd
Present
Vienna, VA
Admission
Virginia
1994
Education
Columbia University
N/A
N/A
Recognitions & Achievements
Associations
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Member | Virginia Bar Association
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Member | District of Columbia Bar
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Member | Fairfax Bar Association
Questions & Answers
Please describe a case in the last year or two where you made a big difference.
I handled a divorce case two years ago for an Argentinian woman with a small baby. She had been abandoned by her husband. I agreed to defer part of my fee, got her child and spousal support, both temporary and permanent, and this allowed her to move into very comfortable subsidized housing.
How did you build a successful practice?
I built it primarily through word of mouth referrals, which are the best kind.
What should clients look for in a lawyer?
Clients should look for competence and the ability to relate to people, answer questions. The client and lawyer have to be very comfortable with each other, especially in family matters.
How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases?
Local knowledge is not very important as long as the lawyer practices in nearby counties.
What information can you provide in a free phone consultation?
In a free phone consultation I cannot give advice, but I can give some general information about the process and what the choices are.
What information do you need in a free phone consultation?
If it is a divorce matter, I need to know the basic elements: how long married, when separated, children if any, and the general nature of the marital estate. In a will or trust matter, I can explain options with a very limited amount of information.
What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community?
What differentiates me from many other lawyers is that I care more about the client than the amount of fees generated. I frequently see lawyers who will litigate and charge high fees, when the amount in question would not justify that type of action.
What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?
The most rewarding aspect is receiving thanks from a satisfied client.
What are your other interests in addition to law?
I am an avid tennis player and duplicate bridge player. I also sing in my church chorale.
Are you involved in your community?
I am quite active in community affairs. I serve on the Board of Directors for my home owners association, and am very active in the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax. I do a fair amount of social justice advocacy and service.