Livesay & Myers, P.C.

I highly recommend Livesay & Myers, P.C. for anyone dealing with a child custody matter. The entire team was professional, responsive, and supportive throughout the process. A special thank you to Alyssa Grzesiak, who was knowledgeable, strategic, and always available to answer my questions. She explained every step clearly and was a strong advocate for my family. Thanks to Alyssa and the team at Livesay & Myers, I achieved a great outcome in my custody case. I truly appreciate their dedication and would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone needing an experienced family law attorney.

I highly recommend Livesay & Myers for complex, high-conflict family law matters, and I am incredibly grateful to have worked directly with Ms. Stone Swart and Ms. Smith. They successfully guided me through a challenging divorce, including intense pendente lite arrangements and difficult custody negotiations. While the firm's services were costly and subject to annual rate increases, their ability to deliver results under pressure is undeniable. Communication is highly prioritized during urgent crises, though routine matters may move at a slower pace when they are managing other urgent cases. Ms. Stone Swart's overall strategy ultimately brought everything together for a successful resolution. If you need a legal team in Northern Virginia that can navigate high-stakes conflict and protect your interests when it matters most, Ms. Stone Swart and Ms. Smith are an excellent choice.

If you’re going through the divorce process look no further. Working with Livesay and Myers was a blessing. Alyssa Grzesiak and Brittany Gordon were amazing in handling my difficult process. They were meticulous in the work they did and were always available to answer any questions I may have had. I truly don’t think I could have gone through this with any other law firm. They not only work incredibly hard to get the result that’s best for you, they actually care about their clients and really do want the best for you! I highly recommend Livesay and Myers, you will not regret it!

Working with Alyssa Grzesiak and Brittany Gordon was a pleasure. They were helpful, professional, knowledgeable, and always responded in a timely manner while helping me with custody/visitation orders. Alyssa was always there to guide me along the way and answer any questions I had. I appreciated her assertive attitude and attention to detail. I’m so grateful I had her help during this time.

I cannot express enough gratitude for the outstanding legal services provided by Livesay & Myers, especially Amanda Stuart, along with Danielle Humiston and Alyssa Grzesiak. From start to finish, they handled my case with the utmost professionalism, efficiency, and care. The entire team at Livesay & Myers operates with professionalism and integrity. They kept me well-informed, addressed all my concerns promptly, and provided top-tier legal guidance. If you’re looking for a skilled and dedicated legal team to handle your law matters, I highly recommend Amanda Stuart and her outstanding colleagues. Thank you again for your exceptional work!

I had multiple petitions and cases involving visitations, custody and child support. That was very challenging. Ms. Amanda Stone and her team was very knowledgeable, understanding and supportive throughout the entire process! I could not have had a better legal team and I would highly recommend Ms. Amanda Stone, Danielle Humiston and Alyssa Grzesial to anyone in need of the best legal representation!

Going through a divorce is one of the most emotionally challenging experiences a person can face, which made choosing the right attorney incredibly important to me. From the very beginning, Alyssa Grzesiak demonstrated a genuine commitment to helping me achieve an amicable resolution through mediation whenever possible, rather than pushing unnecessary litigation. That approach aligned perfectly with my goals and gave me confidence that my interests—not billable hours—were the priority. Throughout the process, Alyssa consistently showed empathy, patience, and professionalism. She took the time to explain legal procedures, terminology, and potential outcomes in a way that was easy to understand, ensuring that I felt informed and empowered to make decisions. Her communication was clear, transparent, and honest at every stage, which helped reduce much of the anxiety that naturally comes with divorce proceedings. What I appreciated most was her integrity. When unique circumstances arose that required additional research or involved areas that were less familiar, she was upfront about it and diligently investigated the matter rather than offering uncertain guidance. That honesty only strengthened my trust in her counsel. She was also highly responsive, with a quick turnaround on questions, documents, and follow-up actions. I always felt that she was available when I needed guidance and that my concerns were being taken seriously. Brittany kept me informed when Alyssa was unable to respond to my requests right away and always made sure she followed up with a prompt email on Alyssa's availability. Another quality that stood out was her composure and confidence when dealing with opposing counsel. Throughout the process, opposing attorneys occasionally engaged in posturing and attempted intimidation tactics. Alyssa was never rattled by these efforts. She remained calm, professional, and focused on the facts and the desired outcome rather than allowing emotions or theatrics to drive the process. Her ability to stay steady under pressure gave me confidence and helped keep the case moving in a productive direction. She never escalated conflict for the sake of conflict and refused to be drawn into unnecessary confrontations. Most importantly, she remained steadfast in supporting my desire to pursue a respectful and cooperative outcome. In a situation where emotions can easily escalate and costs can quickly grow; she never lost sight of the value of mediation and constructive problem-solving. She consistently advocated for reasonable resolutions and demonstrated that effective representation does not require creating more conflict than necessary. Her balanced approach helped me navigate a difficult chapter with greater confidence and peace of mind. I am deeply grateful for her guidance and would highly recommend her to anyone seeking a knowledgeable, compassionate, ethical attorney who truly prioritizes achieving the best possible outcome for her clients while respecting their goals and values throughout the process.