Reviews

While I was still a young lawyer I had a case with Roberta Henault on the other side. I was more than impressed by her work. I attempted from that point on to model my own methods on what I learned from her. She is sharp and dogged in pursuit of her client’s interests, while always mindful of her ethical duties. She is an all around excellent lawyer who I would recommend to anyone. The same is true for everyone at ShounBach.

I consider Susan Butler to be a friend as much as an attorney. She is sympathetic, knowledgable, wise in the ways of the courts and always in my corner. Since many of us expected that there would be no divorce in our lives, this is very much a learning experience, and one that goes on for years. I have come to value our relationship and know that I get best value from Susan and her team at ShounBach in addition to solicitous counsel. J.R. Reddig

I highly recommend representation by Shoun Bach, specifically Divani Nadaraja. I had a long, strenuous divorce that proceeded on and off for over 2 years. My case was definitely a complicated one and Divani's attention to detail and stout guidance led to successful outcomes. I appreciated her honesty and stance on the reality of certain situations related to divorce/child custody and she helped me with some difficult decisions. She was innovative in her strategies. All in all, when we finally went to court, Divani commanded the courtroom. She was able to accurately and methodically present all the facts and solidify my case. I couldn't ask for a better result. With Divani, you will get an attorney that takes the time and effort to understand your situation and position a case that highlights your best interests with realistic expectations!

Al Bonin and his team are professional and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend ShounBach if you're looking for a family law firm to help you through the divorce process. All of the lawyers in the office are exceptional and great to have by your side.

Divani Nadaraja and her staff, Jessica and Dayna, are professional, knowledgeable, and excellent to work with as they guided me through the divorce process.

If you ever need an attorney this is the place to look for one. Great Firm to work with.

Failed to timely send urgently needed divorce decree required for foreign court child custody petition. 13 week delay and was actively attentive only after I complained to VA Bar Association. emails from him show he was busy with other lucrative and apparently more important cases (including professional related travel abroad) during the 13 weeks as I had already paid in full and even paid in advance of completion. It appears he may have lost my documents also. Ignores most of my current email including request for "tracking number" of documents reportedly mailed to me. This delay sets me back for additional living expenses abroad and in addition sets me back for the same duration in lost income in my profession as a doctor. Prior to retaining him he wrote in an email that the VA court will grant an adultery divorce if adultery is shown to the court. Other lawyers I consulted told me it was a discretionary decision up to the judge. I figured the other lawyers were downplaying what Mr. Schwartz stated as they did not have his purported vast experience and expertise. It turns out Mr. Schwartz emailed me this very same "discretion of the judge" disclaimer albeit cleverly worded, almost on the eve of the final hearing, well after he got my business. In retrospect, other experienced divorce lawyers were honest up front, and also hundreds of dollars less per hour. I received multiple recurrent confidential email communications between him and other clients. Typically they were of cases of international nature and the headers were "spoofed" so they would appear as not being sent or cc'd to me. Perhaps he was trying to show me how important he is by the international nature of cases, perhaps careless, perhaps confused, although I tend to think they were intentionally sent in light of the "spoofing" I can only assume he also shared my/our confidential communications in the same manner with other clients or potential clients.