Family First Law Group Named Alexandria Chamber's Small Business of the Year
There's something special about being recognized by your own community. When the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce named Family First Law Group the Small Business of the Year, it wasn't just an award—it was validation from the neighbors, families and business owners we serve every day. That’s why Katelin could barely stop carrying the award around with her when we won the designation.
Rooted in Alexandria
We didn't start Family First Law Group to be the biggest law firm in Northern Virginia. We started it to be the best for our community, for our clients, for our employees and for us. That distinction matters.
"We're not just practicing law in Alexandria; we live here," we explain to clients. Natalie lives in the West End, Katelin lives in Del Ray. "We shop at the same farmers markets, we support our fellow small businesses, and care about the same local issues you do. When you work with us, you're working with neighbors who have a genuine stake in your and this community's wellbeing."
This local connection shapes everything we do. We understand the unique dynamics of Alexandria families—from professionals balancing demanding careers with family life, to navigating the complexities of blended households, to new couples and families seeking advice planning for their futures.
More Than Legal Services
The Chamber's recognition reflects our belief that a law firm should be a community partner, not just a service provider. Over the years, we've built relationships that extend beyond our offices. We have volunteered with the Campagna Center, wrangled people into place for the Scottish Christmas Walk, helped to plan the Annual Gala for the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria, ensured the Center for Alexandria’s Children had the resources to continue to protect children and families who have struggled with issues of abuse, helped write medical directives at Woodbine and participated in Senior Services of Alexandria’s Senior Law Day.
Our clients aren't case numbers. They're the woman you see at Dairy Godmother on a Saturday afternoon, the family dining at 1799 Prime for brunch, the entrepreneur launching a business in Old Town North. This personal connection creates a level of accountability and trust that large regional firms simply can't replicate.
"When we represent someone in a divorce or help them plan their estate, we're not just thinking about the legal outcome," we note. "We're thinking about how they'll move forward in this community, how their children will thrive in Alexandria schools and how their family legacy will continue right here."
Meeting Alexandria's Unique Needs
Our practice areas—family law, trust and estate planning and administration and small business transactions—were chosen deliberately to serve Alexandria's demographic. This is a community of accomplished professionals, blended families and multi-generational households. Our clients need sophisticated legal strategies delivered with personal attention.
We handle high-asset divorces for professionals who've built significant wealth, create estate plans for blended families navigating complex dynamics, draft prenuptial agreements for couples entering second marriages with children from previous relationships, administer estates for families who have lost loved ones and help grandparents maintain vital connections with grandchildren.
These aren't generic legal matters. They require understanding Alexandria's real estate market and service providers, local court procedures, Virginia's specific trust and estate laws, and most importantly, the values and priorities of families who've chosen to make Alexandria home.
Small Business, Big Impact
Being named Small Business of the Year reminds us why we chose this path. We could have joined a large firm with more resources and name recognition. Instead, we built Family First Law Group to prioritize relationships over revenue, quality over quantity, and community impact over geographic expansion.
Our size is our strength. It allows us to know every client personally, to remain flexible in our approach, to make decisions quickly and to maintain the values that matter to us and to Alexandria families.
Looking Forward
This recognition from the Alexandria Chamber motivates us to continue serving our community. Whether you're facing a family transition, planning your legacy, administering a trust or estate or navigating other complex legal challenges, you deserve attorneys who understand not just the law, but the community you call home.
At Family First Law Group, we're honored to be your neighbors, your advocates, and now, your Chamber-recognized Small Business of the Year!!!!!! Thank you!!!!!
Family First Law Group specializes in family law and trust and estate planning and probate administration for Alexandria and Northern Virginia families. Contact us to schedule a confidential consultation.
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