Alice Ahearn, ADR Attorney in Alexandria, Virginia
focused on ADR and Family Law
Alexandria, VA
Trusted adr attorney serving Alexandria.
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Alice Ahearn is an attorney based in Alexandria, VIRGINIA. The practice focuses on ADR and Family Law. Currently practicing at Eris Law Group PLLC.
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- Alexandria, VIRGINIA
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- ADR · Family Law
- Handles ADR and Family Law matters from Alexandria, VIRGINIA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Collaborative Law: Family Law (2026).
About Alice Ahearn: Alice Ahearn is an attorney based in Alexandria, VIRGINIA. The practice focuses on ADR and Family Law. Currently practicing at Eris Law Group PLLC.
Areas of practice
Alice's practice areas in Alexandria
Alice concentrates on adr and family law. Each area below outlines the kind of case Alice handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
ADR cases in Alexandria, Virginia
Alice takes adr matters in Alexandria, Virginia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Alice agrees to represent you.
Family Law cases in Alexandria, Virginia
Alice takes family law matters in Alexandria, Virginia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Alice agrees to represent you.
Biography
Alice Ahearn, adr attorney serving Alexandria
Alice Ahearn is an attorney based in Alexandria, VIRGINIA. The practice focuses on ADR and Family Law. Currently practicing at Eris Law Group PLLC. Alice works from Alexandria, Virginia and takes on adr matters across the region.
Alice Ahearn is a Partner at Eris Law Group. She guides family law clients through one of the most difficult times in their lives to emerge optimistic about the future.
Alice excels at solving contentious and complex child custody problems, including relocation cases. She is also adept at resolving divorces with complicated financial issues, including business and stock valuations, the division of marital interest in a business, and spousal support. Her clients include professionals, physicians, accountants, bankers, business owners, lawyers, and their spouses.
Understanding how emotional divorce and post-divorce issues can be, Alice helps clients set realistic and achievable goals—both in regard to financial assets and long-term co-parenting arrangements. She counsels her clients on how to become financially educated and confident about managing their finances.
Alice is a cum laude graduate of the T.C. Williams School of Law at the University of Richmond. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree with a double major in History and Sociology from Tulane University.
Growing up overseas as part of a foreign service family, Alice now enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband, daughter, and rescue dog in their home in Falls Church, Virginia.
How Alice handles adr matters
Alice Ahearn is a Partner at Eris Law Group. She guides family law clients through one of the most difficult times in their lives to emerge optimistic about the future. Alice excels at solving contentious and complex child custody problems, including relocation cases. She is also adept at resolving divorces with complicated financial issues, including business and stock valuations, the division…
Who Alice represents
Alice reviews new inquiries case-by-case for adr and family law matters in Alexandria and the surrounding Virginia area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Alice studied and practices
University of Richmond
JD · 2009
Tulane University
B.A. History and Sociology
Jurisdictions
Alice's state bar admissions
Virginia, Virginia S
ACTIVE
District of Columbia
ACTIVE
Alice studied at JD in University of Richmond and B.A. History and Sociology in Tulane University.
Law school and academic background
Alice completed JD in University of Richmond and B.A. History and Sociology in Tulane University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Alice runs in Virginia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Alice's legal honors and published work
Alice has received 7 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Collaborative Law: Family Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Family Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers Rising Stars DC, 2019-2023
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers Rising Stars Virginia, 2019-2024
2026
Best Lawyers in America — : Ones to Watch in America, Recognized for High Caliber Work in Family Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Virginia Business Legal Elite: Family Law / Domestic Relations list, 2020, 2023, and 2024.
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Collaborative Law: Family Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers Rising Stars DC, 2019-2023 (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers Rising Stars Virginia, 2019-2024 (2026). Best Lawyers in America — : Ones to Watch in America, Recognized for High Caliber Work in Family Law (2026).
Locations
Alice Ahearn's office in Alexandria
Alice's primary office is at 2461 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia, 22331. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Alice Ahearn — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new adr attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Alice usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Alice charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Alice's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Alice will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a adr attorney in Alexandria, Virginia
A short list to run through before you commit: How many adr matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Alice
Alice discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in adr practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every adr matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Alice confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Alice's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many adr practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Alice Ahearn
How much does it cost to hire Alice for a adr case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Alice walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Alice offer a free consultation?
Alice charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Alice's office. Some adr attorneys offer free consults — check Alice's current terms during booking.
How long do adr cases in Virginia typically take?
Simple adr matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Alice gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Alice take my case if I'm outside Alexandria?
Alice is licensed in Virginia. Matters governed by Virginia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Alice will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Alice?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Alice will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Alice accepting new adr clients right now?
Alice's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
ADR attorneys serving Alexandria, Richmond and Arlington in Virginia
Alice handles adr matters throughout Virginia. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified adr attorneys in that community.
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