(Responses provided by Christian Lapham, Shareholder, on behalf of the firm’s family law practice.)
Q: What brings you the most satisfaction in your work?
A: On a very basic level, we are in the business of helping people solve one of the most challenging problems in their lives. When we are finished helping them, sometimes even weeks or months later, seeing our clients in a better place is always satisfying.Â
Q: What makes Bean, Kinney & Korman different than other lawyers/law firms?
A: Because we have subject matter experts in other practice areas (corporate, estate planning, intellectual property, real estate, etc.), we can more nimbly represent our professional clients. We routinely represent business owners, healthcare professionals and real estate professionals who confront myriad legal issues in their family law case and appreciate the breadth of our practice areas.Â
Q: What is the most significant change in the legal profession during your career?
A: Certainly, the most significant change we have seen is the rise of mediation, collaborative law and other alternative dispute resolution mechanisms in helping families solve their unique problems. While we are skilled litigators, litigation makes sense for so few families, and it has been encouraging to see more and more clients and attorneys resolve these cases outside the courtroom.Â
Awards/Honors:
Best Places to Work in Virginia
Best Places to Work in Arlington
Arlington Magazine Top Attorneys, 2019-2024
Arlington Magazine Best Family Law Practice, 2018, 2024