Katharine Wesley Maddox

Katharine Wesley Maddox is an accomplished family law attorney with more than 20 years of experience in Falls Church, Virginia. She expertly navigates all aspects of domestic relations, employing both negotiation and litigation. Her proficiency in alternative dispute resolution is supported by her certification as a Virginia Supreme Court mediator, and she frequently manages collaborative law cases.

Katharine's approach is grounded in partnership, viewing her clients as teammates in achieving dignified resolutions. She is dedicated to resolving matters involving complex financial holdings, child custody, and support obligations, always aiming for outcomes that allow families to move forward with respect.

As a distinguished Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL), Katharine currently holds the position of First Vice President of its USA Chapter. She is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) and the American College of Family Trial Lawyers (ACFTL), an exclusive group of 100 leading family law litigators. Membership in the ACFTL requires over 20 years of practice, AAML membership, and a career characterized by ethical excellence.

Katharine's expertise is consistently recognized by top publications, including Washingtonian, Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, Northern Virginia Magazine, and Virginia Business Magazine, which has named her among its “Legal Elite.” She has received AVVO's highest rating of “Superb” (10.0).

Katharine holds a B.A. in psychology from the University of Virginia and a J.D. with honors from The George Washington University Law School, where she served as Chairperson of the Law School Academic Integrity Committee. Beyond her legal practice, she enjoys spending time with her family, caring for her two rescue dogs, and cooking.