Top Divorce Law Errors Paralegals and Associates Make

Hon. Jeanette A. Irby (Ret.) | Juridical Solutions

Judge Irby retired from the Circuit Court of Loudoun County, part of the 20th Judicial Circuit, which includes Loudoun, Fauquier and Rappahannock Counties. She is experienced in all areas of civil litigation, including complex business disputes, divorce (equitable distribution, spousal support and custody) and personal injury claims. She has presided in numerous trials involving real estate, land use, medical malpractice, estate administration and contractual disputes of every type.

As the former Town Attorney for Leesburg and the former Assistant County Attorney for Fauquier County, Judge Irby has specialized expertise in local government law. This includes law of eminent domain, education and elections.

Before going on the bench, Judge Irby practiced law with Walker Jones in Warrenton, Virginia with her primary focus on domestic relations. She looks forward to mediating family law disputes which are most suited to Alternative Dispute Resolution. Immediately after retirement she completed a 40-hour mediation training with the National Judicial College in Reno, Nevada.

Judge Irby is married and resides in Leesburg with her spouse, Jeff. In spare time she enjoys reading, ballroom dancing and spending time with her grandchildren.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Domestic relations, local government law, and general civil litigation.

I. Mismanagement of Case Deadlines and Timelines | 2:00pm – 2:30pm

• Addressing common deadline oversights including filings and court deadlines that jeopardize case outcomes and client satisfaction

II. Overlooking Discovery Deadlines and Requirements | 2:30pm – 3:00pm

• Failing to properly meet discovery obligations, leading to sanctions or incomplete case information

Break | 3:00pm – 3:10pm

III. Inconsistent Document Management and Organization | 3:10pm – 4:10pm

• Issues with organizing and managing critical documents, leading to confusion and inefficiencies in case preparation and trial