Andrew Patzig

Andrew Patzig is a litigation attorney and divorce lawyer in the Reston office of Melone Hatley, P.C. His practice focuses on high-conflict divorce, child custody, visitation disputes, support matters, and other family law issues. He brings more than a decade of experience to contested cases and combines courtroom advocacy with strategic counseling, mediation experience, and a practical approach to complicated family disputes.

Patzig attended Appalachian School of Law. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management from Radford University. His legal, technology, and business education supports organized case preparation and problem-solving in family law matters involving finances, records, property, parenting issues, and contested claims. That background helps him evaluate both legal and practical considerations when advising clients through difficult transitions.

Patzig previously served as a partner and managing attorney with Virginia-based and multi-state law firms, representing clients in contested family law matters. He also founded and managed his own firm, overseeing a high-volume family law practice while handling operations, compliance, and attorney development. He is a trained mediator, a Certified Guardian ad Litem, and a Certified Divorce Coach, adding alternative dispute resolution and child-focused perspectives to his litigation work.

Andrew Patzig serves clients in Reston and throughout the firm’s family law practice. His work includes divorce, child custody, child support, military divorce, prenuptial agreements, separation, spousal support, and related contested matters. His combination of litigation, mediation, child advocacy, and law firm leadership experience allows him to address high-conflict cases with careful preparation while helping clients evaluate settlement opportunities and courtroom strategies.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Melone Hatley, P.C.
• Member, Virginia State Bar
• Member, District of Columbia Bar
• Member, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
• Member, U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia
• Member, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Virginia
• Member, National Association of Realtors

Licensed State

• Virginia
• District of Columbia

Education

• Radford University
  Bachelor of Science (BS) in Information Systems
• Radford University
  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Management

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