Emily Neuhausen

Emily Neuhausen is Of Counsel at Strickler, Platnick & Hatfield, bringing extensive experience in family law representation across Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. She concentrates her practice on divorce, child custody, support, domestic violence matters, and adoption, offering strategic guidance to clients navigating complex and emotionally sensitive legal issues.

Emily earned her Juris Doctor from American University Washington College of Law and holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of South Carolina, where she graduated magna cum laude. Her legal education emphasized litigation, negotiation, and dispute resolution, providing a strong academic foundation for sophisticated family law advocacy and problem-solving.

Throughout her career, Emily has worked with highly respected family law firms in the D.C. metropolitan region, developing a reputation for thorough preparation and effective courtroom advocacy. Her practice encompasses separation and divorce, equitable distribution, alimony, child custody and support, prenuptial agreements, and matters involving domestic violence protections.

Emily is known for combining compassionate counsel with disciplined legal strategy. Each case is approached with a clear plan designed to advance client objectives while minimizing conflict where possible. Clients benefit from consistent communication, realistic guidance, and advocacy tailored to their family’s long-term interests.

Licensed to practice in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia, Emily Neuhausen is also admitted before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. Her professional excellence has been recognized by Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers for multiple consecutive years.

Law Office Affiliations

• Of Counsel, Strickler, Platnick & Hatfield, P.C.
• Member, Maryland State Bar Association
• Member, Virginia State Bar
• Member, District of Columbia Bar Association
• Member, Maryland State Bar Association, Family Law Section
• Member, District of Columbia Bar Association, Family Law Section
• Member, Fairfax Bar Association, Family Law Section
• Member, Montgomery County Bar Association, Family Law Section
• Member, Virginia Women Attorneys Association

Licensed State

• Maryland
• Virginia
• District of Columbia

Education

• American University Washington College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of South Carolina
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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