Li-Shann Durst
Law Office of Li-Shann Durst, PLLC • Ashburn, VA
Family Divorce & Separation Mediation
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Contact
Email
Phone
(877) 806-9124
Address
21001 Sycolin Road, Ashburn, VA, 20147, US
Professional
About
Li-Shann Durst is a family law attorney, certified by the Virginia Supreme Court as a mediator, and she is a trained collaborative divorce practitioner. Li-Shann has a passion for families and has served individuals from diverse backgrounds and economic circumstances. She has advised clients on various family law matters pertaining to divorce such as custody, parenting time, property distribution, and support. She has negotiated and drafted marital settlement agreements and represented clients in court hearings. Previously, Mrs. Durst worked in the area of finance. She brings her experience in finance to inform her decisions in family law matters. Mrs. Durst provides well-informed, prudent advice to her clients, with the sensitivity and compassion they deserve during one of life's most challenging season. Having been a litigator, Mrs. Durst now turns her attention to resolving family law issues using mediation and collaborative practice. She strongly believes that mediation and collaborative practice provide families an alternative to litigation that is more dignified.
About Family Law
Family law attorneys handle legal matters involving family relationships including marriage, divorce, child custody, and support. They help families navigate emotional and complex legal situations. Common matters include divorce, child custody, child support, adoption.
Credentials
Education
2000 George Mason University School of Law Doctor of Law (J.D.) 1991 California State University Bachelor's of Science in Business, emphasis in Finance
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2012 Harry L. Carrico Pro Bono Award, Legal Services of Northern Virginia
Associations
2017 - Present Virginia Mediation Network Member 2014 - Present Collaborative Professionals of Northern Virginia Member 2013 - Present International Academy of Collaborative Professionals Member 2011 - Present Member of the Virginia Women Attorneys Association Member 2010 - Present Member of the Loudoun County Bar Association Member
Speaking
2022 Virginia Bar Association Alternative to Divorce Litigation 2022 Virginia Bar Association New and Hot Topics in Legal Ethics- Attended 2022 Virginia Bar Association 38th Annual Advanced Family Law- Attended 2022 Divorce Options Workshop Divorce 2021 Virginia Bar Association Domestic Violence Awareness for the General Practitioner- Attended
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Updated: Jun 07, 2026