Brianna D. Salerno
Livesay & Myers, P.C.
Brianna Salerno is a senior associate attorney at Livesay & Myers, P.C., practicing exclusively family law. She is experienced in handling every type of family law matter in Virginia, including separation, divorce, custody and support cases. Ms. Salerno works in the firm’s offices in Fairfax and Arlington, and represents clients in Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria and all across Northern Virginia.
Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Ms. Salerno graduated magna cum laude from The George Washington University before graduating in the top third of her class at George Mason University School of Law.
An attorney since 2010, Ms. Salerno is admitted to practice law in Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia. After clerking for a judge in Maryland for two years, Ms. Salerno has practiced family law in Virginia since 2012.
Ms. Salerno is known for her commitment to her clients, and is a zealous advocate for their interests both inside and outside the courtroom. Her satisfied clients have written some truly exceptional and heartfelt reviews expressing their thanks for her work on their behalf (see Client Reviews below). Ms. Salerno was named a Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2019 and 2020. She currently holds a perfect 10.0 rating from both Avvo and Justia.
Brianna Salerno resides in Alexandria, Virginia.
- George Mason University School of Law
- J.D. (2010) | Law
- Honors: Graduated in Top Third of Class.
- Activities: Research Assistant to Associate Professor Ilya Somin, 2009; Research Editor, 2009–2010, George Mason Civil Rights Law Journal; Writing Fellow, 2009–2010 (selected to teach Legal Research, Writing & Analysis).
- George Washington University - Mount Vernon campus
- B.A. (2006) | History
- Honors: Graduated Magna Cum Laude; Phi Beta Kappa; Phi Eta Sigma Freshman Honor Society; The National Dean’s List; Dean’s List; President Scholarship.
- Activities: Living & Learning Community Resident Scholar.
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