Overview

For more than a century, McCandlish Lillard has been helping clients address today’s challenges and prepare for tomorrow’s. Building on this legacy, attorneys at McCandlish Lillard strive to provide effective and efficient legal representation that meets our clients’ needs and is consistent with the finest traditions of legal practice in the Commonwealth.

McCandlish Lillard traces its roots to 1908. Over the years, its lawyers have been involved in the growth of Northern Virginia, not only from a legal perspective, but in a wide variety of legal, civic and professional endeavors. Throughout the firm’s history, McCandlish lawyers have dedicated themselves to anticipating tomorrow’s legal challenges.

Today, with offices in Fairfax and Leesburg, we view ourselves as part of a complex and ever-changing world economy and a dynamic local economy. What began in 1908 as one man’s practice in a very small town called Fairfax, has become a firm of twenty-five lawyers who practice through the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Our firm holds true to the spirit of its founders by adapting to the changing needs of clients and expanding its expertise in all areas where legal needs can be filled. Our history tells the story of a century of looking forward.

To read more about our firm, visit https://mccandlaw.com/.

Founded:
1908
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
16

Rankings

Regional

Washington, D.C.

Tier
1
Washington, D.C.
Elder Law
Tier
1
Washington, D.C.
Family Law
Tier
1
Washington, D.C.
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Tier
1
Washington, D.C.
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Tier
1
Washington, D.C.
Trusts and Estates
Tier
2
Washington, D.C.
Litigation - Real Estate

Rankings

Regional

Washington, D.C.

Tier
1
Washington, D.C.
Elder Law
Tier
1
Washington, D.C.
Family Law
Tier
1
Washington, D.C.
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Tier
1
Washington, D.C.
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Tier
1
Washington, D.C.
Trusts and Estates
Tier
2
Washington, D.C.
Litigation - Real Estate
Tier
2
Washington, D.C.
Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
Tier
3
Washington, D.C.
Commercial Litigation
Tier
3
Washington, D.C.
Employment Law - Individuals
Tier
3
Washington, D.C.
Family Law Mediation
Tier
3
Washington, D.C.
Litigation - Labor and Employment
Tier
3
Washington, D.C.
Real Estate Law
Tier
3
Washington, D.C.
Tax Law

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

McCandlish Lillard PC proudly has 16 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Offices & Contacts

Fairfax, VA
11350 Random Hills Road, Suite 500
Fairfax, VA 22030-7421
United States
Leesburg, VA
201 Loudoun Street, SE, Suite 201
Leesburg, VA 20175-3118
United States
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