Brianna D.
Salerno
lead senior associate
Arlington office
Livesay & Myers, P.C.
1515 N Courthouse Rd #710
Arlington, Virginia 22201
Lead Senior Associate at Livesay & Myers, P.C.
Brianna Salerno is a lead senior associate attorney at Livesay & Myers, P.C., practicing exclusively family law. Ms. Salerno works in the firm’s office in Arlington, and represents clients in Arlington, Alexandria and all across Northern Virginia.
An attorney since 2010, Ms. Salerno has litigated every type of family law case in the courts of Northern Virginia, including divorce, custody, support and high value equitable distribution cases. She also is one of the firm’s leading authorities on the division of federal or military retirement benefits in divorce.
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.
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 selected by her peers for inclusion in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for her work in Family Law. Prior to that, she was included in the 2022 and 2024–2025 editions of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for her work in Family Law. Ms. Salerno has been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star every year since 2019. Ms. Salerno currently holds a perfect 10.0 rating from both Avvo and Justia.
Brianna Salerno resides in Alexandria, Virginia.
Livesay & Myers, P.C. was outstanding in my recent Separation Agreement and Divorce proceedings. Specifically, Brianna Salerno was over-the-top amazing! She brought years of subject matter expertise, understanding and empathy to my situation. Throughout the most trying time in my young adult life, I was able to count on Brianna’s professionalism, tact and motivational attitude. I would HIGHLY recommend Brianna Salerno and the Livesay & Myers practice to anyone facing a major life change such as a divorce.
Jordan H.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Bar Admissions
- Virginia, 2011
- Maryland, 2010
- District of Columbia, 2011
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia, 2018
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit, 2018
Honors & Awards
- Selected to The Best Lawyers in America for her work in Family Law, 2026
- Included in the 2022 and 2024–2025 editions of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for her work in Family Law
- Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2019–2023
- 10 Best Attorneys, Virginia, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, 2019
- Clients’ Choice Award, Avvo, 2020
- Top Contributor Award, Avvo, 2017
Professional Associations
- Arlington County Bar Association
- Fairfax Bar Association
- Alexandria Bar Association (Beat the Odds Committee)
- Virginia Women Attorneys Association
Legal Writing
Speaking Engagements
- Presenter, Fairfax Bar Association Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar, Annual Ethics CLE: Surreptitious Recordings and Use of Electronic Information: Ethical Considerations Lawyers Face, October 2020
Professional Experience
- Livesay & Myers, P.C., Lead Senior Associate Attorney, 2024–Present
- Livesay & Myers, P.C., Senior Associate Attorney, 2019–2024
- Livesay & Myers, P.C., Associate Attorney, 2016–2019
- The Carlberg Law Firm, Associate Attorney, 2012–2016
- Honorable Michael P. Whalen, Criminal Coordinating Judge, Seventh Judicial Circuit, Prince George’s County, Maryland, Law Clerk, 2010–2012
Education
- George Mason University School of Law, J.D., 2010. Honors and Activities: Graduated in Top Third of Class; 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).
- The George Washington University, B.A., magna cum laude, 2006. Honors and Activities: Phi Beta Kappa; Phi Eta Sigma Freshman Honor Society; National Society of Collegiate Scholars; The National Dean’s List; Dean’s List; President Scholarship; Living & Learning Community Resident Scholar.
