Firm Overview
Farrell & Croft, P.C. was founded in 1992 by Kathleen Latham Farrell and Catherine S. Croft. The firm provides representation for complex family law issues including divorce, custody, visitation, support, property distribution, adoption, and domestic violence. Conveniently located in Old Town Manassas near the Prince William County Courthouse, we pride ourselves on our personalized service and high quality legal representation of family law clients in Prince William County.
Our attorneys are skilled negotiators who always strive to resolve disputes through negotiation when it is in the client's best interests to do so. When negotiations do not achieve the client’s objectives, our attorneys are prepared to advance the client’s goals with competent and aggressive litigation.
Whether for negotiation, mediation, or litigation, Farrell & Croft, P.C. has the right attorney to move the most complex family law issue efficiently to resolution.
Kathleen Latham Farrell, Attorney
BAR ADMISSIONS
- Virginia State Bar, 1988
EDUCATION
- University of Richmond, TC Williams School of Law
Juris Doctorate, 1988 - Virginia Tech
B.S., Business Administration, 1979
AREAS OF PRACTICE
- Family Law
Divorce, Separation Agreements, Custody, Child Support,Spousal Support, Property Distribution, Protective Orders, Family Abuse, Modification of Custody, Modification of Support, Enforcement of Court Orders - Personal Injury Law
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- Virginia State Bar
Family Law Section, Member - Prince William County Bar Association, 1988- present
President, 2002
Family Law Committee, Co-Chair, 1995 to 1999
Community Outreach Committee, Chairperson, 2002-2006
Judicial Liaison Committee, Chairperson, 2002
Judicial Screening Committee, Member, two terms, most recently 2007 to present - Prince William County Bar Foundation
Director, 2003 to present - Virginia Women Attorneys Association
Prince William County Chapter, Member, 2007 to present
PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS
- Virginia State Bar
Fifth District Disciplinary Committee, Member, 2004 - present - Prince William County Circuit Court
Commissioner in Chancery - Prince William County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
Conciliator, 2005 to 2007 - Fairfax County Circuit Court
Neutral Case Evaluator, Property Distribution Cases, 2003- present
AWARDS
- Prince William County Bar Association, Pro Bono Attorney of the Year Award, 2006
SPECIAL TRAINING
- Mediation Training
BAR ADMISSIONS
- Virginia State Bar, 1988
EDUCATION
- George Mason University School of Law
Juris Doctorate, 1988 - Virginia Commonwealth University
B.S., Administration of Justice and Public Safety (Juvenile Option), Minor in Psychology, 1980 - Rappahannock Mediation Center Training
Basic Mediation and Family and Divorce Mediation Training, 1993
AREAS OF PRACTICE
- Family Law
Adoptions, Divorce, Equitable Distribution, Separation Agreements, Custody, Child Support, Spousal Support, Property Distribution, Protective Orders, Family Abuse, Modification of Custody, Modification of Support, Enforcement of Court Orders - Mediation
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- Virginia State Bar
Member, Speakers Bureau 2000- - Prince William County Bar Association, 1988- present
Secretary, 1991
Treasurer, 1992
Family Law Committee, Chair, 1992-1994Family Law Committee, Member 1989-2001
Family Law Committee, Co-Chair, 1995 to 1999
Chairperson, Continuing Legal Education Committee, 2001-2006
Mentor 2003 - - Virginia Women Attorneys Association
Prince William County Chapter, Founding President and Board Member, 2007 -
State Organization, Director at Large 2007 -
PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS
- Prince William County Circuit Court
Commissioner in Chancery
Conciliator 2006 -
Special Commissioner of Accounts 1996-2003
Court appointed conservator 2003 - - Prince William County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
Conciliator, 2005 -
AWARDS
- Virginia Business Legal Elite in Divorce, 2006
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
- Member, Prince William County - Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce
STAFF
Ann McWhirt, Office Manager Ann McWhirt has over 16 years of experience in customer service, office administration and volunteer coordination. She currently manages the office and acts as a liaison between counsel and clients and is responsible for maintaining the daily function of our office.
Melissa Ross, Receptionist Melissa Ross is our receptionist. She is responsible for scheduling client appointments, facilitating client contact with attorney, and is instrumental in overseeing the tremendous volume of documents and information coming into and being sent out of our office on behalf of our clients.