About
Commander Law, founded in 1981 and based in Norfolk, Virginia, is a family law firm serving the Hampton Roads region, including Norfolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton, Newport News, Isle of Wight, York County, and the Eastern Shore. Led by attorney Mary G. Commander, the team—Abigail Southern-Kline, Corey McCullar, and Holly Berry—provides counsel and representation in mediation; divorce and separation; child custody, support, and visitation; adoption; collaborative law; military divorce; and related family law matters.
The firm prioritizes negotiated solutions whenever possible, using direct discussions, mediation with a neutral third party, or collaborative processes, with court intervention reserved for when settlement is not achievable. When litigation is necessary, the firm represents clients at trial and guides them through each stage of the court process. Extensive experience with local court systems and familiarity with area judges inform practical advice on strategy, timelines, and likely next steps from the initial consultation through case resolution.