Brian A. Thomasson, P.L.C. - Chesapeake, Virginia

Tonya K.

This man was a GAL for my children. While my ex husband's lawyer put interesting and dishonest twists on my words (someone from her office even prank called me asking for my ex husband's wife and giggling the night before court) and I even felt like my own attorney wasn't very vested in my children at the heart of it, I felt like Brian was the most honest person in the room that worked within the court system. My children trusted him. It's quite possible that he, not my attorney, helped my case more than anything. For anyone reading, utilize the Divorce University Online Podcast like your Bible and keep your focus on your children and give no attention to distractions opposing counsel may throw your way unless it's seriously warranted. Keep your children at heart. It's not you you're representing in that courtroom. You are essentially standing proxy for your children. Request a GAL if you can, be honest, and your children are blessed if this is their GAL. Here I go for another round in the court room and maybe the new GAL can help my daughter. If he wasn't my children's GAL before, I'd hire him as an attorney to represent me because he will have your children's back. Since most comments are always complaints about people (natural way people work), I thought I'd leave a deserved review.

Nicole F.

Brian Thommasson advocates for abusers and perpetuates post separation abuse.

Yes, I have time because you helped my abuser take the custody of my two young children from me and are still trying to take my legal custody. And you can continue to try to tarnish my character I am still going to advocate for myself as a mother and domestic violence survivor. While you continue to aid abusers in keeping their victims in a perpetual state of financial, emotional, and mental distress. No wonder I have panic attacks in court that could require medical attention. Thank God all those officers were so calm and reassuring. Gas and food prices are extremely high, yet I drive over 4hrs in traffic every other week just to be with them for less than 72hrs. No wonder post pandemic and mid worst inflation this country has seen in my adult life I am struggling to afford the third child support increase you have helped my abuser obtain considering I was mostly a stay at home mom and navy veteran surviving on disability and the help of my friends and family. Thank God for my doctors at the VA and advocates who have helped maintain my mental health despite the clear distress not only the abuse but also the post separation abuse has caused me. While my fashion choices in court may have more of an impact on a judges decision, I managed to avoid the jail time you were requesting because I advocate for the use of medical marijuana as a veteran with PTSD, I served my country honorably. And I have always financially supported my children which is another reason I was not thrown in jail like my abuser wants so badly to see. You use shady tactics along with the GAL who failed to do a thorough investigation, and you two seem quite friendly in and out of court working together to shame me and avoid my abuser taking accountability for something he no longer admits to doing since your law firm began handling this case. My grandmother died of cancer in 2021 just a few weeks after we broke the news to her about what happened in court. She told me to keep fighting…and I will for her and my two kids.

Tusharm C.

To my attorney, Mr. Brian A. Thomasson, to your office managers Mrs. Theresa Rogers and Ms. Heather Rogers,
I am writing this note to you to express my most sincere thanks for the most professional representation. You have stuck by me from the beginning and working diligently in dealing with my very stressful case. I admire your composure, work ethic and most of all excellent representation. Thank you all for helping me through this tough time and aiding a new beginning of my life. Thank GOD for your knowledge of the law, care and understanding for my family and I.

Jennifer G.

Brian took a case that another well known attorney said was impossible to win. Not only did he win that case, but he also got several show causes dismissed. On our scheduled court date we had two additional show causes that were never served, however, Brian got them dismissed without having time to prepare. What stood out the most with Brian and his office was their response time. It was either same day or soon after, which is pretty unheard of with most lawyers. We will be continuing to use him for future services and recommend him for difficult custody cases.

Samella D.

My mother was a legal secretary, so I was practically raised with attorneys. I came in with an idea of what to expect. I was very pleased with the outcome of my divorce. Brian, Mike and Theresa were very easy to work with, friendly, patient and respectful. I did have a snafu that was quickly and effectively corrected. I don't expect perfection when I hire someone. But I do expect effectiveness, accountability and intelligence. I absolutely got that with Brian and his staff. I also got foresight, options explained, timeliness and periodic updates on progress. Very grateful and pleased with the service I received. They met and exceeded my expectations.

JD J.

Should be given ZERO stars. This attorney and his co attorney at the time MSternberg, both gave false hope, inaccurate information, false promises, questionable attorney client privilege actions, including allowing my ex to speak to them at their office during the divorce process. Was also given false information regarding the trial, the rules of the court for contested divorces were not followed, which would be reason to ask for a continuance, yet they never asked the court, and despite being told in multiple emails that they would request the divorce trial date be continued, that I made them aware of months ahead of the date, that didn't happen. Due to their negligence, misrepresentation and failure to do their due diligence in legal representation, my ex was given primary physical custody of our child. They did not zealously defend all the lies and misinformation that was told by the opposing counsel, nor my ex, under oath, on the stand, nor was any evidence presented in my case. Completely untrustworthy and questionable lawyer in child custody representation based on actual facts of what happened during my case. I lost money, precious personal belongings, was further abused by my ex, and lost irreplaceable time with my child. If mine is a one off case compared to others that he represented, that clearly says something about it that is even more concerning.

Grover

Office staff awesome. The attorney was not so great. He did not seem to care about my case. Little to no contact. He said he would be at my final proceeding for a little while never showed. The attorney that attend in my final proceeding was awesome. I will not ever seek counsel with this attorney again or recommend him to anyone.

Nicole F.

Brian Thommasson will use vexatious Litigation techniques to remove children and infants from safe and loving parents. He practices DARVO techniques for the abusers he represents and perpetuates Post Separation Abuse. One day there will be laws passed here as they are beginning to pass in other countries that will hold lawyers, GAL ‘s, and judges responsible for the cruelty and emotional torment they cause to mothers and safe parents. Luckily my abuser has not physically harmed my children but the emotional damages from being separated from their mother during their tender years won’t be evident until they are older. Ladies beware if your Narc ex goes to Brian Thommasson you will have a smear campaign targeting your mental stability and be legally abused. My abuser strangled me and thanks to Mr. Thommasson he now has a legal hold around my throat and they won’t let up until you’re dead or in jail. BEWARE!

Also please find me on socials if you have a similar experience with this law firm! Family court should be a safe place! Victims of abuse should not be retraumatized and have to convince a court they were abused especially when the perpetrator is already charged with assault, plea deal or not!