Andrew Taylor grew up in Leesburg, Virginia and attended George Mason University, graduating with honors in 2004 in Government and International Politics. He went on to graduate from George Mason University’s Law School in 2007. During law school, Andrew served as a class representative to the Student Bar Association while maintaining a part-time law clerk position at the City of Alexandria Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office.

Upon his admission to the Virginia State Bar in 2007, Andrew immediately went into private practice and worked for local firms in Manassas before opening a solo practice in 2010. During that time, Andrew focused on criminal defense, family law, and representing children as a certified Guardian ad Litem. He gained significant trial experience representing both court-appointed and privately retained clients charged with the most serious felony offenses. Andrew also represented clients involved with the Department of Social Services and Division of Child Support Enforcement.

In 2015, Andrew joined an established law firm in Manassas and, while there, served as an instructor at the Prince William County Criminal Justice Academy. He continued to focus on family law and criminal defense,  gaining further trial and appellate experience to the Court of Appeals of Virginia and to the Supreme Court of Virginia.

Andrew joined Nichols Zauzig in 2018 and focuses on family law. He handles contested child custody, visitation, support, and divorce matters involving complex spousal support and equitable distribution issues.

Outside of the office and the courthouse, Andrew served as a founding member of the Young Lawyers Group Committee of the Prince William County Bar Association, is a founding member of the SERVE Homeless Shelter Breakfast program and currently enjoys volunteering to present the “So You’re 18” program at local high schools. He also regularly participates in the Capital Area Food Bank Legal Food Frenzy and is the current co-chair of the Family Law Section of the Prince William County Bar Association. In addition, Andrew serves as the Brentsville District Director for the Prince William County Industrial Development Authority.

Andrew’s experience provides him with the qualities, insights, and skill set to serve his clients. He makes all possible efforts to favorably resolve his clients’ cases through a collaborative approach that ensures open and transparent client communication, but remains dedicated to trial advocacy when necessary.

• Super Lawyers®, Family Law, Virginia, since 2021