"Congratulations!  This letter is to officially inform you that you have been chosen to receive this year's prestigious TOP 10 ATTORNEY AWARD, under the age of 40.  Through a rigorous selection process, the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys (NAFLA) has chosen you to receive this award because of the hard work and dedication you have shown in the field of family law [for Virginia]."

Shannon Rich, Executive Director, National Academy of Family Law Attorneys, 2014, Naming Attorney Van Smith a Top 10 Family Law Attorney in Virginia, Under the Age of 40