Top Family Lawyers Near Me in Rockville Area

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My practice concentrates on family law related issues.  I have and office in Montgomery County and Frederick County.  I have extensive litigation experience and have been trained in collaborative law and mediation.  I also am frequently appointed by the Courts to represent children, as a best interest attorney.  Feel free to contact me if you need assistance with your separation, divorce or family law issues.

Dorothy R. Fait is a Montgomery and Frederick family law attorneyand the founding partner of Fait & DiLima, LLP. She was admitted to the Maryland Bar in 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court in 1977, and the U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit in 1979. She received her J.D. from the University of Maryland in 1973.. Dorothy is a member of the Montgomery County, Frederick County, and Maryland State Bar Associations and has served on and chaired a number of committees for each. She is a Past Chair of the Maryland State Bar Association’s Family Law Section. She is also a member of the American Bar Association, the District of Columbia Bar Association, and the Women’s Bar Associations of Maryland and Montgomery County.. During her career, Dorothy has served as President of the Montgomery County Commission for Women and was a member of the Governor’s Task Force on Family Law. She is a Bencher and Past President of the Montgomery County Inns of Court where she currently serves as the Program Co-Chair. Dorothy was a Commissioner on the Maryland State Ethics Commission, from 2000 to 2005, and served as its Chair. She was also Chair of the Montgomery County Spouse Abuse Task Force for years prior to the establishment of the Family Justice Center, and is currently the Treasurer of the Montgomery County Family Justice Center Foundation. She is also a member of the Montgomery County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council.. Dorothy’s commitment to her community garnered her the Woman of Valor Award from the Greater Washington Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse in 2003, and she was named as one of Maryland’s 100 Top Women by The Daily Record in 2004 and again in 2007, and was inducted into the Circle of Excellence by the Daily Record in 2011. Dorothy has been named one of the area’s Super Lawyers in Maryland and D.C. from 2006 through 2016. She was awarded the prestigious Leadership in Law Award from the Daily Record in 2013.  In 2015, she received the Founder’s Award from the Family Justice Center of Montgomery County and was named a Top Lawyer in Family Law by Washingtonian Magazine.

Brian D. Wise is an experienced family law attorney and litigator. Brian is a graduate of the University of Maryland (B.A. 1989) and the University of Baltimore School of Law (J.D. 1992).. Brian was admitted to the Maryland State Bar in 1992 and to the District of Columbia Bar in 1995. He is a member of the Montgomery County, Frederick County, Maryland State and American Bar Associations. Brian is a member of the Family Law Sections of the Montgomery and Frederick County Bar Associations, where he has served as legislative liaison and on the committee for continuing legal education. Law & Politics, a local publication, has named Brian one of the area's Super Lawyers in Maryland and in D.C. for 2008, and 2009. Brian was also named a Maryland and DC Superlawyer for 2010, 2011, and 2012.. Brian has been a member of the American Inns of Court (Barrister; Montgomery County Chapter) and he frequently conducts Continuing Education Lectures (CLE) on Family Law topics. In Maryland, Brian litigates cases in Montgomery County, Frederick County, Prince Georges County, Anne Arundel County, Howard County and Washington County.. Brian is regularly appointed by the Court to represent minor children in custody and visitation matters, having completed the necessary training required in Maryland for such representation. Brian's court appointments for minor children include patient-therapist waiver representation (Nagle v. Hooks Attorney) and best interests representation (Best Interest Attorney). Brian is also appointed by the Court as an auditor or trustee in particular cases to assist the Court with investigations or the disposition of property.. In addition to litigation, Brians maintains an appellate practice, arguing cases in the Maryland Court of Special Appeals and the Maryland Court of Appeals. Brian's reported cases include Geramifar v. Geramifar, 688 A.2d 475 (1997) concerning equitable adoption; Crabill v. Crabill, 704 A.2d 532 (1998) concerning alimony;Montgomery County Health & Human Services v. P.F., 137 Md. App. 243, 768 A.2d 112 (2001); and Dorsey v. Tarpley, 381 Md. 109, 847 A.2d 445 (2004), concerning name change for a minor child.

Bethany G. Shechtel is a native Washingtonian and grew up in Montgomery County, Maryland. Bethany is a graduate of Richard Montgomery High School, Towson University, College of Notre Dame of Maryland, and the University of the District of Columbia Law School.. Bethany comes to the legal profession with a strong background in education. Bethany worked for the better half of a decade as a teacher in both Baltimore City, Maryland, and Miami-Dade County, Florida, prior to entering law school.. Capitalizing on her experience and background in education, Bethany handles cases relating to family law, domestic violence, guardianship, juvenile, and special education matters.. Upon entering law school at NOVA Southeastern University Law School, Bethany was selected to be a member of the NOVA Trial Association, Vice-President of the International Law Student Association and an editor of the International Greenbook. Upon moving back to the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area and transferring to the University of the District of Columbia School of Law, Bethany graduated top in her class earning Summa Cum Laude. Bethany, through the Juvenile and Special Education Law Clinic at UDC, successfully worked for clients at Due Process Hearings and acted as an educational advocate in criminal sentencing hearings, due process hearings, parole revocation hearings, and has worked with school systems both public and private to ensure success for the individual student. Bethany also served as a research assistant to both Professor Andrew Ferguson and Adrienne Jones* and was able to maintain a full academic course load while employed as a law clerk. Shortly after graduating from law school the American Bar Association published an article Bethany wrote on the use of neuroscience in juvenile criminal cases**.. Bethany is a member of the Maryland State Bar Association, Montgomery County Bar Association, Frederick County Bar Association, serves as a Board Member for the Simon E. Sobeloff Jewish Law Society and is active in the Montgomery County Women’s Bar Association. Additionally, Bethany has been selected as a SuperLawyers Rising Star (2017 – 2019) and received the Avvo Client’s Choice Badge (2015).

Before she began her legal career, Sylvia worked in documentary film and television production. Upon her graduation from Syracuse University, Sylvia moved to New York City where she worked with a number of independent producers on their documentary film projects, including Academy Award-nominated The Collector of Bedford Street. During her work on The Collector of Bedford Street, Sylvia became engaged in a number of community outreach projects related to the film, and realized her true passion was advocacy. She decided law would provide her with the best opportunity to be an advocate for those in need.. During law school, Sylvia was on the Buffalo Human Rights Law Review where she served as an Articles Editor and Case Notes Editor. Sylvia served as Vice President of Academic Affairs of her law school’s chapter of the International Law Students Association. Also during law school, Sylvia was a research assistant to a law professor conducting a study on the best practices of coordinated community response (The Duluth Model), devising strategies to intervene and end the cycle of domestic violence. Sylvia has partnered with other attorneys in Montgomery County and the State of Maryland to draft legislation. She has provided legal counseling in a collaborative effort within Montgomery County to families facing extreme financial disparities and legal status concerns while managing her own case commitments and supporting the partners in contentious family matters.. Sylvia is a member of the Family Law Section of the Maryland State Bar Association, the Bar Association of Montgomery County, the District of Columbia Bar, and the New York State Bar Association. In her free time, Sylvia enjoys exploring the area’s parks with her husband and son, and continues to show her support for independent film by volunteering at events such as Filmfest DC.

Alec is an attorney practicing out of two offices in Montgomery County and Anne Arundel County, MD. For over 30 years, Alec has practiced exclusively in the areas of family law and related estate planning matters, helping individuals and families all across the state. Alec has built an unshakable reputation within the legal community, with clients calling him “Your best choice in tough times” and praising his “Fierce advocacy…preserved my right to be in my child’s life.”

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Rockville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Rockville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Rockville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Rockville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Rockville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Rockville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Rockville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Rockville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Rockville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Rockville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Rockville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Rockville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Rockville and surrounding areas.