Top best Guardianship Lawyers in Washington | 8 available
8 Guardianship lawyers are available in Washington, Washington. These lawyers are rated between 4.5/5 to 4.9/5 and 55% provide free consultation with fees ranging from $38 to $71 per hour.
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FAQs - Guardianship Lawyers in city Washington How many Guardianship lawyers actively serve residents of Washington, District Of Columbia? Approximately 45 licensed attorneys focus on Guardianship across Washington, District Of Columbia. Most matters are filed through the District Of Columbia District Court, where local rules shape timelines and filing steps. What is the typical hourly fee for Guardianship lawyers in Washington, District Of Columbia? In Washington, typical rates range from $196-$369 per hour for Guardianship. End-to-end case budgets frequently land between $3837 and $7006, depending on hearings and discovery. How long do Guardianship matters usually take in courts near Washington? Guardianship cases in Washington, District Of Columbia usually take around 3-6 months depending on complexity and the District Of Columbia District Court docket. Which local court most often hears Guardianship cases for people living in Washington, District Of Columbia? Residents of Washington typically see Guardianship filings handled by the District Of Columbia District Court. Proximity to helps with quick submissions and clerk communications. Do attorneys around offer a free first consultation for Guardianship? About 43% of firms near ZIP offer a free first consultation for Guardianship, so you can compare strategy and fit before committing.
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Robert S. Bullock, Esq., CELA, CAP is the principal of the Elder & Disability Law Center and is licensed to practice in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. His practice focuses in the areas of Medicaid planning and eligibility, public benefits, Life Care Planning and Management, guardianships, conservatorships, disability planning, supplemental needs trusts, estate planning and general legal issue of competency, insurance coverage, Medicare and Elder Law issues. He is recognized as a Certified Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation (CELA) is a member of the Counsel of Advanced Planners (CAP), Chairperson of the District of Columbia Senior Resource Group (DCSRG) and a former Director of Shared Horizons, the Vimer Pooled Trust in the District of Columbia. He recently completed his term as a Commissioner on the Virginia Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Commission. Previously he served as Chairperson of the Special Education Advisory Committee to the Alexandria, Virginia School Board for two terms and as a member of the Governor's Advisory Committee on Special Education for the Commonwealth of Virginia. In 2004, 2006, 2009 and 2011 he was recognized as one of the top Elder Law attorneys in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area by the Washingtonian. He received the Education and Leadership Award from the Association of Retarded Citizens - Riggs Bank. Mr. Bullock is qualified to serve as a guardian ad litem in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. In 2007, he served on the Estates, Trusts and Probate Committee of the District of Columbia Bar and was recognized by that Committee for, “his extraordinary contribution and dedicated leadership in the field of Elder Law.” He also was recognized by the United States Department of Agriculture for his expertise in the field of Elder Law. Mr. Bullock is an honors graduate of Lafayette College, and received his J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. He is the only Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) practicing fulltime in the District of Columbia.
Leah Ramirez (Hauser) represents clients in a broad range of family law matters. She handles litigation, mediation, arbitration, and appellate matters.. Leah represents clients in divorce and custody cases in the District of Columbia and all across Maryland, including Baltimore County where she formerly served as a law clerk.. Leah has extensive experience in federal and state courts in international and interstate child abduction cases, interstate custody cases, and jurisdictional disputes, including the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA). She represents parents and children in cases under the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction.. Leah’s appellate practice includes representing parties and amici in federal and state appellate courts nationwide, including in the Supreme Court of the United States.. In addition to her litigation practice, Leah also represents clients in alternative dispute resolution. Leah is a trained mediator and has completed Maryland’s 40-hour mediation training. She also has experience representing clients in matters involving name changes, guardianships, and child protective services.. Leah served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Vicki Ballou-Watts of the Circuit Court for Baltimore County. While a student at the University of Baltimore School of Law, Leah was Associate Managing Editor of the University of Baltimore Law Review and member of the Heuisler Honor Society.. Awards/Honors:. Maryland Super Lawyers® - Rising Stars Edition: Selected for inclusion in the area of Family Law (2021). Washington D.C. Super Lawyers® - Rising Stars Edition: Selected for inclusion in the area of Family Law (2019, 2020, 2021). Capital (D.C.) Pro Bono Honor Roll: For work conducted in 2018 and 2019. Miles & Stockbridge Pro Bono Advocate Award (2017). Bar Admissions: Maryland, Washington D.C., Florida. Community Activities: Maryland Immigrant Legal Assistance Project: Volunteer. Education: Leah received her law degree from University of Baltimore School of Law (J.D., summa cum laude, 2013), and her undergraduate degree from University of Baltimore (B.A., summa cum laude, 2009).. Memberships/Activities: Leah is a member of the Bar Association of Montgomery County, Family Law Section and the Women's Bar Association of Maryland, Montgomery County Chapter, Baltimore County Bar Association, District of Columbia Bar Association, Maryland State Bar Association, American Bar Association, International Family Law Committee.. Speaking Engagements/CLE: “The 21st Century Migratory Family—Problems and Solutions in the USA,” Gender, Inclusivity and Protecting the 21st Century Family Conference, hosted by The International Centre for Family Law, Policy and Practice in association with The University of Westminster, London (July 3-5, 2019), Presenter and Conference Assistant Rapporteur.. Board Memberships: Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland: Board of Directors (2018-present). Court Admissions:. Supreme Court of the United States. Court of Appeals of Maryland. District of Columbia Court of Appeals. Supreme Court of Florida. United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. United States District Court for the District of Columbia. United States District Court for the District of Maryland. United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida. United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Various other federal courts nationwide
Experienced Guardianship attorney serving clients in Washington and surrounding areas.