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I care about my clients and their lives. In my career, I have worked with thousands of people from many walks of life facing many different challenges. I realize that going through a divorce, caring for children, or fighting for what you think is right can be one of the most challenging, frustrating, and difficult times of your life—on many levels. As a client, I ask you to think hard about your case, to do what you can to improve your situation and your case, because I am willing to work hard for you, to chart a course together with you to achieve your objectives.

Collaboratively trained attorney and mediator that works with you to find out of the box solutions for your legal issues.

Experienced and aggressive trial attorney fighting for your rights. Practice primarily in Criminal Defense, DUI/DWI, Divorce/Custody, and Personal Injury.

Mr. Roper firmly believes in the diverse skill set he offers his clients: a compassionate and caring attorney attentive to each detail of his client’s case while at the same time an aggressive litigator who is not afraid to take the gloves off to fight for the rights of his clients. Mr. Roper prides himself on providing the best representation to every one of his clients and works tirelessly to vigorously protect and maximize their interests.. Driven to make the law work to his client’s advantage, he has successfully completed the rigorous National Institute of Trial Advocacy Trial Skills Program in Boulder, Colorado. Mr. Roper has also participated in the National Legal Aid Defenders Association National Law Conference in Chicago, Illinois and the Stalking Resource Center National Law Conference in St. Louis, Missouri.. Prior to joining Staiti & DiBlasio, LLP, Mr. Roper was employed as a Staff Attorney for the Sexual Assault/Spousal Abuse Resource Center Legal Services Program where he fought for vulnerable victims. Mr. Roper also served as Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable Stephen M. Waldron, the senior trial Judge on the Circuit Court for Harford County, and interned for the Honorable Clayton Greene, Jr. for the Court of Appeals of Maryland in Annapolis. Mr. Roper has also worked for the Law Offices of Bruce A. Johnson, Jr., LLC, the Law Office of Patricia Cleary, LLC, and interned with the Public Defender’s Office of Baltimore County.

I concentrate my practice in family law, including divorce, child custody, alimony, and adoptions. I served as law clerk to The Honorable Julia Weatherly, widely known across Maryland as one of the most experienced jurists in Family Law matters. That was an invaluable experience for me. I am also a trained mediator, successfully mediating many difficult cases involving child custody, visitation, and alimony.. I was born & raised in Houston, and I am a proud Texan (although not a Cowboys fan, so don't worry). I have deep family roots in Maryland and I love it here.

I understand that going through a divorce can be a very trying experience.  Let me share with you the issues that you are faced with:  First, there is the emotional toll on yourself....this is a big one.  This can be a confusing time.  Second, if there are children involved, naturally you are concerned about their welfare and how their lives will be impacted.  Next, there are issues pertaining to where and how you and your spouse live and how you adapt to these new circumstances.  And, importantly, there are finances that have to be worked out.  Upon separating, couples usually go through the struggle of figuring out how to support two households instead of one.. Every one one of these issues is difficult but can be worked out.  And, yes, I have been helping clients resolve these problems for over 30 years.. I believe in finding solutions each step of the way. But, if we cannot reach agreements on these important issues, I am ready, through years of experience, to firmly and aggressively represent your interests.  I will be committed to your case reasonable attorney fees.. No matter how contentious your situation, you need me.  Why?  Because I care about what you are going through and as I get to know you better, you will feel that you have a partner that cares about you and someone who cares about helping you resolve this seemingly awful situation.. Amidst the stress of paperwork, the mounting bills, and potential heart wrenching custody issues, rest assured that I will help you feel more comfortable with the process, explain to you what will  happen each step of the way and yes, find an end to this difficult process with a resolution that is fair .. I am available to meet with you so you can tell my your situation.  Please call for an appointment.. Stacy Talbott, Esquire

Strategic, principled and cost-effective family law attorney.

I am proud of the many successful outcomes I have obtained for my clients, both in litigating contested matters in the courtroom, as well as in negotiating favorable settlements for them. I am committed to representing my clients’ interests in the most ethical, professional, results-driven, and cost-effective manner possible.. My legal career for the past 15+ years has been focused primarily in the area of family law. The other two areas in which I practice are (1) probate and contested estate and trust matters, and (2) collections, judgment enforcement, and civil litigation.. My family law practice covers the full range of divorce, separation, child custody, guardianship, adoption, alimony, and child support matters from negotiating contractual agreements to mediation to litigating complex issues at trial and appeal hearings. I am a court-certified Best Interest Attorney; having been appointed by Judges to represent minor children in contested custody cases. I am frequently appointed by the court to serve as a guardian for vulnerable or disabled adults. I am also a trained mediator and Collaborative Law facilitator.. As for probate and estates matters, I have successfully litigated and prevailed in Court proceedings so that my clients’ rights have been well-protected and bequests made to them ultimately disbursed. I have assisted hundreds of clients who have been named as Personal Representatives in their loved one’s Wills and I am well-versed in the probate and estate administration process. I have also been appointed by the Court to serve as Personal Representative or Trustee in such cases.. In my collections and civil litigation practice, I have assisted many individuals and businesses, including law firms, medical practices, private schools, and construction companies, in recovering debts and accounts receivables owed to them from vendors, contractors, clients, and tenants.. I have extensive experience at all court levels, including Federal District Court and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, as well as District and Circuit Courts throughout the State of Maryland. I have argued before the Maryland Court of Special Appeals and been victorious in each of my cases at the appellate level. I am admitted to the Bar for the United States Supreme Court.. In 2011, I was nominated, selected and recognized by the Daily Record as a Maryland “Leading Woman”—an award bestowed to a small group of women, all under the age of 40 years, in recognition of their accomplishments to date in their business and legal careers. Additionally, I have been named a “Rising Star” in the area of family law by Super Lawyers Magazine each year from 2012 through 2021 and a "Super Lawyer" each year thereafter.. My professional memberships include the Bar Association of Montgomery County, Maryland and its Family Law Section, of which I served as co-chair from 2013-2015; the Maryland State Bar Association; the Montgomery County Chapter of the Women’s Bar Association, of which I served as President from 2015-2016; and the Inns of Court.. I am a Montgomery County native and a graduate of Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School in Washington, D.C. I earned my Bachelor of Science, with a double-major in International Affairs and Spanish and a minor in Latin American Studies, from Xavier University. My Juris Doctor is from the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law.. I am fluent in Spanish, and serve the needs of the Spanish-speaking community in Montgomery County.. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and 3 children. I am also an avid fan of Xavier basketball, the Washington Nationals, and Colombian futbol.

For over 20 years, I have helped clients in MD and DC resolve their family law disputes including child support, custody, alimony and property division.  I try to use alternate dispute resolution methods whenever possible to avoid costly litigation, but if necessary I am a highly skilled litigator.  Since 2007, I have served as an ADR facilitator for both DC Superior Court and Montgomery County Circuit Court.  I have practiced Collaborative Divorce for over a decade, and was formerly President of Collaborative Divorce Association in Maryland.  For two years, I hosted a show for MMCTV to help families tackle major issues. In 2012, I was also a legal commentor for Sirius XM, and in July 2013 I appeared on Good Morning America.  I have been featured in the Washington Post, as well as Bethesda Magazine, and I am frequently quoted in the media for promoting ADR to preserve as much family wealth and good will as possible.  I enjoy guest lecturing at my alma maters, Georgetown University and GWU Law School, and currently I am serving a 4 year term on Alumni Council for Phillips Academy Andover.. I am a divorced parent, who understands the emotional and financial burdens a separation will cause a family to endure.  My goal is to assist clients with a cost-effective approach that best suits their family's needs to move forward in a timely and orderly manner.

Deborah Webb is a divorce lawyer at Lerch, Early & Brewer in Bethesda, Maryland. As an accomplished family law attorney, she skillfully guides clients from separation through divorce, as well as through alimony and custody issues. Deborah understands the complex aspects of family law and is deeply committed to helping her clients through the emotionally difficult and financially uncertain process in the most expedient and least stressful way. She helps clients negotiate property distribution, spousal support and child visitation.. Deborah’s background in criminal law makes her a skilled trial lawyer and a strong advocate. When appropriate, she tries to resolve issues without resorting to costly litigation. Detailed, task-oriented and understanding, she helps clients identify what’s most important to them and advises them on creative strategies to achieve their goals.. Through her representation of celebrities and professional athletes, Deborah has gained a wide breadth of experience in handling complex financial matters and in negotiating unique settlements. Her skills also include negotiation and litigation in matters involving business and stock option disputes between business owners and their spouses. She additionally represents clients with prenuptial and post-marital planning and post-divorce issues, such as modification of custody and support and relocation matters.. Deborah received her B.A., cum laude, from Gettysburg College in 1991 and her J.D., cum laude, from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 1994. She is admitted to practice in Maryland and the District of Columbia. Prior to joining Lerch Early, she was an attorney in Baltimore, Maryland.. Deborah’s deep family law knowledge and experience is widely recognized. She often is appointed by the Circuit Court for Montgomery County to represent children in complex custody disputes and to handle alternative dispute resolution (ADR) family law cases. Deborah has been selected by her peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America in the field of Family Law and has been recognized by Maryland Super Lawyers as one of Maryland’s “Top 25 Women Attorneys” and DC Super Lawyers as one of the District of Columbia’s “Top 100 Attorneys.” She also was elected as a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, the most prestigious organization for family law practitioners.. As an active member of the Montgomery County and Maryland State Bar Associations, Deborah lectures frequently to other lawyers on divorce, separation agreements, domestic violence, and custody and support issues. She is also a past president of the Collaborative Divorce Association, Inc. Deborah received a Committee Chair of the Year Award from the Montgomery County Bar Association for her work with the Fee Dispute Resolution Committee. She co-chaired the Family Law Section from 2002-2003 and received the award for Outstanding Section Chair of the Year. Deborah previously served on the Maryland State Bar Association’s Family and Juvenile Law Section Council and she is a past member of the Maryland State Bar Association’s Board of Governors.. Deborah enjoys traveling and is well on her way to achieving her goal of visiting all 50 states.

I am licensed in both Maryland and Florida.. The Firm is first and foremost a litigation law firm. What that means is the firm is ready to go to trial to fight for the rights of our clients. This means the Firm is not going to advocate for the plea deal to avoid litigation. Rather, the Firm will go to trial if necessary, to fight for the rights of our clients.. The Client rights are at the center of why the firm exists. The notion of innocent until proven guilty is not only the bedrock of the criminal justice system but is the fundamental principles that underlie our practice.. The Firm exists to Serve. Exist to Fight. Exist to provide aggressive advocacy for the needs of our clients. We do not shy away from the hard to win cases. Yet we do not provide an unrealistic outcome for our clients.. Our Core Competency at Law is in providing advocacy in Family and Criminal Defense.. Call us today for a free 30 minute consultation about your case.

Kaosy Umeh has been a D.C metro area native since 1996. She received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Howard University and a Juris Doctor in law from the University Of Kansas School Of Law. Since being admitted to the Maryland state bar in 2013, Kaosy has dedicated herself to serving giving back to her community. In 2015, she along with her partner, opened their practice Enekwe and Umeh Law Center, LLC, in Upper Marlboro, MD. Enekwe and Umeh law Center's practice areas include family law, immigration, and criminal law. Kaosy is dedicated to serving her community and clients through zealous and compassionate representation.

Lauren S. Keiser’s practice focuses on the area of family law, and she has experience handling a wide range of family law matters, including divorce, child custody, child support, alimony and marital property.  Through her practice, she has first chair experience litigating cases at pendente lite and merits hearings, as well as temporary and final protective order hearings. Lauren regularly participates in alternative dispute resolution, and negotiates and prepares prenuptial agreements, marital property settlement agreements and parenting agreements.. After graduating from the University of Maryland, College Park in 2007, with a degree in Women’s Studies, Lauren attended the University of Baltimore Law School, where she participated in the Family Law Clinic.  Lauren graduated from the University of Baltimore in the winter of 2010, and was admitted to the Maryland Bar in June 2010.  Prior to joining Spencer & Stahl, P.C., Lauren was a judicial intern for the Honorable Martin P. Welch in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, and practiced family law at a boutique law firm located in Montgomery County, Maryland.. Lauren is a member of the Maryland State Bar Association, the Bar Association of Montgomery County, and the Women’s Bar Association of Maryland. Maryland Super Lawyers magazine named Lauren a Maryland Rising Star in 2014 and 2015.. Lauren’s experience as a student attorney with the University of Baltimore Family Law Clinic sparked her passion for family law, and she has been helping clients with their domestic legal needs since that time. Lauren believes that each domestic case is unique, and that the resolution of the legal issues therein is achieved through creative solutions. Lauren sincerely values the personal connection she has with her clients.. Lauren grew up outside of Baltimore, Maryland, and presently resides in Washington, D.C. She enjoys spending time with friends and family, and the family dog, Chicken.

Lisa Trail is an attorney and the founder of Maryland Strategic Divorce Consulting, LLC.  Ms. Trail has over 20 years of experience as an attorney in Maryland, with more than 15 years spent focusing on family law.. She began her career in the State’s Attorney’s Office in Frederick County, Maryland.  In the State's Attorney's Office, she was an Assistant State’s Attorney in the Child Support Division where she would handle cases to establish, modify and enforce child support matters for the citizens of Frederick County.  She then continued her work at the State’s Attorney’s Office and began handling criminal matters in the District Court for Frederick County.. In 2005, she decided to move into private practice and began her career as a family law attorney.   As a family law attorney, she has litigated cases in court and has also been appointed by the Court to represent the best interests of children in family law cases.. Lisa Trail approaches her cases in a caring and methodical manner, focusing on the specific needs of her clients.  She pays attention to the details that can change the outcome of her client’s case.  Ms. Trail’s personalized approach, together with her practical knowledge and expertise in family law provides clients with the help they need.. Ms. Trail has achieved positive results for her clients in trial court but she has also saved her clients significant time and money in attorney’s fees by successfully settling their matters without the need for a trial.  After years of litigating cases, Ms. Trail has decided to change her approach to use a limited scope representation model to assist her clients.  With this new approach, she can help guide clients through the process while saving her clients a significant amount of money that they would spend on legal fees with a full representation attorney.   The ability to handle cases this way significantly reduces the stress and anxiety clients feel if they have to face the legal process alone.  It also makes legal services available to those who cannot afford or do not want to pay the high fees of a full representation attorney.. Lisa Trail has significant experience in all aspects of family law, including:. Preparing for Divorce. Child Custody. Parenting Time (Visitation and Access). Child Support. Spousal Support (Alimony). Property Division. Settlement Agreements

Marjorie G. DiLima, a Rockville and Bethesda family lawyer, was admitted to the Maryland Bar in 1995, the Court of Appeals of Maryland in 1995, the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland in 1996, and the U.S. Tax Court in 2000. She received her J.D. from Hamline School of Law, graduating cum laude, in 1994 along with her M.B.A. from St. Thomas University in 1994; and her LL.M. in Taxation (Masters in Law) from Georgetown University School of Law in 1995.. Marjorie is a member of the Montgomery County, Maryland State, and Women’s Bar Associations. Marjorie is in her second year serving on the Family Juvenile Law Section Council for the State of Marylandand heads the Rules sub-committee. Marjorie served on the Executive Committee of the Montgomery County Bar Association for three separate terms and currently serves on the Bench Bar Committee for Montgomery County. Marjorie is Past President and currently a Bencher (lifetime position) in the American Inns of Court in the Montgomery County Chapter. Marjorie also participates in Peer Review Panels for the Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland.. Marjorie is a board member of Collaborative Divorce Associates (CDA), which offers the process of collaborative divorce as an alternative to litigation. Marjorie is also a Certified Mediator for all family law issues, including custody and financial matters, and serves as a Best Interest Attorney for minor children.. Marjorie is currently teaching Family Law to Paralegal Studies students as an adjunct professor at Montgomery College.

I am passionate about the practice of family law and I represent clients in all aspects of family law including complex family law litigation and negotiation.  When I first meet my clients, they are typically going through some of the most challenging times in their personal lives: divorce, custody disputes, relocation, post-judgment issues or support issues.  It is my goal to find resourceful and cost-effective solutions to their problems, with the least stress possible.. I have a deep love of families, which come in all shapes and sizes.  I have always believed that families are the backbone of society, and that, for most people, their families are the most important thing on earth.  That is why I got into Family Law.. As I work with my clients to make a plan of action, I always keep in mind that it is important to maintain and protect family relationships.  At the end of a case, the family remains.  Even when people are divorcing, if they have children, they are really creating two separate families that will forever be entwined through the lives and experiences of those children.. I am a strong believer in continuing legal education.  I am constantly sharpening my skills and updating my knowledge of Maryland family law though a variety of continuing legal education courses including programs on topics such as family law practice updates, child counsel training, mediation, collaborative law, marital property, domestic violence, and international relocation and abduction.. I received my juris doctor from the George Washington University Law School and two Bachelor of the Arts degrees from the University of Maryland, College Park.  Prior to entering private practice, I completed a two-year judicial clerkship with the Honorable Sherrie L. Krauser in the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County, Maryland.. I am licensed to practice law in Maryland and I am a member of the MontgomeryCounty and Maryland State Bar Associations.

I've been working with families ever since I started practicing law in January of 2006. My first job as an attorney was as a Family Advocate Attorney for five years at an agency called East Baltimore Development, Inc. When I formed the Stewart Law Office in 2011, I soon became attracted to assisting clients in their divorces. I then made it the primary focus of the firm.. I feel honored to have the privilege of being a divorce attorney because of my own personal experiences. These experiences have been my own journey through challenges and successes; often times through difficulties that seemingly lasted too long and while in the middle of them I felt lost and discouraged.. I have realized in my own life, when I became brave enough to walk through these struggles, I was then able to find the blessings inside of my own challenges. I know how difficult it can be to even begin to lean into the fear of these problems that are right in front of us. It can take so much courage and faith just to decide to move forward, to even take that first step; especially for the client who has been paralyzed by the dilemma of their marriage and custody problems but knows with all their being that they somehow need to move forward. At the Stewart Law Office we provide empathy, hope, strength and legal counsel to our clients in assisting them in walking through one of the most difficult challenges in their lives while supporting them to look for the blessings inside of their difficulties.