8.8
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Client Reviews
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Posted by:
rosas9809,
2009-01-08
11 months ago.
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Client Review:
I have worked with Lois for two years on a very complex custody case. Based on my experiences, what distinguishes Lois is a clear demonstration of...
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Steven,
2008-09-29
about 1 year ago.
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Extraordinary, passionate, professional, methodical and patient. Lois has earned in spades her top ratings in the Washington DC area. I would...
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Endorsements
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I have worked with Lois for four years. She is smart, caring and a great negotiator. She is extremely knowlegeable about the local family law...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Kenneth Barnhart
, Baltimore (MD), About 1 year ago
Lois typically handles large, difficult, complex divorce cases. She cares deeply for her clients. She is very attentive to the many financial and...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
James Gross
, Chevy Chase (MD), About 1 year ago
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Résumé
Licenses
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21 years
since Lois R Finkelstein was first licensed to practice law in DC.
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6 years
since Lois R Finkelstein was first licensed to practice law in MD.
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27 years
since Lois R Finkelstein was first licensed to practice law in MA.
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| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Dist. of Columbia |
Active |
1989 |
08/11/2008 |
| Maryland |
Active |
2003 |
02/11/2009 |
| Massachusetts |
Inactive |
1982 |
01/09/2009 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
| Partner at THYDEN GROSS AND CALLAHAN, LLP |
1998–present
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| Principal at Freer, McGarry, Bodansky & Rubin |
1994–1997
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| Associate at Law Offices of Anne Garfinkle |
1990–1994
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| Associate at Newman & Holtzinger |
1984–1986
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| Law Clerk to the Honorable Rhea Burrow at United States Department of Labor |
1982–1984
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| Western New England College School of Law |
Law- Research Editor of the Law Review |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1982 |
| George Washington University |
Rehabilitation Counselor Education |
MA - Masters in Education |
1975 |
| University of Connecticut--cum laude graduate |
Rehabilitation |
BS - Bachelor of Science |
1973 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Invitation for Inclusion in the 2009/2010 edition of registry |
Strathmore's Who'sWho |
2009 |
| Top Maryland Lawyers |
Super Lawyers |
2008 |
| Top Washington D.C. Lawyers |
Super Lawyers |
2008 |
| Top Maryland Lawyers |
Super Lawyers |
2007 |
| Top Washington D.C. Lawyers |
Super Lawyers |
2007 |
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Member |
Collaborative Law Association |
2002–present
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| Member, Family Law Section |
Montgomery County Bar Association |
2003–present
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Bar Association of the District of Columbia |
2004–present
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| Member, Family Law Section |
American Bar Association |
2006–present
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Maryland State Bar Association |
2008–present
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| Member, Advisory Panel |
American Bar Association |
2009–present
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| Member |
District of Columbia Bar, Family Law Section |
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Portfolio
Publications
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| Article |
Publication |
Date |
| "Make the Most of Your Home Equity", quoted by the author as an attorney who specializes in family law |
The Retirement Catch-Up Guide, Ellen Hoffman, author |
2000 |
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Speaking Engagements
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| Speaking Engagement Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Discussion of legal analysis and strategies in custody matters, child support and separation and divorce |
The Maryland Commission for Women |
2007 |
| Family Law, presention to lawyers and pro se litigants |
Pro Se Plus Divorce Clinic |
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