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Lois R Finkelstein

Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 50% Divorce / Separation
    26 years
  • 20% Child Custody
    26 years
  • 10% Alimony
    26 years
  • 10% Child Support
    26 years
  • 10% Marriage / Prenuptials
    26 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Client”

Posted by: Margo, 2010-01-28 about 2 years ago.

Client Review: Superb, outstanding, extraordinary, fantastic, top-notch.....There aren't enough positive words to describe Lois Finkelstein! She is extremely... more
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5 star rating

“Superb Lawyer!!”

Posted by: a Child Custody client, 2009-01-08 about 3 years ago.

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... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

7 endorsements


Melissa A Kucinski Esq

I endorse this lawyer. I have known Lois for many years. She is approachable, down to earth, and practical. She is also a dedicated lawyer who... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Melissa Kucinski , Bethesda (MD), 6 months ago
Henry E Weil

I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Finkelstein is an accomplished family law practitioner who represents her clients with zeal while at the same time relates... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Henry Weil , Rockville (MD), 8 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

29 years since Lois R Finkelstein was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Dist. of Columbia Active 1989 10/02/2009
Maryland Active 2003 02/11/2009
Massachusetts Inactive 1982 01/29/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Partner at THYDEN GROSS AND CALLAHAN, LLP 1998–present
Principal at Freer, McGarry, Bodansky & Rubin 1994–1997
See all 5 job entries

Education

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
See all 3 degrees

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Inclusion in the 2009/2010 edition of registry Strathmore's Who'sWho 2009
Top Washington D.C. Lawyers Super Lawyers 2008
See all 5 awards

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Volunteer Lawyer, Operation Stand-By ABA Family Law Section's Military Committee 2010-present
Member, Advisory Panel American Bar Association 2009-present
See all 8 association entries

Portfolio

Publications

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

Speaking Engagements

Presentation 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