BRILLIANT ATTORNEY WHO DELIVERS
- a Child Custody client
I highly recommend Mr. Lastra
- a Divorce client
No professional misconduct found.
Overview
Practice Areas
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Hourly ($400/hour), Retainer (Always)
Payment types
Cash, Check, Credit Card
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Contact Information
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Languages Spoken
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About Me
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Carlos M. Lastra is a highly effective trial lawyer whose experience has earned him such recognitions as being named a top "Divorce Attorney" in Washingtonian... more
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
a Child Custody client,
2009-06-19
over 2 years ago.
Client Review:
Carlos Lastra recently handled my custody and divorce case. I feel that I am lucky to have him on my side. His knowledge of the law and of my case,...
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Posted by:
a Divorce client,
2009-12-17
about 2 years ago.
Client Review:
Mr. Lastra joined my team of attorneys in the middle of my divorce because of his extensive knowledge and experience with domestic violence and...
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Résumé
License
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19 years since Carlos Mariano Lastra was first licensed to practice law.
| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Florida |
Member in Good Standing
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1992 |
03/05/2011 |
| Dist. of Columbia |
Active
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1994 |
10/02/2009 |
| Maryland |
Active
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2000 |
02/11/2009 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Partner at
Brodsky Renehan Pearlstein Lastra & Bouquet, Chartered
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2010–present
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Partner at
Brodsky, Greenblatt, Renehan & Pearlstein, Chartered
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2000–2010
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Of Counsel at
Law Offices of James R.C. Dickey
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1997–2000
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Special Assistant Public Defender at
Miami-Dade Public Defender's Office
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1996–2000
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Of Counsel at
Ferro & Dickey
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1993–1995
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Certified Legal Intern at
Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office
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1991–1992
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Clerk at
Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Leonard M. Rivikind
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1990–1990
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See all 7 job entries
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| University of Miami School of Law |
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Juris Doctor |
1992 |
| University of Miami |
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Bachelor of Arts |
1989 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| AV Rating |
Martindale-Hubble Peer Review |
2012 |
| Super Lawyer |
Maryland Super Lawyers |
2012 |
| Super Lawyer |
Maryland Super Lawyers |
2011 |
| Super Lawyer |
District of Columbia Super Lawyers |
2011 |
| Legal Elite, Washington's Top Attorneys, Reader's Poll |
Smart CEO Magazine |
2010 |
| Family Law Practitioner of the Year |
Bar Association of Montgomery County |
2010 |
| Community Service Award - Domestic Violence Project |
Montgomery County Bar Foundation |
2010 |
| Top Divorce Attorney |
Washingtonian Magazine |
2009 |
| Who's Who in Law |
Marquis Who's Who in American Law |
2007 |
| Bar Leaders |
Montgomery County Bar Association |
2006 |
| Section Co-Chair of the Year |
Montgomery County Bar Association |
2006 |
| BV Rating |
Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review |
2004 |
See all 12 awards
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Associations
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Association Name |
Duration |
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Hispanic Bar Association of the District of Columbia |
2009-present
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Maryland State Bar Association, Family and Juvenile Law Section |
2009-present
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| Co-chair |
Montgomery County Bar Association, Fee Dispute Committee |
2009-present
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| Settlement Facilitator |
Montgomery County Circuit Court |
2009-present
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Maryland Hispanic Bar Association |
2008-present
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| Bar Leader |
Montgomery County Bar Foundation |
2006-present
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| Barrister |
Montgomery American Inn of Court |
2005-present
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| Pro Bono Initiative Committee Chair, Family Law Section |
Montgomery County Bar Association |
2009-2010
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| Co-chair |
Montgomery County Bar Association, Family Law Section |
2005-2006
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| Co-chair, Program Committee |
Montgomery County Bar Association, Family Law Section |
2004-2005
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See all 10 association entries
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Portfolio
Contribution
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Reputation Level 9
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Publications
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| Article |
Publication |
Date |
| Editor, Pleading and Litigation Tactics in Domestic Cases, 9th edition |
Maryland Divorce and Separation Law Manual - MICPEL |
2009 |
| Commentary, Anderson Publishing's Maryland Evidence Courtroom Manual |
Small Firm Business |
2004 |
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Immigration Issues in DV and Family Law Cases |
Family Law Section |
2010 |
| Volunteer Attorney Training / Orientation |
Bar Association for Montgomery County, Family Law Section, Domestic Violence Pro Bono Initiative |
2010 |
| Sus Derechos Legales en el Divorcio: Resumen y Temas Relacionados |
Montgomery County Commission for Women |
2009 |
| Maryland Divorce and Custody Law |
Montgomery County Commission for Women |
2009 |
| Family Law Update |
Bar Association for Montgomery County, Family Law Section |
2007 |
| When Domestic Violence Leads to Criminal Charges - Procedures and Strategies from Arrest to Trial |
Montgomery American Inn of Court |
2003 |
See all 6 speaking engagements
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