Carlos Mariano Lastra

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Carlos Mariano Lastra
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BRILLIANT ATTORNEY WHO DELIVERS
- a Child Custody client
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I highly recommend Mr. Lastra
- a Divorce client

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 21% Divorce / Separation
  • 20% Domestic Violence
  • 20% Child Custody
  • 19% Child Support
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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Hourly ($415/hour), Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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  • Brodsky Renehan Pearlstein Lastra & Bouquet, Chartered
    16061 Comprint Circle
    Gaithersburg, MD 20877
    Office: 301-869-1700
    Fax: 301-926-7844
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Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

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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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5 star rating

“BRILLIANT ATTORNEY WHO DELIVERS”

Posted by: a Child Custody client, almost 4 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,... more
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“I highly recommend Mr. Lastra”

Posted by: a Divorce client, over 3 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... more
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Résumé

 

License

21 years since Carlos Mariano Lastra was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Dist. of Columbia Active 1994 01/04/2012
Florida Member in Good Standing 1992 04/14/2013
Maryland Active 2000 05/10/2013

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Work Experience

Position Duration
Partner at Brodsky Renehan Pearlstein Lastra & Bouquet, Chartered 2010–present
Partner at Brodsky, Greenblatt, Renehan & Pearlstein, Chartered 2000–2010
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Miami School of Law Juris Doctor 1992
University of Miami Bachelor of Arts 1989

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
AV Rating Martindale-Hubble Peer Review 2012
Super Lawyer Maryland Super Lawyers 2012
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Hispanic Bar Association of the District of Columbia 2009–present
Maryland State Bar Association, Family and Juvenile Law Section 2009–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 9
Answers: 28 Legal Answers
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2 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 7 Legal Guides
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Publications

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

Speaking Engagements

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
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Top Divorce Attorney -Washingtonian Magazine. I'll Help You Protect What Matters Most

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