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Jennifer S Fairfax

Overview

Practice Areas

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (60 minutes), Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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Videos (0)

Jennifer has extensive experience in interstate and intrastate adoptions working with agencies and private placements. Her adoption experience is not unmatched... more

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Calm and professional in a complex process”

Posted by: Chris, 2011-09-24 5 months ago.

Client Review: We retained Jennifer before our home study and she helped us until finalization. She was excellent all the way. She walked us through the various... more
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5 star rating

“Helped us with a Surrogacy.”

Posted by: a Family client, 2011-09-12 5 months ago.

Client Review: My husband and I wanted to find a surrogate on our own since we could not afford the agency fees or the matching fees. We spent a lot of time... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

2 endorsements


Margaret Hackett Oliver

Jennifer is caring attorney and powerful advocate for her clients. She knows the law and works creatively to craft solutions that address her client'... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Margaret Oliver , Columbia (MD), 5 months ago
Jennifer A Forquer

Jennifer and I worked together for about 5 years at the same law firm in Maryland. She is the ultimate professional - compassionate, dedicated,... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Jennifer Forquer , Seattle (WA), Almost 3 years ago

Résumé

 

License

14 years since Jennifer S Fairfax was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Maryland Active 1997 02/11/2009
Dist. of Columbia Active 1999 09/08/2009

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Owner at Jennifer Fairfax, LLC 2008–present
Senior Attorney at Michele Zavos Law Group 2007–2007
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Baltimore School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1997
Liberty English - Cum Laude Bachelor of Science 1993
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
2011 Star Super Lawyers Magazine 2011
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated Martindale-Hubbell 2011
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Board Member American Academy of Adoption Attorneys 2011-present
Board Member Center for Adoption Support and Education 2011-present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Reputation Level 6
Answers: 5 Legal Answers
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Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
The Adoption Law Handbook American Bar Association publication 2011
Represent LGBT Clients in Domestic Adoption Frederick County Newsletter 2009
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Practical Aspects of Adoption Villanova Law School 2011
Adoption and ART Law University of Maryland Law School 2011
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