Jonathan David Lane

Jonathan David Lane

5.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 15 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Washington, DC
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Marriage & Prenuptials ... +3 more

1629 K St NW Ste 300, Washington, DC

About Jonathan

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 40%

Divorce mediation, litigation, collaborative law, separation agreements

10 years | 70 cases

40%
Child Custody 35%

Child custody litigation and mediation in DC and Maryland

14 years | 60 cases

35%
Marriage and Prenuptials 10%

Prenuptial agreement negotiation and drafting, and marriage related legal counseling

9 years | 10 cases

10%
Estate Planning 5%

Evaluating client needs, preparing new documents (wills, powers of attorney, etc.), and updating old client documents

9 years | 15 cases

5%
General Practice 5%

Business formation, landlord/tenant, criminal record expungement, contract drafting, and other areas that I do not specialize in but have felt comfortable taking on for clients.

16 years | 10 cases

5%
Immigration 5%

I have worked with seven Special Immigrant Juveniles and obtained asylum for a client. I rarely take on paid immigration work.

14 years | 8 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer


Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.

search module image

Search our directory

Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.

chat module image

Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.

Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.

Chat with

Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 8 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2017

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 14 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2011

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 15 years

State: California

Acquired: 2010

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

JD Lane Law

1629 K St NW Ste 300, Washington, DC, 20006-1631

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

display-bg

The Avvo Rating explained

Jonathan David Lane's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

Filter Avvo Reviews (6) Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.

Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Mikki | September 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Excellent Legal Representation

Jonathan did excellent work for me, even when I was resistant. After 26 years of dealing with my abusive ex, I was prepared to accept anything to settle the child support matter. Jonathan provided me advice to the contrary and then did an amazing job accepting it when I decided to accept a settlement... rather than go to court. As it turns out, the other party in this case refused to actually settle and we ended up with our day in court. Jonathan ran the table - his legal analysis was spot on and we won the every single matter that was before the court. The outcome is that I will pay nearly $60K less in child support and will be finished 18 months sooner. On top of that incredible outcome, he finally gave me an avenue to see real justice after 26 years. I never thought it would happen. Jonathan has my highest recommendation.

Posted by Judy | February 20, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

A lawyer that truly cares about you and the best interest of children.

I just want to express my sincere gratitude for all his support, guidance, and expertise throughout my divorce process, which has been extremely challenging at times, but having him in my corner made all the difference. His professionalism, knowledge, and dedication ensured that I achieved an exce...llent outcome, and I truly appreciate the effort and care he put into my case. His reassurance and clear advice gave me confidence and peace of mind through each step of the process.

See All Client Reviews

Jonathan David Lane's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Jonathan

No Endorsement Data Available Yet
This attorney hasn't received any attorney endorsements recently on Avvo.

No Endorsement Data Available Yet
This attorney hasn't created any attorney endorsements recently on Avvo.

Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2010

Distinguished Pro Bono Service Award, University of Pennsylvania Law School

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Owner, JD Lane Law

2015 - 2017

Attorney, Attorney (Private Practice / Contract Attorney)

2014 - 2015

Attorney, Best Best & Krieger

2011 - 2011

Law Clerk - Judge Reggie B. Walton, U.S. District Court For The District Of Columbia

Associations

2025 - Present

Polyamory Bar Association

Founder

Education

2010

University of Pennsylvania Law School

JD

2007

Washington University in St. Louis

AB

Speaking Engagements

2018

Sugar (Store in Baltimore with educational workshops)

Polyamory and the Law

2018

Southwest Love Fest

Polyamory and the Law

Activity

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution