$ 695-695 per hour
Jonathan M Dana
About Jonathan
Biography
Making strategic decisions for the future can be challenging during a family crisis like divorce. Jonathan Dana, a compassionate and straightforward divorce attorney with more than 35 years of experience, helps clients navigate these difficult times to make educated, informed and optimal decisions for their circumstances.
“I present clients with options, letting them know that my role is to guide, rather than tell them what to do,” says Jonathan. “It’s important that they make the best choices for their lives after being equipped with the information we provide.”
Jonathan specializes in addressing financial disputes, marital property and asset division, child support and spousal support matters, catering to cases of every complexity, including high-net-worth divorce and high-asset divorce. He serves a clientele that includes the area’s top attorneys, lobbyists, political professionals, corporate executives, business leaders and their spouses. Clients value his analytical, business-like approach to decision-making to help them arrive at pragmatic solutions that protect their best interests now and into the future.
Jonathan takes a holistic approach, focusing on more than just financial outcomes. “Securing the most favorable terms at any cost isn’t the goal. There’s value in preserving the relationship with the other side and facilitating productive discussions.”
While Jonathan is known for resolving cases out of court through negotiation, mediation or Collaborative Divorce, he excels as a skilled advocate in the courtroom when litigation is necessary. “I can’t tell you how many calls I get years later where people say ‘thanks for helping me’ and that they’ve gone on with their lives in a happy, healthy way.”
Continually celebrated as a leader in family law, Jonathan has earned recognitions such as the Washingtonian Magazine’s Lifetime Achievement award and regular inclusion in the Washingtonian Top Divorce Lawyers list since 2007. His excellence is also acknowledged by his peers, who consistently select him for the Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers lists.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
80%
41 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Maryland for 30 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 41 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1984
No misconduct found
Location
Tucker PLLC
1225 19th Street, NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC, 20036
Tucker PLLC
4800 Hampden Lane, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD, 20814
Tucker PLLC
4000 Legato Road, Centerpointe II, Suite 1100, Fairfax, VA, 22033
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Posted by CG | January 31, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
Best Divorce Lawyer in DC!
Jonathan Dana is a superb lawyer! He helped me through one of the most challenging experiences of my life when I got divorced. I met with him almost immediately upon realizing that the marriage had ended so I was very raw with emotion, confused and nervous about my future. The first thing he did was...
Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2014 | Estate Planning
Expertise regarding a Prenuptial Agreement
My husband and I were recommended by a mutually trusted friend to consult with Mr. Dana. After a few years of unsuccessful attempts that left us both frustrated over significant time and money spent we were pleased that Mr.Dana immediately grasped our individual concerns and our personal wishes. H...
Posted by Afreen | January 16, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
A testimonial on my attorney, Jonathan M Dana
Jonathan represented me in my recent divorce. It was a traumatic & an emotional process but I knew I was in the best of hands the moment Jonathan took over my case. From the very beginning, he was intent on getting the very best deal for me. He turned out be someone I could blindly trust, someone ...
Jonathan M Dana's Lawyer Endorsements
"Excellent family law attorney who is dedicated to client success."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jonathan provides wise counsel; he is pragmatic and helps clients focuses on the big picture. He is empathetic and truly cares about clients' whole lives. When dealing with other lawyers, he is a model of civility and professionalism, deescalating rather than exacerbating conflict."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jonathan is smart, caring and very good at keeping his eye on the ball while litigants and opposing attorneys get hung up on emotions and competitive instincts. While certainly capable of litigating at the highest level, most importantly Jonathan knows how to build a case so that full-blown litigation is often not necessary. He is both a highly skilled attorney and a decent human being."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
Marina Barannik
Divorce and separation lawyer
Sarah Zimmerman
Family lawyer
Katherine O'Rourke
Family lawyer
Christopher Hoge
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2026
500 Leading Family Lawyers - Family Law, Divorce, Lawdragon
2025
Washington, DC - Family Law, Super Lawyers
2025
Family Law Arbitration, The Best Lawyers in America®
2025
Family Law, The Best Lawyers in America®
2025
Collaborative Law: Family Law, The Best Lawyers in America®
2025
Top Lawyer – Divorce and Family Law, Washingtonian Magazine,
2023
Top Lawyer, Washingtonian Magazine
2023
Top Lawyer, Northern Virginia Magazine
2023
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyer
2022
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyer
2022
Top Lawyer, Washingtonian Magazine
2022
Lawyer Lifetime Achievement Member, Washingtonian Magazine
2022
Top Lawyer, Northern Virginia Magazine
2021
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyer
2021
Top Lawyer, Washingtonian Magazine
2021
Top Lawyer, Washingtonian Magazine
2021
Top Lawyer, Northern Virginia Magazine
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyer
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyer
2020
Top Lawyer, Washingtonian Magazine
2020
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2019
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyer
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyer
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyer
2018
Top Lawyer, Washingtonian Magazine
2018
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyer
2017
Top Divorce Lawyers, Bethesda Magazine
2017
Top Lawyer, Washingtonian Magazine
2017
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyer
2016
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyer
2015
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyer
2015
Top Lawyer, Washingtonian Magazine
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyer
2014
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Top Lawyer, Washingtonian Magazine
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2024 - Present
Founding Partner, Tucker PLLC
1986 - 2023
Divorce and Family Law, Managing Partner, Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell LLP
Associations
1984 - Present
District of Columbia BarMember
1984 - Present
District of Columbia Bar, Family Law DivisionMember
1995 - 1996
District of Columbia Bar,Steering CommitteeCo-Chair
1993 - 1995
District of Columbia BarTreasurer
1988 - 1990
District of Columbia BarTreasurer
Sample of Legal Cases
Compton v. Hutchins
Clarified definition of joint custody in the District of Columbia
Education
1984
Antioch School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1977
University of Wisconsin, Madison
BA - Bachelor of Arts - with Distinction
Languages
English