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Mary S Pence
About Mary
Biography
As clients navigate the turbulent waters of divorce, they need clarity as to where they want to go and they need resources to help them get there. Mary assists clients in developing a “vision” of where they want to be in the future, and in putting in place the “pieces” necessary to achieve that vision.
For the client who feels overwhelmed, beleaguered, diminished, or is experiencing life as confusing and chaotic, Mary excels in helping to develop strategies and skills to address those feelings and in achieving the client’s unique desired outcome. Understanding the very real and raw emotions of clients in divorce, Mary encourages them to balance their feelings with actions that will lead to long-term benefits for them and their children.
Mary is particularly skillful and creative in getting a divorce process underway which embodies the client’s values for the divorce – values such as dignity, integrity and respectfulness -- as well as at keeping the needs of the children first and foremost in the process. She recognizes that divorce affects the whole person and is adept at bringing resources from the financial, mental health, estate planning and other professions to address all of a client’s needs.
Mary has been a leader in bringing the Collaborative Divorce model to the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, and in supporting excellence in the practice of Collaborative Law in this area. She chaired the Collaborative Law Committee of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers ("AAML" from 2005 through 2010 and served as the President of the DC Academy of Collaborative Professionals from 2013-2014. She has presented numerous times on various aspects of Collaborative practice both to local and national professionals.
Mary is a tough, take charge advocate for her client in any process, and brings a sophisticated knowledge of complex financial matters to her practice. She prides herself on being highly organized and thorough in her preparation at all stages of the client’s matter. Clients appreciate her zeal and perseverance in pursuing every possible remedy to achieve results tailored to the client’s particular situation. Typically beginning the divorce process in a state of dismay and uncertainty, clients complete it with a sense of empowerment thanks to Mary’s relentless efforts on their behalf.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Divorce and Separation
100%
42 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Maryland for 41 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1984
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
4000 Legato Road, Centerpointe II, Suite 1100, Fairfax, VA, 22033
Tucker PLLC
4800 Hampden Lane, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD, 20814
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Posted by anonymous | August 10, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent lawyer, wonderful person
Mary's expert handling of an incredibly frustrating situation was the saving grace that kept negotiations on track and prevented them from becoming a long-term nightmare. Her thorough understanding of the law is equaled only by her wonderful ability to understand people and how to keep them commu...
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Experience
Honors
2015
Super Lawyer, Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers
2015
Best Lawyer, Washington, D.C., Best Lawyers
2015
Top 50 Women Lawyers, Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers
2014
Top 50 Women Lawyers, Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers
2014
Best Lawyer, Washington, D.C., Best Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers
2013
Best Lawyer, Washington, D.C., Best Lawyers
2013
Top 50 Women Lawyers, Washington, D.C., Washington DC Super Lawyers
2012
Top 50 Women Lawyers, Washington, D.C., Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Washington DC Super Lawyers
2012
Best Lawyer, Washington, D.C., Best lawyers
2011
Top 50 Women Washington, D.C. Area, Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers
2011
Top Family Law attorney, Washingtonian Magazine
2011
Super Lawyer, Washington DC Super Lawyers
2011
Top Women Lawyers in the Northeast, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Top 50 Women Washington, D.C. Area, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Washington DC Super Lawyers
2009
Top Family Law attorney, Washingtonian Magazine
2009
Super Lawyer, Washington DC Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Washington DC Super Lawyers
2007
Top Family Law attorney, Washingtonian Matgazine
2007
Top 50 Women Washington, D.C. Area, Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Washington DC Super Lawyers
2004
Top Matrimonial lawyer, Washingtonian Magazine
2000
Top Matrimonial lawyer, Washingtonian Magazine
1995
Top Matrimonial lawyer, Washingtonian Magazine
1967
Fellow, Phi Beta Kappa
N/A
AV rating, Martindale and Hubbell
Work Experience
1984 - Present
Divorce and Collaborative Family Lawyer, Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell LLP
Associations
2012 - Present
D.C. Academy of Collaborative ProfessionalsPresident-Elect
Montgomery County Bar Association
Member
Maryland State Bar Association
Member
International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
Member
Maryland Collaborative Practice Council
Founding Member and Board Member
The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Chair of the Collaborative Law Committee
Sample of Legal Cases
Bliss v. Bliss, 733 A.2d 954 (D.C. 1999)
In this international custody case, we prevailed at both the trial level and in the appellate court.
Wilkinson v. Wilkinson 785 F.Supp. 1037 (1992)
My client, the wife, prevailed in this case involving her entitlement to receive a share of her ex-husband's Foreign Service pension.
Education
1984
George Washington University National Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
1971
University of Michigan
MS - Master of Science
1967
University of Michigan
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2013
Trusts, Estates & Probate Section, DC Bar
Collaborative Practice in the Trusts & Estates Field
Publications
N/A
Feldesman Tucker web site
Creating Your Future after Divorce - Working through Anxiety to Possibility