Renee J. LaFayette

Renee J. LaFayette

5.0
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 44 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Prince Frederick, MD
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Estate Planning, Child Custody ... +4 more

55 Church St, Post Office Box 2068, Prince Frederick, MD

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-400 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 44 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1981

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LaFayette Law Office, LLC

55 Church St, Post Office Box 2068, Prince Frederick, MD, 20678

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Posted by Nilufar | August 09, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Effective and compassionate Donna O. Woodward, Esq. !

I am working at the moment with Donna O. Woodward, Esq. My case is still in process. But Donna is a remarkable attorney! I had a fair share of attorneys to represent me in my complex custody and divorce case. What makes Donna special, is that she is strategic, and anticipates next steps (with previou...s attorneys I felt that we were always reacting to the next attack); she deeply listens to her client and takes action (with the previous lawyers, I often felt dismissed) and articulates in a concise and effective way! I love working with Donna and her assistant Adri Ann Summers!

Posted by anonymous | November 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Excellent job. Honest counsel. Aggressive when needed.

Renee has done much work for me regarding child custody. She was honest and responsive. She gave fantastic strategic advice and was on par with her approach. Everyone in the firm was helpful and responsive. I would surely use her again.

Posted by Kayla Prather | October 08, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

I'm upset that 5 stars is all I'm allowed!

Every person at LaFayette Law offices displays extreme dedication to each case individually. I worked specifically with Mrs. LaFayette and her paralegal, Shaunna on my child custody case. I am thrilled beyond words that it has come to an end finally, however, I will miss working with each of them. Th...ere were times when all I wanted to do was cry and scream and rip my hair out over the last couple months, but they all took the time to calm me down and assure me everything would work out. Even when I needed them sometimes in the middle of the night, they took the time for me. They were always upfront honest with me in saying that what I may have been asking for was unrealistic or may not have turned out the way I planned. I was always prepared for the worst, which I liked. It always seemed as though I was the only client they were working with and I applaud them for their efforts in that, as I know it wasn't easy at times. They are very reasonably priced even though nothing legally is cheap. I got way more than I paid for, that's for sure!! Hopefully I won't, though if I ever need legal services again, it won't be a question in my mind where I would turn.

Posted by anonymous | July 06, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Excellent Attorney!!

With over 33 years of experience, Renee's real estate/family law knowledge is impeccable! She handled two cases for me at the same time. One case was a divorce/custody issue and the other was a problem with my neighbor and their RV/parking issue. She won both cases! She made the neighbor back down im...mediately and now my neighbors have a new respect for me. The divorce/custody issue was handled with great professionalism. She is got me custody of my three kids and I got divorced without paying ridiculous arty fees! I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of an expirenced atty!

Posted by George R. | July 06, 2015 | Child Custody

Child custody attorney

Ms. Renée Lafayette handled my child custody case incredibly! I had another attorney tell me that I would not likely get custody of my children. However when I went to Renée she told me exactly what I needed to do and I listen to every word. As we were leaving cour Renée Lafayette handled my child cu...stody case incredibly! I had another attorney tell me that I would not likely get custody of my children. However when I went to Renée she told me exactly what I needed to do and I listen to every word. After we were leaving court, and after the judge ordered my children to live with me permanently, Renée reminded me what she told me to do. If I had not listen to her or if I had not gone to her office, my children would still be in a dreadful situation. I am very thankful to her. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is in a legal bind and needs legal representation.

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Judith Gillett

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 16

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"Compassionate, knowledgeable and no-nonsense, Renee is one of the best family law lawyers I know, and is a credit to the legal profession. She has a reputation for not backing down, and is fearless when it comes to zealously representing her clients in court. That said, she also knows when it is appropriate to settle a case, and endeavors to obtain the best result possible for her clients. Her knowledge of family law is unparalled, and I routinely consult with her when confronted with an unusual situation in my practice."

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Associations

Calvert County Bar Association

Past President

Education

1981

Detroit College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1975

University of Miami

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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