Jennifer Lucille Muskus

Jennifer Lucille Muskus

3.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 22 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Fort Washington, MD
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Family ... +2 more

7127 Allentown Road Suite 105, Fort Washington, MD

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 22 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2003

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Law Offices Muskus & Muskus, LLC

7127 Allentown Road Suite 105, Fort Washington, MD, 20744-1528

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3.7 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Posted by Alvenia | February 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Appeals

Oversaw Complaint Divorce

My representation was not as adequate or thorough as the lawyer for the defendant. Since working with Jennifer I've seen how lawyers pled cases, the language they use, how they present the evidence. As my lawyer I expect her know what kind of questions that should be asked. She failed to provide suff...icient guidance to my witness as far as questions to be asked that would reveal information that prove my case. She did not adequately challenge what the dependant said on followup nor challenge with followup questions. On appeal she helped the defendant by giving his attorney advice that helped his client. On appeal she was present in the courtroom but said nothing. She left my defense to an attorney I did not choose and his performance was a joke. I knew I had lost my case by the reaction of the three judges. I felt I paid her to just file court papers because the representation was totally insufficient and inadequate. We did not have a pre-appeal meeting to jointly prepare for the appeal court date which I asked for and was told we would talk before the court session. She arrived late and I did not like her approach to presenting my case but it was to late to change approach. I lost my case. Now that I have seen how good lawyers perform, I regret hiring Jennifer and would not recommend her to anyone else.

Posted by anonymous | February 22, 2015 | Child Custody

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When I met Jennifer in 2009 it was under fairly extreme circumstances. My husband had intentionally abandoned me and, with the assistance of my former in-laws, he took my child and everything of value from our home only weeks after I got a job. I came home to a mostly empty house and a note on the ...counter. Not only had he transferred everyone (and everything) into another home, all three individuals left the state with my (at the time) infant in tow. The situation did not allow a great amount of time for response, and I didn't know how to react because I had never been exposed to that type of radical, malicious behavior. I had no where to turn and no one that would help. I had separated from the military to have my child. Though we lived on a military installation, the military would not provide any assistance because he was still serving. I was told our case was to be dealt with via private sector. To make matters worse 911 would not respond because we lived on base. They informed me that the base was not their jurisdiction. My spouse had also come between my family members and I. They believed he was a good man, so I was in a catch 22. After calling every local authority/agency for several days while trying to retain composure at my new job, I found Jennifer by the grace of G-d through a women's help hotline. I wasn't able to eat or sleep and was in terrible condition when we met. We took things one day at a time though and fought through the most strenuous of circumstances. Over the years, my ex and his parents have made attempts at every turn to degrade my character and ruin my integrity in an effort to remove my child from my care. And each time, Jennifer has given sound advice on how to react to their antagonistic mannerisms. She listened when I was full of anxiety, empathized when I was fearful, and she was my rock when, many times, no one else was willing and/or able to offer solid support. Jennifer and I have worked together since 2009 and from day one she has been genuine and supportive. Without her expertise and willingness to act quickly my former spouse would have succeeded in taking my child and disappearing to another state for more than just a short amount of time. In the past 6+ years we have learned many lessons together about the legal system, peoples' character (or lack thereof), the military and Federal government, support systems and what to do when they fail, as well as how we both respond to excessive amounts of stress. I believe in Jennifer so much that, even though my child and I moved to a neighboring state years ago to be close to work, I still travel back to Maryland to do court procedures. My case will be in the legal system for the foreseeable future and the only thing I know for certain is the fact that I do not want anyone else by my side. Jennifer has proven herself to be fair, to play by the rules (especially when the opposing party vehemently chooses not to follow a moral high ground), and she has time after time shown she is loyal and caring, and if that isn't great customer service in a field as difficult as the legal system, I don't know what is.

Posted by anonymous | May 07, 2013 | Child Custody

Excellent attorney!

Jennifer is an excellent attorney! She helped me with a custody and visitation dispute that involved different states. Ms. Muskus emmersed herself in my case and always kept me well informed. She is very thorough and was highly organized and ready for court. I cannot thank her enough for all that s...he did. I highly recommend Jennifer to anyone looking for a professional, trustworthy and knowledgable attorney.

Posted by Elizabeth | January 04, 2011 | Family

Great Lawyer

Ms. Muskus is a woman who go to bat for you ... - - - - - - - --- - - - - If your looking for Lawyers that will give you the best results that you and your family deserve you are looking for the Law Office of Muskus&Muskus LLC. I have been with them since 2006 until present I have never trusted anyone better with my loved ones. Muskus&Muskus has been a life saver to my family with so many different cases involving my family and I they have been above and beyond for us they continue to do so til this day you can't ask for anyone better than Muskus&Muskus LLC.

Posted by anonymous | April 16, 2009 | Divorce & Separation

Poor representation

I do not recommend this lawyer. She did a terrible job of representing me with my divorce case, and she threatened to abandoned my case on the day of my court case if I did not agree with an uncontested settlement!

Jennifer Muskus

Replied last February 16, 2010

STRICT ADHERENCE TO CASE LAW AND STATUTORY AUTHORITY FORM THE BASIS OF OUR LAW PRACTICE. THE EIGHTH COMMANDMENT SAYS IT ALL.

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Pro Bono Award, Women's Bar Association

2007

Pro Bono Award, Community Legal Services

Associations

2010 - Present

Prince George's County Bar Association

Judicial Selections Committee

2008 - Present

Prince George's County Bar Association

Executive Board of Directors

2007 - Present

Prince George's County Bar Association

Board of Directors

2005 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association, Professionalism Committee

Member

2003 - Present

Prince George's County Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

Women's Bar Association of Maryland

Member

2003 - Present

Prince George's County Chapter of the Women's Bar Association

Member

2013 - 2014

Prince George's County Bar Association

President

2008 - 2009

Women's Bar Association of Maryland, Judicial Selections Committee

Co-chair

2006 - 2007

Women's Bar Association of Maryland, Prince George's County Chapter

President

2006 - 2007

Prince George's County Chapter of the Women's Bar Association of Maryland

President

2004 - 2005

Maryland State Bar Association, Leadership Academy

Member

2004 - 2005

Leadership Academy, Maryland State Bar Association

Fellow

Education

2003

University of Baltimore School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

Elon College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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