Emily L Russell's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by anonymous | April 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Custody modification

Custody modification is often even more challenging than an initial custody proceeding. The "material change" and "best interest" standards are rather subjective and a judge is not inclined to change a custody agreement without overwhelming evidence that it would improve the child's situation. Des...pite the inherent difficulty, Ms. Russell achieved the exact result we set out to achieve in my custody modification case. She is an incredible strategist and litigator with a total command of MD custody law. Every part of the plan was well-considered and well-executed. I would highly recommend Emily for any family law matter. I would also recommend listening to her when she provides advice. Unlike some attorneys, she doesn't hedge on every recommendation to the point that you're making all the decisions without knowing the possibilities of how those decisions will turn out. She will provide sound advice taking into account the facts of the matter. Tell her the truth, take her advice, and let her do her job. She is equipped to attain the best possible outcome for you and your family.

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Posted by anonymous | July 22, 2015 | Child Custody

My new life

After 15 months of litigation and my heart breaking from missing my son so much, Emily and her passion for helping families and fighting for her clients, brought me to victory. As a non-bio mother, I had no more legal rights to my son than a homeless person. In the end I got joint legal custody and s...hared physical custody with a much better schedule. My son doesn't have to worry anymore and neither do I.

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Posted by Kim | July 20, 2015 | Child Custody

Excellent Attorney

Custody issues... Emily Russell was exactly who I needed to represent me. She is very knowledgeable. Her demeanor is calming and confident. She kept up with my ex-husbands attorney and pushed him to do what he needed to do. She treated me as her "partner" in this battle. I felt so comfortable tal...king with her about how I felt and what I wanted to happen next. She guided me with incredible compassion. I will call her if I EVER need an attorney again!

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Timothy Leahy

Family lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ms. Russell is an excellent family law attorney. She knows the courts, the magistrates, and her professionalism made it possible to help difficult clients in a contentious situation."

Eleanor Hunt

Family lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Cristina Meneses

Family lawyer | Jul 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Emily is an extremely thoughtful, thorough, assertive, and compassionate attorney. She uses the law to achieve her clients’ current and future goals. Emily is dedicated to ensuring that all families have equal protection under the law. I recommend her services without reservation."

Sogand Zamani

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Emily is a compassionate, fearless advocate for her clients. She is knowledgeable, tireless and professional in all aspects of her work and I recommend her highly."

Jennifer Fairfax

Family lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Emily is a very good family law attorney with experience in divorce, custody and child support. I routinely refer clients to her particularly for LGBT matters involving these areas of the law."

Julie Weber

Family lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I fully endorse Emily and her firm. She has incredible experience, not just in the family/divorce law realm in general, but especially with regard to non-traditional families and situations. Many of my estate planning clients also come from non-traditional families and relationships, so it is important for me to have a family law attorney I can trust to refer my own clients to, and who I know will take good care of them."

Heather McCabe

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"I'm fortunate that Emily is always on my side of the conflict. While being a consummate professional, she is a formidable attorney and litigator. Although she is happy to settle matters appropriately and reasonably, she enjoys trial work and is comfortable and confident inside the courtroom. She is a well-respected, experienced family law and divorce attorney with offices in both Howard County and Montgomery County, Maryland."

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