Heather R McCabe

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Heather R McCabe

4.6
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 28 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Fulton, MD
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody, Domestic Violence

8171 Maple Lawn Boulevard, Suite 350, Fulton, MD

About Heather

Biography

Decades of compassionate experience representing individuals and families. Don’t worry, call today.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

29 years

50%
Family 25%

Divorce, separation, alimony, child support, child custody, protective orders and peace orders are regular parts of our Howard County and Montgomery County, Maryland domestic practice.

29 years | 540 cases

25%
Child Custody 20%

29 years

20%
Domestic Violence 5%

29 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2016
Notable Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 15 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2010

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 28 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Location

McCabe Russell, PA

8171 Maple Lawn Boulevard, Suite 350, Fulton, MD, 20759-2615

mccaberussell.com/

Online Presence

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Heather R McCabe's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Child Support

Posted by Christine | January 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Down to earth, fierce, supportive

For those reading: I went to this firm on a recommendation and a warning that it would cost more than your average lawyer but it would be worth it and I could not be happier! I was divorcing my husband and in the beginning it seemed like an amicable divorce, he as mostly agreeable and we were able t...o file for an uncontested divorce and with the help of Heather and her team I have a very solid marital separation agreement that is very well written and covers things I did not think of at all. I have seen a few of my friend's separation agreements made up by other lawyer teams, and I will attest that the one written by this team was more extensive than any others I have seen. Unfortunately I had trusted that my ex-spouse and I were able to keep in the agreement and I went "softer" than I though I needed to. Unfortunately I had to file a contempt of agreement and this law team again rose up to ensure I felt supported and not out of line in what I was seeing. He wasn't paying all the support he agreed to, and he was talking in ways with my children that they shouldn't be in a divorce. Her team filed everything and we found ourselves in mediation with their law team. It was good, I wanted time with my kids, he wanted money, we got through it, the advice the McCabe Russell team had for me was paramount and made me comfortable and confident. I am so much more educated and confident in my matters, and they also ensured that after mediation that all the paperwork was accurate and inline with my wishes. It was smooth and easy. I highly recommend this firm. I worked directly with Hillary and Heather and they were just fantastic, understanding, compassionate and just treated me humanely. Thank you. I will continue to utilize their services should I require them again.

Posted by anonymous | October 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Should have done my homework before hiring her

I hired Heather to deal with my child support and custody case a little while ago. I'm surprised she has an Avvo rating of 10 because she was terrible. The worst part of working with her was her communication. I would send her emails asking her questions about my case and she would send a response wi...thout addressing those questions. However, I would still get billed for that time. Furthermore, I was highly disappointed when we had a court hearing. It was clear to me that the other party's attorney was much better prepared and that Heather was not. After hiring a different attorney later on in the case, I had much better results.

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Heather R McCabe's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Ruben

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I highly recommend Heather R. McCabe. She is aggressive, intelligent and has superior litigation skills. If you are searching for an attorney to represent you in Maryland, Heather is the right choice."

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Kristina Badalian

Child custody lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Heather is a smart, thoughtful, thorough and tough lawyer. She is the consummate advocate without being unreasonable or heavy handed. She knows where to push for her client, and when to hold back. When she is on the other side of a case I know that her client is well represented."

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Lawrence Jacobs

Family lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Working cooperatively with Heather is always a joy!"

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Cary Jacobson

Family lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Heather provides thorough, competent and compassionate representation in the challenging practice area of family law. I highly recommend her."

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Emily Russell

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"Whether doing trial work or writing a settlement agreement, Heather is everything you'd want in a family law and divorce attorney. She is a client-focused, top-notch litigator and trial attorney. She is both experienced and well-respected. And she loves her work. She has offices in both Howard County and Montgomery County, Maryland."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

President's Citation for Pro Bono Service, Montgomery County Bar Association

1997

Richard C. Lewis Memorial Award, George Washington University Law School

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Partner, McCabe Russell, PA

2006 - 2009

Associate Professor, Georgetown Univ. Law Center

2005 - 2006

Legal Rhetoric Instructor, American University School Of Law

Associations

2014 - Present

Maryland Association for Justice

Member

2010 - Present

D.C. Bar Association

Member

1997 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

Montgomery County Bar Association

Member

Howard County Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

2011 - 2012

Maryland LGBT Bar Association

President

Sample of Legal Cases

Black v. Tendras

Client Verdict

Marks v. Marks

Client Verdict

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Education

1997

The George Washington University Law School

J.D.

1994

Amherst College

B.A.,

Speaking Engagements

2015

Webinar on Forty Percent and RIsing

Prenuptials

2007

(Un) married with . . . Children

Parentage

1997

Protecting the Smallest Victims of Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence and Representation of Children

Publications

2015

Multiple Blogs McCabe Russell Blog

2015

Multiple Blogs McCabe Russell Blog

2011

GayWeddings.com Legally Yours

Languages

English

Activity

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