Lynette Teresa Kleiza

Lynette Teresa Kleiza

4.6
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 17 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Bethesda, MD
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support ... +2 more

4800 Hampden Lane, 6th Floor, Bethesda, MD

About Lynette

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Child Custody 20%

18 years

20%
Alimony 15%

18 years

15%
Child Support 15%

18 years

15%
Adoption 10%

10 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 310-310 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 13 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 15 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2011

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 17 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 17 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Paley, Rothman, Goldstein, Rosenberg, Eig & Cooper, Chartered

4800 Hampden Lane, 6th Floor, Bethesda, MD, 20814

Law Offices of Lynette Teresa Kleiza

252 N. Washington Street, Falls Church, VA, 22046

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Lynette Teresa Kleiza's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | January 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Custody

Lynette is an excellent attorney. She's pragmatic and knowledgeable, but perhaps her best characteristic, is that she's an excellent judge of character. It shocked me how often she would predict the other party's next move. I credit Lynette with making sense of the complex situation I was in, kee...ping me calm, and also giving me the insights and clarity I needed to frame what success would look like. This was important, because my case ultimately settled outside of court, during the tense days leading up to the court date. During the process, Lynette accompanied me to hearings and waited outside during mediation. She read emails and text messages, and also helped me craft responses. I have taken these lessons on communicating with the other party forward into my future, to ensure that my communications are clear and emotionless. If you're going to hire a lawyer to get things done and counsel you through the process, hire Lynette.

Posted by anonymous | August 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Unethical and padded fees

I hired Kleiza based on the reviews here and now find them incredibly hard to believe. This attorney refused to represent me, listed charges in whole/half day blocks, didn't answer emails, not transparent about her communications with opposing counsel, did not forward/share documents given by opposin...g counsel, misled me into signing an order with improper counsel, delayed actions with opposing counsel, which ended up costing me significantly.

Posted by anonymous | July 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Best Choice, Amazing Results!

Lynette has handled multiple cases for me (divorce, child support, modifications, mediation, custody, etc) over the last 4 years. Every single time, we were fully successful. She is incredibly competent, always prepared, kind and sympathetic during difficult times, conservative but not risk averse ...-- and the best choice I could have made. She walked me through everything and took care of our family. Highly recommend Lynette!

Posted by anonymous | May 27, 2015 | Family

Zealous and Talented Family Lawyer

Ms. Kleiza represented me on a family law matter where the jurisdiction was contested. Her proactive communication with me, preparation, courtroom presence, and performance during the hearing, gave me confidence and reduced my worry during a very anxious time for me. In winning my motion for dismis...sal of the case, Ms. Kleiza proved a talented litigator that is experienced in the courtroom. I recommend her without hesitation to anyone in northern Virginia who needs a zealous advocate to handle their contested divorce.

Posted by anonymous | March 06, 2014 | Family

Professional, hard working, and dedicated!

Lynette represented me in my family law matters and divorce matters. I would like to commend Lynette on her tradecraft and professionalism. Lynette was very instrumental in keeping a clear perspective on matters involving custody, even when dealing with the opposing party’s irrational claims and act...ions. Her clear head allowed us to maintain course on resolution, ultimately settling the custody and property matters short of litigation. Lynette was instrumental in the constructing of clear and effective settlement materials and showed her skill set in negotiation and cross counsel communications. However, the most valuable aspect for me was the expectation management and advice in how to respond to issues from the opposing party and her counsel. When I had questions or issues relating to the separation/divorce I knew that I had a trusted advisor I could rely on to help me make clear cut decisions. This support base and decision-making allowed for the most expeditious conclusion for divorce as was possible. Lynette’s dedication ensured the settlement was in my best interest and supported our overall end states. I have much respect for Lynette and it is very clear she takes her profession seriously. The time and attention she devoted to my case exceed my expectations. Lynette was always reachable via multiple communication means. I found her rate both fair and reasonable, and worth every penny. The rest of the staff at Curran Moher PC was always welcoming and supportive. If ever I can recommend a family law attorney, it will be that of Lynette Kleiza and the Curran Moher PC firm.

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Steven Goldman

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 17

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"Lynette is an outstanding attorney with a tremendous heart for her clients. Her constant attention to changes in the law and strong work-ethic enable her to be extremely well-prepared for all of her cases. She presents very professionally in the courtroom, but also has a calm and steady demeanor that is beneficial for her clients at a settlement table. You would be very fortunate to have Lynette in your corner of a family law matter."

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Jason Weis

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lynette works tirelessly for her clients. She truly cares about putting her clients in position for the best possible outcomes. Her aggressive trial advocacy is also well balanced by her creative negotiation skills. I highly recommend her for complex divorce matters."

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Attorney, Zavos Juncker Law Group, PLLC

2013 - 2016

Associate, Curran Moher Weis PLLC

2009 - 2013

Associate, Glassman & Michael

Associations

2015 - Present

Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Virginia

Co-Chair Events Committee

2015 - Present

CAUSE - Comfort for America's Uniformed Services

Co-Coordinator

2010 - 2015

Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Virginia

Secretary

Education

2008

University of Richmond, The T. C. Williams School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Publications

2017

Virginia Lawyers Weekly LGBT Elders and Marriage Equality

Languages

English

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