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Richard Dodd
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Biography
Strategic, principled and cost-effective family law attorney.
Child custody and parenting plans sensitive to childrens' developmental needs.
Strategic divorce and child custody advice, negotiation and court advocacy.
Winning alimony to support the dependent spouse’s progress toward financial independence, and limiting alimony to duration necessary for the self-support.
Ensuring adequate financial support so children may thrive.
Comprehensive child custody and support to sustain the family after divorce.
Strategic, principled, and cost-effective family attorney.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Child Custody
25%
Divorce and Separation
25%
Alimony
15%
Child Support
15%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Maryland for 11 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 27 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Licensed in Massachusetts for 39 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Location
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Showing 11 - 15 of 17 reviews | Recommendation
Posted by Brian | December 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Uncontested Divorce
Very helpful and level-headed
I appreciated Rick’s advice and persistence in persuading my wife to negotiate an uncontested divorce. I had previously failed to respond to my wife’s divorce complaint which the court dismissed, largely because we couldn’t agree who would accept responsibility for accumulated debt for an automobile ...
Posted by anonymous | February 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Highly Recommended. Mr. Dodd is Very Thorough, Polite, and Accessible
I came to Mr. Dodd at the beginning of my divorce. I was served with a surprise notice of divorce and did not have much time to get a lawyer. My ex was also going for full custody of our child. I needed the best lawyer available due to the high-risk situation I was in. Richard Dodd got the results I...
Posted by Jerry | February 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
Doing (Next To) The Impossible
I thoroughly recommend the legal services of Richard (Rick) Dodd. I found Rick through a couple of referrals. I was seeking to end a long, unhappy (same sex) relationship. As there was never a marriage (and no conventional law that applied but for a partnership agreement), Rick was able to negotia...
Posted by Bill | August 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Excellent experience
I was fortunate to find Mr. Dodd when I needed an attorney. He truly cares about his clients and does everything he possibly can to help and has the client’s best interests at heart always. I’ve had experience with other attorneys and none of them are on the level of caring and understanding as Mr....
Posted by anonymous | June 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family
Excellent, pro-active attorney
I retained Mr. Dodd to review my ongoing family-law case and to advise me on the best approach forward. My case was a complex issue that involved judgment from a different state that needed to be enforced in my current state. It was further complicated by the County jurisdictions and the strange requ...
Richard Dodd's Lawyer Endorsements
"Rick is a practical attorney with a keen mind. He works hard to navigate and understand the needs of his clients in a very sensitive practice area."
"I endorse this lawyer. I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Dodd on a contentious family matter. He advocated for his client with zeal, yet maintained a professional demeanor."
"Rick is an excellent family law attorney, with just the right balance of compassion and zealousness for his clients. He is financially savvy and capable of coaching his clients to take decisive action to preserve their assets. He has consulted with me on issues his clients face when selling an underwater marital property and handling potential liability for the mortgage balance."
"Rick Dodd is an excellent attorney and colleague. I have found him to have an extremely keen legal mind, great communication skills, and an unusually strong business sense that’s informed by his MBA background. I trust Rick so much, in fact, that I even referred a close family member to him."
"I have known Richard Dodd for over 5 years. During that time, Richard and I have collaborated on a number of matters and I have grown to appreciate his expertise in family law and general financial analysis."
"Rick is a thorough, detailed, and ethical attorney. He is devoted to coaching his clients to pursue principled and pragmatic strategies to meet their family’s needs. While he is a seasoned litigator and trial attorney, I trust that his clients benefit most from his advice with regard to negotiating marital settlements and custody agreements to minimize cost and strife. Because he practices in a county far from my location, I am glad to refer cases to him as I know he serves clients in a cost-effective manner."
"Rick is meticulous, thorough and caring. His knowledge of the law and attention to detail bolster his strong client advocacy."
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Uncontested divorce lawyer
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2024
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2023
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Distinguished (BV), Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Principal Attorney, Dodd Legal LLC
2012 - 2014
Senior Counsel, Inmarsat Global Communications
2011 - 2012
Senior Counsel, Vodafone Global Communications
2009 - 2011
Senior Consultant, Booz Allen Hamilton
2006 - 2009
Senior Counsel, Sprint Nextel Corporation
Associations
2021 - Present
Bar Association of Montgomery County MarylandAttorney-Client Fee Disputes Mediator
2019 - Present
District of Columbia Academy of Collaborative ProfessionalsMember
2014 - Present
District of Columbia BarAttorney-Client Arbitration Board Panelist
2014 - Present
International Academy of Collaborative ProfessionalsMember
2014 - Present
Collaborative Dispute Resolution ProfessionalsMember
2021 - 2024
Montgomery County Inns of CourtBarrister
2015 - 2017
Bar Association of Montgomery County MarylandContinuing Legal Education Committee Member
2015 - 2016
American Mock Trial AssociationMoot Court Judge
Education
1997
Yale School of Management
MBA - Master of Business Administration
1986
Boston University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
Yale University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
The American Mock Trial Association
Moot Court Judge
2017
Montgomery County Bar Association, Elder Law Section
Getting Paid
2016
Montgomery County Bar Association
Client Trust Account Management
2015
Montgomery County Bar Association
Working with Clients in Limited Scope Divorce Engagements
Languages
English
French
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
My husband filed for divorce. I am not contesting it, do i need to be present for the Zoom hearing? we live in different states
10 May 2025
Q&A
How can I obtain proof of a negligent parent who drinks alcohol daily and has never taken care of his child?
18 Mar 2025
Q&A
I got a divorce in 2023. In the settlement, I was given a QDRO for $68,000 from my ex husbands retirement.
27 Feb 2025