Erin Leigh Kopelman

Erin Leigh Kopelman

4.4
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 19 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Bethesda, MD
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support, Family

7600 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 700, Bethesda, MD

About Erin

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Child Custody 25%

19 years

25%
Child Support 25%

19 years

25%
Family 10%

Erin Kopelman is an attorney with Lerch, Early & Brewer’s Family Law group. She handles cases involving domestic relations, including divorce, custody, child support, support for adult disabled persons, guardianship, domestic violence, property settlement, alimony, post-judgment issues, prenuptial agreements and postnuptial agreements.

19 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 18 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2007

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 19 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chartered

7600 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 700, Bethesda, MD, 20815

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Erin Leigh Kopelman's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

54 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 54 reviews

Posted by Domenico | January 21, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

The best divorce lawyer!

Erin is the best. If you are going through a divorce, she will have your back. She’s honest, thorough and a bulldog with a smile. Don’t mess around. This is a really important time and an important hire. She’ll give you the best shot and fight for you.

Posted by Melissa | January 19, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

I highly recommend Erin Kopelman

Erin represented me in my divorce, which was done through a Collaborative process/agreement. It was an extremely stressful and emotional period in my life for a variety of factors, but Erin guided me well. This is especially important when emotions (frustration, sadness, anger, you name it) sometimes... cloud your judgement. Despite her court days and other cases, she was always there for me. Her communications both in timeliness and in laying out my options was superb. Her team was great. I also enjoyed working with the divorce coach that she recommended for development of the co-parenting plan. Most importantly, the outcome was terrific. Despite high emotions, the settlement agreement and co-parenting plan were thorough and fair; and the ex and I are still able to communicate and co-parent amicably. I have since heard from friends their experiences in their past or pending divorces, and I appreciate Erin even more that I did before. She is the right blend of caring, practical, knowledgeable, and efficient. Thank you, Erin.

Posted by Kerry | January 15, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Knowledgable, thorough, experienced and kind

After 44 years my marriage was over. Erin was the perfect person for me to work with. She suggested a Collaborative Divorce, which was a great fit for my situation. It was a complicated process involving a family owned business. Erin was on top of every detail. Her kindness to me was remarkable.... The team that she put together - financial advisors, mental health advisors, etc. was thorough and respectful of me, my ex husband and my children. At the end of the day, I believe we all felt that we had achieved an equitable division of assets. No small feat. In my mind, this was largely due to Erin's patience and attention to details. I relied on those skills of hers heavily, as my own brain wasn't always functioning at its best. I recommend her highly.

Posted by John | January 15, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Erin is the best!

I would highly recommend Erin Kopelman as a divorce attorney. She is an expert in the field with years of experience, and she is very responsive and takes a very thoughtful and caring approach to her interactions with her clients. Divorce proceedings are a very difficult thing for anybody to go thr...ough, and your divorce attorney is such a critical part of that process. You can’t do better than having Erin as your attorney and I am so glad I had her representing me through those challenging times.

Posted by anonymous | January 15, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Amazing, professional, knowledgeable, and calm divorce attorney!

Erin was my divorce attorney, using the Collaborative Divorce process. It was a tricky case with a lot of emotions and stress. We had to deal with custody issues, child support, financial and housing issues, and more. Erin put together an amazing team and she was excellent every step of the way! She ...was professional, knowledgeable, and calm. She explained everything step-by-step and made me feel comfortable in every meeting. She knew how to handle the various situations and always explained what was coming next. Erin was extremely responsive and always there when I needed her. I trust and appreciate her immensely and would recommend her to anyone in a heartbeat! She truly changed my life and I can’t thank her enough for everything she has done for me!

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Erin Leigh Kopelman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Somair Alam

Family lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Erin is an excellent family law attorney who is dedicated to client success."

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Melissa Kucinski

Family lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Erin is a meticulous, well-organized, and thorough attorney. She is a strong advocate, and very compassionate and understanding of her client's goals and interests."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Listed in inaugural “Top Attorney” listings, Bethesda Magazine

2018

Named, D.C. Super Lawyers

2018

Named, Maryland Super Lawyers

2018

Named, Best Lawyers in America

2018

Family Law Practitioner of the Year, Bethesda Magazine’s Reader’s Pick

2017

Rising Star, Maryland Super Lawyers magazine

2017

Rising Star, D.C. Super Lawyers

2017

Graduate, Core Program, Leadership Montgomery

2016

Rising Star, Maryland Super Lawyers magazine

2016

Rising Star, D.C. Super Lawyers

2015

The Daily Record, Named one of Maryland’s “Leading Women”

2015

Rising Star, Maryland Super Lawyers magazine

2015

Rising Star, D.C. Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, Maryland Super Lawyers magazine

2014

Rising Star, D.C. Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, D.C. Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Maryland Super Lawyers magazine

2012

Rising Star, Maryland Super Lawyers magazine

2012

Section Chair of the Year, Montgomery County Bar Association

2012

Bar Leader, Montgomery County, Maryland Bar Foundation

2012

Section Chair of the Year, Montgomery County Bar Association

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Attorney/Principal, Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chartered

2007 - 2010

Associate Attorney, Brodsky, Renehan, Pearlstein, Lastra & Bouquet, Chartered

Associations

2019 - Present

Bar Association of Montgomery County Maryland

Co-Chair of Legislation Committee

2019 - Present

Bar Association of Montgomery County Maryland

Executive Committee Member

2018 - Present

Montgomery County Inn of Court

Barrister

2017 - Present

Bar Association of Montgomery County Maryland

Member of Judicial Selections Panel Committee

District of Columbia Bar

Bar Association of Montgomery County Maryland

Maryland State Bar Association

2017 - 2018

Bar Association of Montgomery County Maryland

Co-Chair of Member Benefits Committee

2015 - 2015

Women's Bar Association of Maryland (Montgomery County chapter)

Co-Chair End of Year Party

2013 - 2015

Bar Association of Montgomery County Maryland

Chair of Breakfast with the Court

2013 - 2014

Bar Association of Montgomery County Maryland

Chair of Mentor/Mentee Committee for New Practitioner’s Section

2012 - 2013

Women's Bar Association of Maryland (Montgomery County chapter)

Liaison to Executive Committee

2012 - 2012

Women's Bar Association of Maryland (Montgomery County chapter)

Co-Chair Holiday Party

2012 - 2015

Bar Association of Montgomery County Maryland

Chair of Law Day Programs for Family Law Section

2011 - 2012

Bar Association of Montgomery County, Maryland

Co-Chair of Family Law Section

2011 - 2012

Bar Association of Montgomery County Maryland

Chair of Pro Bono Project for Family Law Section

2010 - 2011

Montgomery American Inn of Court

Associate Member

2010 - 2013

Women's Bar Association of Maryland (Montgomery County chapter)

Chair of Listserv

2010 - 2011

Bar Association of Montgomery County, Maryland

Co-Chair of Continuing Legal Education

Education

2006

Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

Bucknell University

BSBA

Speaking Engagements

2019

How to Live a Financially Aware and Empowered Life

Women, Wealth and Wellness

2017

Rita Rosenkrantz Basic Family Training

Custody

Publications

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