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

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4.4 /5.0

54 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 15 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Jeff | March 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Thoughtful and Thorough

Erin helped guide me through a two-and-a-half year divorce nightmare and provided excellent advice every step of the way. She explained each aspect of the process in easy to understand language and helped me navigate through the multitude of court orders, interrogatories, proposals and counter propos...als. Her strategies were sound and well thought out. She's extremely attentive and thorough and I felt I was in good hands the entire way.

Posted by Paige | February 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Exceptional divorce attorney

I hired Erin for my divorce and couldn't of asked for a better attorney to guide me through the process. I always felt comfortable and able to openly express any of my concerns with her and she was honest when explaining everything. This was a very stressful time in my life and Erin was very patient ...and understanding while working with me, which I greatly appreciated. She assisted me with everything from initiating the divorce, details of the settlement agreement, necessary paperwork to be done, the court process, and having a QDRO prepared for retirment transfer. She was always onetime and prompt when we had a call or meeting scheduled and also when dealing with my ex's attorney. She is nothing but a dedicated and hard working professional and I would highly recommend her to anyone needing her service.

Posted by Joanna | October 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Marriage & Prenuptials

Excellent pre-nup assistance

I worked with Erin to draft and negotiate a pre-nup with my now husband. She even recommended the attorney he ultimately hired as his own representation! While this can be a difficult set of conversations, Erin explained everything in layman's terms and worked diligently to create an agreement that s...atisfied us both. I so appreciated her quick response times and willingness to accommodate my schedule. Would definitely recommend working with Erin!

Posted by Scott | March 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Knowledgeable, thoughtful, responsive

I hired Erin to represent me in the drafting of a marital settlement agreement. She was a pleasure to work with and made the process very easy — during what was otherwise a difficult time in my life. Erin is knowledgeable, thoughtful, responsive, and a clear communicator. I highly recommend her.

Posted by anonymous | April 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent Divorce Attorney

Erin assisted me with my separation and divorce, counseling me on issues related to child custody, child support, and other financial issues. She is meticulous, aggressive when she needs to be, and an excellent communicator. She handled some unexpected and contentious issues that arose in depositions... with determination, bringing the issues to a positive resolution. I would recommend her without hesitation.

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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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