Michael F Callahan

Michael F Callahan

4.3
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 38 years

Family Lawyer at Chevy Chase, MD
Practice Areas: Family, Wills & Living Wills, Divorce & Separation ... +2 more

4601 Willard Ave, Chevy Chase, MD

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Child Custody 20%

I advise and represent clients in all aspects of child custody law in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia.

33 years | 300 cases

20%
Divorce and Separation 20%

I advise and represent clients in all aspects of divorce and matrimonial law in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia.

33 years | 300 cases

20%
Elder Law 20%

I advise and represent seniors and the disabled, and their families and caregivers, in healthcare and disability planning, guardianship proceedings, qualifying for Medicaid and other government benefits, and other legal issues affecting the elderly.

20%
Family 20%

I advise and represent clients in all aspects of divorce and matrimonial law in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia.

33 years | 300 cases

20%
Wills and Living Wills 20%

I prepare wills, trusts, beneficiary designations, powers of attorney and advance medical directives for our clients. I look at all aspects of each client’s unique financial and family situation and use our estate planning tools to develop a plan.

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-390 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 37 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1988

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 38 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1987

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 38 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1987

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Thyden Gross & Callahan, LLP

4601 Willard Ave, Chevy Chase, MD, 20815

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Michael F Callahan's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by Mark | April 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Attorney to Avoid

During the court hearing, Michael F. Callahan said to me “we are in trouble. The judge asks us to prepare for detailed accounting of my bank transactions.” Apparently, he did not prepare the detailed accounting which she should have for the trial. I ask him multiple times in the email and throug...h multiple conversations to give me an estimate on how much the cost could be to settle the case. But he failed to give me an answer. He charged me three times to review the same case including the initial review and two court appearing's.

Posted by David | April 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent divorce lawyer

I have been in business for twelve years and wrote several hundred contracts and I never seen or witnessed such a talented individual in several minutes negotiate and hand write a settlement agreement with many complexities. I felt Mike hit a home run right out of the ball park, and upon him intervie...wing me, I can tell he was very comprehensive in his thought process, I would certainly recommend him to anyone, he is a excellent divorce attorney.

Posted by Emily | October 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Goes above and beyond

I hired Mr. Callahan to handle my Will execution and found him very easy to work with. I would hire him again in an instant and recommend him highly.

Posted by anonymous | June 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Thinks of everything!

Earlier this year, Mike Callahan provided me with comprehensive estate planning services. Because my family situation is extremely complicated, I really appreciated Mike's expertise and wise advice. He listened to my original requests for assistance with all documents needed to properly plan for my f...uture, and as he developed these documents, he brought up and addressed many issues that I hadn't considered before. He thinks of everything! Mike communicated with me frequently about alternatives related to my estate planning, and he explained all options fully and clearly. Thanks to Mike, I now have a will, a trust, beneficiary forms, a prenuptial amendment, a power of attorney and an advance medical directive that all perfectly reflect my wishes for the type of future I envisioned. Mike was easy to talk to and extremely knowledgeable. He demonstrated that he truly cared about my future. I am extremely grateful for Mike's assistance and recommend him highly.

Posted by Simon | December 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Patient, persistent, professional

Mike Callahan acted on my behalf for nearly 5 years in assisting me with a protracted divorce. He was very patient and professional, yet persistent in ensuring I made sensible choices in the proceedings. He is very knowledgeable based on many years of experience and has access to other peer colleagu...es and resources when necessary. Mike is a pleasure to work with and I would recommend him highly.

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Michael F Callahan's Lawyer Endorsements

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Somair Alam

Family lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent family law attorney who is dedicated to client success."

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Nelson Garcia

Family lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mike and I have worked together for many years. His knowledge of family law is exceptional. Whenever I have a question about the law or a problem with a case, he is the first lawyer I ask. It's a pleasure to offer my endorsement."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Rebecca Wade

Family lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mike is a tough negotiator but always professional, ethical, and respectful. I endorse this lawyer."

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James Gross

Family lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mike and I have worked together as law partners for many years and co-authored two books. He is one of the smartest guys I know. He was Order of the Coif at Georgetown and worked for the IRS. Whenever I have a question about the law or a problem with a case, he is the first lawyer I ask."

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Jessica Markham

Family lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have had two cases with Michael. I have found him professional and pleasant to work with. He defended his client's interests vigorously but was courteous and responsive. We were able to work together collaboratively toward resolutions in both cases."

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Darcy Shoop

Family lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mike and I have had a couple of matters together where we worked in a settlement context. I thoroughly appreciated Mike's demeanor, professionalism, experience and skill. He is extremely knowledgeable and was able to build rapport with my client which is so important in helping clients achieve a mutually acceptable outcome. I would welcome an opportunity to work with Mike again. ."

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John Thyden

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2004

Top Lawyer, Washingtonian Magazine

1991

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1992 - Present

Partner, PartThyden Gross & Callahan, LLP

Associations

2005 - Present

Arlington County Bar Association

Member

1993 - Present

Montgomery Bar Association

Member

1988 - Present

Order of the Coif - Georgetown Chapter

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Smith v Smith, 996 A.2d 416; 193 Md.App 29; 2010 Md. App. LEXIS 92 (2010)

We won. The Court of Special Appeals agreed with our argument that the pay was marital property and sent the case back to the trial court to rule on the division of the pay.

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Education

1987

Georgetown University Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1974

University of Illinois, Chicago

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Divorce 101

DIvorce Law

2011

Workshop

Divorce

2007

CLE - Successful Financial Settlements for Your Divorce Client

Divorce Taxation

Publications

2011

Thyden Gross and Callahan, LLP Divorce and Money Blog

2011

Amazon Kindle File your own Virginia Divorce

2006

Sphinx Publishing File for Divorce in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia, (2nd Ed.)Sp

2006

Sphinx Publishing Money and Divorce

2003

Sphinx Publishing File for Divorce in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia

Languages

English

Activity

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