$ 300-390 per hour
Michael F. Callahan, formerly with the Internal Revenue Service, has practiced family law in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia for over twenty years. He has been counsel in over fifty contested divorce hearings and has settled hundreds of divorce cases.
He received his Juris Doctor from Georgetown University in 1987, and his Bachelor of Science in Marketing from University of Illinois at Chicago in 1974. Mr. Callahan is a member of the Georgetown Chapter of Order of the Coif.
He has co-written two books on divorce law for consumers and various professional articles; Mr. Callahan has lectured on divorce and the tax aspects of divorce.
He has been named among the top lawyers and top divorce lawyers by Washingtonian Magazine and Maryland Super Lawyers.
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33 years | 300 cases
33 years | 300 cases
33 years | 300 cases
$ 300-390 per hour
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Acquired: 1988
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State: Maryland
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
State: Virginia
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
4601 Willard Ave, Chevy Chase, MD, 20815
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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...
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...
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...
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...
"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."
"Mike is a tough negotiator but always professional, ethical, and respectful. I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"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."
"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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2016
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2004
Top Lawyer, Washingtonian Magazine
1991
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1992 - Present
Partner, PartThyden Gross & Callahan, LLP
2005 - Present
Arlington County Bar AssociationMember
1993 - Present
Montgomery Bar AssociationMember
1988 - Present
Order of the Coif - Georgetown ChapterMember
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.
1987
JD - Juris Doctor
1974
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2014
DIvorce Law
2011
Divorce
2007
Divorce Taxation
2011
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