Renee Lee Stasio

Renee Lee Stasio

4.4
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 29 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Chevy Chase, MD
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody

5425 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 600, Chevy Chase, MD

About Renee

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Child Custody 50%

Ms. Stasio's practice handles all areas of family law and because cases involve multiple areas she cannot adequately assign percentages. She specializes in high conflict custody cases, but often those include other issues as well. Ms. Stasio believes that parties should make wise decisions, based on knowledge, choices and a cost benefit analysis. Sometimes the path is mediation and other times it is litigation, but she has the skills to handle either path.

18 years

50%
Divorce and Separation 50%

Ms. Stasio's practice handles all areas of family law and because cases involve multiple areas she cannot adequately assign percentages. She specializes in high conflict custody cases, but often those include other issues as well. Ms. Stasio believes that parties should make wise decisions, based on knowledge, choices and a cost benefit analysis. Sometimes the path is mediation and other times it is litigation, but she has the skills to handle either path.

18 years

50%

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 16 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 22 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2004

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 29 years

State: California

Acquired: 1996

Not Eligible to Practice Law (Not Entitled)

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Renee L Stasio, PLLC

5425 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 600, Chevy Chase, MD, 20815

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Renee Lee Stasio's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

25 Client Reviews

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Posted by Bill | September 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

One word: Exceptional!!!

It's true; she's exceptional. Renée and I quickly became an effective team, and she worked closely with me to help me learn the nuances and ever-changing nature of family law and to help me set realistic and child-centered expectations. I simply could not have survived my high-conflict situation with...out her. She is honest, fair and family-focused. She listens to alternative views and knows how to effectively advocate for her clients. She's a straight shooter, an honest broker, and can be as tenacious as the situation requires. That said, Renée is also the kind of compassionate person who will stop and help people in the courtroom if she notices they are fending for themselves, being treated unfairly or having trouble communicating. I watched her spontaneously translate for someone who wasn't even her client because she realized he was being tricked by an unscrupulous attorney. I've also seen her walk a blind man to the Metro and give some unsolicited feedback to a mom who was struggling to represent herself. She has a heart for helping those less fortunate, and she truly defies the "greedy lawyer." stereotype. I'm thankful that she was recommended to me ... and recommend her without hesitation.

Posted by anonymous | December 01, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Hire this woman!

After a very painful and grueling year, Renee suceeded in restoring 50/50 legal and physical custody of my children. This was not an easy thing to do. I had some baggage and by the time she took over, my spouse had withheld the children for six months without a court order, which was a huge advant...age to the other side Renee took what was a dog of a case by then, gradually reversed its course and returned my children to their home after a nine-day trial. She's a fighter. She doesn't take nonsense from the other side, and if you need to shape up she'll give it to you straight, too. Renee is very smart, tough and seemingly fearless. She is an amazing advocate, and you will never meet someone with a bigger heart or more integrity. I could not have gotten through this year without her.

Posted by Jim | February 04, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Renee Stasio

Renee is an incredible attorney who was really there for me during my legal separation. She really cares and is an expert in her field. I strongly recommend her to anyone going through a legal separation.

Posted by Shanai | January 27, 2015 | Child Custody

Truly grateful for Renee

Renee is a more then just a lawyer to me and my family. I truly felt supported every step of the way in my custody case legally and emotionally. Renee listened and cared about every detail of my case from our every first meeting down to the end of my case. There were many times when I was unable to... navigate emotionally through my case in regards to what I needed to do and what I wanted in the best interest of my case. Renee remained patience and encouraged me when I needed which, kept me focused on the important facts as it pertained to my case in order for a fair as well as positive outcome . I feel Renee goes above and beyond for her client and truly cares for them. I am more than satisfied with her services and I will continue to use her services whenever needed. I am forever grateful to Renee.

Posted by anonymous | January 22, 2015 | Family

Excellence & warmth

Renee was recommended to me with the following words: " most good lawyers in this town keep fighting Til the money runs out , but not Renee-- she cares about families." Not only did this turn out to be true but Renee proved to be an extremely skilled, hardworking, honest and passionate advocate wh...ile often pausing to make sure she is doing the right thing for me, my children, and in general. I recommend her without reservation ( and have already done so to others who are equally pleased with her work!).

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Kristin Henrikson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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Sandra Wilkof

Family lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Renee Stasio is a passionate advocate for her clients, thorough in her preparation, and meticulous in her representation. I highly recommend her."

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2008 - 2010

Of Counsel, Delaney McKinney

2006 - 2008

Of Counsel, Howrey

2001 - 2006

Associate, Fish & Neave Now Ropes & Gray

1999 - 2001

Associate, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, LLP

1996 - 1999

Associate, Gray Carey Ware & Freidenrich

Associations

2013 - Present

Association of Family and Conciliation Courts

Member

2011 - Present

Montgomery County Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Member

2010 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

District of Columbia Bar

Member

Education

1996

Boston College Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

University of Southern California

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Activity

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