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Bethany Gayle Shechtel
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Biography
Bethany G. Shechtel is a native Washingtonian and grew up in Montgomery County, Maryland. Bethany is a graduate of Richard Montgomery High School, Towson University, College of Notre Dame of Maryland, and the University of the District of Columbia Law School.
Bethany comes to the legal profession with a strong background in education. Bethany worked for the better half of a decade as a teacher in both Baltimore City, Maryland, and Miami-Dade County, Florida, prior to entering law school.
Capitalizing on her experience and background in education, Bethany handles cases relating to family law, domestic violence, guardianship, juvenile, and special education matters.
Upon entering law school at NOVA Southeastern University Law School, Bethany was selected to be a member of the NOVA Trial Association, Vice-President of the International Law Student Association and an editor of the International Greenbook. Upon moving back to the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area and transferring to the University of the District of Columbia School of Law, Bethany graduated top in her class earning Summa Cum Laude. Bethany, through the Juvenile and Special Education Law Clinic at UDC, successfully worked for clients at Due Process Hearings and acted as an educational advocate in criminal sentencing hearings, due process hearings, parole revocation hearings, and has worked with school systems both public and private to ensure success for the individual student. Bethany also served as a research assistant to both Professor Andrew Ferguson and Adrienne Jones* and was able to maintain a full academic course load while employed as a law clerk. Shortly after graduating from law school the American Bar Association published an article Bethany wrote on the use of neuroscience in juvenile criminal cases**.
Bethany is a member of the Maryland State Bar Association, Montgomery County Bar Association, Frederick County Bar Association, serves as a Board Member for the Simon E. Sobeloff Jewish Law Society and is active in the Montgomery County Women’s Bar Association. Additionally, Bethany has been selected as a SuperLawyers Rising Star (2017 – 2019) and received the Avvo Client’s Choice Badge (2015).
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Licensed in Florida for 8 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2017
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 11 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Location
BGS Law, LLC
110 N. Washington Street, Suite 404, Rockville, MD, 20850
BGS Law, LLC
143 W. Patrick Street, Frederick, MD, 20701
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Posted by anonymous | November 04, 2015
Amazing
Bethany really makes you feel like one of her own. She takes you under her wing and treats you fairly amd honestly. She is very good at what she does amd she uses every bit of her knowledge to help you las if you were family.
Posted by Jennifer | September 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Family
Great Lawyer
Ms. Shechtel is a passionate and intelligent individual whom is very knowledgeable in domestic matters. Trustworthy and easy to feel comfortable to work with. I would absolutely rather be on her side of the table.
Posted by Steve | September 02, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Legal Assistance
I would highly recommend Bethany and Shechtel & Associates for their superior work ethics. They are very friendly as well as knowledgeable when it came to dealing with my personal case. Bethany had my best interests in mind and helped guide me and advise me throughout the entire process. I cannot ...
Posted by Jacqueline | May 19, 2015
Excellent!!
Bethany Shechtel is not only one of the most professional attorneys I have met, but she is also incredibly patient and understanding. I am very grateful for her dedication and continuous hard work.
Posted by Patricia | May 19, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Wonderful experience!
I can't begin to express how happy we were with Bethany and the overall experience we had. She was always available to speak with my husband an I regarding our case and was very patient explaining in detail any concerns or questions we had. She was honest yet not alarming as most attorneys we have de...
Bethany Gayle Shechtel's Lawyer Endorsements
"Bethany makes her clients glad they hired her. Great Attorney."
"Bethany is compassionate and caring. I endorse Bethany."
"I endorse this lawyer. Bethany cares about her clients and that is evident in her work."
"Bethany is top-notch. She knows the law, and how to use it for the benefit of her clients. She excels in Court, drafting pleadings and negotiating with opposing counsel. Bethany knows how to stand in Court before a Judge and aggressively represent her clients bests interests. Bethany also understands when the best move is to negotiate, which she does with knowledge and ease."
"Bethany is a great attorney. She is determined, passionate, and loves a challenge. She is one of the attorneys I will often consult about an issue if I need a second opinion."
"Bethany Shechtel is a consummate professional. I have had the pleasure of having her as my opposing counsel in one of the toughest cases (emotionally) in my career thus far. Ms. Shechtel treated the issues in this case with sensitivity and compassion while zealously advocating for her client…a tough balance to achieve. Ms. Shechtel is focused on solving problems for her clients, not on billing for needless tasks. For these and for many more reasons, I emphatically endorse Ms. Shechtel."
"Bethany Shechtel is a dedicated and energetic lawyer. She goes the extra mile for her clients, no matter how simple or complex the case/issues may be. She is well respected by the legal community as a competent and smart attorney."
"I endorse Bethany Shechtel. She is an experienced family law attorney and advocates zealously for her clients. Bethany's assertive yet compassionate representation of clients in the field of divorce and separation is unparalleled."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is caring, very intelligent, and works and works and works for her clients."
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Experience
Honors
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Stars, SuperLawyers
2020
AV rating, Martindale-Hubbell®
2020
Best Family Lawyer, Expertise
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
10 Best Female Attorney, American Law Institute
2015
Clients' Choice Badge, Avvo
2014
Summa Cum Laude, University of the District of Columbia School of Law
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Member, BGS Law, LLC
2015 - 2018
Attorney, Shechtel and Associates, PA
2015 - 2018
Attorney, Child Justice Center, LLC
Associations
2015 - Present
Simon E. Sobeloff SocietyBoard Member
Maryland State Bar Association
Maryland State Bar Association, Family and Juvenile Law Section
American Bar Association
Maryland Association for Justice
Women's Bar Association of Maryland
Liasion to BAMC
American Association for Justice chapter
2017 - 2019
Montgomery County Bar AssociationExecutive Committee Liason
2016 - 2017
American Inns of Court
Education
2007
College of Notre Dame of Maryland
2005
Towson University
BS - Bachelor of Science
N/A
Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center
N/A
University of the District of Columbia, David A. Clarke School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2017
BAMC Continuing Legal Education
Protective/Peace Orders And Their Possible Impact to Consider in Family, Immigration, and Criminal Proceedings
Publications
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers