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Dana Whitten concentrates her practice in family law, including divorce, child custody, and child support matters. Dana enjoys helping people; she often sees clients at one of the worst times of their lives, and is committed to helping them get to their best.
Dana's experience has taught her that clients need both strong advocacy and personal support, and she is skilled at providing both. She takes pride in being a good listener, helping her clients understand what to expect from the legal process, and making the often contentious transition of divorce more bearable for them.
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State: Maryland
Acquired: 2012
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State: Virginia
Acquired: 2012
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199 E. Montgomery Avenue, Suite 100, Rockville, MD, 20850
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Posted by Yu(Helena) | November 30, 2022 | Hired Attorney
I couldn’t be more satisfied and thankful for Ms. Dana Whitten and her service and the result of my case enough. In every respect, Dana handled my case with professionalism and personal care. Ms. Dana Whitten, who proved to be the most amazing legal support I could imagine. Dana immediately represent...
Posted by anonymous | October 9, 2022 | Hired Attorney
From the first phone call I had with Dana, I just knew that Dana was the right attorney for me to get me through my divorce. She did an amazing job through the the 7 months it took to finalize the divorce. Dana was very attentive and gave me excellent strategic and legal advice throughout the proce...
Posted by Drew | August 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Dana is amazing. She took me on as a client in the middle of a painful and difficult custody situation, one I had been dealing with for nearly a decade. After tenaciously pursuing numerous motions and negotiations, she was able to finalize a new custody agreement that made life easier and happier for...
Posted by Colin | January 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney
False allegations were made against me in a Peace Order. I was served late on a Friday night, the beginning of a long holiday weekend, with a court date scheduled for first thing the following Thursday morning. I was somewhat panicked to make contact with a lawyer asap, and did connect with one by Mo...
Posted by Doreen | June 5, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Dana is a committed, knowledgeable and dedicated lawyer. She was so invested and dedicated to my case and made sure we won. She gives great and fair advise concerning the case and overall the best at what she does. I will highly recommend Dana!
"I had the opportunity to serve as opposing counsel to Dana Whitten in the negotiation of a prenuptial agreement. Ms. Whitten is smart, savvy, and knowledgeable about Maryland Family Law. She is a dedicated advocate for her clients without losing sight of the big picture. I heartily endorse Ms. Whitten to anyone in need of a Maryland family law attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Whitten is impressive in many ways as a family law litigator and negotiator. Not only does she possess the intelligence and verve of a true litigator, her compassion and dedication to her clients are second to none. Despite her younger age, she has already achieved ‘seasoned status’ with complex cases of every variety,. She is also respected by the judges and magistrates she appears in front of in a regular basis. Having trained and presented to many attorneys over the years, I have no reservation in saying that Ms. Whitten will do an excellent job for her clients. I do not make that assessment very often either."
"Dana is a very knowledgeable family law attorney, who puts great thought into the strategy behind her cases. She advocates diligently for her clients, both in and out of the courtroom. I would highly recommend Dana to anyone who is involved in a family law matter."
"Ms. Dana Whitten tough advocacy combined with her professional practice has placed her in high regards with the other members of the bar."
"I have known Dana Whitten to be a very competent attorney who strongly advocates on behalf of her clients. She is well versed in the nuances of family law."
"Dana is an knowledgeable attorney with a command of all aspects of family law. She is a tenacious advocate for her client and I strongly endorse her."
"Dana is a rising star in family law. She is prepared for hearings, makes persuasive arguments, and zealously advocates for her clients."
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2024
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2023
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2022
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2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2019
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2019
10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2019
Top Lawyer, Bethesda Magazine
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016 - Present
Managing Partner, Law Offices of Dana K. Whitten, LLC
2014 - 2015
Associate, Cordell & Cordell
2012 - 2014
Associate, Ethridge, Quinn, Kemp, McAuliffe, Rowan & Hartinger
2011 - 2011
Clerk, Honorable Rosemarie E. Aquilina
2017 - Present
American Inns of CourtAssociate
2016 - Present
Fairfax Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2016 - Present
Fairfax Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Maryland State Bar Association, Family and Juvenile Law SectionMember
2013 - Present
Women's Bar Association (Montgomery County Chapter)Member
2012 - Present
Montgomery County Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Women's Bar Association of MarylandMember
2012 - Present
Virginia State BarMember
2011
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2021
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2016
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