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 represented me in court on my behalf. She communicated thoroughly with me on Facetime, email and phone calls so that I wouldn’t have to travel to Maryland personally, b/c I live in CA. Ms. Whitten is trustworthy, smart, honest, knowledgeable, experienced, and a very positive, productive attorney who consistently gave me excellent advice. She advocated for me in such a way that earned my complete trust. I can trust. Ms. Whitten’s work demonstrated an effective use of time and a work-ethic that clearly proved she was here for me as her client and wouldn’t take advantage of me financially. Ms. Whitten’s work is very impressive. She has tremendous skills as a negotiator and litigator. My appreciation of her for all the time and energy she put into me personally and my case proved she really had my best interest at heart. I came to completely trust her to lead my case and to deal with every aspect including the misconduct of my ex’s attorney. I felt protected by Dana’s wisdom and knowledge. I cannot stop thanking God for her. In addition to her professional expertise in leading my case, she also gave me an affordable price. Her professional credentials and experience could have easily put her out of my budget, but she met me where I was and gave me far above her legal fees. I had to travel to Maryland when the case was being resolved. When I arrived to MD, My “ex-husband” changed the locks to the door of my house there so I couldn’t gain entrance, Without having anyone else to turn to, I texted and phoned Ms. Dana after she got off work around 6:30 pm and she returned my phone and text me right away and personally assisted in helping me resolve the issue. Dana didn’t even bill me for this showing her kindness was part of her personal and professional attributes. Dana is a kind person and has a heart for her clients. I simply cannot thank Dana enough for her kindness and her heart. Being named as one of the top 10 best attorneys in MD only after having eight years experience (in 2018) shows just how good she is. I couldn’t be more satisfied for Ms. Dana Whitten’s service and the result of my case. She’s even given me some advice for succeeding in my career; she treats me like someone treats their best friend. She’s helped me see myself better and to keep my eyes on the big picture. In short, Ms. Whitten was a huge blessing for me and her service is beyond what words can convey. She is the best of the best. She’s an attorney you can truly trust if you ever need one. I highly recommend her services to any who need legal assistance.
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 process. I couldn't think of a better attorney to help me. I highly recommend Dana to anyone who needs assistance with the divorce process, whether it's to mediate and put together a separation agreement or to take the case to court.
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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Dana- best of the best 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 represented me in court on my behalf. She communicated thoroughly with me on Facetime, email and phone calls so that I wouldn’t have to travel to Maryland personally, b/c I live in CA. Ms. Whitten is trustworthy, smart, honest, knowledgeable, experienced, and a very positive, productive attorney who consistently gave me excellent advice. She advocated for me in such a way that earned my complete trust. I can trust. Ms. Whitten’s work demonstrated an effective use of time and a work-ethic that clearly proved she was here for me as her client and wouldn’t take advantage of me financially. Ms. Whitten’s work is very impressive. She has tremendous skills as a negotiator and litigator. My appreciation of her for all the time and energy she put into me personally and my case proved she really had my best interest at heart. I came to completely trust her to lead my case and to deal with every aspect including the misconduct of my ex’s attorney. I felt protected by Dana’s wisdom and knowledge. I cannot stop thanking God for her. In addition to her professional expertise in leading my case, she also gave me an affordable price. Her professional credentials and experience could have easily put her out of my budget, but she met me where I was and gave me far above her legal fees. I had to travel to Maryland when the case was being resolved. When I arrived to MD, My “ex-husband” changed the locks to the door of my house there so I couldn’t gain entrance, Without having anyone else to turn to, I texted and phoned Ms. Dana after she got off work around 6:30 pm and she returned my phone and text me right away and personally assisted in helping me resolve the issue. Dana didn’t even bill me for this showing her kindness was part of her personal and professional attributes. Dana is a kind person and has a heart for her clients. I simply cannot thank Dana enough for her kindness and her heart. Being named as one of the top 10 best attorneys in MD only after having eight years experience (in 2018) shows just how good she is. I couldn’t be more satisfied for Ms. Dana Whitten’s service and the result of my case. She’s even given me some advice for succeeding in my career; she treats me like someone treats their best friend. She’s helped me see myself better and to keep my eyes on the big picture. In short, Ms. Whitten was a huge blessing for me and her service is beyond what words can convey. She is the best of the best. She’s an attorney you can truly trust if you ever need one. I highly recommend her services to any who need legal assistance.
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Posted by anonymous | October 9, 2022
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Excellent 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 process. I couldn't think of a better attorney to help me. I highly recommend Dana to anyone who needs assistance with the divorce process, whether it's to mediate and put together a separation agreement or to take the case to court.
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Posted by Drew | August 17, 2020
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Exceptional and Personal Service
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 both myself and my daughter. Dana is knowledgeable, compassionate, reasonable, and aggressive. She is not only an outstanding attorney, but more importantly a good person, and I highly recommend her to anyone seeking quality resolution to their family case.
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Posted by Colin | January 28, 2020
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False Allegations - Peace Order
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 Monday, but he ended up knowing the accuser's family and had to back out due to this conflict of interest. I reached out to Dana on Tuesday afternoon, less than two days before the scheduled court appearance, and with little time to prepare, she took care of me. She quickly and carefully pulled all of the relevant evidence together to understand my relationship with the accuser and build a solid defense case, separating facts from unsubstantiated fluff. Ultimately, Thursday morning, outside the courtroom, Dana was able to negotiate an agreement with the accuser's attorney to withdraw the Peace Order. This settlement saved my sanity -- and my reputation. Dana made it happen, displaying the highest levels of courtesy and professionalism along the way. She’s also simply a very kind person, so welcome when your life is suddenly in upheaval. I would recommend Dana to anyone needing competent and compassionate legal help.
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Posted by Doreen | June 5, 2019
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Excellent 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!
Posted by Mary | February 8, 2019
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The best attorney you can hire!!
I read all of Dana's previous reviews before starting on mine and I absolutely agree 100% on all other reviews.
Dana is AWESOME in every way. She is personal, dedicated to your cause, hard working, seeks justice and enjoys a good battle. The positive traits of Dana are endless. She is more than fair and reasonable with her fees and services. But more importantly I felt that she really does care about me and the well being of my daughters. I unequivocally recommended Dana.
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Posted by Anne | August 24, 2018
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Winning
I am so glad I hired Dana. She is smart, tough and dedicated to success. Dana has been a tireless advocate for me; consistently giving great advice and a winning performance. After she won my case the Judge reviewed her bills, said they were all very reasonable and awarded me a judgment for the entire amount! I couldn't agree more, her fees were very reasonable and the legal services I received were superb. I highly recommend Dana.
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Posted by Jean-Paul | October 18, 2017
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The Best Lawyer ever...
It was a pleasure working with Dana..... she was very professional and dedicated to my case... I would definitely recommend her to anyone... I won my case because of her hard work and dedication.. I will hire her again in the future if needed ... You changed my life ....Thanks
Posted by Damien | December 13, 2016
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Dana is the best
Very knowledgeable, very passionate, detailed orientated, thorough and dedicated. Dana doesn't give up even when the road looks rough. She will treat you and your case like it her own and you are her family. She goes above and beyond, is very professional and very personal. She is the best at what she does.
Posted by Jacqueline | July 27, 2016
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Family Court - Child custody
Ms. Dana is an excellent lawyer. She worked extremely hard and represented our son with the upmost concern for justice and compassion. Ms. Dana's work ethic and professional demeanor won over our hearts.
Posted by Alvin | July 15, 2016
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Proffessonal and Collected
A battle for Child Custody and Child Support, the mother of my kids has thrown heavy shade on me and has done the impossible to put boundaries between my kids and I. Dana Whitten has proven the court otherwise. She has shed light on my case and had gaven both the mother of the kids and I equal Custody.
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Divorce and separation Attorney | Apr 16
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"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."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Jan 31
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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."
Family Attorney | Jan 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Aug 02
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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."
Family Attorney | May 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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."