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Dorothy R. Fait is a Montgomery and Frederick family law attorneyand the founding partner of Fait & DiLima, LLP. She was admitted to the Maryland Bar in 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court in 1977, and the U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit in 1979. She received her J.D. from the University of Maryland in 1973.
Dorothy is a member of the Montgomery County, Frederick County, and Maryland State Bar Associations and has served on and chaired a number of committees for each. She is a Past Chair of the Maryland State Bar Association’s Family Law Section. She is also a member of the American Bar Association, the District of Columbia Bar Association, and the Women’s Bar Associations of Maryland and Montgomery County.
During her career, Dorothy has served as President of the Montgomery County Commission for Women and was a member of the Governor’s Task Force on Family Law. She is a Bencher and Past President of the Montgomery County Inns of Court where she currently serves as the Program Co-Chair. Dorothy was a Commissioner on the Maryland State Ethics Commission, from 2000 to 2005, and served as its Chair. She was also Chair of the Montgomery County Spouse Abuse Task Force for years prior to the establishment of the Family Justice Center, and is currently the Treasurer of the Montgomery County Family Justice Center Foundation. She is also a member of the Montgomery County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council.
Dorothy’s commitment to her community garnered her the Woman of Valor Award from the Greater Washington Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse in 2003, and she was named as one of Maryland’s 100 Top Women by The Daily Record in 2004 and again in 2007, and was inducted into the Circle of Excellence by the Daily Record in 2011. Dorothy has been named one of the area’s Super Lawyers in Maryland and D.C. from 2006 through 2016. She was awarded the prestigious Leadership in Law Award from the Daily Record in 2013. In 2015, she received the Founder’s Award from the Family Justice Center of Montgomery County and was named a Top Lawyer in Family Law by Washingtonian Magazine.
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Acquired: 1973
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Acquired: 1977
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One Church Street, Suite 800, Rockville, MD, 20850-4158
233 West Patrick Street, Frederick, MD, 21701
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Posted by Seth | September 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
LOOK NO FURTHER!
I retained Dorothy R Fait for a very contentious divorce and child custody battle after beginning the process with a different attorney. Dorothy and her team always made me feel like their most important client from the thorough initial meeting all the way through the divorce settlement and beyond t...
Posted by Christina Sykes | April 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Ensure your Fate with Fait
I have retained Dorothy R Fait for a difficult divorce and child custody case. She is truly a pro - well respected by her peers and in the law community. (In fact, she even authored a book on divorce in Maryland)! She is super knowledgeable about the laws, issues and pitfalls associated with divorc...
Posted by anonymous | February 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Marriage & Prenuptials
Knowledgeable and thoughtful
Dorothy prepared a postnuptial agreement for me. She asked me questions and provided me information about financial aspects I had not even considered. I was able to reach a far more favorable agreement than I thought I would receive.
Posted by Lori | April 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
IN Good Hands!!!
Where to begin. Dorothy was fantastic with my very complicated divorce and the problems that come after. Her knowledge and expertise helped me in so many aspects especially when it came to the safety and well being of my 3 children. She came through on every aspect of my divorce from child support...
Posted by anonymous | February 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Worth every penny and then some!!!!
Nothing about divorce is easy. I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. Dorothy knows her stuff. She takes the complicated issues and simplifies them. I would not have been able to get through this difficult time without her help and landing on my feet. I am able to get my life back on track now. ...
"I highly endorse this lawyer. Attorney Fait is extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of family law including custody, divorce and support matters. She is always prepared for her cases, and tenacious in her representation of her clients. She is also professional in her demeanor and very personable. I recommend her services for any aspect of family law."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Fait is knowledgeable, experienced, meticulous, and a pleasure to work with."
Child custody lawyer
Family lawyer
2018
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
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2015
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2014
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2013
Top 50 Women Super Lawyers, Maryland Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
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2011
Circle of Excellence Marylands top 100 Women, Daily Record
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Top 50 Women Super Lawyers, Washington DC Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Maryland Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2007
Maryland's 100 Top Women, The Daily Record
2006
Maryland Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2004
Maryland 100 Women, Daily Record
2003
Woman of Valor Award, Greater Washington Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse
1990 - Present
Partner, Fait & DiLima, LLP.
2014 - Present
Montgomery County Inn of CourtChair
2011 - Present
Montgomery County Family Justice CenterTreasurer
2012 - 2013
Maryland State Bar Association, Family and Juvenile Law Section CouncilChair
2000 - 2001
Montgomery County Inn of CourtPresident
2000 - 2005
Maryland State Ethics CommissionCommissioner
1973
JD - Juris Doctor
1970
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