I am a thorough, innovative and tough litigator who explores and prepares for an amicable negotiation simultaneously while preparing for trial. I am an experienced collaborative lawyer and believe that it is best to reach an amicable resolution but when that is not possible we are prepared to litigate.
I am an member of the US Supreme Court. I have passed the bar exams in New York, New Jersey, Maryland, and Virginia.
Practice areas
29 years
29 years
29 years
29 years
Alimony, custody, chid support, property, divorce, separation agreements. Litigation and collaborative practice.
29 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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DC | Good Standing | 1994 | 02/09/2021 |
VA | Authorized to Practice Law | 1993 | 03/27/2022 |
MD | Active | 1993 | 03/30/2022 |
NY | Currently registered | 1993 | 02/24/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Best Lawyers | U.S. News and World Report | 2015 |
Maryland Super Lawyers | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
Best Lawyers | U.S. News and World Report | 2014 |
Maryland Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2014 |
Best Lawyers | U.S. News and World Report | 2013 |
Super Lawyer | Maryland Super Lawyers | 2013 |
Best Lawyers | Best Lawyers | 2012 |
Super Lawyer | Maryland Super Lawyers | 2011 |
Super Lawyers | DC Super Lawyers | 2011 |
Super Lawyer | Maryland Super Lawyers | 2010 |
Super Lawyers | DC Super Lawyers | 2010 |
Top Divorce Lawyers - Honorable Mention | Bethesda Magazine | 2010 |
Top Family Law and Divorce Lawyers | Washingtonian Magazine | 2009 |
Super Lawyers | DC Super Lawyers | 2009 |
Super Lawyer | Maryland Super Lawyers | 2009 |
Outstanding Section Chair of the Year | Montgomery County Bar Association (Maryland) | 2002 |
Award of Appreciate for Serving as President | Prince George's County Women's Bar Association | 1997 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Law Office of Cheryl Hepfer | 1992 - 2010 |
Contract Attorney | United States Department of Justice | 1992 - 1992 |
Legal Intern | US Senate, Judiciary Committee, Subcommittee on Juvenile Justice | 1992 - 1992 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers | Fellow, National and Maryland chapters | 2004 - Present |
Collaborative Divorce Association, Inc. Maryland | Charter Member | N/A |
Maryland State Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Montgomery County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Women's Bar Association of Maryland | Member | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Washington University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1992 |
University of Rochester | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1987 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Family Law 101: Basics for the New Practitioner | Defending Your Financial Statement from Attack | 2012 |
Expert Witness Skills | Depositions | 2011 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Li v. Lee, Reported Opinion in the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland | Court upheld the parties' separation agreement |
Frankel v Frankel, 886 A.2d 136, 165 Md. App. 533 (Md. App., 2005) | The appellate court upheld the lower court decision |
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Andrea Hirsch, Family Attorney on Feb 1, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Geraldine is an experienced family lawyer, who is highly respected in the legal community. She is a skilled negotiator and a tough litigator, but she also offers clients her expertise in the collaborative approach. She is thorough and creative and takes the time to understand her clients needs and interests so that she can help them achieve the best outcome. She is committed to keeping her clients informed and to exploring settlement options early on, in an effort to minimize the expense and maximize the potential for an amicable resolution through negotiation and alternative dispute resolution.
Cheryl Hepfer, Family Attorney on Jan 16, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Geraldine on many complicated cases over the years. I have always found her to be thoughtful and creative. She is an excellent negotiator and trial attorney. She always keeps her clients' best interests in mind, and works diligently to negotiate a fair resolution. She has significant knowledge in areas of business valuation and tax consequences, as well as custody and access issues.
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