Geraldine Welikson Hess
also known as Geraldine Pamela Welikson
About Geraldine
Biography
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
5
Practice Areas
33 years
33 years
33 years
33 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in District of Columbia for 32 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Licensed in Virginia for 32 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 32 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 32 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Location
Hess Family Law
451 Hungerford Drive, Suite 119-307, Rockville, MD, 20850
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Geraldine Welikson Hess's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
6 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Child Support
Posted by anonymous | December 11, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Support
Strongly recommend
Geraldine became my lawyer in 1996. She attempted to settle my case, which involved child support, child custody, and property settlement, amicably. However, my former spouse made things extremely difficult. Geraldine recognized that we would need to change the strategy for my case, and she made the ...
Geraldine Welikson Hess's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
Family lawyer
Family lawyer
Experience
Honors
2015
Best Lawyers, U.S. News and World Report
2015
Maryland Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2015
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Best Lawyers, U.S. News and World Report
2014
Maryland Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Best Lawyers, U.S. News and World Report
2013
Super Lawyer, Maryland Super Lawyers
2012
Best Lawyers, Best Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Maryland Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyers, DC Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Maryland Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyers, DC Super Lawyers
2010
Top Divorce Lawyers - Honorable Mention, Bethesda Magazine
2009
Top Family Law and Divorce Lawyers, Washingtonian Magazine
2009
Super Lawyers, DC Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Maryland Super Lawyers
2002
Outstanding Section Chair of the Year, Montgomery County Bar Association (Maryland)
1997
Award of Appreciate for Serving as President, Prince George's County Women's Bar Association
Work Experience
1992 - 2010
Partner, Law Office of Cheryl Hepfer
1992 - 1992
Contract Attorney, United States Department of Justice
1992 - 1992
Legal Intern, US Senate, Judiciary Committee, Subcommittee on Juvenile Justice
Associations
2004 - Present
American Academy of Matrimonial LawyersFellow, National and Maryland chapters
Charter Member
Member
Member
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Court upheld the parties' separation agreement
The appellate court upheld the lower court decision
Education
1992
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
Defending Your Financial Statement from Attack
2011
Depositions
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides