Gwendolen C Lesh Mcleod

Gwendolen C Lesh Mcleod

4.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 36 years

Family Lawyer at Rockville, MD
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation

77 S Washington St Ste 200, Rockville, MD

About Gwendolen

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

I practice all areas of family law including divorce, child custody and support, alimony, domestic violence, and property related issues

37 years

50%
Family 50%

I practice all areas of family law including divorce, child custody and support, alimony, domestic violence, and property related issues

37 years

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 375-375 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 36 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1989

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 36 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1989

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Haspel & McLeod, PC

77 S Washington St Ste 200, Rockville, MD, 20850-2331

Haspel & McLeod, PC

141 W. Patrick Street, Suite 102, Frederick, MD, 21701

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Gwendolen C Lesh Mcleod's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by Dean | December 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Truly Amazing!

You are going to read this review and wonder why someone would take the time to write this much about an attorney that they hired to do a job for them, and the answer is, because they impacted my life in such a way that I know God must have directed me to them. First, I am a single father. I was ...unsatisfied with the custody arrangement I was in and I decided I would go back to court for a modification. This was a tall order. I work with prestigious lawyers regarding business, both domestically and internationally and I asked for advice on finding the right lawyer for this uphill battle. Their recommendations led me to Gwendolyn McLeod at Haspel & McLeod in Frederick. Their office is conveniently across the street from the courthouse steps. When I walked into her office and went through the scenario with her and her team, they immediately took the enormous pile of concern and pain that I walked in with, that was breaking my back, and they put it on their capable shoulders. I left knowing I had a chance and I felt empowered; a single father fighting for his kids, and I felt empowered. It has been nearly a year and half after walking into their office, because of several court delays. I walked out of the courthouse after a fierce battle with a ruling that I could only have dreamed of; full physical and legal custody of my children. I literally walked into their office after the trial was over and cried with her as we called my family to deliver the incredible news. I have never seen a more competent and fearless attorney in my life. She is fierce...I mean intelligently and purposefully FIERCE in action. The emotion I felt as she did her work in the courtroom had me pinching myself because I was so overwhelmed at how she controlled the room. She respects and is given respect. She has a wonderful team that works with her to support the process and leaves no stone unturned, which is what you need when you take on a fight of this importance. I have recommended and will recommend Gwendolyn McLeod to anyone who wants a fighting chance to really win. That's it .... and hopefully she will read this and hear me say it again, "Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!" I simply can't say it enough.

Posted by anonymous | January 22, 2010 | Child Custody

A lioness of the Maryland bar

If you are a potential client with concerns about children, there’s no better attorney in Maryland then Gwen McLeod. She is friendly, confident (but not blustery), trustworthy, ethical and accessible. Before trial, you don’t want to be the subject of one of her depositions and I was certainly glad ...I wasn’t being cross-examined by her! I appreciated most that she won’t offer or promise anything she can’t deliver and during the most stressful moments (and there were many), she would remind me of what was most important and bring me back down to earth.

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Gwendolen C Lesh Mcleod's Lawyer Endorsements

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Manuel Machin

Family lawyer | Dec 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"One of the toughest and most respected lawyers in the county. Highly recommended."

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Brian Kane

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Gwen is held in the highest regard by lawyers, mediators and judges, for good reason."

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Elizabeth Stup

Family lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lisa Trail

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Gwen for years and have been the opposing counsel in cases with her. She has always acted with professionalism. She is extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of family law. She fights hard for her clients and receives favorable outcomes for them."

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Herbert Ellis

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lawrence Regan

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Rebecca Nitkin

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Ms. Mcleod is a strong advocate in the courtroom where it counts the most. She fights hard for her clients, is organized and effective. I have seen her in court and I have represented her clients when they have been charged criminally; they LOVE her. Ms. Mcleod is a domestic attorney; however, she knows how to protect her clients when it gets dirty. Unfortunately, false accusations are made and clients get arrested. She will not let her clients down. She is a criminal attorney's dream with respect to being prepared, available and having done what was necessary to protect the client who has become a criminal defendant. She grabs her successfully argued Protective Orders, transcripts of contempt hearings, depositions, - everything needed to assist her client who is now enduring the added burden of criminal court . As tough as she is, and as strong as she sounds, she is also a kind and compassionate attorney. She deserves the respect she has earned."

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Stacy Talbott

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Gwen McLeod is a smart, aggressive and caring attorney. She is responsive to the needs of her clients and a strong advocate on their behalf. I highly endorse this attorney."

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Elizabeth Stup

Family lawyer

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Lisa Trail

Family lawyer

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David Bach

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Criminal defense lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2011

Preeminent Attorney, Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers

2010

Preeminent Attorney, Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers

2009

Maryland Super Lawyer-Family Law, Baltimore Magazine

2008

Maryland Super Lawyer-Family Law, Baltimore Magazine

2007

Top Family Law Attorney, Washingtonian Magazine

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Partner, Haspel & McLeod, P.C.

1990 - 2002

Partner, Haspel & Meiselman, Chartered

Associations

2005 - Present

Frederick County Bar Association

Member

1989 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

1989 - Present

Montgomery County Bar Association

Member

Education

1988

Duquesne University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

St Mary's College of Maryland

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2008

Seminar at the Women's Commission

Divorce and Family Law

2006

Family Law Seminar

Divorce and Family Law

Languages

English

Norwegian

Activity

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