Neveen Kurtom devotes all of her practice to family law matters. With nearly 20 years of experience, Ms. Kurtom has assisted hundreds of clients in their divorces, child custody and visitation matters, as well as child support and alimony cases. She has extensive experience in complex marital property matters, and she is also a trained mediator. She is dedicated to her clients and works tirelessly to achieve their desired outcome in their cases. Ms. Kurtom believes each client and each case deserves time, attention, and an understanding of the unique case. She will zealously represent her clients in court during all stages of the litigation process.
Ms. Kurtom’s style of practice is adaptable to her client’s needs. Some cases require aggressive litigation while others resolve through mediation and alternative dispute resolution. Depending on the facts of the case and the client’s preference, Ms. Kurtom’s overall goal is to ensure that her clients are well-informed and to help them achieve the desired outcome so that they can move forward with their lives.
Ms. Kurtom obtained her undergraduate degree at the University of Maryland College Park and then obtained her Juris Doctorate at the University of Baltimore School of Law. Among her many achievements, Ms. Kurtom was selected as a Super Lawyer by SuperLawyers® from 2016-2026. She has also been named as one Maryland's Top 100 Women and a Very Important Professional by The Daily Record. Additionally, Ms. Kurtom has been awarded the AV Preeminent® rating by Martindale-Hubbell® which signifies that a large number of her peers rank her at the highest level of professional excellence for her legal knowledge, communication skills, and ethical standards. She is a member of many professional organizations including the Montgomery County Bar Association and the Maryland State Bar Association.
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1 Research Court, Suite 450, Rockville, MD, 20850
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Posted by anonymous | February 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Cleaned Up A Horrible Mess Left by First Attorney
Ms. McLeod did an absolutely fantastic job for me. She helped drive a negotiation that cleaned up all kinds of incompetence and open holes left by my last attorney. Ms. McLeod was incredibly well prepared, had her arguments worked out and brought great closure which got me way more time with my dau...
Posted by anonymous | January 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Best lawyer around!
Ms. McLeod helped me in a tough time of my life. She fought hard for me every step of the way and helped me get custody of my kids. She responds quickly to emails and voice messages. She is intelligent, caring, and knows her stuff. I highly recommend her to anyone going through a custody battle. ...
Posted by anonymous | September 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Unexpected needs
Gave the review because I do not know what a standard proceeding is but Ms. McLeod has handled everything very professionally. She has informed me prior to the events on what to expect and has demonstrated poise under harsh conflicts and situations. She is very quick to respond and provide her advise...
Posted by Sarah | March 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Highly recommended
Neveen made me feel extremely at ease about my trial, and took care of everything. Her confidence and professionalism throughout the consultation and process distinguished her from the other attorneys I discoursed with. Neveen comes highly recommended, and I would hire her again in heartbeat.
Posted by anonymous | December 31, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Legal service quality
Neveen McLeod offers outstanding legal service both in terms of consulting as well as a hired attorney. As an example, under very rigorous time constraints (within a day), she managed to prepare the necessary paperwork and means to serve the notice. Neveen is also very prompt in updating her clients...
"I highly endorse Ms. McLeod. She is an excellent attorney and always represents her clients with the highest degree of integrity and expertise. I would recommend her to anyone facing criminal charges."
"I worked with Ms. McLeod on a difficult and complex estate probate matter that also involved a guardianship. We spent many hours together and I became well acquainted with her knowledge, integrity and work ethic. I think she is a rising star. She's very good and I have no doubt will become an expert in her chosen fields of practice."
"I endorse Neveen's work without hesitation. I have seen her in the courtroom as a fellow prosecutor and she is top-notch. You will not find a more aggressive, passionate, or skilled lawyer for their client."
"Neveen Mcleod is extremely dedicated to her work. You will find no other lawyer more knowledgeable than her. Simply put, I would never want to see her at opposing counsel's table."
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2026
Martindale-Hubbell® Client Champion Platinum, Martindale-Hubbell®
2026
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell®
2026
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2023
Governor's Citation for Outstanding Service, Governor of the State of Maryland
2023
Maryland’s Top 100 Women, The Daily Record
2018
Very Important Professional (VIP) Successful by 40, The Daily Record
2018
Leading Women, The Daily Record
2016
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates
2015
Top 10 Family Law Attorney, National Association of Family Law Attorneys
2013
Leadership Academy Fellow, Maryland State Bar Association
2012
Best Interest Attorney Certification, Circuit Court for Howard County
2011
Collaborative Practice Certification, The Department of Family Administration- Administrative Office of the Courts- Maryland Judiciary
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Honors, Alpha Phi Sigma Honor Society
2012 - Present
Best Interest Attorney, Circuit Court For Howard County, Maryland
2011 - Present
Court-appointed attorney in guardianship cases, Circuit Court for Howard County
2010 - Present
Court-appointed attorney in guardianship cases, Circuit Court for Prince George's County
2009 - Present
Principal, Law Office of Neveen H. Kurtom, LLC
2006 - Present
Mediator Certified, Maryland
2019 - 2021
Family Law Fellow, American Bar Association
2017 - 2018
Past Chair, Commission for Women for Howard County
2017 - 2021
Chair, Board of Appeals for Howard County
2016 - 2022
Commissioner (Past Chair), Commission on Middle Eastern American Affairs
2008 - 2008
Attorney, Stein, Sperling, Bennett, De Jong, Driscoll & Greenfeig, P.C.
2007 - 2008
Assistant State's Attorney, State's Attorney's Office for Prince George's County, MD
2006 - 2007
Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable John M. Glynn, Baltimore City Circuit Court
2005 - 2006
Law Clerk in the Felony Trials Division, Office of the Public Defender
2025 - Present
Montgomery County Bar AssociationMember
2025 - Present
Women's Bar Association of MarylandMember
2013 - 2013
Maryland State Bar Association, Membership CommitteeMember
2013 - 2013
Prince George's County Women's Bar AssociationJudicial Selection Committee
2009 - 2013
Anne Arundel Bar AssociationMember
2008 - 2009
University of Baltimore Law Alumni SocietyMember
2006
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2021
“Restoring Parental Access in the Face of DV Allegations”
2018
"Women in the Law"
2018
"Women Rights"
2012
"Women in the Law"
2010
"Civil, Criminal, and Landlord/Tenant Issues Affecting People's Everyday Lives"
2021
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