$ 300-350 per hour
Nicholas Carter Minshew
About Nicholas
Biography
Nicholas C. Minshew represents clients in Washington, D.C. and Maryland in all aspects of Family Law, including contested and uncontested divorce, separation, marital settlement agreements, alimony and spousal support, child custody and visitation, child support, division of property, domestic violence, prenuptial agreements, modification and enforcement of orders, and other family law matters.
Attorney Nicholas Minshew will work quickly and aggressively at every stage of litigation to pursue a fair resolution of your personal and financial issues. However, when it is appropriate to settle your case outside the courtroom, Attorney Nicholas Minshew will work to resolve your issues through mediation and negotiation. Attorney Nicholas Minshew also works cooperatively with experts in the areas of business valuation, custody evaluation, forensic accounting, property appraisals, family counseling, and private investigations.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
40%
21 years
Child Custody
20%
21 years
Child Support
20%
21 years
Family
20%
21 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Maryland for 25 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 23 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
Minshew and Ahluwalia LLP
One Research Ct, Suite 450, Rockville, MD, 20850
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Posted by Charles | August 18, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
An knowledgable and responsive family law attorney
Nick came to me from a friend's referral and it turned out to be the best hire I made for my divorce. Nick was not only very knowledgeable but also very responsive. He is truly an advocate for his client and handled everything himself. Nick is not only a great family law attorney but also a good l...
Posted by anonymous | May 19, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Exceptional
Nick is a superb lawyer and exceptional person. I've retained him twice over the years and each time I simply give him the information and let him do what he needs to do on the legal front. Utilizing his expertise and legal advice has taken a lot of stress off of my plate and gave me confidence that ...
Nicholas Carter Minshew's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Nick is an excellent attorney who advocates zealously on behalf of his clients. He is sensitive to the needs of his clients and achieves excellent results for them."
"Nick Minshew is a dedicated professional with years of experience in family law and as a trial attorney. His knowledge and experience is clearly reflected in his work product and the great results that he gets for his clients. Nick's ability to be compassionate yet objective provides his clients with necessary strategic and effective representation while advocating for their needs."
"I strongly endorse Nick as he is an excellent attorney. He is smart, hardworking, energetic and a highly skilled litigator specializing in family matters."
"I endorse this lawyer. Nick is astute, efficient, highly fluent in statutes, case law, evidence presentation; he zeroes in on the important issues; strong competitor"
"I endorse this lawyer. He litigated skillfully and with zeal and attention to detail."
"I have opposed Nick Minshew on several cases over the years. He is a talented attorney and is very comfortable arguing complex cases to a judge. He is sensitive to client concerns and works to complete projects in a cost-effective fashion. I highly recommend Mr. Minshew."
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Experience
Honors
2022
Best Child Support Lawyers in Washington DC, Expertise.com
2022
Lead Counsel Verified, LawInfo.com
2022
Top 30 Matrimonial and Family Law, The National Advocates
2022
Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates
2010
Child Counsel Training, Administrative Office of the Courts
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Partner, Law Firm of Minshew & Ahluwalia LLP
2010 - 2012
Owner, Law Office of Nicholas C. Minshew
2007 - 2010
Attorney, Paradiso, Taub, Sinay & Owel, P.C.
2006 - 2007
Attorney, Brodsky, Greenblatt, Renehan & Pearlstein, Chtd.
2005 - 2006
Attorney, Leonard, Street and Deinard, PA
2000 - 2005
Attorney, Morgan Lewis & Bockius, LLP
Associations
2012 - Present
Montgomery County Bar Association Mentor-Mentee ProgramVolunteer Attorney
2002 - Present
District of Columbia Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
Montgomery County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2000 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember
2012 - 2019
Maryland State Bar Association, Family and Juvenile Law SectionMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Feller v. Feller (unreported)
Client's award of sole legal custody, child support and attorney's fees affirmed
Feller v. Feller (unreported)
Client's award of child support and attorney's fees affirmed by the Court of Special Appeals.
Thomas v. Thomas (unreported)
Client's award of alimony, monetary award and attorney's fees affirmed.
Education
2000
American University, Washington College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
University of Maryland
MA - Masters
1994
Goucher College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2013
Bethesda Magazine
'Ask the Attorney' Profile
2010
Family Law Articles
Minshew & Ahluwalia LLP
Languages
English