Robert L Baum

Robert L Baum

also known as Law Office of Robert L. Baum

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 44 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Rockville, MD
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Mediation, Family, Arbitration

401 North Washington Street, Suite 500, Rockville, MD

About Robert

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 40%

Clients come to me because they hear about my courtroom skills and equally important skills for negotiating the best deal for the client and children in a divorce and separation situation.

45 years | 400 cases

40%
Mediation 32%

The large part of my practice is civil and family mediation, particularly in the divorce area. My forte is taking high conflict cases and helping the parties to settle.

35 years | 400 cases

32%
Family 24%

In addition to the family law cases I handle through mediation, litigation and arbitration, I do collaborative law cases (not a recognized practice area on this website) in the family area, pre- and post-nuptial agreements and other family matters

45 years | 150 cases

24%
Arbitration 4%

A a former chief judge at a federal agency, I am used to deciding cases in a timely and cost efficient manner. I arbitrate all family and civil cases.

35 years | 80 cases

4%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 24 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 40 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1985

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 44 years

State: California

Acquired: 1981

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Robert L Baum

401 North Washington Street, Suite 500, Rockville, MD, 20850

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Robert L Baum's Reviews

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9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Koralina | August 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Great lawyer

Bob is an amazing lawyer I would recommend him any day. He helped me bring my daughter back home after she was not returned from her visitation. He is a hard working person and has integrity which you don’t see very often in lawyers. I am glad we found him.

Posted by anonymous | October 30, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Solution Oriented

I hired Bob several years ago for my divorce. Excellent interpersonal skills and solution oriented. He listened first and was quickly able to think of reasonable solutions for me to consider. He summarized my complex situation and presented ideas based on his years of expertise and knowledge of fami...ly law. I trust him and his ideas were always putting the children's needs and future success first. I trust him, and would recommend this attorney to anyone. After several years, I am a repeat customer and have hired him again for some additional support in custody case. Great choice, highly recommended.

Posted by anonymous | October 19, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent attorney, advocates with integrity

A Phenomenal Attorney! Mr. Baum is man of integrity! He takes great pride in his work and clients. He is an extremely experienced, passionate, articulate, and business savvy attorney. He goes well beyond expectations and is very responsive. He kept me well informed during a very stressful time. He t...ruly is very knowledgeable and a leader in his field. I was involved in a very contentious divorce involving tax fraud and hidden assets in a family business. Mr. Baum was there every step of the way, advocating on my behalf with integrity and worked with forensics to unravel the tax fraud. I highly recommend him! Thank you Mr. Baum

Posted by Alex | August 22, 2013 | Mediation

Beyond mediation

I hired Bob for mediation, then suddenly the thing got much worse than expected. Initially I just panicked, but got a calm and truthful advise. Finally he walked me through the trial with no drama. I really appreciate his service.

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Robert L Baum's Lawyer Endorsements

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Nelson Garcia

Unknown lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Bob is a very well respected and highly effective attorney and mediator. He is a strong advocate for his clients but is also a skilled mediator. He works diligently to find an amicable resolution whenever possible. It is a pleasure to offer my endorsement."

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Somair Alam

Family lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Highly capable family law attorney who is dedicated to client success."

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Nogah Helfant

Family lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Bob has acted as mediator in several of my cases. He is a consummate professional and highly skilled mediator. Bob is high on my referral list."

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Neal Meiselman

Mediation lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Bob is an excellent mediator. I suggest Bob as a mediator when looking with opposing counsel. Bob is calm, well-versed, and well-suited to the role of mediator. In addition, when parties come to me for mediation and need independent counsel, Bob is on the short list of counsel I trust to support the mediation process while always looking out for his client's interests."

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Barry Rosenthal

Family lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Bob is a very skilled and very intelligent mediator and lawyer. He is both smart and compassionate and understands the law and the needs of his clients."

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Nelson Garcia

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Nogah Helfant

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Neal Meiselman

Family lawyer

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Barry Rosenthal

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Principal, LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION OFFICE OF ROBERT L. BAUM

2001 - Present

Of Counsel, BROMBER ROSENTHAL, LLP

2000 - 2001

Special Assistant to the Secretary for Dispute Resolution, U.S. Department Of The Interior

1998 - 2000

Director, Office of Hearings and Appeals, U.S. Department Of The Interior

1993 - 1998

Associate Solicitor for Conservation and Wildlife, U.S. Department Of The Interior

1987 - 1993

Attorney, Arent Fox Kintner Plotkin & Kahn, Washington, Dc

1985 - 1987

Attorney, DOBROVIR & GEBHARDT

1982 - 1984

Attorney, Reboul, MacMurray, Hewitt, Maynard & Kristol

1981 - 1982

Attorney, Hill Farrer & Burrill, LLP

Associations

2012 - Present

Montgomery County Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section

Chairman

2011 - Present

Maryland Civil Rights Commission

Vice Chair

2003 - 2008

Montgomery County Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section

Chairman

2000 - 2006

MARYLAND ADVISORY COUNCIL ON MEDICAL PRIVACY AND CONFIDENTIALITY

Chairman

1999 - 2001

MARYLAND ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION COMMISSION

Board Member

1998 - 2002

Montgomery County PTA, Legislative Issues Committee

Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

Rameriz v. Orjuela

complete victory for my client

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Education

1981

Washington University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1977

Dartmouth College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

American Inns of Court

Out Of State Subpoenas

2014

Divorce Basics

Divorce Basics

2013

Dartmouth Entrepreniural Network

Effective Negotiation Techniques

2012

Montgomery County Bar Foundation Continuing Legal Education

Arbitration Training

1994

II Sonreel Fall Meeting

Interagency Cooperation, Opportunity and Responsibility

1994

19th Annual Federal Bar Association Indian Law Conference 204

The Effect of the Endangered Species Act on Tribal Economic Development in Indian Country

Publications

1992

M. Macdonald, et al. Matthew-Bender The Peer Review Program

1992

U.S. Trademark Association Report on the Protection of Trademarks in the Republic of China

1991

Georgetown University Courts, Health Science and the Law

1986

Oceana Press Public Interest Law: Where Law Meets Social Policy

Languages

English

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