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Ronald B Bergman
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Biography
Ron Bergman and his fine staff are dedicated to providing the highest quality of service and representation for their clients. Throughout his career as a litigator handling many different types of ltigation, he has excelled at establishing a high level of trust with his clients by demonstrating his committment to achieving the best results in the most procedurely efficient and cost effective way. Mr. Bergman has handled sophisticated high asset & high conflict divorce, family law and custody matters, felony and misdemeanor criminal trials, traffic offenses, as well as substantial personal injury and wrongful death litigation, resulting in multi-million dollar verdicts and recoveries. Additionally, having represented real estate developers, real estate investment trusts, many buyers & sellers of commercial and residential real estate, as well as homeowner's associations, handled commercial litigation for a large variety of businesses, he has develped unique perspectives of how best to represent his clients.
Having intensively served for 12 years on the Maryland State Bar Association Family and Juvenile Section Council, he further distinguished himself by being requested to serve as their liason to the MSBA Board of Governors for 2014-15. He was an active member of the Section Council's legislative team for many years, testifying before both the Maryland Senate and the House of Delegates concerning numerous important and significant family law bills.
In the 2014 Session, Mr. Bergman spearheaded the intensive lobbying and legislative efforts of the Maryland Collaborative Practice Council in getting the Maryland Unifiorm Collaborative Act successfully passed before the Maryland General Assembly, the ninth state to do so since 2010. He also helped initiate the recent 2015 changes to the Maryland Rules with the Court of Appeals Rules Committee which finalyzed the necessary changes necessary to give full throttle and substance to the original Uniform Act.
His extensive knowledge of different areas of the law has served him well in the courtroom and as certifed mediator for various types of cases. He often appears in court as an expert witness in family law cases.
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 44 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1981
Licensed in Maryland for 52 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1973
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2018
Location
Bergman Law, LLC
11 North Washington Street., Suite. 210, Rockville, MD, 20850
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Posted by anonymous | November 20, 2013 | Family
Mediation Services Review
Ronald Bergman was thoughtful, thorough and professional when I worked with him. He drew up the paperwork for me and my ex-husband during our divorce mediation. He used open-ended questions to get us to consider the fairness of our separation agreement. Mr. Bergman also encouraged us to conclude our ...
Posted by Don | November 19, 2013 | Divorce & Separation
Review of Ron Bergman as an attorney.
Until you become involved in the divorce process you don't know what a long, arduous process it can be. I was unfamiliar with the process. I am happy to have an experienced, knowledgeable attorney to guide me at every turn. And, there have been many turns. Ron is great. I recommend him highly.
Posted by anonymous | November 18, 2013 | Divorce & Separation
Successful Divorce Mediator
Mr. Bergman was responsive and supportive during the divorce process. With his help, my ex-wife and I were able to get an agreement in-place without any litigation. Saved a lot of time, money, and headaches. The services weren't cheap, but it was a lot better than the alternative. He also helped...
Posted by Jodi | July 14, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Knows his stuff
Mr. Bergman was reccommended to me by a family friend and I could not have been happier with the outcome of my case.
Posted by Steven | November 18, 2012
Excellent and practical
Ron was a zealous advocate for my interests while still maintaining a keen awareness of the practical effects of all actions, including avoiding unnecessary costs and expenses. As an attorney myself, I realize that this can frequently be a delicate balance.
Ronald B Bergman's Lawyer Endorsements
"Ron is a fantastic attorney. He works hard for his clients and has the experience to work through any situation presented to him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ron is a bright, dedicated, and tenacious litigator who works extremely hard for his clients and gets great results for them."
"I highly endorse this lawyer. I have known Ron for many years and have found him to be an exceptionally bright, hard working and skilled attorney. He is not only an excellent litigator but is a tremendous contributor to the legal community and the public as a result of his tireless legislative advocacy."
"I endorse this lawyer. I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Bergman on a child support matter that had a few complexities. Mr. Bergman's professionalism coupled with his expertise and skill in the law allowed us to successfully settle on terms which were beyond satisfactory to our clients. On a personal level, Mr. Bergman proved to be a compassionate and understanding individual. In a field where opposing counsel can be oftentimes be ruthless, Mr. Bergman was quite the opposite: a refined and very considerate person."
"I endorse this lawyer. He has the sharpest of mind and gets the big picture for the benefit of the client."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Ron and find that he his smart, bright and very practical. He is a credit to the legal profession."
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"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Ron for many years and have worked with him via several professional organizations. He is very knowledgable and hard working and will help you achieve your goals to find a suitable solution to your legal problems."
"Great lawyer."
Dana Whitten
Divorce and separation lawyer
Metody Tilev
Family lawyer
Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2018.
Disbarment by Consent issued in MD, 2018
updated on 01/15/2019This means the attorney agreed to the charge of disbarment in order to avoid a formal hearing. "Disbarment" is the most serious penalty for a lawyer.
Commission Reprimand issued in MD, 2017
updated on 10/09/2018
Honors
2018
Top Maryland Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2017
Top Maryland Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2016
Top Maryland Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2016
Best Maryland Lawyers, Best Lawyers
2016
Top 100 Maryland Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2015
Top Maryland Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2015
Best Maryland Lawyers, Best Lawyers
2015
Top 100 Maryland Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2014
Best Maryland Lawyers, Best Lawyers
2014
Top 100 Maryland Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2013
Top Metropolitan DC Lawyers, Washington DC Super Lawyers
2013
Best Maryland Lawyers, Best Lawyers
2013
Top 100 Maryland Lawyers, Maryland Super Lawyers
2012
Top Lawyers, Washington DC Super Lawyers
2012
Top Lawyers, Maryland Super Lawyers
2011
Top Attorneys, Washington DC Super Lawyers
2011
Top Attorneys, Maryland Super Lawyers
2010
Top Attorneys, Washington DC Super Lawyers
2010
Top Attorneys, Maryland Super Lawyers
2009
Top Attoneys, Washington DC Super Lawyers
2009
Top Attorneys, Maryland Super Lawyers
2008
Top Attorneys, Washington DC Super Lawyers
2008
Top Attorneys, Maryland Super Lawyers
2007
Top Attorneys, Maryland Super Lawyers
2007
Top Attorneys, Washington DC Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Owner, Bergman Law, LLC
1972 - 2013
Partner, Houlon, Berman, Bergman,Finci, Levenstein & Skok,LLC
Associations
2016 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationCommittee on Laws
2014 - 2015
Maryland State Bar AssociationBoard of Governors Liason
2009 - 2011
Collaborative Divorce AssociationBoard of Directors
2006 - 2014
Maryland Collaborative Practice CouncilBoard of Directors/Lobbyist
2006 - 2011
Collaborative Professionals of Southern MarylandFounder and President
2006 - 2009
Norbeck Country ClubBoard of Directors
2002 - 2014
Maryland State Bar AssociationFamily & Juvenile Law Section Council
Sample of Legal Cases
Sinninger v. Sinninger
Education
1973
George Washington University National Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
1970
University of Delaware
BA with honors
Speaking Engagements
2011
Law Day
Uniform Collaborative Law Act/Civil Practice
2011
Collaborative Law Section
Top Ten Myths of Collaborative Law
2010
CDA Monthly Meeting
Uniform Collaborative Law Act
2009
PGCBA Monthly Meeting
Contested Custody Litigation
2008
MICPEL Attorney's Evening Series
Marital Property
2006
MICPEL SEMINAR
Family Law Hot Tips
2002
MICPEL Annual Seminar
Family Law Hot Tips
Publications
2011
Maryland Bar Association Family Law Section Council Newsletter
'Practice Sanity' Series -three separate articles
2005
MICPEL
Family Law
Languages
English
Spanish
Russian
Activity
Legal Answers