Heather Lynne Sunderman

Heather Lynne Sunderman

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 22 years

Guardianship Lawyer at Potomac, MD
Practice Areas: Guardianship, Trusts, Divorce & Separation ... +2 more

7811 Montrose Road, Suite 400, Potomac, MD

About Heather

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 25%

Divorce and separation, including drafting agreements, litigating property and alimony cases

22 years

25%
Guardianship 25%

Guardianship for minors and disabled adults

19 years

25%
Trusts 25%

Drafting, advice and litigation regarding trusts

19 years

25%
Wills and Living Wills 15%

Wills and living will, along with a financial power of attorney to create a basic estate plan

20 years

15%
Estate Planning 10%

Wills, trusts, guardianships, power of attorney, living wills, probate

20 years

10%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 9 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2017

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 15 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2010

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 22 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Location

McMillan Metro, PC

7811 Montrose Road, Suite 400, Potomac, MD, 20854

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Heather Lynne Sunderman's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Cynthia C. | September 19, 2014 | Child Custody

She's a lawyer with a good heart but tough in court

Ms. Heather represented me 3 times, custody issue & child support and my ex-spouse military retirement. And she did an excellent job for me and my sons. Ms. Heather is kind, compassionate and very knowledgeable in Family Law. She's great in keeping you posted about the case either she'll give you a... call or email. I highly recommend her.

Posted by ErikDulinLott | May 05, 2014 | Family

Professional and objective

Ms. Sunderman has represented me a few times over the last few years regarding Family Law matters. She has taken time to carefully review documents, prospective testimony, and relevant law to provide me with the best strategy for proceeding. She knows the nature of the system and the likely outcom...es (based upon the facts, the judges, etc), and is professional in her desire to give you an objective assessment of where you stand if you settle, vs. trial. As a father, I have found her very fair and understanding, I should note. She is also mindful of the costs of billable hours and therefore narrowly focuses on the key issues likely to matters of contention or controversy during settlement or at trial. I would highly recommend her, based upon my experiences over the last five years or so in utilizing her services, and I have worked with numerous other attorneys both privately and due to my profession (law enforcement) for two decades.

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Heather Lynne Sunderman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Maribel LaFontaine

Family lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer as a dedicated attorney in matters relating to family representation. I have had the opportunity in the past to work with Heather in several cases relating to clients which had a combination of family and immigration law issues. Heather was always sensitive to the clients family law needs and was very thorough in her representation. I do not ever hesitate in referring any client with issues relating to family law to her."

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Sarah Hink

Unknown lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kelly Thompson

Family lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Regina Taylor

Family lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Heather is an aggressive and skilled advocate for her clients."

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Heather Quick

Family lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Silky Sahnan

Unknown lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Works hard for her clients."

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Katherine Miller

Family lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Heather is a strong advocate for her clients and at the same time she really has a heart--an important combination in the field of family law."

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Alexander Peterson

Family lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Scott Ashby

Family lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Heather is clearly passionate about her clients and works hard to help them meet their objectives."

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Mary Gurganus

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Sunderman whom I have known since early 2015. She is well-respected by her colleagues and knowledgable in family law. I do not hesitate to refer my relocating clients to her."

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Neil Tyra

Family lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I completely and whole-heartedly endorse Ms. Sunderman. I have referred several cases to her in which I felt she was a better choice than myself to meet the needs of the client and would have no hesitancy continuing to do so."

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Howard Hoffman

Family lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Heather is a very knowledgeable lawyer. She is my "go to" person when it comes to Maryland litigation issues, or if I am looking for information about how local judges in Montgomery County might rule on a case. She is committed to her clients, and I highly recommend her!"

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Scott Ashby

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2020

Peer Reviewed, Best Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2019

Peer Reviewed, Best Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2016

Rising Star, Maryland Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Maryland Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, Maryland SuperLawyers

2013

Rising Star, Maryland SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2021 - Present

Associate Attorney, Gimmel, Weiman, Ersek, Blomberg & Lewis, PA

2017 - 2021

Attorney, Kuwamura Law Group

2014 - 2017

Attorney, Mirsky Law Group LLC

2010 - 2014

Managing Partner, Law Office of Maribel Lafontaine

2004 - 2010

Attorney/Owner, Law Office of Heather L. Sunderman

2002 - 2004

Associate, Lynne K. Zusman and Associates PC

Associations

Montgomery County Bar Foundation

Volunteer

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

Montgomery County Bar Association

Member

Montgomery County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

Education

2003

American University, Washington College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Allegheny College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

The Power Conference

Preparing for death, divorce or disability in your business

2014

Phi Alpha Delta

Lawyer's Panel

2014

Phi Alpha Delta

Mock Law School Class

Languages

English

Activity

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