Scott Michael Strickler
also known as Scott M. Strickler
About Scott
Biography
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 38 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 40 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Location
Strickler, Platnick & Hatfield, P.C.
1201 Seven Locks Road, Suite 360-7A, Potomac, MD, 20854
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Scott Michael Strickler's Reviews
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Posted by Eileen | March 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney
They know their stuff but…
Geoff knows his stuff - law, judges, peers, etc. Both he and Scott were helpful in that regard. Having said that, upon inadvertently being included on an email conversation between them, I would not recommend hiring them if you are divorcing due to mental illness from either physical &/or emotional s...
Scott Michael Strickler's Lawyer Endorsements
"Scott is an insightful, creative and experienced practitioner with the highest degree of professional acumen. His expertise, professionalism and innate capacity for problem-solving serve his clients well in negotiation, mediation and litigation. Simply put, Scott's a highly effective advocate in the most challenging of matters. Heartily endorsed!"
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known this attorney for over 25 years, since law school. He has always been extremely zealous, smart, detail-oriented, organized, competent, and well-rounded. He is widely regarded as among the top domestic and family law attorneys in the State of Maryland and the District of Columbia. He receives top ratings from most major rating organizations for lawyers."
Divorce and separation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Best Lawyers in America, U.S. News & World Report
2018
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Best Lawyers in America, U.S. News & World Report
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
N/A
Recognition, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis
N/A
Top 100 Attorneys in America serving the affluent, Worth Magazine
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Equity shareholder, Shulman Rogers Gandal Pordy & Ecker, PA
1900 - Present
Partner, Strickler, Platnick & Hatfield, P.C.
1900 - Present
Shareholder, Shulman Rogers, P.A.
1986 - 2009
Senior partner, Strickler, Sachitano & Hatfield
1985 - 1986
Judicial Law Clerk, Circuit Court For Anne Arundel County
Associations
1987 - Present
Montgomery County Bar AssociationMember
2000 - 2002
Montgomery County Bar AssociationExecutive Committee
1998 - 1999
Montgomery County Bar Association, Family Law SectionFormer Chair
Sample of Legal Cases
Father awarded sole custody following false claims of abuse by mother.
Client mother awarded sole legal and physical custody and substantial attorneys fees.
Client father awarded custody modification as a result of deterioration of mother's mental health and behavior.
Required minimum distribution from husband's 401(k) was no longer a part of the retirement plan transferable to wife.
Client husband's accounting practice found to be comprised of personal goodwill and not marital property.
Relocation of custodial parent constitutes a material change in circumstances.
Custody restored to client mother who had relocated from Maryland to Texas to marry military doctor.
Client mother received sole legal custody where parties had divergent child rearing philosophies, and use and possession of home initially acquired by father prior to marriage.
Education
1985
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2018
Pro Bono Family Law Training
2017
Family Law
2016
Family Law
2015
Family Law
2014
Family Law
2007
Legal Aspects of Separation and Divorce
2006
Legal Aspects of Separation and Divorce
2005
Legal Aspects of Separation and Divorce
2004
Legal Aspects of Separation and Divorce
2003
Legal Aspects of Separation and Divorce
1999
Prenuptial Agreements
1998
Alimony: Initial Awards and Modifications
Publications
1992
1991