Vincent Michael Wills

Vincent Michael Wills

also known as Vince Wills

4.2
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 34 years

Child custody Lawyer at Rockville, MD
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Alimony

One Church Street, Suite 600, Rockville, MD

About Vincent

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-450 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 34 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1991

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Location

Meiselman Helfant & Wills, LLP

One Church Street, Suite 600, Rockville, MD, 20878

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Vincent Michael Wills's Reviews

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4.2 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Pearce | August 28, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Great to work with

Vince was great to work with and gave me the reassurance that I had someone who understood my situation and knew how to apply the law effectively to help me. My situation was relatively minor so I know I wasn't the firms biggest client - maybe smallest - but I never felt that way.

Posted by Carol | June 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family

Simply the Best

Vince is simply the very best. His knowledge of the law is unmatched and his trial skills are top-shelf. He was with me every step of the way and welcomed my questions. He took complicated concepts—marital property, monetary award, indefinite alimony, etc.,—and explained them so that I understood ...them. It was evident that he knows Family Law and teaches it to other Family Law Attorneys.

Posted by Will | December 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Worst experience...

I trusted Vince completely and he let me down terribly. It wasn’t until we actually got to court that I understood how bad a job he did for me. The financial aspect of the divorce? Terrible. He rushed me into agreeing to a horrendous PL agreement b/c he was so busy... And that set the stage for ...so much pain and suffering to follow. He refused to set up informational meetings with the other side where we could have communicated basic assumptions. Thank god we parted ways before the financial part of the trial actually got to court. The custody part of the divorce? Also terrible. My wife got away with so much craziness, and we basically just watched. The custody trial was a nightmare, with the other side telling all kinds of stories which were left very much unrefuted… The one aspect Vince had his eye on reliably was his fee. At $500+ per hour he had no motivation to settle the case for me, and billable time went up and up and up.

Posted by Geoff | January 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Thank You Vince

I just finished up a 2+ year divorce, and want to share the experience I had with Vince Wills in hopes that it will help others who are going through a similar situation. I am grateful to have had Vince’s representation and support. The divorce process can vary greatly depending on the parties. ...In my case, it was a contentious process, and I greatly appreciated having Vince’s representation and support during that time. Not only was Vince completely excellent and reliable when it came to making the necessary legal arguments, but he also was able to understand the frustrations that surrounded much of what was happening, and lend some perspective gained through his many years of experience. It makes a big difference to have someone in your corner that you know believes in your case, believes in you as a person, and who will litigate fully on your behalf. At all points of the process I felt that Vince had my very best interest in mind, and I felt 100% comfortable trusting him to pursue the case in the manner he felt would provide the best outcome. I would fully recommend that those who are going through the process take the time to meet with Vince. He will litigate/negotiate your case in a tough yet fair manner, and will have your back throughout. Thank you very much Vince for everything

Posted by Patty | February 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Trustworthy, Experienced, Fair

Divorce is miserable. Vince was someone I could trust, which is invaluable when navigating the confusing terrain of settlement agreements, court dates, and opposing attorneys. I felt confident that Vince made recommendations in my best interests, and those of my young daughter. He was willing to figh...t for me and I had the impression he (a) was well-known and well-respected in the industry and (b) personally cared about the outcome of my divorce. Vince was both professional and caring. He picked up the phone when I called or returned my calls right away. He was responsive to email. His invoices were clear and fair. I don't recommend divorce but, if you're in that boat, Vince is a great person to have on your side. Highly recommended.

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2021

Top Family Law Lawyer, Washingtonian Magazine

2020

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2020

Top family law lawyer, Washongtonian Magazine

2019

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2018

Top family law lawyer, Washingtonian Magazine

2017

Family Law Practitioner of the Year, Montgomery County Bar Association

2017

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Partner, Meiselman Helfant & Wills, LLC

1996 - 2018

Partner, Dragga Hannon Hessler and Wills, LLP

1991 - 1996

Associate, Blum, Yumkas, Mailman, Gutman & Denick, PA

Associations

2015 - Present

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Maryland Chapter)

Fellow/Vice President

1999 - Present

Montgomery County Bar Association Family Law Section

Former Chair

1996 - 2021

Maryland State Bar Association Family Law Section

Former Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

Guillaume v. Guillaume, 243 Md. App. 6 (2019)

Brewer v. Brewer, 156 Md. App. 77 (2004)

Karmand v. Karmand, 145 Md. App. 317 (2002)

Chimes v. Michael, 131 Md. App. 271 (2000)

Lee v. Andochick, 182 Md. App. 268 (2008)

Janelsins v. Button, 102 Md. App. 30 (1994)

Lee v. Andochick, 182 Md. App. 268 (2008)

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Education

1991

University of Baltimore

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

Boston University

MA - Masters

1981

University of Maryland

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2021

Quarterly Meeting

Breaking [Up] Bad: Custody Roles, Rule and Trends in Maryland Courts

2021

Monthly Meeting

Application of Daubert Reliability Factors to Custody Evaluations

2020

MSBA Legal Excellence Week

Application of Daubert Reliability Factors to Custody Evaluations

2019

Continuing Education

Common Evidentiary Issues in Family Law: Hearsay Rule/Exceptions to the Hearsay Rule

2018

Continuing Education

Determiing Income for a Self-Employed Parent When Calculating Child Support

Publications

2012

Maryland Bar Journal The Merits and Problems with Presumptions for Joint Custody

2009

Maryland Bar Journal When Do I Become A Spy?

2006

Maryland Bar Journal Maryland Child Support Guidelines - Time for an Overhaul?

2005

Maryland Bar Journal Joint Legal Custody

2003

Maryland Bar Journal Searching for Answers About the Role of the Guardian Ad Litem

Languages

English

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