Hoping to build your family through Adoption, Surrogacy and/or Donor? Call Jennifer today.
Initial comprehensive consults regarding your adoption, surrogacy or donor matter usually last for one hour. Jennifer has extensive experience in interstate and intrastate adoptions working with agencies and private/independent placements as well as relative, step-parent and second parent adoptions. Her adoption experience is matched by her ART experience in helping families grow or build through the use of sperm donors, egg donors and embryo donors and with surrogates or gestational carriers. She works with all clients regardless of their gender identity, marital status or sexual orientation in the areas of adoption and surrogacy inlcuding known and anonymous donor contracts. She has expereince in both domestic private and agency adoptions as well as knowledge and understanding of international adoption issues. She has represented intended parents and donors and surrogates (gestational carriers) in surrogacy matters. Jennifer and her team work directly with clients from intake until resolution of their case. Jennifer brings her experience from working in prestigous family law firms handling family buidling as well as complex family law cases to the table. She has over two decades of experience and offers personal and compassionate legal services.
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Jennifer is an adoption and ART attorney representing all family types in their desire to build their family through adoption, gestational surrogacy or the use of donors. Stop worrying, let her help you today at 301.679.3812 and start your family.
26 years, 1,000 cases
ART - Surrogacy and Donor Agreements. LGBT friendly! Jennifer has been a premier adoption and ART attorney in VA, DC, and MD since 1999. Let her help you achieve the family you want--it's her life work. Call now.
26 years, 500 cases
Languages spoken
English
Family Formation Law Office
827 Woodside Parkway
Silver Spring, MD, 20910
Jennifer Fairfax, LLC
827 Woodside Parkway
Silver Spring, MD, 20910
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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VA | Authorized to Practice Law | 2014 | 01/21/2015 |
DC | Good Standing | 1999 | 03/01/2021 |
MD | Active | 1997 | 03/10/2014 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
Super Lawyer | Maryland Super Lawyers | 2017 |
Super Lawyer | Maryland Super Lawyers | 2016 |
Super Lawyer | Maryland Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Super Lawyer | Maryland Super Lawyers | 2014 |
Bar Leader | Montgomery County Bar Foundation | 2014 |
Super Lawyer | Maryland Super Lawyers | 2013 |
Legal Excellence | Maryland Bar Foundation | 2013 |
Super Lawyer | Maryland Super Lawyers | 2012 |
Rising Star | Maryland Super Lawyers | 2011 |
Rising Star | Maryland Super Lawyers | 2010 |
Rising Star | Maryland Super Lawyers | 2009 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | Jennifer Fairfax, LLC, Family Formation Law Offices | 2010 - Present |
Senior Attorney | Michele Zavos Law Group | 2009 - 2009 |
Senior Counsel | Strickler, Sachitano & Hatfield | 2001 - 2009 |
Associate | Pasternak & Fidis, P.C. | 1998 - 2001 |
Law Clerk | Circuit Court for Frederick County | 1997 - 1998 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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American Academy of Adoption Attorneys | Board Member | 2011 - Present |
Center for Adoption Support and Education | Chair of the Board | 2011 - Present |
Judicial Nominating Commission | Commissioner | 2011 - Present |
American Bar Association, Family Law Section | Genetics and Reproductive Health Committee | 2009 - Present |
American Academy of Assisted Reproduction Technology | Fellow - Founding | 2009 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member, Adoption Committee | 2009 - Present |
American Fertility Association | Member | 2009 - Present |
Families for Private Adoption | Professional Member | 2008 - Present |
LGBT Bar Association of Maryland | Chair, Judicial Selections Committee | 2008 - Present |
American Academy of Adoption Attorneys | Fellow | 2007 - Present |
RESOLVE | Professional Member | 2007 - Present |
Frederick County Bar Association | Member | 1998 - Present |
Montgomery County Bar Association, Family Law Section | Member | 1997 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Frederick County Bar Newsletter | Maryland Adoption and Living Expenses | 2017 |
Families for Private Adoption | Post Adoption Contact Agreements | 2013 |
American Bar Association publication | The Adoption Law Handbook | 2011 |
Frederick County Newsletter | Represent LGBT Clients in Domestic Adoption | 2009 |
American Bar Association Solo Newsletter | Representing Same Sex Parents in Adoption | 2008 |
Maryland State Bar Association section newsletter | Representing Same Sex Parents in Adoption and Surrogacy Matters | 2008 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Baltimore School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1997 |
Liberty | Bachelor of Science | 1993 |
Liberty | Bachelor of Science | 1993 |
Mediation Matters | Mediation Certificate | N/A |
Collaborative Professionals | Certificate | N/A |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Rainbow Families | Adoption for LGBTQ Families | 2018 |
University of Baltimore School of Law | Adoption and ART for LGBTQ Families | 2018 |
District of Columbia Bar Foundation | Adoption Around the Beltway | 2018 |
Judicial Institute | Adoption and ART | 2017 |
CLE | Parentage | 2012 |
Legal Resources for LGBT Families | LGBT Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Technology | 2011 |
Adoption in D.C., Maryland and Virginia | Adotpion Law Practice | 2011 |
District of Columbia Bar | Adoption Law | 2011 |
Paul Samakow Radio Show | Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Technology | 2011 |
Guest Lecturer | Adoption and ART Law for LGBT Families | 2011 |
Villanova Law School | Practical Aspects of Adoption | 2011 |
D.C. Bar CLE | Adoption Law | 2011 |
University of Maryland Law School | Adoption and ART Law | 2011 |
ABA Family Law Conference | Assisted Reproduction Technology and Adoption | 2010 |
RFDC Conference | Collaborative Law | 2010 |
MICPEL | Adoption and Defacto Parents | 2009 |
East meets West Conference | Adoption | 2009 |
National Business Institute | Adoption | 2008 |
Montgomery County Bar Foundation | Adoption and Surrogacy | 2008 |
RESOLVE | Adoption Options | 2008 |
Whitman Walker Clinic | LGBT Adoption and Dissolution | 2008 |
G.L.O.B.E. Federal Employees | Adoptions for LGBT Families | 2008 |
MICPEL | Adoption | 2007 |
Montgomery County Bar Foundation | Surrogacy | 2007 |
Local Cable Television | Adoption in Maryland | 2007 |
Local Cable Television | Surrogacy and Donor Agreements in Maryland | 2007 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Janice M. v. Margaret K. | De Facto parents are not recognized in Maryland. |
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Somair Alam, Family Attorney on Feb 13, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Very capable and compassionate family law attorney who is dedicated to client success.
Joanna Wilkinson, Adoption Attorney on Jan 10, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jennifer Fairfax is well-known for her expertise in adoption and surrogacy. She is professional, knowledgable and has an impeccable reputation. She demonstrates commitment to the best legal and ethical practices. I endorse Attorney Jennifer Fairfax.
Somair Alam, Family Attorney on Feb 13, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Very capable and compassionate family law attorney who is dedicated to client success.
Joanna Wilkinson, Adoption Attorney on Jan 10, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jennifer Fairfax is well-known for her expertise in adoption and surrogacy. She is professional, knowledgable and has an impeccable reputation. She demonstrates commitment to the best legal and ethical practices. I endorse Attorney Jennifer Fairfax.
Megan Monsour, Adoption Attorney on Mar 30, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have had the pleasure of working with Jennifer Fairfax on many cases. Jennifer is an expert in both adoption and collaborative reproduction law. Her vast knowledge and experience is matched by her hard work and dedication to her clients. Jennifer holds the highest ethical standards and is dedicated to, not only her own skills as an attorney, but to the betterment of the adoption and ART legal field. Jennifer's approachable style and respect for all parties makes working with her a true pleasure.
Emily Russell, Adoption Attorney on Jul 15, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Jennifer Fairfax is an exceptional attorney whose reputation as a leader in the field of adoption and ART is well deserved. I have referred both clients and friends to Jennifer knowing that she and her team will provide the highest level of legal service.
Robin Fleischner, Adoption Attorney on Mar 11, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I highly endorse Jennifer. A Trustee of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys, her professionalism and knowledge in the field of adoption law are exceptional. Robin Fleischner Attorney at Law www.adoptsurrogatelaw.com
Kimberly Surratt, Family Attorney on Apr 3, 2012
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer as an Assisted Reproductive Technology Attorney. I have seen her work and know that she is competent in all that she does!
Margaret Oliver, Adoption Attorney on Sep 8, 2011
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Jennifer is caring attorney and powerful advocate for her clients. She knows the law and works creatively to craft solutions that address her client's interests and goals. I have made referrals to Jennifer, because I trust her skills, and I am very pleased to endorse her.
Jennifer Forquer, Adoption Attorney on Mar 4, 2009
Relationship: Other
Jennifer and I worked together for about 5 years at the same law firm in Maryland. She is the ultimate professional - compassionate, dedicated, knowledgable, and a wonderful advocate for her clients. Her depth of knowledge of the law often gives her the flexibility to create practical solutions when difficult situations arise.
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