Nelson A Garcia

Nelson A Garcia

4.9
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 27 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Silver Spring, MD
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Domestic Violence

8601 Georgia Avenue,, Suite 206, Silver Spring, MD

About Nelson

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

A divorce can be devastating and stressful. TGC divorce lawyers can provide you with the skills to achieve the results you deserve and bring you peace of mind.

27 years

50%
Domestic Violence 20%

Very experienced in Maryland and District of Columbia Courts.

27 years

20%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 27 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1998

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 21 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2005

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Nelson A Garcia

8601 Georgia Avenue,, Suite 206, Silver Spring, MD, 20910

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Nelson A Garcia's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

5 star (17) 4 star (1)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by anonymous | June 5, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Tireless advocate - he knows the law and how to apply it

I have been fortunate to have Mr. Garcia by my side to protect my children and I from a conniving and manipulative ex. He worked so incredibly hard to protect us and I will forever be grateful for him and our successes in and out of the courtroom. Mr. Garcia is a tireless advocate for his clients. H...e knows the law and - most importantly - how to apply it.

Posted by George | August 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

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Precise, concise, and detail oriented lawyer. Will hire him again if I had to

Posted by Mike | April 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Grateful Client

Mr. Garcia did an excellent job representing me in a separation/divorce and custody case. His in depth knowledge of the law and the process was extremely valuable and i would highly recommend him to any of my associates. You won't be disappointed!

Posted by Carolyn | July 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional, awesome litigator handling complex issues with diligence

Nelson Garcia has again proven to be an excellent and highly effective litigator. I retained Mr. Garcia in 2010 going through a very complex divorce/custody case and helped me win exceptional victories for my family. Throughout the years he has represented me on several cases with outstanding resul...ts. My recent circumstances seemed insurmountable and chaotic. Nelson was not be distracted by my EX's allegations. Nelson was focused on what was important and building an impressive strategic plan. He is dedicated and always followed up on my concerns or new issues treating it with the utmost importance. Nelson is extraordinary meticulous and prepared. Staying late nights in his office, flexibility with phone conferences and preparing for trial was well worth it when Mr. Garcia executed his skills in court. Nelson is the epitome of professional, my go to in face of turbulence.

Posted by Carolina | May 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Divorce and Domestic violence

Nelson Garcia provided exceptional representation in multiple cases for me, one a complex divorce matter involving multiple businesses and the other a restraining order. His knowledge of the law and the litigation process is exceptional. His ability to build a strategic argument and execute the same ...was phenomenal. This included that Attorney Garcia expertly hand-wrote a settlement agreement with many complexities which was then negotiated with opposing counsel, even though it occurred in a time-constrained fashion and with expert craftsmanship. I very highly recommend Nelson Garcia for any family law case no matter the level of complexity. He treats the client as a partner in the legal matter providing information in a clear manner to ensure that you know pro's and con's of each choice. He has great respect for the judges and this respect is mutual, based on his courtroom conduct.

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Nelson A Garcia's Lawyer Endorsements

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Carlos Salvado

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"It was a great experience to have Nelson as opposing counsel. He was incredibly detailed oriented, efficient and patient. This despite the many twists and turns that arose in the particular matter we were involved in. Very impressive temperament. I gladly endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Baum

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Nelson is a very well respected and highly effective attorney. He is a strong advocate for his clients and is willing to work diligently with opposing counsel to find an amicable resolution. It is a pleasure to offer my endorsement."

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John Thyden

Family lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. He has shown himself to be very thorough and competent."

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Michael Callahan

Family lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"Nelson is a talented hard-working lawyer. He connects with clients and is a tireless advocate. He is a skilled, experience trial lawyer. Nelson's ability to properly assess cases and prepare cases for trial consistently results in success - persuasive presentations and positive outcomes for our clients. It has been a pleasure to work with him and to watch him work."

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Jill Breslau

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Co-worker

"Nelson provides consistent support and thoughtful planning for his family law clients. As a colleague, I especially appreciate his methodical approach and his courtroom experience. He has a superior work ethic and is conscientious, reliable, and thorough. It's a pleasure to offer my endorsement."

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James Gross

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Nelson Garcia is an excellent trial lawyer. He is a skilled litigator with deep knowledge and experience in family law. His persistence, attention to detail, and hard work have earned him high praise from his clients."

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Carlos Salvado

Family lawyer

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Robert Baum

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John Thyden

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James Gross

Family lawyer

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Michael Callahan

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Partner, Thyden Gross & Callahan, LLP

2007 - 2008

Commissioner, Montgomery County ND Commission for Women

2000 - 2004

Lawyer, Robert A. Ades and Associates

1998 - 2000

Attorney, Advanced Resource Technologies Inc

Associations

1998 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

2004 - 2016

Maryland Hispanic Bar Association

Treasurer/Secretary

Education

1983

Boston College Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

Florida State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Montgomery County Commission for Women

Divorce 101-Basic Divorce Law

2016

Montgomery County Commission for Women

Divorce Law

2014

CNN Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer Divorce

2012

TV News Broadcast

Family Law Forum

2012

TV news broadcast

No fault divorce in Federal Law

2008

Channel 9 News TV Conference

Christy Brinkley Child Custody Dispute

Publications

2014

Maryland Divorce Legal Teen sues Parents for College Money

2014

The Daily Record (Maryland) Family Law

2007

Maryland Divorce Legal Crier New Law Allows Court to Transfer Marital Home

Languages

English

Activity

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