Christopher Lawrence Rand

Rand represented me for custody modification I initiated at behest of my daughter. Her request was not without merit. Her mother was reported to Child Protective Services (CPS) by per pediatrician for gross physical abuse, when she was five. Her elementary, middle school, & high school counselors r...aised concerns regarding suicidal thoughts; in high school she experienced two severe crises. Six months after initiating modification, after discussions with her court-appointed attorney and social worker, my daughter indicated to me she no longer wanted to leave her mother. I duly directed my attorney to withdraw modification. This is what occurred next 18 months afterwards. On multiple occasions, during private meetings, Rand assumed theatrically juvenile conspiratorial demeanor, stating special relationships with court officials, calling them with me present, attempting to obtain special case scheduling, judge assignment, etc, favoring my case; frequently discussed relationships with court judges; rarely engaging substantive, knowledgeable legal analysis. Over three pre-hearing conferences, lasting multiple hours each billable time, Rand was mute, neither offering constructive negotiation terms nor steering discussion to constructive basis in response to opposing attorney’s wild allegations. After conferences concluded, Rand expressed theatrical outrage and frustration with opposing attorney conduct. In third conference, during private discussion, Rand accused me of launching numerous lawsuits as basis for current lengthy negotiations. Unclear how Rand arrived at his opinion. Over 11-year period, ex-wife filed: three protective orders, all of which were denied, dismissed, or withdrawn; numerous interim motions during pendente lite & divorce trials alleging various medical issues, all of which withdrawn after contradicting medical evidence; awarded generous custody & child support, only to lose all after appealing demanding more; pursued 5 back-to-back lawsuits starting two weeks after divorce ruling, all dismissed by summary judgement or denied. Pursued 7 new cases seeking sole custody & child support, all withdrawn, dismissed, or denied; twice sanctioned by Court to pay attorney fees for frivolous litigation. Rand never introduced to court her extensive litigation history; CPS history; violent confrontation with daughter’s psychologist; contempt for failing to pay child support; or court frequently finding her statements not credible. Rand should have known this history: he represented me for most of it. At final hearing, Rand and opposing attorney held private conference with judge in chamber. After nearly three hours, attorneys and judge returned, and judge granted my request submitted 18 months previously. No open hearing, no open discussion or arguments. Never experienced such a stunt in 15 years litigation involving far more technical legal issues. After court adjourned, Rand abruptly indicated urgent need to leave, assuming theatrically juvenile demeanor and stating it was “dangerous” to remain. Two years later, I received obvious phishing email from Rand, followed soon after by second email from him apologizing and stating he had been hacked. The apology email remarkably included private email addresses of 424 business members; local, state, and federal government officials; court officials; and private individuals. Rand’s demeanor, though frequently theatrical with respect to describing opposing attorneys, was always courteous and polished towards me – something that fooled me for some time until his last case representing me, when his antics finally became obvious. Rand’s juvenile focus on impressions over substance, indiligence, credulous acceptance of opposing attorney statements, willful ignorance, & extreme profiteering greatly wasted time and money far more productively applied to daughter’s therapy and college education.

I was in a tremendous divorce and custody battle with my ex for years. I had to withstand arrogance, and outright stupidity from my former lawyers until I met Chris. He, along with his staff, has done nothing but support and defend me through this entire process. For once in this case, I wasn't left ...to wonder what was going on, his staff along with Chris himself kept me updated the entire time. Now after being with him for no more than a year, I have sole legal custody of all 3 of my kids. I recommend him to all of our friends and family, no matter the type of case. He is always welcoming to every client and case. If you need help with anything at all, Chris is your man!!!

For more than eight years I was dragged thru the courts in Montgomery County MD defending myself against outlandish allegations. During this time I was represented by other lawyer's. In addition I was investigated by CPS 6 times each time I was found to be nothing but a good parent. All of these i...ncidents were designed to keep my daughter away from me for a period of time. When I met Mr. Rand I was frustrated and didn't think anyone could help fix the problems I was having. Today, I have temporary legal and physical custody of my daughter. My daughter is now in a safe stable home. My final hearing is in less than a month and I have no reason to think custody will change from the temporary order. Mr. Rand turned our lives around 180 degrees and we couldn't be happier! Thank you Mr. Rand!!!! Mike

I had a 9 year custody battle that was completely toxic. Mr. Rand made it possible to get full custody of my children after 3 other "good" attorney's failed. Mr. Rand is incredibly attentive, and although busy and tough to get ahold of (like all lawyers) Mr. Rand is very good at preparing a case th...at will yield the desired results. He covers most of central MD, but if you are especially in Howard or Montgomery Counties in MD, this is the guy you want to represent you.