Elizabeth Ashley Pfenson

Hod do you begin to say thank you to someone who fought to help you keep your son? There are not enough words in the English Language to express my gratitude to Elizabeth for the work she did to help me with my custody battle and divorce. My mother found BAR Law through a recommendation from someon...e who had previously used them. It was very clear from day one with Elizabeth -that she was going to be (and was 100%) worth every cent. Elizabeth was professional, well educated, organized and so many other things one wishes to have in a lawyer. She researched ways of obtaining the outcome that I was looking for, which was going to be difficult, however, I was granted full legal custody of my son and the divorce was taken care of that same day in the courtroom. Elizabeth made herself available whenever I needed her-whether it was a question or a concern or to calm me down after two very disastrous mediation sessions. Elizabeth was well poised in court and she always made me feel at ease when we entered the courtroom. I remember feeling sad that it was all over - because for over a year, Elizabeth had become a constant in our lives - always offering advice and comfort. Elizabeth never made me feel like I had to choose one option over another. She listened to what I wanted the end result to be and what I would accept. When I tell people the outcome of my custody case and divorce - they are shocked and ask me who I worked with. I have and will continue to recommend Elizabeth. I tell anyone who will listen to me that she is worth every cent and this is the Lawyer you want on your side fighting for you. She is an asset to Brassel Alexander and Rice and I am so thankful for all that she did to represent me during this trying time in my life. Thank you Elizabeth - I am forever grateful for all that you did for me and my son.

Elizabeth has all the traits you want in an attorney. She's a committed professional; who is responsive, while being compassionate, understanding and pleasant. But what truly makes Elizabeth remarkable to me was her act of altruism on my behalf. I had already filed for custody of my grandson in An...ne Arundel County, which is not an easy case to win in the State of Maryland. After I realized the surmountable task ahead, I retained Elizabeth’s firm. Elizabeth recommended transferring my case to another jurisdiction and a local attorney; a strategy to benefit the success of my case outcome, but also resulting in a faster resolution and at less legal cost to me. She was efficient and professional in working with the other attorney to formally transfer the case. Elizabeth’s plan not only worked brilliantly, I was granted custody of my grandson within four months, including the transfer. This case could have dragged on to the detriment of my grandson and at a considerable expense to me. I will be forever grateful in how Elizabeth put the welfare of my grandson, first.

I hired Elizabeth to handle my divorce in 2016 after starting with another lawyer who lost all of the initial meeting notes, putting me months and months behind. Elizabeth picked up the ball and ran with it all the way to the end! She was very clear, realistic, helpful and supportive. Elizabeth was... very thorough and suggested best possible scenarios. With her guidance, things unfolded exactly as I had hoped for. My marriage came to a very smooth, amicable, no drama end. And Elizabeth was a big part of that by keeping me on track, focused and always looking out for my best interests. I would highly recommend Elizabeth to anyone seeking Family law or general practice assistance.