I have been practicing family law for over 40 years, and have helped over 3,000 people through this often difficult process. I handle all aspects of separation and divorce, including mediation, negotiations and litigation of simple and complex cases. I work on child custody, visitation and child support cases, divorces involving significant marital assets and division of property and pensions, alimony, and even pet visitation. My approach is to work hard to solve your problems, but not necessarily to "punish" the other side. I want you to finish the process knowing that the outcome was "fair" and you dealt with things "honorably".
My hourly rates are at the high end for Frederick County, because of my experience and reputation. However, I also rely on less expensive associate attorneys (with "only" 5 - 7 years of experience) to "build" your case while I serve as the "architect" doing the planning and strategic work that my experience and knowledge bring to the table. The bottom line is that my final bill is ususally much lower than the other attorney's is, even though they may charge less per hour than I do.
Practice areas
I handle all areas of divorce and separation, including separation agreements, custody and access, domestic violence, alimony, child support, property division. I am an experienced negotiator and litigate when I am unable to obtain a fair out-fo-Court settlement for my clients.
43 years, 1,500 cases
I teach JUDGES annually at the Maryland Judicial Institute Family Law training seminars. I represent mothers, fathers and, by Court appointment, children. I focus on what is best for the children, regardless of which parent I am representing. If you want good "child focused" advice, I will be able to help. If you just "want to win", some other lawyer might be more to your liking.
43 years, 1,500 cases
I have been a mediator for over 15 years and am familiar with the complexities of taxes on divorce, mental health issues relating to custody and visitation, division of marital assets, alimony. etc. My experience can help you stay clear of minefields both now and long-term.
27 years, 300 cases
Pre-nuptials, separation agreements, "living together" agreements, custody, visitation, domestic violence, divorce, mediation, negotiated agreements, judicial decisions, collaborative practice. These are all areas in which I am very experienced.
43 years, 3,000 cases
The time to work things out is when you are still in love, not when you are hating and distrusting each other. A pre-nuptial can be a very, very good thing.
43 years, 100 cases
Offit Kurman
50 Carroll Creek Way Suite 340
Frederick, MD, 21701
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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DC | Administratively Suspended - Non-Payment of Dues | 1980 | 06/08/2022 |
MD | Active | 1973 | 11/30/2015 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2018 |
AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2017 |
Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2016 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2014 |
Beverly Groner Award for Professional Excellence | Maryland State Bar Association, Family and Juvenile Law Section | 2011 |
Super Lawyer | Baltimore Super Lawyers | 2011 |
Super Lawyer | Baltimore Super Lawyers | 2010 |
Super Lawyer | Baltimore Super Lawyers | 2009 |
Super Lawyer | Baltimore Super Lawyers | 2008 |
Super Lawyer | Baltimore Super Lawyers | 2007 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Principal Attorney | Offit Kurman - Attorneys at Law | 2015 - Present |
Partner | Day & Schiszik | 1999 - 2015 |
Partner | Northop, Walsh, Schiszik & Becker | 1990 - 1999 |
Partner | Weatherly, Schiszik & Isen | 1978 - 1990 |
Director of Special Projects | Congressman Gilbert Gude | 1972 - 1977 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Association of Family and Conciliation Courts | Maryland Chapter Board of Directors | 2016 - Present |
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers | Fellow | 1996 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 1971 - Present |
Legislative Commission on Child Custody Decision-Making | Commissioner | 2014 - 2016 |
Frederick County Bar Association | Co-Chair, Family Law Committee | 2013 - 2016 |
Maryland State Bar Association, Family & Juvenile Law Section | Chair | 1995 - 1995 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Maryland Administrative Office of the Courts | Training Manual for Attorneys Serving as the Best Interest Attorney for Children in Divorce Cases | 2010 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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American University, Washington College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1972 |
American University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1969 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Maryland Judicial Institute, Continuing Ed for Lawers | Many topics relating to Family Law | 2016 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Corbett v Mulligan | Court of Special Appeals ruled in favor of client's request to require blood tests. Decision is pending in the Court of Appeals (Maryland's Supreme Court). |
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I endorse this lawyer. He is extremely knowledge about the law and knows how to navigate through the court system with extreme competence
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