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Lois R Finkelstein

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 43 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Alimony ... +2 more
This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Not Practicing

About Lois

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Child Custody 20%

My areas of concentration in family law include, among other things, prenuptial agreements, cohabitation agreements, custody, child support,co- parenting, alimony, property division, separation and divorce. My approach in each of these areas is as a problem solver. Consequently, I have successfully resolved, without the court's intervention, at least 95% of my cases.

40 years

20%
Alimony 10%

40 years

10%
Child Support 10%

40 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 22 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2003

Inactive - Retired

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 36 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1989

Retired

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 43 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1982

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

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Lois R Finkelstein's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Marriage & Prenuptials

Posted by anonymous | June 12, 2015 | Marriage & Prenuptials

The Best of the Best!

There are simply not enough words to describe how incredible Lois is. From the very beginning of our initial consultation I could feel how engaged and invested Lois was in me, my family and helping us make the best decision for our needs. Though we “only” did a post-nup, Lois didn’t treat it like a... transaction. She spent time understanding truly what we wanted and why. She provided great guidance and expertise on things we overlooked and even things we didn’t need. Lois made herself available every time we had a question or wanted to discuss anything – big or small. Of course our final document was flawless and completely captured everything we wanted. She is a lawyer who cares deeply about the whole person and is absolutely the person you want advising, counseling and fighting for you.

Posted by Ervin | September 26, 2008 | Marriage & Prenuptials

Lawyer/Partner

I found her to knowledge of the law to be a guiding light during the divorce process. Her presentation of the information and her consistent professionalism is worthy of someone to meet independent of her profession or the reason I hired her. She lays out the facts of the case and the path that you ...will travel in a very comforting and informative way. No one like to spend money on matters such as divorce, but I must admit that this lawyer is worth every penny. I recommend me her services to anyone involved in divorce or in need of pre-marital legal gudiance. This lawyer is a keeper.

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Lois R Finkelstein's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kathryn McDonough

Family lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Lois is an extremely talented, hardworking and well respected attorney in the legal community. I wholeheartedly recommend Lois to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of her clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Thomas Degonia

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. An accomplished advocate and superb negotiator, Lois is a consummate professional. She is acutely aware of her clients' needs. Her tenacity and attention to detail ensures lasting solutions to difficult legal problems."

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Dana Whitten

Family lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Lois is a very well respected and highly effective attorney. She is a strong advocate for her clients and is willing to work diligently with opposing counsel to find an amicable resolution. Any client will be well served to have her as their lawyer."

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Melissa Kucinski

Family lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Lois for many years. She is approachable, down to earth, and practical. She is also a dedicated lawyer who volunteers her time to help others."

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Henry Weil

Family lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Finkelstein is an accomplished family law practitioner who represents her clients with zeal while at the same time relates with adversaries in a highly professional manner. This is a real attribute in the field of family law."

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Howard Soypher

Family lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Lois for at least 5 years and believe her legal skills and ethics to be impeccable."

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Michael Callahan

Family lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"Lois is an experienced, hardworking family lawyer who connects with her clients and obtains great results. She has broad knowledge of all aspects of divorce law in Maryland and the District of Columbia and she is a top-notch negotiator."

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Alan Greenbaum

Family lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lois commands wide-ranging experience and expertise in family and divorce and separation law. Her practice includes community-based, multi-state, and high-profile cases. In all of her cases, she works conscientiously, pays attention to factual and legal detail, and devotes herself to her clients."

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Kenneth Barnhart

Family lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have worked with Lois for four years. She is smart, caring and a great negotiator. She is extremely knowlegeable about the local family law environment, particularly in Montgomery County and the District of Columbia. Her work is consistently recognized as outstanding by her clients and by her peers. She is someone that I regularly turn to for advice, and I trust her judgment implicitly. I recommend her to you without reservation."

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James Gross

Family lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lois typically handles large, difficult, complex divorce cases. She cares deeply for her clients. She is very attentive to the many financial and emotional details of their cases. That's why her legal services are in high demand."

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James Gross

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Languages

English

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