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Family Law Attorney Mary Likos Named Principal at Lerch Early
Lerch Early is pleased to announce that family law/divorce attorney Mary Likos has been named a principal in the firm.
Family Law Attorney Erin Kopelman Once Again Voted Best of Bethesda
Lerch Early Principal Erin Kopelman has been voted top Family Law Attorney in the 2026 Best of Bethesda readers’ poll.
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Don’t Blink: Keep Your Ex’s Prying Eyes Out of Your Home During Divorce
It’s common today to have security and surveillance systems in our homes (think: Ring, Google Nest, and Blink) to provide protection for you and your family. The benefits are seemingly …
DOL Confirms Bonuses must be Truly Discretionary to Warrant Exclusion from Regular Rate Calculation
On January 5, 2026, the United States Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division (DOL) issued six new opinion letters interpreting the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Family …
Meg McKinney Admitted to Fellowship in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers’ Maryland Chapter
Divorce attorney Meg McKinney has been admitted to fellowship in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML). One of only 37 Fellows throughout Maryland, Meg is now among those generally recognized …
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