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Elizabeth Weisberg is an experienced divorce attorney in Lerch, Early & Brewer’s Family Law group. She is skilled in both litigation and in alternative dispute resolution. She has worked nationally on child support issues and is especially proficient at helping her clients define and accomplish their goals. Beth emphasizes resolving even difficult family law situations without going to court when possible, with a special focus on custody and child access resolution in order to protect children from being negatively impacted by the divorce.
Beth has worked with the American Bar Association's Child Support Project educating attorneys, judges and court personnel nationally on interstate child support enforcement laws and procedures. She has contributed to various legal publications on topics including custody, evidence, long-arm jurisdiction and interstate child support enforcement.
In addition to zealously representing her clients in court, Beth practices with an emphasis on collaborative law, a process by which divorcing couples work together with their attorneys in meetings where the concerns of both parties are addressed, with a written, signed commitment to resolve all legal and practical issues leading to a full divorce settlement agreement without going to court. This process is private, can help couples to reach immediate solutions, and sets the stage for the parties to better deal with changes that may occur after the divorce, such as the need to revise support or child-related issues. While not appropriate for all couples, in many cases the collaborative law approach can be transformative and can avoid the escalation of hostility and overwhelming cost inherent in litigation. Clients value Beth’s ability to identify creative solutions, thorough understanding of the law, and compassion in dealing with the challenges of divorce.
Beth received a Bachelor of Arts from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. and received her Juris Doctor with honors from The George Washington University National Law Center. She is admitted to practice in Maryland and the District of Columbia, and is a member of the Bar of the United States Supreme Court.
Beth is a founding member of Collaborative Dispute Resolution Professionals, Inc. and sits on CDRP’s Executive Board of Directors. She is also a member of several other collaborative law organizations, and has presented workshops on collaborative law for the D.C. Psychological Society and for Jewish Social Services Agency, among others.
Beth enjoys spending time with her sons and their dog, Charley, a beagle rescue. Her favorite activities include hiking in Shenandoah National Park or along the C&O Canal, reading, and various community service projects.
Professional Memberships
- Maryland State Bar Association
- District of Columbia Bar Association
- Collaborative Dispute Resolution Professionals, Inc. (Executive Board)
- International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
- D.C. Academy of Collaborative Professionals
- Maryland Collaborative Practice Council
Honors and Awards
- Listed in Maryland and Washington, DC Super Lawyers
- Rated AV, the highest peer rating by Martindale-Hubbell
