For the second year in a row, a Lerch Early mediator has been named “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers.

Meg McKinney, a principal in our Family Law practice, is recognized in the 2026 rankings, while Litigation Principal Trish Weaver earned the same distinction in 2025.

These back-to-back achievements reflect Lerch Early’s commitment to guiding clients with skill and empathy in both domestic and civil matters.

Meg McKinney is a highly respected family law attorney in Maryland and Washington, D.C. with more than 30 years of experience representing clients in complex financial and custody matters. Click here to read more about our family law team’s approach to mediation matters.

Trish Weaver is an appellate, corporate, and general commercial litigation, and estates/trusts litigation attorney serving businesses and individuals in Maryland and the District of Columbia. Click here to learn about how our litigation department handles civil mediation matters.