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 …
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. Mary represents clients in child custody, child support, alimony, and …
Erin Kopelman Voted Top Family Attorney in 2026 Best of Bethesda
Lerch Early Principal Erin Kopelman has been voted top Family Law Attorney in the 2026 Best of Bethesda readers’ poll. According to Bethesda Magazine, more than 6,500 people voted in …
Lerch Early Attorneys Named to 2026 Maryland Super Lawyers List
Multiple Lerch Early attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2026 Maryland Super Lawyers and “Rising Stars” lists. Super Lawyers is a listing of outstanding lawyers from more than …
Glenn Cooper, Lynette Kleiza, Erin Kopelman, & Meg McKinney Named Top Divorce/Family Law Attorneys by Washingtonian
Attorneys Glenn Cooper, Lynette Kleiza, Erin Kopelman, and Meg McKinney have been named to the 2025 Top Divorce/Family Lawyer list by Washingtonian, which notes these are the attorneys to see …
Is the Waiver of Retirement Benefits in Your Prenuptial Agreement Enforceable?
Many prenuptial agreements include provisions about what happens with each party’s retirement and pensions in the event of divorce. In such prenuptial agreements, some couples may decide that they will …
How NOT to Ruin Your Marriage: Tips from a Divorce Lawyer
Based on my 33-plus years as a divorce lawyer, here are my top tips for keeping your spouse out of my office. Self-Regulation: Don’t talk to your spouse in a …
Best Lawyers Ranks 10 Lerch Early & Brewer’s Practices Nationally in 2026 Best Law Firms List
Ten of Lerch, Early & Brewer’s practices are ranked nationally in the 2026 Best Lawyers “Best Law Firm” rankings. In addition, Best Lawyers ranked Lerch Early in Tier 1 in the Washington, DC area in …
Maida L. Hughes
Overview Maida Hughes is a family law and divorce attorney serving clients in Maryland and the District of Columbia. Maida believes every person deserves the same high level of care …
Protect Your Privacy Before You Divorce with the Click of a Button
If you and your spouse are in the process of divorcing, one of the first things you should do is protect your privacy. Due to features like iCloud, your spouse …
What Celebrity Custody Battles Can Teach Maryland and DC Parents
When celebrities divorce, the headlines tend to focus on the drama. But behind the paparazzi photos and tabloids, celebrity custody disputes often mirror the same issues that parents in Maryland …
Lynette Kleiza Named to The Daily Record’s 2025 Family Law Power List
Lerch Early family law attorney Lynette Kleiza has been named to The Daily Record’s 2025 Family Law Power List. Kleiza practices in the Family Law group at Lerch Early. You …
