Frank Baldino, Stan Reed, and Debby Reiser inducted into the Washingtonian Top Lawyers Hall of Fame
Three Lerch Early principals have been inducted into the Washingtonian Top Lawyers Hall of Fame. Estates/Trusts attorney Frank Baldino, litigator Stan Reed, and divorce attorney Deborah Reiser were recognized in …
Lerch Early Attorneys Named to 2023 Best Lawyers in America
Multiple lawyers from several Lerch, Early & Brewer practices recently were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2023. Four Lerch Early attorneys have been named to the Ones …
How to Recoup Unpaid Child Support in Maryland
If you are not receiving court-ordered child support from your child’s other parent/guardian (obligor), there are several options in Maryland you can take to begin receiving the payments and recouping …
Erin Kopelman Recognized in Modern Luxury DC’s Best of the City edition
Divorce attorney Erin Kopelman has been recognized in Modern Luxury DC’s Best of the City edition as best Family Law lawyer. You can find the full list in Modern Luxury …
How Your Drinking and Drug Use Could Impact Your Divorce
Most potential clients I meet have used alcohol or narcotics (be it marijuana, opiates or other painkillers, cocaine, or any other controlled dangerous substance) in various quantities and frequencies over …
The Johnny Depp/Amber Heard Trial Demonstrates Misunderstanding of Intimate Partner Violence
If you’ve been in quarantine recently, you may be one of the lucky few who heard little or nothing about the recent trial in Virginia between movie star ex-spouses Johnny …
Lerch Early Participates in Montgomery County Bar Association DEI Certification Program
COO Dave Anderson, Real Estate Principal and Diversity Committee Co-chair Sharon Craig, and Managing Partner Steve Robins recently participated in the Directed Dialogues Series DEI Certification Program hosted by the …
When Is the Right Time to Divorce?
This is part I of a two-part series on when and where to divorce. Part II will address how to decide what jurisdiction to file for divorce. Once the decision …
Erin Kopelman Featured on Cover of Potomac Lifestyle’s ‘The Ladies’ Issue’
Divorce attorney Erin Kopelman is featured in Potomac Lifestyle‘s “The Ladies’ Issue” highlighting women who are excelling both in the office and in their personal lives. The May 2022 issue …
The Biggest Divorce Mistake: Not Preserving Non-Marital or Separate Property
What’s mine is yours, and what’s yours is mine… especially in a marriage. And when it comes to divorce, the biggest mistake I see clients make is they have not …
What to Expect When You Contact a Divorce Lawyer
When you contact a divorce lawyer, the first thing you should expect is that the lawyer will ask some basic information from you to run a conflicts check. A conflicts …
What to Expect at an Initial Consultation with a Divorce Lawyer
Many people are nervous or even scared to take the first step to contact or meet with a divorce lawyer. But, an initial consultation is just a meeting between you …
