Attorney Makia Weaver Joins Lerch Early

Lerch Early is pleased to welcome attorney Makia Weaver as an associate in the Family Law practice. “Makia brings a great mix of experience helping clients in both Maryland and DC,” said …

Makia A. Weaver

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Redefining Infidelity and Adultery in Divorce

Cheating on your spouse in Maryland can do more than just strain your relationship. State law makes breach of monogamy between spouses a punishable crime. It is a basis for …

Top 10 Times Your Friends and Family Should Talk to a Divorce Lawyer

People talk about their relationships all the time – it’s only natural. However, not all conversations are created equal. If you hear any of the following 10 things when chatting …

Divorce Attorney Erin Kopelman is a Top Vote Getter in Best of Bethesda Readers’ Poll

Divorce attorney Erin Kopelman has been recognized as a “Top Vote Getter” for best Family Law Practitioner in the 2022 Best of Bethesda Readers’ Poll. Erin, a principal at Lerch …

Lerch Early Attorneys Named to 2022 Maryland Super Lawyers List

Multiple Lerch Early attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2022 Maryland Super Lawyers and “Rising Stars” lists. Super Lawyers is a listing of outstanding lawyers from more than …

Options to Maintain Life Insurance in Divorce

Being the beneficiary of life insurance on your ex-spouse is a form of financial comfort and security because generally support, such as alimony or child support, will end in the …

My New Year’s Resolution Is To Get Life Insurance, But What Can The Court Do With It If I Get Divorced?

It’s the time of year when people start setting their New Year’s resolutions, and making sure that they have accomplished all of the housekeeping goals they intended. Many people’s to-do lists …

Erik Arena Named a Top Divorce Lawyer by Washingtonian

Family law attorney Erik Arena has been named to the 2022 Top Divorce Lawyer list by Washingtonian. You can view the complete list of top divorce attorneys here: Washingtonian Best …

Deborah E. Reiser

Overview Following her retirement from Lerch, Early & Brewer in 2022, Deborah Reiser now practices independently as a mediator during which, as a third party neutral, she assists parties in …

Erik P. Arena

Overview Erik Arena is a family law and divorce attorney who tactfully and assertively represents people in separation and divorce matters, including division of property, alimony, custody, and child support …

Erin L. Kopelman