Current Employment Position(s)

Managing Partner, since 1998Collaborative Law AttorneyMediator

Languages

• English

Lawyer Overview

My practice of law is primarily in the areas of domestic relations, civil litigation including jury trials, collections, criminal, traffic, and juvenile defense. My largest referral source is my clients, past and present. I have a reputation for being aggressive, effective, and thorough, without ever forgetting that I am serving my clients’ needs and goals first and foremost. I believe that my job is not only to be an excellent advocate for my clients, but also to educate and inform them so that they are empowered to make the important decisions in their cases and in their personal and professional lives. Whether I am representing a client in highly-contested litigation or resolving outstanding matters through collaborative law, mediation or settlement negotiations, my primary goals are to provide my client with a clear understanding of how the law applies to his/her particular situation, to keep my client advised of the current status and next steps in the case process, and to obtain the best results for my client.

Judges and domestic relations masters have shown confidence in my abilities by appointing me as a legal representative for children and elderly persons who are in need of legal protection for themselves and/or their property in domestic, guardianship and trusteeship situations. The business community has sought my assistance in areas such as business contract enforcement, debt collection, and property damage claims. From 1988-1998, in addition to my practice of law, I served as Assistant Corporation Counsel for the City of Takoma Park, Maryland. Throughout my career, former clients have returned and/or referred friends and business associates to me when legal questions or concerns arise for them. I have achieved an AV® rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest possible peer review rating of attorneys for ethics and legal ability. Additionally, Baltimore Magazine and Maryland SuperLawyers Magazine have designated me as one of Maryland’s top 100 lawyers. The Daily Record has recognized me as one of Maryland’s top 100 women, an award for outstanding achievement of women as demonstrated through professional accomplishment, community leadership and mentoring.

I am honored to and enjoy giving back to my profession in a variety of ways. Currently, I am serving as President of the Montgomery County, Maryland Bar Foundation, Inc. and immediately prior to this position, I served as President of the Bar Association of Montgomery County, Maryland and was only the 5th female to do so in the Association’s 113 year history. I am also the Trustee for the Maryland State Bar Association Insurance Trust. In addition I presently serve on the following Bar Association committees: the Executive Committee, the Long-Range Planning Conference Committee, the Personnel Transition Committee, the Courthouse Construction Committee (Chair), the Social Committee, and I am a mediator for the District Court of Maryland for Montgomery County. I have served on the Board of Governors of the Maryland State Bar Association, having been elected to that position by Montgomery County lawyers. I have held many other elected and appointed positions including Treasurer of both Montgomery County’s Bar Association and its Bar Foundation; Treasurer, President, and Board of Directors Member of the Women’s Bar Association of Montgomery County; Board of Directors Member and Chair of the Solo and Small Firm Practitioners Section for the Maryland State Bar Association; and Treasurer and Finance Co-Chair for the Campaign to Elect Sitting Judges of Montgomery County. I have taught at many continuing legal education seminars for the Maryland State Bar Association, Montgomery County Bar Association, Women’s Bar Association, Inns of Court of Prince George’s County, and at a state-wide conference of county government attorneys. My speaking engagements have also included Montgomery County Cable, radio programs, and guest lecturing at neighborhood and civic organizations. My publications have appeared in journals of state and county bar associations and in local newspapers.

Born and raised in Queens, New York, I graduated from State University of New York in Binghamton with honors in 1985 and then received my law degree from Washington College of Law at American University, cum laude, in 1988. During my law school years, I contributed to the publication Journal of International Law, clerked in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia for Magistrate Arthur Burnett, served as a Rule 13 prosecutor for the State’s Attorney’s Office for Anne Arundel County, and clerked as a Dean’s Fellow for Professor Candace Kovacic, assisting her on several law review journals. I began practicing law in Maryland in 1988 and in the District of Columbia in 1989. I very much enjoy being a successful litigator, advocate, and counselor for all of my clients and consider it a privilege to serve the community through my practice of this worthwhile vocation.

Areas of Practice

• Family Law Including Divorce, Separation, Domestic Violence, Custody & Support 50%
• Personal Injury and Other Civil Litigation 20%
• Criminal and Traffic Defense 15%
• Collections 15%

West Practice Categories

Alternative Dispute Resolution, Mediation, Business & Commercial Law, Contracts, Debtor/Creditor, Collections, Criminal Law, DUI/DWI, Drug Violations, Federal, Felonies, Grand Jury Proceedings, Juvenile Crimes, Misdemeanor, Parole & Probation, Sex Offenses, Traffic Violations, Victims' Rights, White Collar Crimes, Estate Planning, Elder Law, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Living Wills, Powers of Attorney and Appointment, Wills, Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Ethics, Professional Responsibility, Family Law, Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Childrens' Rights, Collaborative Law, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Domestic Violence & Neglect, Juvenile Law, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Litigation & Appeals, Complex Litigation, Federal Trial Practice, State Trial Practice, Personal Injury -- Plaintiff, Animal Bites -- Plaintiff, Assault & Battery -- Plaintiff, Defamation & Privacy -- Plaintiff, Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff, Premises Liability -- Plaintiff, Property Damage -- Plaintiff, Slip and Fall -- Plaintiff, Wrongful Death -- Plaintiff, Probate & Estate Administration, Estate Administration, Trusts, Real Estate Law, Landlord/Tenant

Bar Admissions

• District of Columbia, 1989
• Maryland, 1988
• U.S. District Court District of Maryland, 1989
• U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia, 1989
• U.S. Supreme Court, 1997

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Montgomery County Bar Association, MD (BAMC), 1988 - 2009 (Member)
• Montgomery County Bar Association, MD (BAMC), 2007 - 2008 (President)
• Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA), 1988 - 2009 (Member)
• Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA), 2003 - 2005 (Board of Governors)
• Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA), 2009 (Board of Governors)
• American Bar Association (ABA), 2008 - Present (Member)
• Montgomery County, MD Bar Foundation Inc., 2002 - Present (Officer)
• Montgomery County, MD Bar Foundation Inc., 2008 - 2009 (President)
• Montgomery County Chapter Of Women's Bar Assoc. of MD, 1988 - Present (Member)
• Montgomery County Chapter Of Women's Bar Assoc. of MD, 1995 - 1996 (President)
• State Women's Bar Assoc. of MD, 1988 - Present (Member)
• State Women's Bar Assoc. of MD, 1993 - 1995 (Exec. Comm.)
• Montgomery County Women's Bar Foundation, 2002 - Present (Officer/Board of Directors)
• Collaborative Law Organizations (CDRP, Inc./CDA, Inc./IACP), 2003 - Present (Member)
• Bar Associations Insurance Trust, 2008 - Present (Trustee)
• Montgomery County, MD Inns of Court, 2009 - Present (Master of the Bench)

Honors and Awards

• A/V Rating-Martindale Hubbell-the Highest Possible Peer Review Rating re: Ethics & Ability
• 2009 MSBA David Hjortsberg Award re: Professionalism, Civility, Intelligence & Commitment
• 2008 Maryland's Leadership in Law Award
• 2008 Maryland Top 100 Women
• 2008 & 2009 Maryland Super Lawyer
• 2007 Honoree, Montgomery County Chapter of the Women's Bar Association of MD
• 2007 President's Outstanding Service Award, Bar Association of Montgomery Co., MD

Classes and Seminars

• Getting Paid for the Work You Do (2009 Webscast), American Bar Association
• Collections: The Pursuit & Defense of Claims (2009), Montgomery Co. MD Bar CLE
• Getting Paid for the Work You Do (2009 Conference), American Bar Association
• How to Have your Cake and Eat It Too (2007 Meeting), Montgomery County, MD Women's Bar Association
• Bar Admission Ceremony of New Maryland Attorneys (2006), Court of Appeals, Maryland
• Fees: The Fine Art of Setting, Contracting & Collecting—Without Being Contracting & Collecting—Without Being Contracting & Collecting—Without Being Sued or Grieved (2005), MICPEL Panel
• Getting Paid For the Work You Do (Conference, 2005), MSBA Solo and Small Firm Section
• Collect Your Fees Without Getting Burned (Convention, 2004), Maryland State Bar Association
• Collections & Law Firm Management (2003), Gary Simpson Memorial CLE Seminar
• Finding the Money and Other Collections Tips (2001), Marlboro Inns of Court

Pro Bono Activities

• Volunteer Attorney, Montgomery County Circuit Court, Family Division, Pro Se Project
• Referrals-Nat'l Multiple Sclerosis Soc., Archdiocese of Washington, County Bar Foundation

Past Employment Positions

• Silber, Andalman, Perlman & Flynn, P.A., Managing Partner, 1991 - 1998
• Law Offices of Susan Silber, Associate, 1988 - 1991

Education

• American University, Washington College of Law, Washington, District of Columbia, 1988
  J.D.
  Honors: cum laude
  
  Law Journal: American University Journal of International Law & Policy, 1986 - 1988
• State University of New York at Binghamton, Binghamton, New York, 1985
  B.S.
  Honors: With Honors
  Major: Political Science and Law & Philosophy

References

• Lee Development Group, Inc.
• Eagle Bank

Accepts Credit Cards

Published Works

• Getting Paid, American Journal of Family Law, 2010
• President's Message (6/07-5/08), Bar Assoc. of Montgomery Co., MD Newsletter, 11 Months, 2007
• Fees: the Fine Art of Setting, Contracting Contracting & Collecting, MICPEL, 2005
• Getting Paid for the Work You Do, The Law Clerk, 3 of 4 issues, 2004
• Petition for Relief from Domestic Violence, The Law Clerk, Spring, 1999
• The Bad Check Law is Back! (Did you know it was missing?), The Law Clerk, Winter, 1998
• Contributor to the Legal Column, Montgomery County Journal
• Demonstrating in the District of Columbia, A Handbook for Demonstrators & Lawyers (DC-Nat'1 Lawyers Guild), 1991
• What Gender is Your Parachute?, Women's Bar Assoc. of MD Newsletter, 1992

Address

Suite 604
8601 Georgia Ave.
Silver Spring, MD 20910

Phones

(301) 563-6685

Faxes

(301) 563-6681

Emails

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Websites

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