Atty. Brian West
Brian West is a lawyer practicing domestic relations, family law, divorce and 6 other areas of law. Brian received a B.A. degree from George Mason University in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years.
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Brian West is an Of Counsel based in Bethesda, Maryland. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, criminal defense, family law, and business. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1985), Maryland (1986), and District of Columbia U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia U.S. District Court, District (1986). Educated at George Mason University School of Law (J.D., 1985) and George Mason University (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Bethesda, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Brian West is a lawyer practicing domestic relations, family law, divorce and 6 other areas of law
- Brian received a B.A. degree from George Mason University in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Brian practices in Bethesda, MD
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Brian West is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Maryland →
Brian West is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Maryland →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Brian West is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Maryland →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Brian West is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Maryland →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Brian West is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Maryland →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Maryland
Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Bethesda are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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