Atty. Dana McKee

Atty. Dana McKee

Dana McKee is one of Maryland’s foremost family law attorneys and a partner of Brown, Goldstein & Levy. She chairs the firm’s family law practice and has extensive experience representing clients with high net worth who are experiencing complex family law cases, including divorce, custody, and related financial issues.

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Profile Summary

About Dana McKee at a glance

Dana McKee is a family law, business, litigation, adr, and appellate attorney based in Baltimore, Maryland, practicing at Brown, Goldstein & Levy LLP. Admitted to practice in Maryland, Maryland State Bar Association, District of Columbia, Bar Association of the District of Columbia, New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association, and Maryland, Baltimore County Bar Association. Educated at Duke University (J.D., 1985) and Johns Hopkins University (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Collaborative Law: Family Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Baltimore, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

Dana McKee is one of Maryland’s foremost family law attorneys and a partner of Brown, Goldstein & Levy. She chairs the firm’s family law practice and has extensive experience representing clients with high net worth who are experiencing complex family law cases, including divorce, custody, and related financial issues. Clients turn to Dana for her leading expertise across all aspects of family law that affect their lives, with an emphasis on:

  • Divorce and separation agreements
  • Custody and visitation
  • Child support
  • Prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements
  • Appeals

Dana provides the highest-caliber legal services that bring each one of her client’s voices centerstage. She is an award-winning divorce attorney recognized for her work across a wide variety of trials, mediations, and appeals. Dana began her career in complex commercial litigation and brings valuable financial insight to her family law and divorce practice that can help settle even the toughest of familial disputes.

Clients regard her as a tough negotiator who is dedicated to bringing justice to the family law system, one case at a time. Through her years of legal practice, Dana’s experience has extended far beyond the courtroom. A compassionate advocate for all stakeholders in a case, Dana understands that often, divorce litigation is not appropriate for protecting the best interests of the families and children tied to a dispute. She is trained and experienced in Collaborative Law; an alternative dispute resolution process that takes family law matters out of the courtroom.

Committed to securing the best possible outcome for each case, Dana uses a combination of passion, ethics, and tenacity to get the job done. She received her certification for a nationally approved and recognized transformative mediation and conflict transformation skills training program. She is also a recognized Maryland Super Lawyer, Best Lawyer in America, and top female lawyer in the state of Maryland.

Dana previously served as a Court Ordered Settlement Conference Facilitator for the Family Division of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City and has taught courses on custody issues for the National Association of Social Workers. Prior to joining Brown, Goldstein & Levy in 1995, Dana was an attorney with Frank, Bernstein, Conaway & Goldman, where her practice was devoted exclusively to complex commercial litigation.

Outside of the courtroom, Dana is a dedicated member of her community. She has served as the Vice-President and then President of the Ten Hills Community Association. She was instrumental in obtaining the historical designation for the Ten Hills community. She also worked closely with city officials and leaders from the surrounding communities in the redevelopment of the abandoned Uplands Apartments in Southwest Baltimore.

Practice Areas Explained

Dana McKee's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dana McKee handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Family Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Mediation & Arbitration

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Appellate Practice

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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 Baltimore 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Dana McKee

Where is Dana McKee's law office located?
Dana McKee's law practice is located in Baltimore, Maryland. The firm is Brown, Goldstein & Levy LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dana McKee handle?
Dana McKee focuses on family law, business, litigation, adr, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
Where did Dana McKee go to law school?
Dana McKee earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact Dana McKee for a consultation?
You can contact Dana McKee directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Dana McKee received?
Dana McKee's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice; Best Lawyers in America — Collaborative Law: Family Law; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Family Law; Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Mediation.

Education

J.D.
Duke University
- 1985
B.A.
Johns Hopkins University
- 1981

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Collaborative Law: Family Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Family Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Mediation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Arbitration
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Collaborative Law: Civil
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Maryland Super Lawyers, 2013-present
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top 50 Women Maryland Super Lawyers, 2014, 2015 & 2018
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top 100 Maryland Super Lawyers, 2014 & 2015
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Collaborative Law: Family Law (Baltimore)
- 2024

Bar Admissions

Maryland, Maryland State Bar Association
District of Columbia, Bar Association of the District of Columbia
New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association
Maryland, Baltimore County Bar Association
Maryland, Baltimore City Bar Association

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