Atty. Heather R. McCabe
Heather is the firm’s managing partner and divorce law guru. Heather knows all the ins and outs of divorce in Maryland and DC, and she knows exactly what to do to put her clients in a position to accomplish their goals.
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About Heather R. McCabe at a glance
Heather R. McCabe is a Partner based in Fulton, Maryland, practicing at McCabe Russell. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, probate, family law, and child support. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1997), U.S. District Court, District of Maryland (1998), and District of Columbia (2010). Educated at The George Washington University Law School (J.D. Richard, 1997) and Amherst College (B.A. Political, 1994). Recognitions include CV Notable. Active member of American Bar Association Maryland Association for Justice (2014-Present) D, C, and Bar Association. Serands clients in Fulton, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Heather is the firm’s managing partner and divorce law guru
- Heather knows all the ins and outs of divorce in Maryland and DC, and she knows exactly what to do to put her clients in a position to accomplish their goals
- Prior to founding the firm, Heather taught at both Georgetown University and American University
- Her advocacy and writing skills are unparalleled and she routinely leaves those of us in the office in awe of her abilities
- Clients love Heather because she speaks common sense and negotiates consistently brilliant results while being completely delightful
- She is warm, smart and a fierce advocate for her clients
- Heather has seen divorce from both sides of the table
- She understands what clients are going through and it is her mission to see them through to the other side
- When Heather talks about her job she will tell you, “my clients deserve to be happy and it is my job to help them get there.” When Heather is not at work, she can be found at book club (though not always having read the book) or wine club (though always trying the wine), volunteering on deck at a swim meet, or on the Peloton
- Certifications Parenting Coordinator, 2014 Best Interest Attorney, 2009 (renewed 2016) Mediator, 2009 Honors Avvo, 10/10 Superb President’s Citation for Pro Bono Service, 2011 Presentations and Publications “Prenuptials,” Webinar on Forty Percent and Rising, 2015 “Parentage,” (Un)married with… Children, 2007 “Domestic Violence and Representation of Children,” Protecting the Smallest Victims of Domestic Violence, 1997 Select Work Experience Partner, McCabe Russell, PA, 2009 – Present Associate Professor, Georgetown University Law Center, 2006 – 2009 Instructor, Legal Rhetoric, American University School of Law, 2005 – 2006
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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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 Fulton 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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