Atty. Heather Sunderman
I enjoy working with clients to ensure their family’s futures are secure, whether they are getting their first estate plan in place, assisting with estate or trust administration or helping to protect assets in case of divorce. I have developed long term relationships with clients, which allows me to alert them to changes in the law that may impact their plans.
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About Heather Sunderman at a glance
Heather Sunderman is a family law attorney based in Potomac, Maryland, practicing at McMillan Metro Faerber PC. Educated at American University Washington College of Law (—, 2003). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026). Serands clients in Potomac, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- I enjoy working with clients to ensure their family’s futures are secure, whether they are getting their first estate plan in place, assisting with estate or trust administration or helping to protect assets in case of divorce
- I have developed long term relationships with clients, which allows me to alert them to changes in the law that may impact their plans
- I am admitted to practice in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia and I focus on the area of wills, trusts, estate planning, probate, guardianships and family law
- A native of the Pittsburgh area, I graduated from Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania and received my J.D. from the Washington College of Law (American University)
- In addition, I am trained as a mediator and collaborative law practitioner
- I have been appointed by courts to represent disabled persons in guardianship matters and children in contested custody matter
- I have litigated cases in many different areas of the law, including divorce, guardianships, domestic violence and civil disputes
- I am also a member of the Maryland State Bar Association and the Bar Association of Montgomery County, Maryland
- Contact me for assistance with your legal issue
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Heather Sunderman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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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 Potomac 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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