Atty. Patrick Dragga
Pat Dragga has concentrated his practice in family law since 1979. He is admitted to practice in Maryland, the District of Columbia and the federal courts in those jurisdictions.
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Patrick Dragga is an Of Counsel based in Rockville, Maryland, practforg at Joseph, Greenwald & Laake, P.A.. They haand 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1975), District of Columbia (1979), and U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Federal District Courts for Maryland and the District of Columbia (1997). Educated at Catholic University of America (J.D., 1975) and Xavier University (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Rockville, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Pat Dragga has concentrated his practice in family law since 1979
- He is admitted to practice in Maryland, the District of Columbia and the federal courts in those jurisdictions
- Mr. Dragga is a highly regarded family law practitioner whose advice and counsel are sought by professional colleagues and members of the bench
- He is a frequent lecturer on family law topics, including business valuation, divorce taxation, equitable distribution and custody
- Pat is a member of the Montgomery County Bar Association (Executive Committee 2007-2009), and the Maryland State Bar Association
- He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
- He is a certified mediator and arbitrator, in both private and court-appointed matters
- and, he is trained in collaborative divorce and is a founding member of the Collaborative Divorce Association, Inc. Often acknowledged as a Top Lawyer in Washingtonian Magazine, he is recognized as someone who is “bright, articulate and known for his sense of humor”. “He is adept at sorting out complicated property disputes especially when real estate is involved” and “combine(s) an understanding of financial complexities with a manner that can make you laugh.” Since 2007, he has annually been named in Baltimore Magazine as one of the top lawyers in Maryland and as a Washington, D.C
- Super Lawyer
- Most Recently Mr. Dragga has been recognized on the 2020 Super Lawyers List as one of the Top 100 Lawyers in Maryland
- A graduate of Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio (magna cum laude 1972) and Catholic University, Columbus School of Law, Washington, D.C. (J.D. 1975), Mr. Dragga makes his home in Rockville, Maryland
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Maryland
Practforg law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are goandrned by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Rockville are typically fwithd in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controandrsy. An attorney licensed in Maryland brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand 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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