Atty. Stephen Friedman
Stephen Friedman has 50 years of experience in representing clients in complex and contested divorce and custody cases both in Maryland, the District of Columbia and internationally. Stephen is an eminent courtroom advocate who has successfully tried hundreds of family law matters.
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Stephen Friedman is a Principal based in Rockville, Maryland, practicing at Joseph, Greenwald & Laake, P.A.. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, alimony, and prenup. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1973), District of Columbia (1974), and Pennsylvania U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia U.S. District Court for the District o (1982). Educated at Georgetown Law School (J.D., 1973) and University of Maryland (B.S., 1968). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of District of Columbia Bar Association Montgomery Bar Association Maryland State Bar Association Prince George’s County Bar Association. Serves clients in Rockville, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Stephen Friedman has 50 years of experience in representing clients in complex and contested divorce and custody cases both in Maryland, the District of Columbia and internationally
- Stephen is an eminent courtroom advocate who has successfully tried hundreds of family law matters
- His years of experience have given him an unmatched perspective for helping his clients formulate reasonable expectations while never losing focus on his basic function—to solve a problem through creative settlements that protect his clients’ interests without the expense and unpredictability of protracted courtroom battles
- Ultimately, Stephen’s focus is always on helping his clients restore stability to their lives
- Stephen also has a substantial appellate practice
- He has briefed and argued more than 30 appeals in state and federal courts in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC His appellate successes include opinions establishing the right to reservation of alimony
- overturning the ban on abortions imposed by the local county executive
- establishing the right of adult dependent children to the application of the Maryland Child Support Guidelines
- custody and counsel fee decisions
- monetary awards and pension distributions
- upholding a $3.4-million monetary award where the Virginia Court of Appeals approved his tactic of piercing the corporate veil to reach the assets hidden by a spouse
- and upholding the civil rights of Maryland citizens on behalf of the ACLU Stephen believes that clients involved in litigation are facing one of the most stressful situations in their life
- The stress can be reduced substantially if the lawyer is easily accessible to the client
- If you cannot speak with your lawyer within 24 hours, you should look for a new lawyer
- I have a publically listed home phone and I never get calls at home because when I am retained, my clients are given a direct line to reach me and if I am engaged, my administrative assistant will make a telephone appointment no later than the close of business that day if necessary, or within 24 hours at the latest
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Stephen Friedman is one of 45,063 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Maryland →
Stephen Friedman is one of 27,615 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Maryland →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Stephen Friedman is one of 167,063 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Maryland →
Stephen Friedman is one of 9,437 alimony attorneys indexed nationally. Browse alimony attorneys in Maryland →
Stephen Friedman is one of 7,971 prenup attorneys indexed nationally. Browse prenup 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 Rockville 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 venue, 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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