S. David Elling - a Gaithersburg, MD Family Law Lawyer

Gaithersburg Family Law Lawyer

Updated: 03/10/2026

Areas of Practice

Family Law
Personal Injury - Negligence
Criminal Law
Serious Motor Vehicle Crimes, including DUI/DWI
Juvenile Delinquency, Child in Need of Supervision, Child in Need of Assistance
Transaction Work

Attorney Information

Overview

I have been practicing for 40 years and during that period of time I have done my best to treat each client and represent them as if they were my own family. As I discuss each case with each client, after carefully reviewing and assessing the situation, I try to imagine myself sitting on the other side of my desk and advise accordingly. Obviously, it is important to understand the law and how it applies to each individual situation/set of facts however, it is equally as important to be able to not only apply the law, but apply a large dose of common sense and being able to think out of the box. In other words, the solution or remedy to many cases can often be ascertained with a common sense, pragmatic approach. At the risk of sounding arrogant, I have an especially high approval rating from my clients, with a tremendous amount of repeat business and referrals, particularly since I have not advertised in the past. Moreover, given my extensive experience and familiarity with the legal community in the area, my legal fees are relatively modest. Simply stated, that is what I believe I offer to potential clients.

Awards and Honors

Super Lawyers® Selectees

S. David Elling included in a Super Lawyers® list

Other Sources of Feedback About S. David Elling

Included on the 2023 Maryland Super Lawyers list

Past Lists

2022 Maryland Super Lawyers list
2021 Maryland Super Lawyers list
2020 Maryland Super Lawyers list
2019 Maryland Super Lawyers list
2018 Maryland Super Lawyers list
2017 Maryland Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education
- University of Baltimore School of Law, Baltimore, Maryland, 1974
  J.D.
  Honors: magna cum laude
Non Legal Education
- University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, USA, 1971
  B.A.
  Honors: With High Honors

Current Employment Position(s)

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Managing Partner
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Pro Bono Activities

Through the Montgomery County Bar Association

Bar Admissions

Maryland, 1974
District of Columbia, 1976
U.S. District Court District of Maryland, 1978

Other Affiliations

Maryland State Bar Association, 1974 - Present (Attorney)
Montgomery County Bar Association, 1974 - Present (Attorney)

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Contact

Gaithersburg, MD

443 N. Frederick Avenue
Gaithersburg, MD 20877

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Phone: 301-960-3416

Fax: 301-921-9327

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