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Shelly D. McKeon - Gaithersburg, MD

17 B Firstfield RoadSuite 101 Gaithersburg, MD 20878

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Updated: 02/18/2024

Gaithersburg Family Law Lawyer

Overview

Since 1994, Ms. McKeon has devoted her law practice to Family and Domestic Relations matters. Her practice includes litigation and negotiation of divorces, including alimony, custody, child support, the equitable distribution of marital property, domestic violence, enforcement of court orders and agreements related thereto and other related proceedings.

About Shelly D. McKeon

Practice Areas

  • Family Law
  • Alimony/Spousal Support & Maintenance
  • Child Custody & Visitation
  • Child Support
  • Division of Debt
  • Divorce & Separation
  • Enforcements & Contempt Actions
  • Prenuptial Agreements
  • Separation Agreements
  • Uncontested Divorce
  • Valuation and Division of Marital Property, Businesses, Pensions and Other Assets

Litigation

  • 50%

Qualifications

Bar Admissions

  • Maryland, 1994
  • Connecticut, 1995
  • New York, 1996
  • District of Columbia, 1996
  • District of Columbia Court of Appeals, 1996
  • U.S. District Court District of Maryland, 1994
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit, 1994

Other Affiliations

  • Montgomery County Bar Association, 2004 - 2005 (Secretary, Executive Committee)
  • Montgomery County Bar Association, 2005 - 2007 (Executive Committee Member)
  • Montgomery County Bar Association, 2005 - 2009 (Judicial Selections Committee Member)
  • American Inns of Court, Montgomery County, 2001 - 2007 (Barrister, Executive Committee Member)
  • American Inns of Court (Associate, 1995-1996 and 1997-1998)
  • Attorney Grievance Commission, 2002 - Present (Member, Peer Review Committee)
  • Montgomery County Bar Association, Family Law Section, 2003 - 2004 (Co-Chair)
  • Montgomery County Bar Association, Family Law Section, Program, 2002 - 2003 (Co-Chair)
  • Women's Commission of Montgomery County, Family Law Section, 2005 - 2009 (Chair)
  • Montgomery County Bar Association, 2004 - Present (Bar Leader, Member)
  • Frederick County Bar Association, 2007 - Present (Member)
  • Montgomery County Bar Association, Nominations and Elections Committee, 2010 - Present (Appointed Member)
  • Maryland State Women's Bar Association, 2011 - Present (Judicial Selections Committee for Baltimore City/County/Carroll County)

Education

  • George Washington University Law School, Washington, District of Columbia, 1994
    J.D.
    Honors: Trial Advocacy Honor
  • University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, 1986
    B.A.
    Major: Political Science

Past Positions

  • Deckelbaum, Ogens & Raftery, Chartered, Associate, 1999 - 2003
  • Brodsky Greenblatt & Renehan Chartered, Associate, 1995 - 1999

Pro Bono Activities

  • Women's Commission, 2005 - 2009

Achievements

Other Sources of Feedback About Shelly D. McKeon

Included on the 2024 Maryland Super Lawyers list


Past Lists

  • 2023 Maryland Super Lawyers list
  • 2022 Maryland Super Lawyers list
  • 2021 Maryland Super Lawyers list
  • 2010 Maryland Super Lawyers list
  • 2009 Maryland Super Lawyers list
  • 2008 Maryland Super Lawyers list

View the profile for Shelly D. McKeon on Super Lawyers

Honors

  • Named One of the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area's top 88 Divorce Lawyers, Washington Magazine, 2009
  • Named One of the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area's top 52 Divorce Lawyers, Washington Magazine, 2004
  • Named One of Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area's Top Divorce and Family Law Attorneys, Washington Magazine, 2004
  • Maryland Super Lawyers, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
  • Martindale-Hubbell, Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, AV Rated, 2008 - 2011
  • Martindale-Hubbell, AV Peer Review Rated, 2007 - 2011
  • Outstanding Section Chair of the Year Award, Family Law Section, Montgomery County Bar Association, 2004
  • Small Firm Business, 2004

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Office Information

Address

17 B Firstfield RoadSuite 101 Gaithersburg, MD 20878

Fax

  • (301) 977-2598

Accepts Credit Cards

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