Laurie M. Wasserman, an experienced associate in the Family Law Department, represents individuals in connection with complex domestic relations cases. She has been deeply involved in several complex matters in recent years, including: pre-divorce and post-divorce planning, division of property, alimony, support and maintenance, child custody and visitation matters, and name change petitions.
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Laurie M. Wasserman, an experienced associate in the Family Law Department, represents individuals in connection with complex domestic relations cases. She has been deeply involved in several complex matters in recent years, including: pre-divorce and post-divorce planning, division of property, alimony, support and maintenance, child custody and visitation matters, and name change petitions.
Ms. Wasserman particularly enjoys working on cases that allow her to assist children with the inevitable transitions that occur during domestic relations cases.
Some recent cases include:
- Represented a child with cerebal palsy in a best-interest attorney capacity. Working with special educators and health care providers, she was able to successfully negotiate a custody agreement that incorporated the child’s needs as well as the wishes of both parents;
- Represented a father in a hearing that allowed him to retain use and possession of the family home and primary custody of the children; and
- Represented clients in drafting separation agreements that not only have custody provisions, but look forward to the minors’ future needs, including agreements on higher education expenses.
Ms. Wasserman is a certified Maryland mediator, and in 2007 received her certification in Child Counsel's Training from the Administrative Office of the Courts, Family Administration. She has served in the capacity of a court-appointed attorney to represent children in contested custody cases.
Ms. Wasserman is a member of the Baltimore County Bar Association's Family Law Section and is a frequent author of family law articles for their member newsletter, The Advocate. Additionally, she is a member of the Young Lawyers Committee.
Ms. Wasserman is a frequent speaker and author on family law topics. Most recently, she presented a program to the Bar Association of Baltimore City's Family Law Committee. In the last three years, she has authored articles and materials for the National Business Institute in connection with their family law programs.
Leadership
Since 2010, Maryland Super Lawyers named Ms. Wasserman a "Rising Star." She has also been selected to participate in 2010-2012 class of the Young Leadership Council at The Associated. She served as the Annual Meeting Chair of the Maryland State Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section Council, and is the past chair of the Baltimore County Bar Association’s Membership Committee.
Before joining the firm, Ms. Wasserman served as law clerk for The Honorable Clifton J. Gordy of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City.
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