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Keith Schiszik
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Biography
I have helped over 3,000 people through the divorce process in my career. I try to educate my clients so they understand the law and what a "reasonable settlement" looks like. Over 95% of my cases settle without having to do a trial because I work hard to reach creative solutions to these emotional issues.
Practice Areas
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Arbitration & Mediation
- Business Arbitration, Consumer Arbitration, Family Arbitration
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
Additional Practice Areas
- Child custody and visitation
- Complex financial divorces
- Mediation
- Parenting Coordination
- Collaborative Practice
Fees
- Credit Cards Accepted
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
My hourly rate is $410 and my associate's rate is $310 per hour. We are expensive - but we are experienced and efficient.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Maryland
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Professional Experience
- Private Practice of Law
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- I have been a partner is several firms throughout Maryland during my career.
Education
- American University School of Law
- J.D. (1971)
- Honors: Administrative Law Book Award.
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Awards
- Beverly Groner Award
- Maryland State Bar Family Law Section
- "In Recognition of a career of the highest standards"
- Fellow
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
- Super Lawyer Annually since 2005
- Baltimore Magazine
Professional Associations
- American Bar Association
- Current
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- Frederick County Family Law Committee
- Former Chair
- Current
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- Maryland State Bar Family Law Section
- Former Chair
- Current
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- Legislative Commission on Family Law
- Chair, Subcommittee on Legislation
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- Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
- Board Member, Maryland Chapter
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- Serving the Best Interests of the Children
- Maryland State Bar Journal
Speaking Engagements
- Maryland Continuing Legal Education, Annapolis, College Park, Baltimore
- Maryland State Bar Association
- I have taught over 40 classes to lawyers in Maryland on all aspects of family law and divorce.
- Presenter at Annual Meetings, Ottawa, Seattle, Chicago, Charlotte, etc
- Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
- I have co-presented numerous times concerning "child-focused decision making".
- Trainer at Maryland Judicial Institute, Annapolis
- Administrative Office of the Courts
- I am one of the trainers at the annual Family Law Training for Maryland Judges.
- Trainer for Child's Attorney Certification, Annapolis
- Administrative Office of the Courts
- I am one of the trainers at the annual Course required to become an attorney for children.
Certifications
- Mediation
- Administrative Office of the Courts
- Parenting Coordination
- Administtrative Office of the Courts
- Child's Attorney
- Administrative Office of the Courts
- Certified in Collaborative Practice
- Administrative Office of the Courts
Websites & Blogs
- Website
- Website
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