Family-centered parenting agreement
Helped parents negotiate a detailed parenting plan and settlement designed around a child’s school, health, and day-to-day routines.
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PARTNER
Elizabeth
Hart.
Partner · 16 years of experience
Elizabeth advises individuals and families through sensitive transitions, from family law disputes to immigration matters. She combines careful legal work with an empathetic, practical approach that keeps each client’s priorities at the center.
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Compassionate counsel.
Practical solutions.
Elizabeth helps clients make important decisions during times of change. She takes time to understand the family, history, and hopes behind each matter, then sets out a clear plan and realistic expectations.
Whether working toward a negotiated agreement or preparing for a hearing, Elizabeth is an engaged and thoughtful advocate. She aims to make the process less daunting and helps clients stay informed at every step.
EDUCATION & ADMISSIONS
Experience, built
over time.
Education
- Undergraduate
- Howard University, B.A. in Political Science, 2006, magna cum laude
- Law school
- University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, J.D., 2010
- Honors
- Order of the Barristers; Family Law Clinic, Student Attorney
Bar admissions
- District of Columbia
- Maryland
- U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
Languages
English and Spanish
Professional memberships
- American Immigration Lawyers Association
- District of Columbia Bar, Family Law Section
- Maryland State Bar Association, Family & Juvenile Law Section
Awards & recognition
- Family Advocacy Service Citation, 2023
- Community Legal Education Recognition, 2021
SELECTED EXPERIENCE
Representative matters.
Family-based immigration petition
Guided a family through document preparation and a petition process, with careful attention to deadlines and supporting records.
REVIEW EXAMPLES · NOT CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
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EXAMPLE AVERAGE RATING
4.8 out of 5Based on 4 review examples
Gabriela Ruiz
“Elizabeth helped me organize the school and care details that mattered to our parenting schedule. She explained the options before mediation and checked that I understood the proposed terms.”
Hannah Cohen
“She kept the conversation focused when negotiations became tense. I appreciated the clear summaries after each session and the realistic discussion about what still needed agreement.”
Fatima Diallo
“Elizabeth gave us a document list that made a complicated family petition easier to manage. When we had a question about a translated record, she explained how to address it and why it mattered.”
Daniel Moore
“She walked us through the court paperwork and kept the deadlines visible. There was a quiet period when I wanted more frequent updates, but my questions were answered carefully.”