Keith Schiszik

Keith Schiszik

Experience Counts
  • Divorce, Family Law, Arbitration & Mediation ...
  • Maryland
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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
  • 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
- Current
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
Current
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Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
Board Member, Maryland Chapter
Current
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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
Contact & Map
Offit Kurman
50 Carroll Creek Way
Suite 340
Fredrick, MD 21701
Telephone: (240) 772-5200