Meet Laurie
Laurie became a family law attorney to practice in the more personal side of the law. She has dedicated her career to helping clients regain a sense of control in very difficult family situations. Laurie is able to approach emotionally charged matters with compassion, reason, and a focus on getting clients what they need to feel secure. She is strategic and creative in helping clients accomplish their goals. Her tireless advocacy guides her advice, settlement negotiations, and trial strategy.
Laurie is recognized and respected as a leader in the family law community. In 2020, Laurie was accepted as a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), one of the highest distinctions in the practice of family law. Academy Fellows are recognized by lawyers and judges as highly skilled negotiators and litigators, with reputations for excellence in professionalism, competence, and integrity. The AAML has very rigorous admission and testing standards, and approximately 1650 attorneys in the United States are currently members.
Laurie is also honored for her professionalism by her colleagues. In 2023, the Baltimore County Bar Association bestowed upon her the J. Earle Plumhoff Professionalism Award. This Award recognizes one member of the Association each year who demonstrates civility, zeal and commitment, preparation, civil communications with other lawyers and the court, adherence to deadlines, service to the community, and education and mentoring, among other qualities.
Laurie has served as a member of the Section Council of the Maryland State Bar Association’s Family & Juvenile Law Section. She has been the Chair of both the Baltimore County Bar Association’s Family Law Committee and the Bar Association of Baltimore City’s Family Law Committee. Laurie is also regularly recognized by her colleagues as a Top Family Lawyer in Super Lawyers, including making the list of Top 100 Lawyers in Maryland (2021 – present) and Top 50 Women Lawyers in Maryland (2020 – present), Top 10 Lawyer in Maryland (2026) and Top 5 Family Law Attorney (2026).
Outside of work, Laurie enjoys spending time with her husband, son, daughter, and dog Tucker. She loves home decorating shows, reading, taking cycling classes on her Peloton, and volunteering her time through various organizations, including Disability Rights Maryland, where she served on the Board of Directors for six years.
Credentials
Education
- University of Baltimore School of Law, Juris Doctor, Cum Laude
- University of Maryland College Park, Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude
Bar Admissions
- State of Maryland (2004)
- U.S. Court of Appeals (4th Circuit)
Activities & Affiliations
Maryland State Bar Association
Family & Juvenile Section
Section Council Member (2020-2022)
Baltimore County Bar Association
Family Law Committee Chair (2018-2019)
Membership Committee Chair (2020-2021)
Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee Chair (2022)
Judicial Nominations Committee (2021 to present)
Disability Rights Maryland (2016-2022)
Board of Directors VP
Secretary
Development Chair
The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore
Professional Women’s Group Co-chair
Bar Association of Baltimore City
Family Law Committee Chair (past)
Family Law Settlement Facilitator
Circuit Court for Baltimore City (ongoing)
Publications
- Sunny Days, Smooth Transitions: Helping Clients Navigate Summer Custody, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, May 2025
- In January 2024, Laurie was featured in The Daily Record Maryland Family Law Update in the article The Updated Voluntary Impoverishment Statute.
- In September 2022, Laurie was featured in The Daily Record Maryland Family Law Update in the article Civil Contempt Ruling Continues to Baffle Md. Family Law Attorneys.
- In Fall 2021, Laurie’s article Who Keeps the Dog in a Maryland Divorce? was published in the Maryland State Bar Association’s Family & Juvenile Law Section’s Newsletter.
- In Winter 2020, Laurie’s article Ten Reasons to Use a Parent Coordinator for Custody Disputes was published in the American Bar Association Litigation Section’s Small & Solo Committee Newsletter. This article was previously published in the Maryland State Bar Association’s Family & Juvenile Law Section Council Newsletter and in the Baltimore County Bar Association’s Newsletter, The Advocate.
- In August 2017, Laurie was featured in The Daily Record Maryland Family Law Update in the article The Battle for Grandparent Visitation Continues.
- In December 2016, Laurie was featured on the cover of the Daily Record Maryland Family Law Update and in the article on holiday visitation schedules, Lawyers Emphasize Making New Traditions for the Holidays After Separation.
- In October 2016, Laurie was featured in The Daily Record for her article, What to do when Necessary Information is not Provided in Divorce Proceedings.
Certifications
- Mediation (Family Law matters including custody, support, and division of property)
- Child’s Counsel (Administrative Office of the Courts, Family Administration)
- Parent Coordination (Resolving disputes for high-conflict families through court or private appointment
Awards & Distinctions
- J. Earle Plumhoff Professionalism Award (Baltimore County Bar Association, 2023)
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Academy Fellow, 2020-present; Symposium Committee, Maryland Chapter 2021-2022)
- Top 100 Maryland Super Lawyer (Super Lawyers, 2021-present)
- Top 50 Women Maryland Super Lawyer (Super Lawyers, 2020-present)
- Top 10 Maryland Super Lawyer (Super Lawyers, 2026)
- Top 5 Maryland Family Law (Super Lawyers, 2026)
- Top-Rated Family Law Attorney in Towson, MD (Super Lawyers, 2017 – 2025)
- Peer Rated for the Highest Level of Professional Excellence (Martindale-Hubbell, 2019-present)
- Ten-Year Volunteer Award (Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service, 2016)
- Leading Women (The Daily Record, 2015)
- Very Important Professionals (VIP) Successful by 40 (The Daily Record, 2014)
Speaking Engagements
- In April 2022, Laurie presented to attorneys on the topic of “Unlocking the Mysteries of Parent Coordination” for the Maryland State Bar Association’s Family & Juvenile Law Section’s Program “Hot Tips in Family Law”.
- In November 2021, Laurie participated in a panel discussion on Professionalism in the Legal Community for the Baltimore County Bar Association’s Professionalism Committee.
- On October 12, 2021, Laurie presented to the Association of Family & Conciliation Courts (AFCC) on Parent Coordination. Click to watch the video
- In May 2021, Laurie presented on the topic of Parent Coordination to members of the Prince George’s County Bar Association’s Family Law Committee for their annual symposium.
- In April 2021 and April 2022, Laurie presented to attorneys on the topic of Representing Children in Contested Custody Cases as part of the Administrative Office of the Court, Family Administration’s Child’s Counsel Training.
- University of Baltimore School of Law, Juris Doctor, Cum Laude
- University of Maryland College Park, Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude
- State of Maryland (2004)
- U.S. Court of Appeals (4th Circuit)
Maryland State Bar Association
Family & Juvenile Section
Section Council Member (2020-2022)
Baltimore County Bar Association
Family Law Committee Chair (2018-2019)
Membership Committee Chair (2020-2021)
Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee Chair (2022)
Judicial Nominations Committee (2021 to present)
Disability Rights Maryland (2016-2022)
Board of Directors VP
Secretary
Development Chair
The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore
Professional Women’s Group Co-chair
Bar Association of Baltimore City
Family Law Committee Chair (past)
Family Law Settlement Facilitator
Circuit Court for Baltimore City (ongoing)
- Sunny Days, Smooth Transitions: Helping Clients Navigate Summer Custody, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, May 2025
- In January 2024, Laurie was featured in The Daily Record Maryland Family Law Update in the article The Updated Voluntary Impoverishment Statute.
- In September 2022, Laurie was featured in The Daily Record Maryland Family Law Update in the article Civil Contempt Ruling Continues to Baffle Md. Family Law Attorneys.
- In Fall 2021, Laurie’s article Who Keeps the Dog in a Maryland Divorce? was published in the Maryland State Bar Association’s Family & Juvenile Law Section’s Newsletter.
- In Winter 2020, Laurie’s article Ten Reasons to Use a Parent Coordinator for Custody Disputes was published in the American Bar Association Litigation Section’s Small & Solo Committee Newsletter. This article was previously published in the Maryland State Bar Association’s Family & Juvenile Law Section Council Newsletter and in the Baltimore County Bar Association’s Newsletter, The Advocate.
- In August 2017, Laurie was featured in The Daily Record Maryland Family Law Update in the article The Battle for Grandparent Visitation Continues.
- In December 2016, Laurie was featured on the cover of the Daily Record Maryland Family Law Update and in the article on holiday visitation schedules, Lawyers Emphasize Making New Traditions for the Holidays After Separation.
- In October 2016, Laurie was featured in The Daily Record for her article, What to do when Necessary Information is not Provided in Divorce Proceedings.
Mediation (Family Law matters including custody, support, and division of property)
Child’s Counsel (Administrative Office of the Courts, Family Administration)
Parent Coordination (Resolving disputes for high-conflict families through court or private appointment
- J. Earle Plumhoff Professionalism Award (Baltimore County Bar Association, 2023)
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Academy Fellow, 2020-present; Symposium Committee, Maryland Chapter 2021-2022)
- Top 100 Maryland Super Lawyers (Super Lawyers, 2021-present)
- Top 50 Women Maryland Super Lawyers (Super Lawyers, 2020-present)
- Top-Rated Family Law Attorney in Towson, MD (Super Lawyers, 2017 – present)
- Peer Rated for the Highest Level of Professional Excellence (Martindale-Hubbell, 2019-present)
- Ten-Year Volunteer Award (Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service, 2016)
- Leading Women (The Daily Record, 2015)
- Very Important Professionals (VIP) Successful by 40 (The Daily Record, 2014)
- In April 2022, Laurie presented to attorneys on the topic of “Unlocking the Mysteries of Parent Coordination” for the Maryland State Bar Association’s Family & Juvenile Law Section’s Program “Hot Tips in Family Law”.
- In November 2021, Laurie participated in a panel discussion on Professionalism in the Legal Community for the Baltimore County Bar Association’s Professionalism Committee.
- On October 12, 2021, Laurie presented to the Association of Family & Conciliation Courts (AFCC) on Parent Coordination. Click to watch the video
- In May 2021, Laurie presented on the topic of Parent Coordination to members of the Prince George’s County Bar Association’s Family Law Committee for their annual symposium.
- In April 2021 and April 2022, Laurie presented to attorneys on the topic of Representing Children in Contested Custody Cases as part of the Administrative Office of the Court, Family Administration’s Child’s Counsel Training.
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Testimonials
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Jordan
Excellent Advocate
Laurie and her team were exactly what we needed, when we needed it. After first working with a different attorney, my partner and I were a bit discouraged at the height of a visitation and custody battle. After doing some research, we sent an inquiry through Laurie’s website and was immediately contacted by her via phone. Laurie was as passionate about the case as we were, and was determined to resolve the issues we were facing. Not only was she eager to fight for what we wanted, but she was also logical, rational, and highly competent – all things you need your attorney to be. I very much hope to not have to seek out Laurie’s services again in the future, but look forward to recommending her to all that I can.
Katie
Highly Recommend
During the consultation Laurie walked me through options for my situation, next steps, there was no pressure to hire her—she just gave me all the information to decide if I was ready to proceed with divorce. After hiring Laurie, she worked through a lot of tumultuous issues including custody options for kids (alcoholic abuse involved) and division of premarital assets. I wanted to get divorced ASAP, she worked with my husbands lawyer to advocate for mediation. She thoroughly reviewed all documents and our settlement agreement and ensured I understood all aspects of the agreement. Laurie was always available to discuss updates to my case. Start to finish, I was divorced in 6 months thanks to Laurie’s guidance and help.
Anonymous
Exactly the Lawyer I Needed
They are simply kind people who seemed tuned into to how hard it is to be someone getting divorced. Until I found Laurie, it had been hard for me to find an attorney in Baltimore who had updated, modernized knowledge and experience and approaches to divorce – most importantly for me that meant a lawyer who believed mediation can work with high-conflict people AND knew how to do it. That was the gamechanger for me. Laurie and her team maintained their focus and the quality of their work through every final little part of the process. Now that I’m on the other side I can confidently say I recommend Laurie Wasserman 100%.