Biography

Jessica Markham practices all aspects of family law in Maryland and Washington, D.C. She has trial experience in local jurisdictions and is also trained in Collaborative Law.

 

She has trial experience in local jurisdictions and is also trained in Collaborative Law. Ms. Markham is sought for her expertise in retirement matters, including drafting of retirement benefit court orders. Ms. Markham also handles guardianship matters and is frequently appointed to represent vulnerable parties. Ms. Markham has also been appointed by the court to represent children in contested litigation.

Ms. Markham also has an active mediation practice, helping parties to resolve both custody and divorce/property disputes as a neutral. She frequently serves as a court appointed mediator and has been trained in mediating cases with parties reporting a high incidence of Interpersonal Violence, utilizing both shuttle and video-conferencing methods.

Download a copy of Ms. Markham’s CV here.

Listen to Jessica speak about topics included in the book in the Hightower Bethesda Everything Money Podcast

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Awards and Accolades

"The Best Lawyers in America"©, Family Law, Washington D.C. Area (2018, 2019 and 2020),

"The Best Lawyers in America"©, Best Family Law Firm (2019 and 2020);

Leading Woman, The Daily Record (2016),

Top Attorney, Divorce, Bethesda Magazine (2019)

Top Attorney, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Bethesda Magazine (2019)

Top Divorce Lawyer, Washingtonian Magazine (2019, 2020)

Top Vote Getter, Family Law Attorney, Bethesda Magazine (2020)

Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating of AV Preeminent (2013)

Rising Star, Maryland SuperLawyers Magazine (2011-2019)

Rising Star, Washington DC SuperLawyers Magazine (2013-2019)

 
 

Education and Speaking Engagements

University of Miami

University of Miami

Law School: University of Miami School of Law, J.D., 2005

Undergraduate: University of Maryland (B.A., English, 2002; B.S., Government/Politics 2002)

Speaking Engagements/CLEs: Dividing Retirement Assets: From Private Employer Plans to Federal Pensions (American Bar Association, October 2020); Navigating Online ADR: Family Topics (Maryland Judiciary Mediation and Conflict Resolution Office, May 2020); Online Dispute Resolution- Moving Your Mediation Practice Online (Montgomery County Bar Association, April 2020); Retirement and Pension Benefits Issues – Federal, State, and Military (Montgomery County Bar Association, February 2020); Quick to Caucus (American Bar Association, April 2019; Montgomery County Bar Association, 2020); What the Heck is a QDRO and Why Do I Need One? (Montgomery County Bar Association, October 2016); Tips and Tricks for Drafting Retirement Provisions in Property Settlement Agreements (Montgomery County Bar Association, 2016); Litigating a Child Custody Case (Montgomery County Bar Association, 2016); The Legal Process of Separation and Divorce in Montgomery County (Montgomery County Women's Commission, 2012, 2015).