David Marquardt
Award-winning divorce and family law attorney in Montgomery County, Maryland
My journey to becoming the owner and founder of Wayside Legal came out of an intense sense of justice and a desire to stand up for people who cannot stand up for themselves. I started Wayside Legal for you. Every day, the firm is devoted to serving clients and the community with enthusiasm and value. Your case isn’t just a legal event but a complete and total life transition, so I strive to be a concierge that can address any and all of the issues you may face.
I am a veteran attorney licensed in Maryland, D.C. and Virginia, handling all types of family law cases and creating estate plans. I have extensive experience handling every type of family law matter, including divorce, division of property, child custody and support cases; and, helping individuals with simple and complex long term planning.
In 2015, I received the prestigious AV Preeminent rating (the highest possible rating) for ethical standards and legal ability from Martindale-Hubbell. I also hold a perfect 10.0 Avvo rating, and have repeatedly been recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers magazine.
- 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
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Elder Law
- Free Consultation
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Credit Cards Accepted
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- District of Columbia
- District of Columbia Bar
- Maryland
- Virginia
- English: Spoken, Written
- Owner/Attorney
- Wayside Legal LLC
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- Of Counsel
- Mirsky Law Group, LLC
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- Partner
- Duff, Kronfeld & Marquardt, P.C.
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- Attorney
- Duff Law Firm, P.C.
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- University of Miami School of Law
- J.D. (2004) | Law
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- University of Richmond
- B.A. (2001) | Political Science
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- 10 Star Rating
- Avvo.com
- AV Preeminent
- Martindale-Hubbell
- Rising Stars
- Super Lawyers Magazine
- Virginia State Bar  # 70189
- Member
- Current
- Maryland State Bar Association
- Member
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- Bar Association of Montgomery County
- Member
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- Fairfax Bar Association
- Member
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- MSBA Leadership Academy
- Fellow
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- 10 Steps to Take in Preparation for Divorce
- Wayside Legal LLC
- Navigating the Initial Client Interview: Seven Tips for Criminal Defense Attorneys
- The Advocate - Young Lawyers Section of the MSBA
- Celebrity Lawyer, Celebrity Client
- The Virginia Lawyer
- Family Therapy and Family Law: What You Need to Know When Treating Clients Involved in a Family Law Case, Bethesda, Maryland
- Geared toward mental health professionals, helping them identify the various legal issues and stressors clients may face when involved in divorce, custody and other family law proceedings
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