Richard Dodd II

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Collaborative & Cost-Effective Divorce & Child Custody Lawyer - Rockville
  • Family Law, Divorce
  • District of Columbia, Maryland
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Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
Rick is a practical attorney with a keen mind. He works hard to navigate and understand the needs of his clients in very sensitive practice areas relating to family law, divorce, and child custody and support.
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Biography

Richard Dodd is a seasoned divorce and child custody negotiator and litigator. He is also trained in mediation and collaborative dispute resolution, both of which emphasize clients' self-determination in negotiating settlement terms to provide for equitable parenting access plans and property settlements according to their values and objectives, rather than leaving the outcome to a judge.

Practice Areas
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Additional Practice Areas
  • Child Custody
  • Child Support
  • Alimony
Video Conferencing
  • Zoom
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    Free initial telephone consultation.
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    VISA, Mastercare, Discover only.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
District of Columbia
District of Columbia Bar
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Maryland
Supreme Court of Maryland
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Owner
Dodd Legal, LLC
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Education
Yale University
MBA (1997)
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Boston University School of Law
J.D. (1986)
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Yale University
B.A. (1981) | English Language & Literature
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Professional Associations
Bar Association of Montgomery County Maryland
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Collaborative Dispute Resolution Professionals (Montgomery County)
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International Association of Collaborative Professionals
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Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
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District of Columbia Academy of Collaborative Professionals
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Websites & Blogs
Website
Dodd Legal LLC
Blog
Co-parenting and child custody in the COVID-19 climate
Social Media
Contact & Map
Dodd Legal
4800 Hampden Lane, Suite 200
Bethesda, MD 20814
Telephone: () -
Monday: 9 AM - 6 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 6 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 6 PM (Today)
Friday: 9 AM - 6 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed