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News & Events:

  • Bethesda Magazine recognizes Rhian McGrath, Howard Soypher, and Deborah Webb as Top Attorneys, as selected by their peers, in the area of Family – Divorce Attorneys.
  • Bethesda Magazine recognizes Deborah Webb as a Top Attorney, as selected by her peers, in the area of Alternative Dispute Resolution Attorneys.
  • Lisa Fishberg presents to the Frederick County Bar Association on the use of Brief Focused Assessments as an efficient alternative to full custody evaluations in contested child custody cases.
  • Deborah L. Webb was selected by her peers for recognition of professional excellence in the 28th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America© for her work in Collaborative Law: Family Law, Family Law, and Family Law Mediation.
  • Rhian McGrath was a presenter for the the Bar Association of Montgomery County, Maryland’s “Advanced Litigation Symposium” on March 26, 2021.
  • Howard Soypher and Deborah Webb presented on the topics of discovery and financial statements to the Maryland Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, “Family Law 202: Representing the Family Law Client.”
  • Deborah L. Webb is pleased to have been again invited to be among the expert faculty presenting the highly popular and informative CLE course offered by the D.C. Bar, “Family Law for Beginners.” Details may be found in the following link:
    https://dcbar.inreachce.com/Details/Information/db109b68-5c57-426c-9a82-a75b7a32caf7
  • Rhian McGrath and Deborah Webb selected as Top 50 Women Lawyers in Washington, D.C. by Washington, D.C. 2020 Super Lawyers.
  • Rhian McGrath, Howard Soypher, and Deborah Webb selected as Top 100 Lawyers in Washington, D.C. by Washington, D.C. 2020 Super Lawyers.
  • Lisa Fishberg, Rhian McGrath, Howard Soypher, and Deborah Webb selected as Top Family Law Lawyers by Washington, D.C. 2020 Super Lawyers.
  • The MSBA (Maryland State Bar Association) features Rhian McGrath, in this Maryland Bar Journal video — Profile Volume 1 Issue 3. Please click here to view this video.
  • Rhian McGrath was recently named a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML).  The AAML members are recognized as preeminent family law practitioners with the highest levels of knowledge, skill and integrity.  Ms. McGrath was elected to the AAML after successfully completing a rigorous selection process that includes interviews, examinations, and professional and judicial evaluations.
  • Deborah Webb selected as one of the Top 10 Lawyers in Maryland by 2020 Maryland Super Lawyers.
  • Rhian McGrath and Howard Soypher selected as among the Top 100 Lawyers in Maryland by 2020 Maryland Super Lawyers.
  • Rhian McGrath and Deborah Webb selected as among the Top 50 Women Lawyers in Maryland by 2020 Maryland Super Lawyers.
  • Lisa Fishberg, Rhian McGrath, Howard Soypher, and Deborah Webb selected as Top Family Law Lawyers by 2020 Maryland Super Lawyers.
  • Deborah Webb, Howard Soypher and Rhian McGrath were selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America for 2019.
  • Deborah Webb was recently certified as an arbitrator by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.
  • Deborah Webb attended the annual meeting for the International Academy of Family Lawyers in Tokyo, Japan in May 2018.
  • Deborah Webb, Howard Soypher and Rhian McGrath Named to 2018 MD Super Lawyers Top Lawyers List – Deborah, Howard and Rhian ranked in Top 100; Deborah and Rhian ranked in Top 50 Women
  • Deborah Webb, Howard Soypher and Rhian McGrath Named to 2018 DC Super Lawyers Top Lawyers List – Deborah, Howard and Rhian ranked in Top 100; Deborah and Rhian ranked in Top 50 Women
  • Deborah Webb and Howard Soypher Named: “Top Lawyers” in Washingtonian Magazine – December 2017
  • Deborah Webb serves as President-Elect of the Maryland Chapter of American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (2017-present)
  • Howard Soypher serves as Vice-President of the Maryland Chapter of American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (2017 – present)
  • Rhian McGrath serves as President of Montgomery County Inns of Court (2017-present)
  • Howard Soypher Named Among Top Divorce Lawyers in Bethesda Magazine – July/August 2017
  • Rhian McGrath Elected to MSBA Board of Governors – June 23, 2017
  • Howard Soypher Named a “Top Divorce Lawyer” by Washingtonian Magazine for the 3rd consecutive time – December 2016
  • Deborah Webb Speaks at “Family Law Practice Around the Beltway” Program for DC Bar Association– October 26, 2016
  • Howard Soypher speaks at the “Rita Rosenkrantz Basic Family Law Training” for the 6th time
  • Rhian McGrath and Deborah Webb Named to 2016 DC Super Lawyers Top 100 Lawyers List – April 22, 2016
  • Rhian McGrath, Howard Soypher and Deborah Webb Named to 2016 Maryland Super Lawyers Top 100 Lawyers List – January 4, 2016
  • Howard Soypher Named “Top Lawyers” in Washingtonian Magazine for the 5th consecutive time – December 2015
  • Rhian McGrath Speaks on ‘The Monetary Award: Practice Tips and Avoiding Pitfalls’ – December 3, 2015
  • Rhian McGrath and Deborah Webb Present on What Every Lawyer Must Know About Family Law Agreements – November 4, 2015
  • Deborah Webb Serves on Faculty of ‘Family Law Practice Around the Beltway’ – October 5, 2015
  • Rhian McGrath Presents on Family Law at CUA Law Advantage in Action Series – September 1, 2015
  • Deborah Webb Appointed to MD Court of Appeals Character Committee – August 1, 2015
  • Deborah Webb Speaks on Marital Settlement Agreements – April 21, 2015
  • Deborah Webb Named Family Law Practitioner of the Year – April 20, 2015
  • Rhian McGrath Speaks on Litigation Tactics – July 15, 2015
  • Rhian McGrath Named Women’s Bar Association President – June 10, 2014
  • Rhian McGrath Honored at Law Day- April 25, 2014
  • Deborah Webb Organizes Inns of Court Community Service Project – April 23, 2014
  • Deborah Webb Speaks on ‘Divorce Practice in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia: Practical Advice and Comparisons’ – April 18, 2014
  • Rhian McGrath Speaks at Academy for Leadership Roundtable – October 17, 2013
  • Deborah Webb Speaks About Financial Statements at Family Law 101 Seminar – September 5, 2013
  • Deborah Webb Becomes President of Montgomery County Inns of Court – May 16, 2013
  • Howard Soypher Named Among Top Divorce Lawyers in Bethesda Magazine – 2013
  • Howard Soypher and Deborah Webb serve as Co-Chairs of the Maryland Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Annual Symposium 2012 and 2013
  • Rhian McGrath Named to Daily Record’s 2012 Leading Women List – December 7, 2012
  • 2013 Super Lawyers Ranks Deborah Webb in Top 10 – December 12, 2012
  • Deborah Webb and Howard Soypher Speak on Financial Experts and Attorneys: Preparing for Deposition and Trial – November 13, 2012
  • Rhian McGrath Presents on Family Law Effective Case Management – September 22, 2012
  • Deborah Webb Speaks on Financial Statements in Divorce at Training for Family Law Attorneys in Maryland – September 5, 2012
  • Rhian McGrath Recruits Volunteers for Special Olympics Inspiration Walk – September 1, 2012
  • Deborah Webb Speaks on Marital Settlement Agreements and Dealing with Unrepresented Spouses – November 15, 2011
  • Rhian McGrath Co-Chairs Women’s Bar Association Event – October 2, 2010
  • Rhian McGrath Named Montgomery County Bar Leader – June 2, 2010