Clara M. Martone Bereston, P.A.

Clara M. Martone Bereston, P.A.

Providing aggressive representation in all areas of domestic disputes

Clara M. Martone Bereston, P.A.

Clara M. Martone Bereston, P.A.

Providing aggressive representation in all areas of domestic disputes

Firm Overview

Approximately 99% of the firm's representation is devoted to family law. We represent both men and women in all areas of domestic disputes. We provide aggressive representation, however, our primary goal is to assist parties in resolving their disputes as efficiently as possible. We focus on the long term effects of divorce and custody, taking into consideration, not only the financial aspects, but also the emotional and psychological trauma associated with the breakup of a family.

The firm has experience in cases involving substantial assets and property, the valuation of businesses and stock options, complex mental health issues, as well as pensions and retirement funds.

We have been successful in the Court of Special Appeals convincing the appellate court that the Circuit Court made errors which warrant the case be returned to the trial court for reconsideration. Conversely, we have successfully defended the judgment of the Circuit Court in the appellate court, when it was beneficial to our client.

Main Office

Clara M. Martone Bereston, P.A.
100 Cathedral Street
Unit 1
Annapolis, MD 21401

Phone

410-295-3350

Fax

410-295-3352

Office Information
Office Hours

Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

Emergency After Hours

Yes

Divorce

The dissolution of your marriage is an emotional and stressful event. At Clara M. Martone Bereston, we help ease the legal strain of divorce so that you can concentrate on the health and well-being of your family.

With 20 years of experience in family law matters, we take your individual needs into account as we seek the best possible results for you regarding:
-Child custody and visitation rights
-Child support
-Distribution of personal property, bank accounts, stocks and other assets
-Division of marital debts
-Sale or possession of the marital home
-Spousal support and temporary support

Family law mediators who encourage cooperation:
Mediation gives you and your spouse the opportunity to negotiate a divorce settlement in a more amicable setting by working with a trained facilitator. The mediation process fosters cooperation between partners, and it produces less stress and hostility than is usually associated with litigation. Mediation often reduces the time and costs of divorce, and it puts the decisions in your hands. We help you obtain the most equitable divorce settlement, fair child support agreement and healthy child custody arrangement.

Put a family law litigator on your side:
Sometimes, litigation is necessary to resolve your family's disputes. Having a strong litigator by your side helps reduce the uncertainty and stress of the arduous litigation process and it helps you obtain the most favorable trial outcome. Through tactical trial strategies and our dynamic courtroom presence, we successfully represent clients throughout the adversarial litigation process.

Clara M. Martone Bereston, P.A.
Clara M. Martone Bereston

ISLN: 900758322
Member

Practice Areas:
Family Law, Divorce, Collaborative Law, Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Interstate Custody and Child Support, Domestic Violence, Qualified Domestic Relations Orders

Admitted:
-1993: Maryland
-1994: U.S. District Court, District of Maryland

Law School:
University of Baltimore, J.D.

Member:
Anne Arundel County Bar Association; Maryland State Bar Association; Maryland Women's Bar Association, Judicial Selections Committee; Anne Arundel County Women's Bar Association

Biography:
Pi Sigma Alpha. Member: Board of Directors, Elizabeth's Landing Community Association, 19861995; Board of Directors, St. Jane Frances School, 19931999. Guest Judge, Anne Arundel County High School Moot Court Competition, Named "Leading Lawyer" as voted by her peers, What's Up Annapolis Magazine 2009, 2010 and 2010 Super Lawyer as named in Baltimore Magazine. Qualified by the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County to testify in the field of family law.

Born:
Baltimore, Maryland

Cases:
Hart v. Hart, 169 Md. App. 151, 899 A.2d 965 (2006)

Education

University of Baltimore
Juris Doctorate,

Clara M. Martone Bereston, P.A.
Clara M. Martone Bereston

ISLN: 900758322
Member

Practice Areas:
Family Law, Divorce, Collaborative Law, Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Interstate Custody and Child Support, Domestic Violence, Qualified Domestic Relations Orders

Admitted:
-1993: Maryland
-1994: U.S. District Court, District of Maryland

Law School:
University of Baltimore, J.D.

Member:
Anne Arundel County Bar Association; Maryland State Bar Association; Maryland Women's Bar Association, Judicial Selections Committee; Anne Arundel County Women's Bar Association

Biography:
Pi Sigma Alpha. Member: Board of Directors, Elizabeth's Landing Community Association, 19861995; Board of Directors, St. Jane Frances School, 19931999. Guest Judge, Anne Arundel County High School Moot Court Competition, Named "Leading Lawyer" as voted by her peers, What's Up Annapolis Magazine 2009, 2010 and 2010 Super Lawyer as named in Baltimore Magazine. Qualified by the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County to testify in the field of family law.

Born:
Baltimore, Maryland

Cases:
Hart v. Hart, 169 Md. App. 151, 899 A.2d 965 (2006)

Education

University of Baltimore Juris Doctorate,


Firm Overview

Approximately 99% of the firm's representation is devoted to family law. We represent both men and women in all areas of domestic disputes. We provide aggressive representation, however, our primary goal is to assist parties in resolving their disputes as efficiently as possible. We focus on the long term effects of divorce and custody, taking into consideration, not only the financial aspects, but also the emotional and psychological trauma associated with the breakup of a family.

The firm has experience in cases involving substantial assets and property, the valuation of businesses and stock options, complex mental health issues, as well as pensions and retirement funds.

We have been successful in the Court of Special Appeals convincing the appellate court that the Circuit Court made errors which warrant the case be returned to the trial court for reconsideration. Conversely, we have successfully defended the judgment of the Circuit Court in the appellate court, when it was beneficial to our client.

Main Office

Clara M. Martone Bereston, P.A.
100 Cathedral Street
Unit 1
Annapolis, MD 21401

Phone

410-295-3350

Fax

410-295-3352

Office Information
Office Hours

Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

Emergency After Hours

Yes

Divorce

The dissolution of your marriage is an emotional and stressful event. At Clara M. Martone Bereston, we help ease the legal strain of divorce so that you can concentrate on the health and well-being of your family.

With 20 years of experience in family law matters, we take your individual needs into account as we seek the best possible results for you regarding:
-Child custody and visitation rights
-Child support
-Distribution of personal property, bank accounts, stocks and other assets
-Division of marital debts
-Sale or possession of the marital home
-Spousal support and temporary support

Family law mediators who encourage cooperation:
Mediation gives you and your spouse the opportunity to negotiate a divorce settlement in a more amicable setting by working with a trained facilitator. The mediation process fosters cooperation between partners, and it produces less stress and hostility than is usually associated with litigation. Mediation often reduces the time and costs of divorce, and it puts the decisions in your hands. We help you obtain the most equitable divorce settlement, fair child support agreement and healthy child custody arrangement.

Put a family law litigator on your side:
Sometimes, litigation is necessary to resolve your family's disputes. Having a strong litigator by your side helps reduce the uncertainty and stress of the arduous litigation process and it helps you obtain the most favorable trial outcome. Through tactical trial strategies and our dynamic courtroom presence, we successfully represent clients throughout the adversarial litigation process.

Clara M. Martone Bereston, P.A.
Clara M. Martone Bereston

ISLN: 900758322
Member

Practice Areas:
Family Law, Divorce, Collaborative Law, Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Interstate Custody and Child Support, Domestic Violence, Qualified Domestic Relations Orders

Admitted:
-1993: Maryland
-1994: U.S. District Court, District of Maryland

Law School:
University of Baltimore, J.D.

Member:
Anne Arundel County Bar Association; Maryland State Bar Association; Maryland Women's Bar Association, Judicial Selections Committee; Anne Arundel County Women's Bar Association

Biography:
Pi Sigma Alpha. Member: Board of Directors, Elizabeth's Landing Community Association, 19861995; Board of Directors, St. Jane Frances School, 19931999. Guest Judge, Anne Arundel County High School Moot Court Competition, Named "Leading Lawyer" as voted by her peers, What's Up Annapolis Magazine 2009, 2010 and 2010 Super Lawyer as named in Baltimore Magazine. Qualified by the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County to testify in the field of family law.

Born:
Baltimore, Maryland

Cases:
Hart v. Hart, 169 Md. App. 151, 899 A.2d 965 (2006)

Education

University of Baltimore
Juris Doctorate,

Clara M. Martone Bereston, P.A.
Clara M. Martone Bereston

ISLN: 900758322
Member

Practice Areas:
Family Law, Divorce, Collaborative Law, Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Interstate Custody and Child Support, Domestic Violence, Qualified Domestic Relations Orders

Admitted:
-1993: Maryland
-1994: U.S. District Court, District of Maryland

Law School:
University of Baltimore, J.D.

Member:
Anne Arundel County Bar Association; Maryland State Bar Association; Maryland Women's Bar Association, Judicial Selections Committee; Anne Arundel County Women's Bar Association

Biography:
Pi Sigma Alpha. Member: Board of Directors, Elizabeth's Landing Community Association, 19861995; Board of Directors, St. Jane Frances School, 19931999. Guest Judge, Anne Arundel County High School Moot Court Competition, Named "Leading Lawyer" as voted by her peers, What's Up Annapolis Magazine 2009, 2010 and 2010 Super Lawyer as named in Baltimore Magazine. Qualified by the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County to testify in the field of family law.

Born:
Baltimore, Maryland

Cases:
Hart v. Hart, 169 Md. App. 151, 899 A.2d 965 (2006)

Education

University of Baltimore Juris Doctorate,


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