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Ronald L. Ogens
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Practice Areas
Practice Focus
Mr. Ogens’ practice is focused on the negotiation, settlement and litigation of Family Law matters in Maryland and the District of Columbia, including separation and divorce, annulment, alimony and child support issues and analysis, custody and child visitation issues, and the identification, valuation, classification and division of marital and non-marital property, as well as preparation and analysis of Separation and Property Settlement Agreements and Prenuptial Agreements. He also serves as a mediator and as an arbitrator in family law disputes.
Education
J.D., American University, Washington College of Law, 1967
B.S., University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, 1964
Bar and Court Admissions
Maryland
District of Columbia
United States Supreme Court
United States District Court for the District of Maryland
United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit
Points of Distinction
Mr. Ogens is a Past President of the Maryland Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, an association of the nation’s top matrimonial lawyers from the 50 states who specialize in all issues relating to marriage and divorce. The Academy conducts local continuing legal education programs, participates in the legislative process and engages in a variety of other activities to serve the public and improve the practice of matrimonial law.
- Named to the "Best Lawyers in America" listing in the Family Law category in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012
- Named to the "Maryland Super Lawyers" listing in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012
- Named to Top 100 Maryland Super Lawyers 2012 list
- Named to the "Washington D.C. Super Lawyers" listing in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011
- Named to Washingtonian's "Best Divorce Lawyers" listing in 2000, 2006, 2007, 2009 and 2011
- Named to Bethesda Magazine's "Top Divorce Lawyers" listing in 2010
Mr. Ogens is a certified Family Law Arbitrator (AAML) and he often serves as a Court Appointed Family Law Mediator for the Circuit Court for Montgomery County.
Activities
Mr. Ogens is a member of multiple associations and organizations including being a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, a public member of Montgomery County Government Fire and Rescue Commission including service to the citizens of Montgomery County as chair of the commission, presiding officer in appeals from orders of the fire chief and chair of the Master Fire Defense, Rescue and Emergency Medical Services Plan Task Force. Mr. Ogens has also been a member/commissioner of the Montgomery County Government Ethics Commission and a member of the Bar Association of Montgomery County, the Maryland State Bar Association and the Bar Association of the District of Columbia.
Publications/Speeches
Mr. Ogens is a frequent lecturer in family law for Continuing Legal Education programs, including the Marital Property Workshop, Maryland Law of Dissipation of Marital Assets, Family Law Around the Beltway, the Mental Health Privilege in Family Law Cases, Securing Possession of Real Estate from Non-titled Spouse and Changes in Family Law Practice over the years.
| Contact Info: | |
| Email: | rogens@offitkurman.com |
| Office Phone: | 240.507.1701 |
| Fax Phone: | 240.507.1735 |
| Mailing Address: | 4800 Montgomery Lane 9th Floor Bethesda, MD 20814 |