Testimonials

From the first free consultation phone call we had, Brendon was very attentive to all the details I was trying to provide him and had an healthy skepticism that guided me to the best deal I could possibly desired. Even tho he says what it is I never felt pushed to take any decision that I didn’t feel comfortable to take. I feel he genuinely care about my children so we could have the best outcome. Brandon is calming and understanding, but also incredibly knowledgeable without missing a thing in the complicated game of words on the agreement papers. I felt at ease through the entire process. I would definitely hire Brandon again for all my future divorces (ha!) (sigh) Divorce and Custody Client

Brandon Bernstein did a great job working my case. It was awesome having a lawyer with smart and winning strategies represent me, a father in Montgomery County. He navigated me through a 2 ½ year custody case that ended up granting me primary physical custody and joint legal custody with tie breaker” authority. Brandon was always super-prepared, worked well with my daughter’s Best Interest Attorney and judges and remained steadfast through many frivolous appeals, digging to prove perjurious statements and identifying improper relationships with other adults in my daughter’s life. He was constantly available to address my questions and concerns and provided excellent advice about what evidence to gather and how to counter hostile actions that otherwise would’ve hurt my case. I thank God for Brandon’s wit and expertise while working this case and I would recommend his custody case legal services to others without qualification. Brandon deserves much thanks and gratitude for a job well-done. Custody Client

I hired Brandon to represent me with my divorce. I really had no idea where to turn when it felt like my life had the rug pulled up from under me. I looked around to get as many consults as possible (and that I could afford) and I really appreciated how honest Brandon was from the very beginning. Brandon is a straight shooter and is not trying to nickel and dime every moment. I was able to reach the best case scenario for my divorce and I am so glad that Brandon was working on my behalf. I will say that because this was such a new experience for me, there were many times that Brandon was already working on and ahead of what I knew was going on. My advice to anyone would be to just trust him. He will not lead you astray. Thank you so much, Brandon. I am so glad to finally be at the end of this and move forward with my life. This would not have been possible without the support of Brandon and his team. Divorce Client

Brandon is the best lawyer! He is very knowledgeable. Thanks to his expertise, I was able to prevail in my custody and divorce case against my VERY high-conflict ex-spouse. Brandon was always prepared when we had to go to court. His strategies were on point. He also played the role of P.I. to get information on my ex-spouse, which helped him crucify my ex-spouse during cross-examinations. Brandon’s fees were reasonable when compared to other attorneys. His exceptional service was worth every penny. Furthermore, Brandon’s character showed that he was not like other attorneys who only care about getting paid. He showed me compassion when I was struggling emotionally during some parts of the process. I cannot thank Brandon and his team enough for all of their efforts in helping me get a successful outcome. I would highly recommend Brandon Bernstein! Divorce and Custody Client

I wholeheartedly and without reservation recommend Brandon. He has a rare combination of empathy and legal acumen. If you have experienced DV or assault, here is someone with EQ and IQ to help you care for yourself, and get safe. He was a bulldog on my behalf in a complicated divorce, and he got me what I needed and deserved to recover and get back on my feet. I’m so grateful for him and his professionalism. Divorce Client

I hired Mr. Bernstein after interviewing several other attorneys. He came across very empathetic and honest from the first minute I consulted with him. It was the best choice in my life hiring him as my divorce attorney (after I made the worst choice marrying my ex husband.. ) My divorce case was a mission impossible in the beginning, but Mr. Bernstein took his time leading me through different strategies from mediation to suggesting other experts to move my case forward. He has been kind and available any time I had any concerns. I am naturally an overthinker, but he has helped me to decide when to compromise in a way that best serves my case. He does not escalate conflict, but he will apply pressure when needed. He has lead an excellent deposition in my case that not only helped with our strategy but also provided me with closure. He worth every single penny I paid him. I highly recommend his expertise! Divorce and custody client

“The best! To the point, very professional and knowledgeable.
Made this difficult journey so much better. Only regrets, that I didn’t contact him sooner.” – Divorce and Custody Client

I had an extremely messy divorce that was compounded by hiring the WRONG attorney first. Thank heaven I found Brandon Bernstein in Bethesda, MD. Brandon not only helped me with my divorce but also assisted in several other aspects of splitting the marital assets. Brandon was very attentive and certainly well versed in all aspects of divorce law. I would highly recommend Brandon if divorce is the avenue you are pursuing – Divorce and Custody Client

Brandon Bernstein is the one and only lawyer you will need. This is my second time working with him and I trust his judgment completely. He is VERY knowledgeable of the laws and answers all my worries and concerns I had about my case. I do not like confrontation, but Brandon was the strong force I needed on my side. He will be the bulldog you need!! He is compassionate with his clients, and does not waste your time. He is also very honest on what the outcome of your case may be. Brandon is the best of best, and I would recommend him to anyone who is looking for strong representation. – Divorce and Custody client

From the first free consultation phone call we had, Brandon was very attentive to all the details I was trying to provide him and had an healthy skepticism that guided me to the best deal I could possibly desired. Even tho he says what it is I never felt pushed to take any decision that I didn’t feel comfortable to take. I feel he genuinely care about my children so we could have the best outcome. Brandon is calming and understanding, but also incredibly knowledgeable without missing a thing in the complicated game of words on the agreement papers. I felt at ease through the entire process. I would definitely hire Brandon again for all my future divorces (ha!) (sigh) – Divorce and Custody Client

Brandon Bernstein did a great job working my case. It was awesome having a lawyer with smart and winning strategies represent me, a father in Montgomery County. He navigated me through a 2 ½ year custody case that ended up granting me primary physical custody and joint legal custody with “tie breaker” authority. Brandon was always super-prepared, worked well with my daughter’s Best Interest Attorney and judges and remained steadfast through many frivolous appeals, digging to prove perjurious statements and identifying improper relationships with other adults in my daughter’s life. He was constantly available to address my questions and concerns and provided excellent advice about what evidence to gather and how to counter hostile actions that otherwise would’ve hurt my case. I thank God for Brandon’s wit and expertise while working this case and I would recommend his custody case legal services to others without qualification. Brandon deserves much thanks and gratitude for a job well-done. – Custody Client

I was new to the area and needed to find a lawyer in MD for a custody modification. Brandon was responsive, thorough, clear, knowledgeable and respectful of my family, needs, and time. He is well connected in Montgomery County and explained the court processes to me in a way that both prepared me and gave me confidence in a very stressful situation. I highly recommend his legal services and will definitely keep him as part of my go-to legal team. Custody Client

I hired Brandon to represent me with my divorce. I really had no idea where to turn when it felt like my life had the rug pulled up from under me. I looked around to get as many consults as possible (and that I could afford) and I really appreciated how honest Brandon was from the very beginning. Brandon is a straight shooter and is not trying to nickel and dime every moment. I was able to reach the best case scenario for my divorce and I am so glad that Brandon was working on my behalf. I will say that because this was such a new experience for me, there were many times that Brandon was already working on and ahead of what I knew was going on. My advice to anyone would be to just trust him. He will not lead you astray. Thank you so much, Brandon. I am so glad to finally be at the end of this and move forward with my life. This would not have been possible without the support of Brandon and his team. (And thank you, Lynn!) – Divorce Client

I cannot speak highly enough of Brandon’s work in our custody case. Playing the roles of detective, counselor, and friend (in addition to lawyer), he juggled the legal, financial, and emotional aspects of our case with astonishing skill. Throughout the process, he was as genuinely concerned about my family’s well being as he was dedicated to ensuring it. He was always prepared, always thoughtful, and sharp as a tack. His integrity and code of ethics are as solid as you could want—with Brandon you’ll both win your battle and feel good about it. And along the way, he will guide you through the intimidating parts of the process; give you clarity in understanding your options; and counsel you attentively so that, whatever result you end up with, you will feel confident that you have done the best possible thing for your family.

I highly recommend Brandon. He’s helped twice with my dealings in a custody dispute. In 2017, he negotiated a very reasonable custody agreement. In 2020, he filed a contempt charge for me to adhere to the custody agreement. Both times, he guided me through the court process expertly. Brandon is easy to talk to and gives great advice; I don’t always follow his advice (somewhat to my regret). I am so happy to have him in my corner:)

• Divorce Client

 

SMART HONEST DEDICATED
Hiring Brandon was the best, smartest, decision I made when I had to choose a divorce attorney. Brandon is professional, so smart, honest and cares about his clients and their well being. Brandon gets results.
After meeting with Brandon I knew he was exactly who I needed. He was calm and confident and he WAS going to be my attorney. He did not disappoint. Brandon and his staff do the work and make a difficult situation not complicated. He fights for his clients. I highly recommend hiring Brandon you will not be disappointed.
He is an amazing attorney and an amazing person.

• Divorce Client

Honesty, when you think of a lawyer, the first thing that comes to mind is not honesty and integrity but that’s exactly what you get with Brandon Bernstein! From our very first consultation, he was forthcoming with every detail I’d need to know for my divorce and sympathetic to my situation considering how tumultuous it was throughout the proceedings. Brandon helped provide all the necessary tools that I needed to arrive at the successful dissolution of my marriage as well as has provided continuous updates as needed despite my divorce having been concluded for the majority of the past year.

With my ex-husband now causing trouble with the sale of our home and child support issues, Brandon continues to provide top-notch advice and reassurances that would otherwise cause me more stress and anxiety than I could deal with currently. I cannot recommend Brandon’s services enough and highly suggest that anyone dealing with a divorce or currently unhappy with how things are in their life currently, sit down with Brandon and discuss their options. Things can get better and Brandon showed me that it is possible.

• Divorce Client from Bethesda, MD

We had to deal with a very unresponsive counsel and Ex, Brandon guided me through the process and worked different angles to our approach so we could keep our process moving and at the same time agreed to a fair deal. I’m glad this is over and very thankful to Brandon for his knowledge and guidance through this process. I most definitely recommend Brandon’s expertise and knowledge, he’s the best!

• Divorce & Custody Client

“I worked with Brandon Bernstein to navigate through a divorce over the last year. Brandon was responsive to my concerns all along the way. He worked with me to develop a plan to achieve a positive outcome at the end of the process.

Divorce is a terribly difficult situation no matter the specific circumstances. Brandon was a good choice to walk with through this major life transition.”

“My divorce in many ways was the most challenging and painful experience of my life. When my ex-wife and I took our vows, I never expected the marriage not to work out. During the initial stages of confusion and shock, I interviewed four different attorneys, and right away Brandon Bernstein stood out. While others seemed to be ginning up my anger with theoretical tactics that may or may not have worked (but would have certainly rang up their bill), Brandon deeply understood my anger and frustration, but just as importantly, began to build a case as my advocate.

“He calmly laid out the facts as he saw them. He then walked me through the options and was very frank about what the law laid out, what my options for negotiation were, the potential upside and downside of each scenario, and what his experience said was a realistic expectation. Trust is not something I grant freely at the outset of a professional relationship, it needs to be earned, and while I had no doubt about Brandon’s legal expertise right out of the gate, it wasn’t until our negotiations began in earnest that I saw his real value as a counselor.

“With each back and forth, he explained what was realistic, what was a stretch, and what was a non-starter in terms of giving up to my ex wife. With each hurdle passed, he laid out the next step and what to expect, and every time he was 100% accurate. As my divorce progressed, Brandon earned my complete trust, to the point that on the day of my hearing, I just asked him where I should be and at what time, because, I knew, he would handle everything else. I can’t thank him enough for all of his assistance and counsel and would highly recommend him as an advocate to anyone who is facing this very difficult experience.”

Dear Brandon, I felt it so important to share my thoughts on your service through this painful process as I would like to pay it forward and help others struggling in divorce. I am so impressed with your person and character. I really felt despairing in my very complicated and messy divorce and was not happy with my prior representation. I was hesitant to change lawyers though, as I didn’t have time on my side and knew I would spend more money I did not have to bring another up to speed.

But I also felt great concern and anxiety as my situation was not being handled properly and so felt a sense of impending doom. And though you were highly recommended by another respected attorney who faced you in court and though I had considered you in the past, based on your glowing reviews, I thought your youth and prior single status at the time would not work in my situation as you did not have the experience of marriage and/or having your own kids, let alone kids with disabilities.

Well, I am happy to say that I was COMPLETELY WRONG… about you, your capacity and capabilities, (and just changing attorneys, in general, when the fit is not good). Retaining you as my counsel was THE BEST decision in this whole ugly process. You are not only an effective lawyer but a comforting one, a calming anchor in the chaos of divorce. You are sharp and experienced (and yes! even in litigation, if necessary) but even more, you are engaged and compassionate. You are mindful of a client’s pocketbook and your level of service is not tied to their personal wealth. You are able to work with clients in a respectful manner, communication well and are very responsive. And your charming demeanor is just bonus.

Most of all, you do not use intimidation tactics, which really make the process most unproductive and distressful and bring distrust into the relationship. You seem to understand that you get the best out of your clients through positive approaches, which result in best possible outcomes. I can certainly say that was true for me and others seem to be expressing the same sentiments. And your free initial consult? Genius!.. And so appreciated! One certainly feels in good hands and that their situation is truly understood.

So to end… Brandon, you were a real pleasure to work with and your confidence in finding a positive resolution that supports the clients’ needs is heartening and contagious. Definitely will seek you out for other legal matters in the future! Don’t lose those caring qualities- integrity, kindness, empathy, dedication- down the road in your continued journey to success. They definitely set you apart from the typical attorney!

Some words of thanks from a very grateful client…

“I absolutely made the right decision when I hired Attorney Brandon Bernstein to handle my divorce case, which was extraordinarily complex. Attorney Bernstein and his team worked very hard to get me what I deserved. He was very diligent with his work throughout the case.

He always showed up prepared for all my court appointments and always kept me up to date with what was going on with my case. My case went to trial and it took nearly three years to finalize my divorce and child custody battle. Had he not fought very hard for me, putting in many long hours and paying attention to every detail, and adopting smart strategies and advising me along the way, I would not have been able to get sole legal custody of all my children. Moreover, Attorney Bernstein always checked in with me on a regular basis to just make sure that my children and I were doing okay. He was very personable, compassionate and always answered my calls when I needed to get a hold of him. I feel extremely fortunate to have had him and his team behind me all the way.”

At a very difficult time in my life, when I was forced into ending my marriage of 37-years, a good friend recommended me to the law office of Brandon A. Bernstein.

It was there that I found someone who took infinite time and patience to explain all of the options that were open to me, all aspects of divorce proceedings, court appearances, and all related financial matters.

During this year long process, Mr. Bernstein continually kept my spirits up, increased my confidence, and most importantly, after being out of the work force for almost 30-years, made me feel like the end would only be the start of a new beginning for me.

To that end, I can happily say that his hard work and exhaustive measures rewarded me with the settlement I needed to continue a prosperous and very happy lifestyle.

If I could, in turn, pass along the favor of a good friend, it would be to recommend to anyone who is in the painstaking process of trying to find just “the right” lawyer, it would be to recommend the law office of Brandon A. Bernstein.

You will not find an attorney who works harder for you, is as pleasant to deal with, and whose fees are as reasonable as his in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area.

Brandon was always very professional, courteous, with a wonderful smile. He is easy to talk with and is very informative. I would recommend him to my many friends. My divorce went very smoothly. No stress for me all during the divorce preparations.

I chose Mr. Bernstein from an on-line search of divorce attorneys. I am a retired military member which required additional knowledge of military requirements. My divorce process went over a year due to continuous changes by the opposing party, Mr. Bernstein kept my interests as a priority. He kept costs at a minimum and provided responses to my questions in a timely manner. I am satisfied with the result of my divorce, am very glad to have reached Mr. Bernstein to represent me. I highly recommend Mr. Bernstein to anyone seeking a professional who is personable, upfront, and very knowledgeable in family law.

I hired Brandon about a year ago to help me with processing my bankruptcy. I can proud say that I will be eternally grateful for what he has done for me. Not only was he extremely helpful but his professionalism and response to my inquires were met beyond satisfactory. Everything he assured me was met without problem. I don’t plan on applying for bankruptcy again but I can assure you if I need too I’d surely head back to the office of Brandon Bernstein.

Thank you so much for your support and professional guidance during a very difficult period in my life. You explained the process and my options so that I could make informed decisions, and you were very transparent about the fees. I especially appreciate that you were willing to ‘go to the mat’ but didn’t push me to be more aggressive than I was comfortable with.

Thank you for so much of your help in the handling of my divorce case. You are an exceptional attorney and I am grateful that you were able to represent me. I appreciate your integrity and compassion during one of the most difficult times in my life. I am recommending you to all of my friends.

I met Brandon at the lowest point in time of my life and I couldn’t have asked for a better lawyer. I was going through a difficult divorce/Custody battle that was made more complicated by the stressful demands of the opposing party. During my first meeting with Brandon, I was impressed by his knowledge and thorough understanding of the law. He quickly put me at ease and assured me he would do his best which he did. He was skillful, ethical, objective and fair. He was very empathetic to my situation and did not take advantage of my ignorance. He was very detailed in his approach, made sure I understood the process, set realistic expectations and focused on what was important. His presentation in court consistently displayed a brilliant mind with an in depth understanding of the law. May I also add that he not only won the case, but I was very satisfied with the custody arrangement and divorce ruling.

Brandon is a great lawyer who is dedicated to his clients, thorough in his analysis and smart in his approach. I most highly recommend him to anyone in need of legal counsel.

Mr. Bernstein saved my assets.

During my divorce, I prepared for battle… Mr. Bernstein prepared for war. He was always thinking about the next move. It was a joy to work with you. Thanks for keeping me focused….that’s difficult to do at times. I appreciate you and the fact you didn’t half-step at all during the process. It was a surprisingly happy ending…for me.