team-member

Darcy Shoop

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Licensed for 29 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Divorce and separation

Language

English

About

After many years of practicing family law, and having seen the emotional and financial damage that litigation can cause, I have chosen to focus my practice on healthier ways of resolving disputes such as Collaborative Law, mediation, negotiation, and settlement advocacy. While I represent individual clients, I also assist couples as a neutral mediator. I believe that by focusing on constructive settlement solutions, separating couples are much more likely to make mutually beneficial decisions while preserving valuable financial resources. Whether through Collaborative Law, mediation, or standard negotiation, I help my client stay focused on future goals rather than upon the pain of the past. Collaborative Law, in particular, affords couples the opportunity to make joint decisions which address the unique needs of their family with the skill and guidance of non-adversarial collaborative attorneys, and other allied professionals. I also represent clients in developing prenuptial agreements and postnuptial agreements. I am the Founding president of the Maryland Collaborative Practice Council and was the first Co-Chair of the Collaborative Law Section of the Montgomery County Bar Association.

Practices Areas

Divorce and separation

Language

English

Contact

Darcy A. Shoop, LLCCollaborative Practice Center of Montgomery County51 Monroe Street, Suite 1901Rockville, MD, 20850

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
November 12, 2019

Darcy served as the mediator in our divorce. At the most difficult time in my life she was compassionate, supportive, and helped us reach an agreement and avoid litigation that would have been both costly and painful. Her office's welcoming, even cozy atmosphere is very symbolic of who she is, offering comfort and calm at a time when you most need it. We found her through the recommendation of a friend, and after working with her, I would recommend her to anyone. She is also just a wonderful human being and a credit to her field.

anonymous
May 14, 2019

I had a relatively simple divorce and Darcy made it even easier. She was easy to communicate with: she was available to answer my questions even after hours or weekends. She explained the process, therefore I had no surprises. She's knowledgeable and drew my attention to details that I didn't consider before. I highly recommend her.

John
March 1, 2019

Darcy was wonderful during a difficult time during my divorce negotiations. As I tried to emotionally distance myself, I was able to see her take charge of the meetings and derive a fair and equitable agreement for all. Her competence was obvious. I was so glad I had been referred to her. She later did a pre-nuptual agreement for me and was just as good as during the divorce. I recommend her highly!

Julie
February 28, 2019

I reached out to Darcy to help me through this difficult time. She is exactly what I was looking for, professional, knowledgeable, responsive, caring and a person of integrity. It was important to me that my divorce was handled amicably and with no drama and I could not be more grateful, not only for the way Darcy handled matters on my behalf, but also how much she helped me regain confidence in myself. Thank you Darcy, I could not have made it without your support.

anonymous
February 27, 2019

Darcy Shoop provided clear and sound legal advice and excellent guidance through the separation and divorce process. This advice was extremely helpful for drafting a parenting agreement that was acceptable for both parties, which allowed for an amicable ending. I also appreciated her straight forward approach to explaining issues and presenting multiple solutions with pros and cons to each.

Bethanne
February 27, 2019

Darcy was fantastic. In a situation where you need someone on your side and to know what questions to ask I was lucky to have Darcy. When the situation created emotion Darcy knew how to support me and yet keep me focused on the business transaction we were trying to accomplish. No feeling or concern went unnoticed. Every concern I had was addressed. She knew how to get the information we needed to move forward, that frankly I struggled getting out of my former spouse for years. When we finally finished the process we all walked away feeling the outcome was fair.

Susan
February 27, 2019

Darcy is a detailed lawyer that leaves nothing questioned.She knows how to deal with both parties involved and I feel confident in her decisions.

anonymous
February 26, 2019

I hired Darcy as my divorce attorney, and she was wonderful to work with. She was very economical, and provided just the right amount of service, and very very good guidance and advice. I'd recommend her to anyone seeking to work through a divorce on an amicable basis.

John
February 26, 2019

I hired Darcy after consulting with her about my divorce proceedings. She proved to be an invaluable asset to me throughout. Very knowledgeable and responsive to all of my questions and needs. I could not have had a more pleasant experience during an unpleasant time.

Kevin
February 26, 2019

I could not have been happier with Darcy. She was consistently objective, which was to my benefit. She does not milk the clock, but rather works very efficiently. She is persistent in getting both parties to the negotiating table and arriving at a reasonable solution. She has a deep caring for her clients which comes through in meetings with her and her knowledge of the law is outstanding.

anonymous
November 12, 2019

Darcy served as the mediator in our divorce. At the most difficult time in my life she was compassionate, supportive, and helped us reach an agreement and avoid litigation that would have been both costly and painful. Her office's welcoming, even cozy atmosphere is very symbolic of who she is, offering comfort and calm at a time when you most need it. We found her through the recommendation of a friend, and after working with her, I would recommend her to anyone. She is also just a wonderful human being and a credit to her field.

anonymous
May 14, 2019

I had a relatively simple divorce and Darcy made it even easier. She was easy to communicate with: she was available to answer my questions even after hours or weekends. She explained the process, therefore I had no surprises. She's knowledgeable and drew my attention to details that I didn't consider before. I highly recommend her.

John
March 1, 2019

Darcy was wonderful during a difficult time during my divorce negotiations. As I tried to emotionally distance myself, I was able to see her take charge of the meetings and derive a fair and equitable agreement for all. Her competence was obvious. I was so glad I had been referred to her. She later did a pre-nuptual agreement for me and was just as good as during the divorce. I recommend her highly!

Julie
February 28, 2019

I reached out to Darcy to help me through this difficult time. She is exactly what I was looking for, professional, knowledgeable, responsive, caring and a person of integrity. It was important to me that my divorce was handled amicably and with no drama and I could not be more grateful, not only for the way Darcy handled matters on my behalf, but also how much she helped me regain confidence in myself. Thank you Darcy, I could not have made it without your support.

anonymous
February 27, 2019

Darcy Shoop provided clear and sound legal advice and excellent guidance through the separation and divorce process. This advice was extremely helpful for drafting a parenting agreement that was acceptable for both parties, which allowed for an amicable ending. I also appreciated her straight forward approach to explaining issues and presenting multiple solutions with pros and cons to each.

Bethanne
February 27, 2019

Darcy was fantastic. In a situation where you need someone on your side and to know what questions to ask I was lucky to have Darcy. When the situation created emotion Darcy knew how to support me and yet keep me focused on the business transaction we were trying to accomplish. No feeling or concern went unnoticed. Every concern I had was addressed. She knew how to get the information we needed to move forward, that frankly I struggled getting out of my former spouse for years. When we finally finished the process we all walked away feeling the outcome was fair.

Susan
February 27, 2019

Darcy is a detailed lawyer that leaves nothing questioned.She knows how to deal with both parties involved and I feel confident in her decisions.

anonymous
February 26, 2019

I hired Darcy as my divorce attorney, and she was wonderful to work with. She was very economical, and provided just the right amount of service, and very very good guidance and advice. I'd recommend her to anyone seeking to work through a divorce on an amicable basis.

John
February 26, 2019

I hired Darcy after consulting with her about my divorce proceedings. She proved to be an invaluable asset to me throughout. Very knowledgeable and responsive to all of my questions and needs. I could not have had a more pleasant experience during an unpleasant time.

Kevin
February 26, 2019

I could not have been happier with Darcy. She was consistently objective, which was to my benefit. She does not milk the clock, but rather works very efficiently. She is persistent in getting both parties to the negotiating table and arriving at a reasonable solution. She has a deep caring for her clients which comes through in meetings with her and her knowledge of the law is outstanding.

anonymous
November 12, 2019

Darcy served as the mediator in our divorce. At the most difficult time in my life she was compassionate, supportive, and helped us reach an agreement and avoid litigation that would have been both costly and painful. Her office's welcoming, even cozy atmosphere is very symbolic of who she is, offering comfort and calm at a time when you most need it. We found her through the recommendation of a friend, and after working with her, I would recommend her to anyone. She is also just a wonderful human being and a credit to her field.

anonymous
May 14, 2019

I had a relatively simple divorce and Darcy made it even easier. She was easy to communicate with: she was available to answer my questions even after hours or weekends. She explained the process, therefore I had no surprises. She's knowledgeable and drew my attention to details that I didn't consider before. I highly recommend her.

John
March 1, 2019

Darcy was wonderful during a difficult time during my divorce negotiations. As I tried to emotionally distance myself, I was able to see her take charge of the meetings and derive a fair and equitable agreement for all. Her competence was obvious. I was so glad I had been referred to her. She later did a pre-nuptual agreement for me and was just as good as during the divorce. I recommend her highly!

Julie
February 28, 2019

I reached out to Darcy to help me through this difficult time. She is exactly what I was looking for, professional, knowledgeable, responsive, caring and a person of integrity. It was important to me that my divorce was handled amicably and with no drama and I could not be more grateful, not only for the way Darcy handled matters on my behalf, but also how much she helped me regain confidence in myself. Thank you Darcy, I could not have made it without your support.

anonymous
February 27, 2019

Darcy Shoop provided clear and sound legal advice and excellent guidance through the separation and divorce process. This advice was extremely helpful for drafting a parenting agreement that was acceptable for both parties, which allowed for an amicable ending. I also appreciated her straight forward approach to explaining issues and presenting multiple solutions with pros and cons to each.

Bethanne
February 27, 2019

Darcy was fantastic. In a situation where you need someone on your side and to know what questions to ask I was lucky to have Darcy. When the situation created emotion Darcy knew how to support me and yet keep me focused on the business transaction we were trying to accomplish. No feeling or concern went unnoticed. Every concern I had was addressed. She knew how to get the information we needed to move forward, that frankly I struggled getting out of my former spouse for years. When we finally finished the process we all walked away feeling the outcome was fair.

Susan
February 27, 2019

Darcy is a detailed lawyer that leaves nothing questioned.She knows how to deal with both parties involved and I feel confident in her decisions.

anonymous
February 26, 2019

I hired Darcy as my divorce attorney, and she was wonderful to work with. She was very economical, and provided just the right amount of service, and very very good guidance and advice. I'd recommend her to anyone seeking to work through a divorce on an amicable basis.

John
February 26, 2019

I hired Darcy after consulting with her about my divorce proceedings. She proved to be an invaluable asset to me throughout. Very knowledgeable and responsive to all of my questions and needs. I could not have had a more pleasant experience during an unpleasant time.

Kevin
February 26, 2019

I could not have been happier with Darcy. She was consistently objective, which was to my benefit. She does not milk the clock, but rather works very efficiently. She is persistent in getting both parties to the negotiating table and arriving at a reasonable solution. She has a deep caring for her clients which comes through in meetings with her and her knowledge of the law is outstanding.

anonymous
November 12, 2019

Darcy served as the mediator in our divorce. At the most difficult time in my life she was compassionate, supportive, and helped us reach an agreement and avoid litigation that would have been both costly and painful. Her office's welcoming, even cozy atmosphere is very symbolic of who she is, offering comfort and calm at a time when you most need it. We found her through the recommendation of a friend, and after working with her, I would recommend her to anyone. She is also just a wonderful human being and a credit to her field.

anonymous
May 14, 2019

I had a relatively simple divorce and Darcy made it even easier. She was easy to communicate with: she was available to answer my questions even after hours or weekends. She explained the process, therefore I had no surprises. She's knowledgeable and drew my attention to details that I didn't consider before. I highly recommend her.

John
March 1, 2019

Darcy was wonderful during a difficult time during my divorce negotiations. As I tried to emotionally distance myself, I was able to see her take charge of the meetings and derive a fair and equitable agreement for all. Her competence was obvious. I was so glad I had been referred to her. She later did a pre-nuptual agreement for me and was just as good as during the divorce. I recommend her highly!

Julie
February 28, 2019

I reached out to Darcy to help me through this difficult time. She is exactly what I was looking for, professional, knowledgeable, responsive, caring and a person of integrity. It was important to me that my divorce was handled amicably and with no drama and I could not be more grateful, not only for the way Darcy handled matters on my behalf, but also how much she helped me regain confidence in myself. Thank you Darcy, I could not have made it without your support.

anonymous
February 27, 2019

Darcy Shoop provided clear and sound legal advice and excellent guidance through the separation and divorce process. This advice was extremely helpful for drafting a parenting agreement that was acceptable for both parties, which allowed for an amicable ending. I also appreciated her straight forward approach to explaining issues and presenting multiple solutions with pros and cons to each.

Bethanne
February 27, 2019

Darcy was fantastic. In a situation where you need someone on your side and to know what questions to ask I was lucky to have Darcy. When the situation created emotion Darcy knew how to support me and yet keep me focused on the business transaction we were trying to accomplish. No feeling or concern went unnoticed. Every concern I had was addressed. She knew how to get the information we needed to move forward, that frankly I struggled getting out of my former spouse for years. When we finally finished the process we all walked away feeling the outcome was fair.

Susan
February 27, 2019

Darcy is a detailed lawyer that leaves nothing questioned.She knows how to deal with both parties involved and I feel confident in her decisions.

anonymous
February 26, 2019

I hired Darcy as my divorce attorney, and she was wonderful to work with. She was very economical, and provided just the right amount of service, and very very good guidance and advice. I'd recommend her to anyone seeking to work through a divorce on an amicable basis.

John
February 26, 2019

I hired Darcy after consulting with her about my divorce proceedings. She proved to be an invaluable asset to me throughout. Very knowledgeable and responsive to all of my questions and needs. I could not have had a more pleasant experience during an unpleasant time.

Kevin
February 26, 2019

I could not have been happier with Darcy. She was consistently objective, which was to my benefit. She does not milk the clock, but rather works very efficiently. She is persistent in getting both parties to the negotiating table and arriving at a reasonable solution. She has a deep caring for her clients which comes through in meetings with her and her knowledge of the law is outstanding.