team-member

Kathryn McDonough

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Licensed for 14 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Divorce and separation

Language

English Spanish

About

I am proud of the many successful outcomes I have obtained for my clients, both in litigating contested matters in the courtroom, as well as in negotiating favorable settlements for them. I am committed to representing my clients’ interests in the most ethical, professional, results-driven, and cost-effective manner possible. My legal career for the past 15+ years has been focused primarily in the area of family law. The other two areas in which I practice are (1) probate and contested estate and trust matters, and (2) collections, judgment enforcement, and civil litigation. My family law practice covers the full range of divorce, separation, child custody, guardianship, adoption, alimony, and child support matters from negotiating contractual agreements to mediation to litigating complex issues at trial and appeal hearings. I am a court-certified Best Interest Attorney; having been appointed by Judges to represent minor children in contested custody cases. I am frequently appointed by the court to serve as a guardian for vulnerable or disabled adults. I am also a trained mediator and Collaborative Law facilitator. As for probate and estates matters, I have successfully litigated and prevailed in Court proceedings so that my clients’ rights have been well-protected and bequests made to them ultimately disbursed. I have assisted hundreds of clients who have been named as Personal Representatives in their loved one’s Wills and I am well-versed in the probate and estate administration process. I have also been appointed by the Court to serve as Personal Representative or Trustee in such cases. In my collections and civil litigation practice, I have assisted many individuals and businesses, including law firms, medical practices, private schools, and construction companies, in recovering debts and accounts receivables owed to them from vendors, contractors, clients, and tenants. I have extensive experience at all court levels, including Federal District Court and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, as well as District and Circuit Courts throughout the State of Maryland. I have argued before the Maryland Court of Special Appeals and been victorious in each of my cases at the appellate level. I am admitted to the Bar for the United States Supreme Court. In 2011, I was nominated, selected and recognized by the Daily Record as a Maryland “Leading Woman”—an award bestowed to a small group of women, all under the age of 40 years, in recognition of their accomplishments to date in their business and legal careers. Additionally, I have been named a “Rising Star” in the area of family law by Super Lawyers Magazine each year from 2012 through 2021.   My professional memberships include the Bar Association of Montgomery County, Maryland and its Family Law Section, of which I served as co-chair from 2013-2015; the Maryland State Bar Association; the Montgomery County Chapter of the Women’s Bar Association, of which I served as President from 2015-2016; and the Inns of Court. I am a Montgomery County native and a graduate of Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School in Washington, D.C. I earned my Bachelor of Science, with a double-major in International Affairs and Spanish and a minor in Latin American Studies, from Xavier University. My Juris Doctor is from the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. I am fluent in Spanish, and serve the needs of the Spanish-speaking community in Montgomery County. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and 3 children. I am also an avid fan of Xavier basketball, the Washington Nationals, and Colombian futbol.

Practices Areas

Divorce and separation

Family

Probate

Language

English Spanish

Contact

McDonough Law, LLC100 Lexington DriveSecond FloorSilver Spring, MD, 20901

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
May 14, 2021

You are in good hands with the McDonough Law Firm. Not only is the team extremely experienced and well-versed, they provide care and attention to clients and work diligently to get you the best outcome.

anonymous
October 23, 2020

Ms McDonough and her able assistant handled my divorce case over several years. Happily my case did not need to go to a court trial, but she advised me well, provided useful referrals, and handled all the court and other paperwork expeditiously. Communication was prompt and clear. Highly recommended.

anonymous
August 18, 2020

Kate Mcdonough and her staff guided me through my marital settlement agreement with care, understanding and compassion for the situation. I would highly recommend her for anyone seeking assistance.

Danna
August 14, 2020

Professional Team! Very understanding, informative and caring in handling my husband and I case. Highly recommended.

anonymous
February 27, 2020

I'm delighted to recommend McDonough Law. They guided me through every step of the process during my divorce case, providing timely and comprehensive legal services. I found the attorneys to be very knowledgeable and responsive. Kate McDonough herself stepped in on several occasions to support at critical stages of the process. The expertise services were prompt, thorough, and courteous. I highly recommend McDonough Law Practice, its attorneys, and Kate McDonough herself.

Meagan
November 11, 2018

Kate and her team recently represented us in a legal situation that up until hiring her, we had been fighting for over two years without any success. It was not until we hired Kate that we finally felt like we may have a chance at some closure and relief from an incredible ongoing burden. Kate, Lourdes and the team were highly professional. Kate’s strategy stood out in comparison to our previous experience working with other attorneys. She draws on a culmination of years of practice, intuition and experience and it shows in all her work. She had a strategic plan and communicated with us every step of the way. He bill rate was very fair and she was very honest in her billing hours. Kate was able to help successfully deliver an outcome that all our previous legal counsel failed to produce. Most importantly she treated us with respect and we felt as though she genuinely cared about the outcome of our case. I would highly recommend Kate McDonough and her staff.

Q
February 28, 2018

I am so glad I found Kate. She handled my divorce several years ago, and has helped me with various other matters since. My divorce was challenging, with custody concerns, tricky financial issues, and an ex-husband who vacillated between unreasonable stubbornness and argumentative interactions and ignoring us entirely (very unhelpfully). Kate helped me to navigate this minefield and got me what I still think was the best outcome possible, with the least cost and emotional turmoil. She was sensitive throughout; truly someone I felt I could trust in such a vulnerable time. Kate is still someone I turn to when I need legal advice and she has been unfailingly responsive and helpful. I have referred her to friends gladly when the need has arisen. I am happily remarried now, and there is no one else my wife and I would trust with our legal issues, particularly as we have same-sex parenting interests to protect.

Beth
May 19, 2017

Kate McDonough was the attorney handling the probate for our mother's estate & most supportive to our large family and multiple heirs. She was very kind & professional during a difficult time. Her guidance through the probate process was invaluable, as was her thorough handling of the many cumbersome legal details required throughout the process. I would highly recommend Kate's legal services.

anonymous
August 15, 2016

Kathryn McDonough represented me in my separation and divorce. The case involved child custody, child support and property division. Kate was very supportive to what was important to me while being extremely knowledgeable in the law and how to apply it to the needs of my children and myself. Her guidance and advice were excellent. She was very professional and timely with responses and filing of paperwork. She made me feel as if i were her only priority. She helped me achieve the outcome I was looking for. I would recommend her to represent anyone in need of an attorney with these types of matters.

anonymous
June 30, 2016

Kate navigated us through a tense estate dispute. She is professional, confidant, and knowledgeable. We were pleased with the negotiation and settlement. I would ask for Kate"s counsel again and would absolutely recommend her.

anonymous
May 14, 2021

You are in good hands with the McDonough Law Firm. Not only is the team extremely experienced and well-versed, they provide care and attention to clients and work diligently to get you the best outcome.

anonymous
October 23, 2020

Ms McDonough and her able assistant handled my divorce case over several years. Happily my case did not need to go to a court trial, but she advised me well, provided useful referrals, and handled all the court and other paperwork expeditiously. Communication was prompt and clear. Highly recommended.

anonymous
August 18, 2020

Kate Mcdonough and her staff guided me through my marital settlement agreement with care, understanding and compassion for the situation. I would highly recommend her for anyone seeking assistance.

Danna
August 14, 2020

Professional Team! Very understanding, informative and caring in handling my husband and I case. Highly recommended.

anonymous
February 27, 2020

I'm delighted to recommend McDonough Law. They guided me through every step of the process during my divorce case, providing timely and comprehensive legal services. I found the attorneys to be very knowledgeable and responsive. Kate McDonough herself stepped in on several occasions to support at critical stages of the process. The expertise services were prompt, thorough, and courteous. I highly recommend McDonough Law Practice, its attorneys, and Kate McDonough herself.

Meagan
November 11, 2018

Kate and her team recently represented us in a legal situation that up until hiring her, we had been fighting for over two years without any success. It was not until we hired Kate that we finally felt like we may have a chance at some closure and relief from an incredible ongoing burden. Kate, Lourdes and the team were highly professional. Kate’s strategy stood out in comparison to our previous experience working with other attorneys. She draws on a culmination of years of practice, intuition and experience and it shows in all her work. She had a strategic plan and communicated with us every step of the way. He bill rate was very fair and she was very honest in her billing hours. Kate was able to help successfully deliver an outcome that all our previous legal counsel failed to produce. Most importantly she treated us with respect and we felt as though she genuinely cared about the outcome of our case. I would highly recommend Kate McDonough and her staff.

Q
February 28, 2018

I am so glad I found Kate. She handled my divorce several years ago, and has helped me with various other matters since. My divorce was challenging, with custody concerns, tricky financial issues, and an ex-husband who vacillated between unreasonable stubbornness and argumentative interactions and ignoring us entirely (very unhelpfully). Kate helped me to navigate this minefield and got me what I still think was the best outcome possible, with the least cost and emotional turmoil. She was sensitive throughout; truly someone I felt I could trust in such a vulnerable time. Kate is still someone I turn to when I need legal advice and she has been unfailingly responsive and helpful. I have referred her to friends gladly when the need has arisen. I am happily remarried now, and there is no one else my wife and I would trust with our legal issues, particularly as we have same-sex parenting interests to protect.

Beth
May 19, 2017

Kate McDonough was the attorney handling the probate for our mother's estate & most supportive to our large family and multiple heirs. She was very kind & professional during a difficult time. Her guidance through the probate process was invaluable, as was her thorough handling of the many cumbersome legal details required throughout the process. I would highly recommend Kate's legal services.

anonymous
August 15, 2016

Kathryn McDonough represented me in my separation and divorce. The case involved child custody, child support and property division. Kate was very supportive to what was important to me while being extremely knowledgeable in the law and how to apply it to the needs of my children and myself. Her guidance and advice were excellent. She was very professional and timely with responses and filing of paperwork. She made me feel as if i were her only priority. She helped me achieve the outcome I was looking for. I would recommend her to represent anyone in need of an attorney with these types of matters.

anonymous
June 30, 2016

Kate navigated us through a tense estate dispute. She is professional, confidant, and knowledgeable. We were pleased with the negotiation and settlement. I would ask for Kate"s counsel again and would absolutely recommend her.

anonymous
May 14, 2021

You are in good hands with the McDonough Law Firm. Not only is the team extremely experienced and well-versed, they provide care and attention to clients and work diligently to get you the best outcome.

anonymous
October 23, 2020

Ms McDonough and her able assistant handled my divorce case over several years. Happily my case did not need to go to a court trial, but she advised me well, provided useful referrals, and handled all the court and other paperwork expeditiously. Communication was prompt and clear. Highly recommended.

anonymous
August 18, 2020

Kate Mcdonough and her staff guided me through my marital settlement agreement with care, understanding and compassion for the situation. I would highly recommend her for anyone seeking assistance.

Danna
August 14, 2020

Professional Team! Very understanding, informative and caring in handling my husband and I case. Highly recommended.

anonymous
February 27, 2020

I'm delighted to recommend McDonough Law. They guided me through every step of the process during my divorce case, providing timely and comprehensive legal services. I found the attorneys to be very knowledgeable and responsive. Kate McDonough herself stepped in on several occasions to support at critical stages of the process. The expertise services were prompt, thorough, and courteous. I highly recommend McDonough Law Practice, its attorneys, and Kate McDonough herself.

Meagan
November 11, 2018

Kate and her team recently represented us in a legal situation that up until hiring her, we had been fighting for over two years without any success. It was not until we hired Kate that we finally felt like we may have a chance at some closure and relief from an incredible ongoing burden. Kate, Lourdes and the team were highly professional. Kate’s strategy stood out in comparison to our previous experience working with other attorneys. She draws on a culmination of years of practice, intuition and experience and it shows in all her work. She had a strategic plan and communicated with us every step of the way. He bill rate was very fair and she was very honest in her billing hours. Kate was able to help successfully deliver an outcome that all our previous legal counsel failed to produce. Most importantly she treated us with respect and we felt as though she genuinely cared about the outcome of our case. I would highly recommend Kate McDonough and her staff.

Q
February 28, 2018

I am so glad I found Kate. She handled my divorce several years ago, and has helped me with various other matters since. My divorce was challenging, with custody concerns, tricky financial issues, and an ex-husband who vacillated between unreasonable stubbornness and argumentative interactions and ignoring us entirely (very unhelpfully). Kate helped me to navigate this minefield and got me what I still think was the best outcome possible, with the least cost and emotional turmoil. She was sensitive throughout; truly someone I felt I could trust in such a vulnerable time. Kate is still someone I turn to when I need legal advice and she has been unfailingly responsive and helpful. I have referred her to friends gladly when the need has arisen. I am happily remarried now, and there is no one else my wife and I would trust with our legal issues, particularly as we have same-sex parenting interests to protect.

Beth
May 19, 2017

Kate McDonough was the attorney handling the probate for our mother's estate & most supportive to our large family and multiple heirs. She was very kind & professional during a difficult time. Her guidance through the probate process was invaluable, as was her thorough handling of the many cumbersome legal details required throughout the process. I would highly recommend Kate's legal services.

anonymous
August 15, 2016

Kathryn McDonough represented me in my separation and divorce. The case involved child custody, child support and property division. Kate was very supportive to what was important to me while being extremely knowledgeable in the law and how to apply it to the needs of my children and myself. Her guidance and advice were excellent. She was very professional and timely with responses and filing of paperwork. She made me feel as if i were her only priority. She helped me achieve the outcome I was looking for. I would recommend her to represent anyone in need of an attorney with these types of matters.

anonymous
June 30, 2016

Kate navigated us through a tense estate dispute. She is professional, confidant, and knowledgeable. We were pleased with the negotiation and settlement. I would ask for Kate"s counsel again and would absolutely recommend her.

anonymous
May 14, 2021

You are in good hands with the McDonough Law Firm. Not only is the team extremely experienced and well-versed, they provide care and attention to clients and work diligently to get you the best outcome.

anonymous
October 23, 2020

Ms McDonough and her able assistant handled my divorce case over several years. Happily my case did not need to go to a court trial, but she advised me well, provided useful referrals, and handled all the court and other paperwork expeditiously. Communication was prompt and clear. Highly recommended.

anonymous
August 18, 2020

Kate Mcdonough and her staff guided me through my marital settlement agreement with care, understanding and compassion for the situation. I would highly recommend her for anyone seeking assistance.

Danna
August 14, 2020

Professional Team! Very understanding, informative and caring in handling my husband and I case. Highly recommended.

anonymous
February 27, 2020

I'm delighted to recommend McDonough Law. They guided me through every step of the process during my divorce case, providing timely and comprehensive legal services. I found the attorneys to be very knowledgeable and responsive. Kate McDonough herself stepped in on several occasions to support at critical stages of the process. The expertise services were prompt, thorough, and courteous. I highly recommend McDonough Law Practice, its attorneys, and Kate McDonough herself.

Meagan
November 11, 2018

Kate and her team recently represented us in a legal situation that up until hiring her, we had been fighting for over two years without any success. It was not until we hired Kate that we finally felt like we may have a chance at some closure and relief from an incredible ongoing burden. Kate, Lourdes and the team were highly professional. Kate’s strategy stood out in comparison to our previous experience working with other attorneys. She draws on a culmination of years of practice, intuition and experience and it shows in all her work. She had a strategic plan and communicated with us every step of the way. He bill rate was very fair and she was very honest in her billing hours. Kate was able to help successfully deliver an outcome that all our previous legal counsel failed to produce. Most importantly she treated us with respect and we felt as though she genuinely cared about the outcome of our case. I would highly recommend Kate McDonough and her staff.

Q
February 28, 2018

I am so glad I found Kate. She handled my divorce several years ago, and has helped me with various other matters since. My divorce was challenging, with custody concerns, tricky financial issues, and an ex-husband who vacillated between unreasonable stubbornness and argumentative interactions and ignoring us entirely (very unhelpfully). Kate helped me to navigate this minefield and got me what I still think was the best outcome possible, with the least cost and emotional turmoil. She was sensitive throughout; truly someone I felt I could trust in such a vulnerable time. Kate is still someone I turn to when I need legal advice and she has been unfailingly responsive and helpful. I have referred her to friends gladly when the need has arisen. I am happily remarried now, and there is no one else my wife and I would trust with our legal issues, particularly as we have same-sex parenting interests to protect.

Beth
May 19, 2017

Kate McDonough was the attorney handling the probate for our mother's estate & most supportive to our large family and multiple heirs. She was very kind & professional during a difficult time. Her guidance through the probate process was invaluable, as was her thorough handling of the many cumbersome legal details required throughout the process. I would highly recommend Kate's legal services.

anonymous
August 15, 2016

Kathryn McDonough represented me in my separation and divorce. The case involved child custody, child support and property division. Kate was very supportive to what was important to me while being extremely knowledgeable in the law and how to apply it to the needs of my children and myself. Her guidance and advice were excellent. She was very professional and timely with responses and filing of paperwork. She made me feel as if i were her only priority. She helped me achieve the outcome I was looking for. I would recommend her to represent anyone in need of an attorney with these types of matters.

anonymous
June 30, 2016

Kate navigated us through a tense estate dispute. She is professional, confidant, and knowledgeable. We were pleased with the negotiation and settlement. I would ask for Kate"s counsel again and would absolutely recommend her.