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Mary Ellen

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Licensed for 33 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Divorce and separation

Language

English

About

My practice of law is primarily in all areas of family law including separation and divorce, custody, child support, alimony, property division, and domestic violence.  I also litigate cases in many other areas of law before judges and juries.   My largest referral source is my clients, past and present. I have a reputation for being aggressive, effective, and thorough, without ever forgetting that I am serving my clients’ needs and goals first and foremost. I believe that my job is not only to be an excellent advocate for my clients, but also to educate and inform them so that they are empowered to make important decisions in their cases and in their personal and professional lives. Whether I am representing a client in highly-contested litigation or resolving outstanding matters through collaborative law, mediation or settlement negotiations, my primary goals are to provide my client with a clear understanding of how the law applies to his/her particular situation, to keep my client advised of the current status and next steps in the case process, and to obtain the best results for my client. Born and raised in Queens, New York, I graduated from State University of New York in Binghamton with honors in 1985 and then received my law degree from Washington College of Law (WCL) at American University, cum laude, in 1988, and I now serve on the WCL Dean’s Advisory Council.   I am currently Chair of the Litigation Section (Trial Attorneys) of Maryland and I am a founder of Collaborative Dispute Resolution Association and currently sit on the board of the Collaborative Dispute Association.  I also serve on several committees of the Maryland State Bar Association and I am on the Legal Advisory Board of the Nation's Capital Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society and on the Advisory Board of Revere Bank. I have served as President of the Montgomery County Bar Association and on the Executive Committee and the Board of Governors of the Maryland State Bar Association.  I very much enjoy being a successful litigator, advocate and counselor for all of my clients, and I consider it a privilege to serve the community through my practice of this worthwhile and honorable vocation.

Practices Areas

Litigation

Divorce and separation

Family

Language

English

Contact

Andalman & Flynn P.C.8601 Georgia AvenueSte. 206Silver Spring, MD, 20910-3439

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Susan
April 18, 2018

Mary Ellen Flynn has been my attorney since 2013. I wholeheartedly appreciate everything she has done on my behalf. What sets Mary Ellen apart from other lawyers, is not only her high expertise in family matters; but also her professionalism in all matters. She is compassionate and intelligent. It is a testament to her integrity & scrupulous justice, that she has been elected five times to the State Bar's Board of Governors. I highly recommend Mary Ellen Flynn & her firm Andalman & Flynn.

anonymous
April 18, 2018

Mary Ellen has been extremely helpful and compassionate throughout my divorce proceedings. She is very responsive and readily available to answer questions and provide reassurance when needed. She truly cares about her clients and works tirelessly for the best outcome. I've definitely felt relieved to have her on my side!

Natascha
May 23, 2016

Mary Ellen Flynn consulted with me while I was going through my divorce. She is amazing. I'm usually very uncomfortable in dealings with attorneys but Mary Ellen is not only knowledgeable and professional but also warm and caring; which is an all-rounder, as far as I'm concerned. I went into her office with fears and questions and came out feeling confident and informed. She truly cares about what a client is going through. Consequently, I didn't need to hire Mary Ellen as I was able to negotiate the terms but it was her helpful consultation that allowed me to do that. A lot of lawyers would just have you hire them, but Mary Ellen's integrity puts her in a class of her own. I would recommend her to anyone as not only a great attorney but also a true advocate.

Laura
April 28, 2016

Mary Ellen Flynn successfully helped me navigate my divorce, which involved working out alimony, child custody, child support, and property division with a belligerent opposing client and attorney team. Her pragmatism, clarity, and strong communication with both me and opposing counsel supported me throughout the process and helped me to attain the best possible settlement.

anonymous
May 26, 2013

Mary Ellen is responsive, honest, trustworthy & smart. Unlike a lot of other lawyers, she will not try to fleece you. She is a passionate advocate of her clients. I feel very lucky to have her in my corner.

M.C.
May 23, 2011

As an attorney, you never think that you will ever need an attorney yourself. Being on the other side of the table as a client could have been one of the most uncomfortable experiences to date. However, from my first meeting with Ms. Flynn, I knew I had made the right decision when choosing an attorney/firm to handle my case. Ms. Flynn and her paralegal Juli were great. They walked me through every step of my case. They were extremely responsive to all of my queries and very encouraging when I became weary throughout the LONG 10 month process it took to complete my case. What I appreciated most about them was their knowledge of the law and their ability to explain my case to me, as well as the very caring manner in which they dealt with me as a client. I would highly recommend Andalman & Flynn as a firm. I think they are top notch and they are exactly what I needed, an aggressive advocate and a firm that cared about me.

Frederic
June 8, 2017

This attorney misled me with regard to the legal representation. She pawned off her work to an associate who was a joke. She tried to extort additional retainer fees from me and I had to remove her from the case. I have filed complaints with the ABA and Montgomery County Bar. This attorney is the epitome of untruthful divorce lawyers. Stay away from her and her firm.

Susan
April 18, 2018

Mary Ellen Flynn has been my attorney since 2013. I wholeheartedly appreciate everything she has done on my behalf. What sets Mary Ellen apart from other lawyers, is not only her high expertise in family matters; but also her professionalism in all matters. She is compassionate and intelligent. It is a testament to her integrity & scrupulous justice, that she has been elected five times to the State Bar's Board of Governors. I highly recommend Mary Ellen Flynn & her firm Andalman & Flynn.

anonymous
April 18, 2018

Mary Ellen has been extremely helpful and compassionate throughout my divorce proceedings. She is very responsive and readily available to answer questions and provide reassurance when needed. She truly cares about her clients and works tirelessly for the best outcome. I've definitely felt relieved to have her on my side!

Natascha
May 23, 2016

Mary Ellen Flynn consulted with me while I was going through my divorce. She is amazing. I'm usually very uncomfortable in dealings with attorneys but Mary Ellen is not only knowledgeable and professional but also warm and caring; which is an all-rounder, as far as I'm concerned. I went into her office with fears and questions and came out feeling confident and informed. She truly cares about what a client is going through. Consequently, I didn't need to hire Mary Ellen as I was able to negotiate the terms but it was her helpful consultation that allowed me to do that. A lot of lawyers would just have you hire them, but Mary Ellen's integrity puts her in a class of her own. I would recommend her to anyone as not only a great attorney but also a true advocate.

Laura
April 28, 2016

Mary Ellen Flynn successfully helped me navigate my divorce, which involved working out alimony, child custody, child support, and property division with a belligerent opposing client and attorney team. Her pragmatism, clarity, and strong communication with both me and opposing counsel supported me throughout the process and helped me to attain the best possible settlement.

anonymous
May 26, 2013

Mary Ellen is responsive, honest, trustworthy & smart. Unlike a lot of other lawyers, she will not try to fleece you. She is a passionate advocate of her clients. I feel very lucky to have her in my corner.

M.C.
May 23, 2011

As an attorney, you never think that you will ever need an attorney yourself. Being on the other side of the table as a client could have been one of the most uncomfortable experiences to date. However, from my first meeting with Ms. Flynn, I knew I had made the right decision when choosing an attorney/firm to handle my case. Ms. Flynn and her paralegal Juli were great. They walked me through every step of my case. They were extremely responsive to all of my queries and very encouraging when I became weary throughout the LONG 10 month process it took to complete my case. What I appreciated most about them was their knowledge of the law and their ability to explain my case to me, as well as the very caring manner in which they dealt with me as a client. I would highly recommend Andalman & Flynn as a firm. I think they are top notch and they are exactly what I needed, an aggressive advocate and a firm that cared about me.

Frederic
June 8, 2017

This attorney misled me with regard to the legal representation. She pawned off her work to an associate who was a joke. She tried to extort additional retainer fees from me and I had to remove her from the case. I have filed complaints with the ABA and Montgomery County Bar. This attorney is the epitome of untruthful divorce lawyers. Stay away from her and her firm.

Susan
April 18, 2018

Mary Ellen Flynn has been my attorney since 2013. I wholeheartedly appreciate everything she has done on my behalf. What sets Mary Ellen apart from other lawyers, is not only her high expertise in family matters; but also her professionalism in all matters. She is compassionate and intelligent. It is a testament to her integrity & scrupulous justice, that she has been elected five times to the State Bar's Board of Governors. I highly recommend Mary Ellen Flynn & her firm Andalman & Flynn.

anonymous
April 18, 2018

Mary Ellen has been extremely helpful and compassionate throughout my divorce proceedings. She is very responsive and readily available to answer questions and provide reassurance when needed. She truly cares about her clients and works tirelessly for the best outcome. I've definitely felt relieved to have her on my side!

Natascha
May 23, 2016

Mary Ellen Flynn consulted with me while I was going through my divorce. She is amazing. I'm usually very uncomfortable in dealings with attorneys but Mary Ellen is not only knowledgeable and professional but also warm and caring; which is an all-rounder, as far as I'm concerned. I went into her office with fears and questions and came out feeling confident and informed. She truly cares about what a client is going through. Consequently, I didn't need to hire Mary Ellen as I was able to negotiate the terms but it was her helpful consultation that allowed me to do that. A lot of lawyers would just have you hire them, but Mary Ellen's integrity puts her in a class of her own. I would recommend her to anyone as not only a great attorney but also a true advocate.

Laura
April 28, 2016

Mary Ellen Flynn successfully helped me navigate my divorce, which involved working out alimony, child custody, child support, and property division with a belligerent opposing client and attorney team. Her pragmatism, clarity, and strong communication with both me and opposing counsel supported me throughout the process and helped me to attain the best possible settlement.

anonymous
May 26, 2013

Mary Ellen is responsive, honest, trustworthy & smart. Unlike a lot of other lawyers, she will not try to fleece you. She is a passionate advocate of her clients. I feel very lucky to have her in my corner.

M.C.
May 23, 2011

As an attorney, you never think that you will ever need an attorney yourself. Being on the other side of the table as a client could have been one of the most uncomfortable experiences to date. However, from my first meeting with Ms. Flynn, I knew I had made the right decision when choosing an attorney/firm to handle my case. Ms. Flynn and her paralegal Juli were great. They walked me through every step of my case. They were extremely responsive to all of my queries and very encouraging when I became weary throughout the LONG 10 month process it took to complete my case. What I appreciated most about them was their knowledge of the law and their ability to explain my case to me, as well as the very caring manner in which they dealt with me as a client. I would highly recommend Andalman & Flynn as a firm. I think they are top notch and they are exactly what I needed, an aggressive advocate and a firm that cared about me.

Frederic
June 8, 2017

This attorney misled me with regard to the legal representation. She pawned off her work to an associate who was a joke. She tried to extort additional retainer fees from me and I had to remove her from the case. I have filed complaints with the ABA and Montgomery County Bar. This attorney is the epitome of untruthful divorce lawyers. Stay away from her and her firm.

Susan
April 18, 2018

Mary Ellen Flynn has been my attorney since 2013. I wholeheartedly appreciate everything she has done on my behalf. What sets Mary Ellen apart from other lawyers, is not only her high expertise in family matters; but also her professionalism in all matters. She is compassionate and intelligent. It is a testament to her integrity & scrupulous justice, that she has been elected five times to the State Bar's Board of Governors. I highly recommend Mary Ellen Flynn & her firm Andalman & Flynn.

anonymous
April 18, 2018

Mary Ellen has been extremely helpful and compassionate throughout my divorce proceedings. She is very responsive and readily available to answer questions and provide reassurance when needed. She truly cares about her clients and works tirelessly for the best outcome. I've definitely felt relieved to have her on my side!

Natascha
May 23, 2016

Mary Ellen Flynn consulted with me while I was going through my divorce. She is amazing. I'm usually very uncomfortable in dealings with attorneys but Mary Ellen is not only knowledgeable and professional but also warm and caring; which is an all-rounder, as far as I'm concerned. I went into her office with fears and questions and came out feeling confident and informed. She truly cares about what a client is going through. Consequently, I didn't need to hire Mary Ellen as I was able to negotiate the terms but it was her helpful consultation that allowed me to do that. A lot of lawyers would just have you hire them, but Mary Ellen's integrity puts her in a class of her own. I would recommend her to anyone as not only a great attorney but also a true advocate.

Laura
April 28, 2016

Mary Ellen Flynn successfully helped me navigate my divorce, which involved working out alimony, child custody, child support, and property division with a belligerent opposing client and attorney team. Her pragmatism, clarity, and strong communication with both me and opposing counsel supported me throughout the process and helped me to attain the best possible settlement.

anonymous
May 26, 2013

Mary Ellen is responsive, honest, trustworthy & smart. Unlike a lot of other lawyers, she will not try to fleece you. She is a passionate advocate of her clients. I feel very lucky to have her in my corner.

M.C.
May 23, 2011

As an attorney, you never think that you will ever need an attorney yourself. Being on the other side of the table as a client could have been one of the most uncomfortable experiences to date. However, from my first meeting with Ms. Flynn, I knew I had made the right decision when choosing an attorney/firm to handle my case. Ms. Flynn and her paralegal Juli were great. They walked me through every step of my case. They were extremely responsive to all of my queries and very encouraging when I became weary throughout the LONG 10 month process it took to complete my case. What I appreciated most about them was their knowledge of the law and their ability to explain my case to me, as well as the very caring manner in which they dealt with me as a client. I would highly recommend Andalman & Flynn as a firm. I think they are top notch and they are exactly what I needed, an aggressive advocate and a firm that cared about me.

Frederic
June 8, 2017

This attorney misled me with regard to the legal representation. She pawned off her work to an associate who was a joke. She tried to extort additional retainer fees from me and I had to remove her from the case. I have filed complaints with the ABA and Montgomery County Bar. This attorney is the epitome of untruthful divorce lawyers. Stay away from her and her firm.