Sogand Zamani
N/A
Licensed for 16 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Child custody
Language
French Farsi
About
I founded my firm to help client's navigate family law matters in a better way: with a holistic, social-science informed, team-based approach to identifying and addressing issues impacting my clients and providing them with tailored solutions to address their concerns. Over a decade later, our firm continues to excel at aiding clients who struggle with: (1) understanding what steps take to take and when to meet the changing needs of their family; (2) understanding what rights, interests and obligations they have; (3) creating and executing a plan to protect those interests - however complex; and (4) determining what outside professionals can be involved to streamline resolution of their case, to minimize uncertainty during major life changes or to aid the family in an on-going capacity after legal work has concluded. I serve my clients by bringing sound judgment from years of legal experience and a personal approach to each client, educating clients as to their options and the law as it applies to their family, thoughtfully analyzing finances, empowering clients to make sound decisions to achieve their goals, and involving other professionals when it makes sense.* Sogand has deep experience represents individuals, including LGBTQ+, in all aspects of family law, including the negotiation of premarital agreements and cohabitation agreements, division of property (including businesses and complex assets), custody, divorce, adoption and assisted reproductive technology (surrogacy, gestational carrier and donor arrangements) throughout Maryland and the District of Columbia. She is called upon by the court and colleagues to serve as a best interest attorney (Guardian ad litem) for the minor children, a role she particularly enoys. Sogand also frequently serves as a mediator or Collaborative counsel to clients in family law matters, and has extensive training in both practices. In addition, Sogand is a trained Parent Coordinator, and draws upon her deep experience to aid parents in working through challenging parenting dynamics. When negotiation alone does not suffice, she draws on years of courtroom experience to strongly advocate for clients in contested custody, divorce, modification and enforcement actions.Sogand has a particular passion for complex international and high-conflict custody matters, including cases requiring cross-jurisdictional and cultural sensitivity. She draws on her training in conflict resolution at The Hague, her language proficiency in French and Farsi, and her academic background as a graduate of both Georgetown University, School of Foreign Service where she earned her B.S. in International Politics, and Harvard University, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences where she earned an A.M. in Middle Eastern Studies to help clients navigate complex international disputes.When she is not practicing law, Sogand enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, volunteering, and photography.Zamani & Associates PLLC represents clients throughout the District of Columbia and Maryland, including in Montgomery County (Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Rockville, Potomac, and Silver Spring), Howard County and Prince George's County. www.zamaniassociates.com
Practices Areas
Child custody
Divorce and separation
Language
French Farsi
Contact
Reviews
I would absolutely recommend Sogand Zamani and Zamani & Associates for your Family Law needs. She was the perfect balance of compassion and understanding regarding the emotional nature of my issue while being a strong, professional advocate. She guided me through a process I knew little about and was able to achieve a more than satisfactory result. This was at a cost that was well below what was mentioned to me by friends as what I might expect to pay. I am more than pleased with the outcome of my legal issue.
I engaged Sogand for assistance with a prenuptial agreement based on a strong recommendation from a friend who was her client. And I can say it was a terrific recommendation. After an initial interview and meeting, Sogand was able to clearly explain the key issues I would need to focus on, based on my particular circumstances and the key concerns I raised. A prenuptial agreement can be a touchy subject, but she provided sound advice for conversations with my partner and highlighted the issues that were in my best interest. Her advice struck me as fair and ethical, which was very important to me. Her service was also affordable, and she was highly available even when I needed to reach her on short notice under a tight timeline. She is a terrific advocate, and I strongly recommend her.
Zamani and Associates handled my son's adoption with professionalism, experience, and clear communication. The attorneys and their team guided me through the process and navigated the court system during the pandemic with ease and speed. They were also were genuine and caring as they managed every detail, and I was impressed and thrilled when the adoption finalized with no issues. I highly recommend Zamani and Associates.
Sogand was referred to me by a respected friend, and after an initial meeting with her, I knew I had found the legal support I was looking for to move forward with my divorce and custody interests. I appreciated her experience and active engagement of Collaborative Divorce principles, which aligned with values I held for me and my family. When her counterpart grew hostile and contentious, Sogand and her team did not respond in kind, and were there to provide me with the unyielding support and highly informed legal advice necessary to realize my goals. Throughout the process, Sogand and her team communicated with a sense of compassion, confidence, and directness that I greatly appreciated. I could not have hoped for a more tenacious and knowledgeable advocate for my case. I recommend Zamani and Associates without reservation.
Dear Sogand, Thank you so much for the hard work, diligence and effort you put in my divorce case! You're such a brilliant lawyer. I'm so grateful for your passion, dedication, reasonableness and professionalism. Best Regards, Sedi
Adoption can be a confusing and stressful experience and it is was important to us to have a knowledgeable, professional, compassionate attorney to guide and support us from beginning to end. Sogand Zamani was recommended by a colleague of mine and from our first meeting with her, we believed we were in good hands. We learned that the process of adopting a child—even a grandchild who had been in our care for a number of years—can be complicated, lengthy and confusing. Sogand was always available to provide support and expert legal advice, as well as compassion and understanding when the going got tough. We will be forever grateful to Sogand and her team for enabling a successful outcome for our family. Based on our experience, we highly recommend working with Sogand Zamani and Zamani & Associates.
"Sogand was a life-saver. She gave excellent counsel; her legal strategy was on-point and highly effective; her advocacy was a blend of tenacity and empathy; her combination of legal acumen, experience and genuine care for my children and I provided welcome reassurance, an island of sanity when life seemed increasingly absurd."
Sogand Zamani guided me through a very difficult and stressful divorce. She is very experienced, offered valuable advice, and interpersonally, she was professional and warm. Importantly, she was also very engaged and responsive, which helped to bring resolution to my case as quickly as possible. Throughout the process, I was confident that I was well represented. I am pleased with the outcome and very grateful for her services.
I came into the consultation very emotional, devastated, and desperate. Sogand was empathetic, warm, and also honest, which is what I really needed. She set my expectations to be realistic and in the end helped me see that what was most important was that I come out of this secure, safe, and happy. I am very happy with the legal advice and care I received. She was very clear in explaining to me what she thought the best course of action was, while ultimately leaving the choice to me. She is professional, knowledgeable and a force to be reckoned with in the court room. In the end she helped me achieve a generous settlement and divorce in under a year. And more importantly, though not my primary source of support, she helped to refocus me in times of emotion to look at what was most important for me and my future, helping me strip the anger away from my decisions. And that has helped me grow and heal. I would wholeheartedly recommend at least a consultation if you're looking for someone to fight for you and truly have your best interests in mind.
Zamani and Associates helped me with one of the most difficult things in my life, a child custody issue after I returned overseas. I think some lawyers were leery because it was international and had some complicated issues from strong cultural differences, overseas living complexity with many different countries, work conflict, attempts at restraining orders, diverse family relations and even psychological exams and home studies! I was facing a trial and an unknown chaos of what custody would look like in the midst of all of this. I was given an excellent attorney reference to them after struggling for weeks to find a good attorney. I also am myself an attorney. I read the reviews and was convinced, except they said “holistic,” which is normally is very positive. However, my friends and family recommended an “aggressive” attorney because of the difficulties I faced with my ex and inability to stop them. Zamani and Associates more than lived up to their reviews! I was explained my options clearly, which I thought were not possible. They recommended settlement immediate and indeed settled it quickly as they predicted. I went from a dreaded trial posture and an unlivable living arrangement with my children to obtaining an agreement with a livable arrangement without trial after settlement. What I liked best was their calm demeanor, attention to detail, attempts to follow the client’s wishes balanced with realism and courteous prompt responses from all in their office. I actually knew it was the right office when I first walked in and met their administrative assistant and other staff. They assist in relationship management, communications and helped me like no other in minimizing difficult interaction with my former partner at settlement meetings and according to my wishes. I valued their personal skills, contacts with other attorneys, and ability to work well with diverse family members. They were unphased by the international, cultural, complex procedural and family web. They always had a common “it can be solved” demeanor. With Zamani & Associates, I did not just engage strong legal minds, but I gained well connected, skilled attorneys familiar with DC courts. They are also effective as a firm on critical financial issues in my case. I previously experienced great time delays from other attorneys without receiving needed advice. The firm also handled billing professionally and reasonably. Their rates and billing process were clear, which was previously another big stressor. This really speaks to their integrity, ethical, and quality as a firm. Zamani and Associates brought relief to my children and family, and even the opposing party appears to be happy. My experience shows how positive a “holistic” approach can be and how important it is for family in conflict. My family circumstances may never be totally easy, but the tools that Zamani & Associates gave me, including books on communication and brushoffs from their constructive attitude, really helped my me and my family.
I would absolutely recommend Sogand Zamani and Zamani & Associates for your Family Law needs. She was the perfect balance of compassion and understanding regarding the emotional nature of my issue while being a strong, professional advocate. She guided me through a process I knew little about and was able to achieve a more than satisfactory result. This was at a cost that was well below what was mentioned to me by friends as what I might expect to pay. I am more than pleased with the outcome of my legal issue.
I engaged Sogand for assistance with a prenuptial agreement based on a strong recommendation from a friend who was her client. And I can say it was a terrific recommendation. After an initial interview and meeting, Sogand was able to clearly explain the key issues I would need to focus on, based on my particular circumstances and the key concerns I raised. A prenuptial agreement can be a touchy subject, but she provided sound advice for conversations with my partner and highlighted the issues that were in my best interest. Her advice struck me as fair and ethical, which was very important to me. Her service was also affordable, and she was highly available even when I needed to reach her on short notice under a tight timeline. She is a terrific advocate, and I strongly recommend her.
Zamani and Associates handled my son's adoption with professionalism, experience, and clear communication. The attorneys and their team guided me through the process and navigated the court system during the pandemic with ease and speed. They were also were genuine and caring as they managed every detail, and I was impressed and thrilled when the adoption finalized with no issues. I highly recommend Zamani and Associates.
Sogand was referred to me by a respected friend, and after an initial meeting with her, I knew I had found the legal support I was looking for to move forward with my divorce and custody interests. I appreciated her experience and active engagement of Collaborative Divorce principles, which aligned with values I held for me and my family. When her counterpart grew hostile and contentious, Sogand and her team did not respond in kind, and were there to provide me with the unyielding support and highly informed legal advice necessary to realize my goals. Throughout the process, Sogand and her team communicated with a sense of compassion, confidence, and directness that I greatly appreciated. I could not have hoped for a more tenacious and knowledgeable advocate for my case. I recommend Zamani and Associates without reservation.
Dear Sogand, Thank you so much for the hard work, diligence and effort you put in my divorce case! You're such a brilliant lawyer. I'm so grateful for your passion, dedication, reasonableness and professionalism. Best Regards, Sedi
Adoption can be a confusing and stressful experience and it is was important to us to have a knowledgeable, professional, compassionate attorney to guide and support us from beginning to end. Sogand Zamani was recommended by a colleague of mine and from our first meeting with her, we believed we were in good hands. We learned that the process of adopting a child—even a grandchild who had been in our care for a number of years—can be complicated, lengthy and confusing. Sogand was always available to provide support and expert legal advice, as well as compassion and understanding when the going got tough. We will be forever grateful to Sogand and her team for enabling a successful outcome for our family. Based on our experience, we highly recommend working with Sogand Zamani and Zamani & Associates.
"Sogand was a life-saver. She gave excellent counsel; her legal strategy was on-point and highly effective; her advocacy was a blend of tenacity and empathy; her combination of legal acumen, experience and genuine care for my children and I provided welcome reassurance, an island of sanity when life seemed increasingly absurd."
Sogand Zamani guided me through a very difficult and stressful divorce. She is very experienced, offered valuable advice, and interpersonally, she was professional and warm. Importantly, she was also very engaged and responsive, which helped to bring resolution to my case as quickly as possible. Throughout the process, I was confident that I was well represented. I am pleased with the outcome and very grateful for her services.
I came into the consultation very emotional, devastated, and desperate. Sogand was empathetic, warm, and also honest, which is what I really needed. She set my expectations to be realistic and in the end helped me see that what was most important was that I come out of this secure, safe, and happy. I am very happy with the legal advice and care I received. She was very clear in explaining to me what she thought the best course of action was, while ultimately leaving the choice to me. She is professional, knowledgeable and a force to be reckoned with in the court room. In the end she helped me achieve a generous settlement and divorce in under a year. And more importantly, though not my primary source of support, she helped to refocus me in times of emotion to look at what was most important for me and my future, helping me strip the anger away from my decisions. And that has helped me grow and heal. I would wholeheartedly recommend at least a consultation if you're looking for someone to fight for you and truly have your best interests in mind.
Zamani and Associates helped me with one of the most difficult things in my life, a child custody issue after I returned overseas. I think some lawyers were leery because it was international and had some complicated issues from strong cultural differences, overseas living complexity with many different countries, work conflict, attempts at restraining orders, diverse family relations and even psychological exams and home studies! I was facing a trial and an unknown chaos of what custody would look like in the midst of all of this. I was given an excellent attorney reference to them after struggling for weeks to find a good attorney. I also am myself an attorney. I read the reviews and was convinced, except they said “holistic,” which is normally is very positive. However, my friends and family recommended an “aggressive” attorney because of the difficulties I faced with my ex and inability to stop them. Zamani and Associates more than lived up to their reviews! I was explained my options clearly, which I thought were not possible. They recommended settlement immediate and indeed settled it quickly as they predicted. I went from a dreaded trial posture and an unlivable living arrangement with my children to obtaining an agreement with a livable arrangement without trial after settlement. What I liked best was their calm demeanor, attention to detail, attempts to follow the client’s wishes balanced with realism and courteous prompt responses from all in their office. I actually knew it was the right office when I first walked in and met their administrative assistant and other staff. They assist in relationship management, communications and helped me like no other in minimizing difficult interaction with my former partner at settlement meetings and according to my wishes. I valued their personal skills, contacts with other attorneys, and ability to work well with diverse family members. They were unphased by the international, cultural, complex procedural and family web. They always had a common “it can be solved” demeanor. With Zamani & Associates, I did not just engage strong legal minds, but I gained well connected, skilled attorneys familiar with DC courts. They are also effective as a firm on critical financial issues in my case. I previously experienced great time delays from other attorneys without receiving needed advice. The firm also handled billing professionally and reasonably. Their rates and billing process were clear, which was previously another big stressor. This really speaks to their integrity, ethical, and quality as a firm. Zamani and Associates brought relief to my children and family, and even the opposing party appears to be happy. My experience shows how positive a “holistic” approach can be and how important it is for family in conflict. My family circumstances may never be totally easy, but the tools that Zamani & Associates gave me, including books on communication and brushoffs from their constructive attitude, really helped my me and my family.
I would absolutely recommend Sogand Zamani and Zamani & Associates for your Family Law needs. She was the perfect balance of compassion and understanding regarding the emotional nature of my issue while being a strong, professional advocate. She guided me through a process I knew little about and was able to achieve a more than satisfactory result. This was at a cost that was well below what was mentioned to me by friends as what I might expect to pay. I am more than pleased with the outcome of my legal issue.
I engaged Sogand for assistance with a prenuptial agreement based on a strong recommendation from a friend who was her client. And I can say it was a terrific recommendation. After an initial interview and meeting, Sogand was able to clearly explain the key issues I would need to focus on, based on my particular circumstances and the key concerns I raised. A prenuptial agreement can be a touchy subject, but she provided sound advice for conversations with my partner and highlighted the issues that were in my best interest. Her advice struck me as fair and ethical, which was very important to me. Her service was also affordable, and she was highly available even when I needed to reach her on short notice under a tight timeline. She is a terrific advocate, and I strongly recommend her.
Zamani and Associates handled my son's adoption with professionalism, experience, and clear communication. The attorneys and their team guided me through the process and navigated the court system during the pandemic with ease and speed. They were also were genuine and caring as they managed every detail, and I was impressed and thrilled when the adoption finalized with no issues. I highly recommend Zamani and Associates.
Sogand was referred to me by a respected friend, and after an initial meeting with her, I knew I had found the legal support I was looking for to move forward with my divorce and custody interests. I appreciated her experience and active engagement of Collaborative Divorce principles, which aligned with values I held for me and my family. When her counterpart grew hostile and contentious, Sogand and her team did not respond in kind, and were there to provide me with the unyielding support and highly informed legal advice necessary to realize my goals. Throughout the process, Sogand and her team communicated with a sense of compassion, confidence, and directness that I greatly appreciated. I could not have hoped for a more tenacious and knowledgeable advocate for my case. I recommend Zamani and Associates without reservation.
Dear Sogand, Thank you so much for the hard work, diligence and effort you put in my divorce case! You're such a brilliant lawyer. I'm so grateful for your passion, dedication, reasonableness and professionalism. Best Regards, Sedi
Adoption can be a confusing and stressful experience and it is was important to us to have a knowledgeable, professional, compassionate attorney to guide and support us from beginning to end. Sogand Zamani was recommended by a colleague of mine and from our first meeting with her, we believed we were in good hands. We learned that the process of adopting a child—even a grandchild who had been in our care for a number of years—can be complicated, lengthy and confusing. Sogand was always available to provide support and expert legal advice, as well as compassion and understanding when the going got tough. We will be forever grateful to Sogand and her team for enabling a successful outcome for our family. Based on our experience, we highly recommend working with Sogand Zamani and Zamani & Associates.
"Sogand was a life-saver. She gave excellent counsel; her legal strategy was on-point and highly effective; her advocacy was a blend of tenacity and empathy; her combination of legal acumen, experience and genuine care for my children and I provided welcome reassurance, an island of sanity when life seemed increasingly absurd."
Sogand Zamani guided me through a very difficult and stressful divorce. She is very experienced, offered valuable advice, and interpersonally, she was professional and warm. Importantly, she was also very engaged and responsive, which helped to bring resolution to my case as quickly as possible. Throughout the process, I was confident that I was well represented. I am pleased with the outcome and very grateful for her services.
I came into the consultation very emotional, devastated, and desperate. Sogand was empathetic, warm, and also honest, which is what I really needed. She set my expectations to be realistic and in the end helped me see that what was most important was that I come out of this secure, safe, and happy. I am very happy with the legal advice and care I received. She was very clear in explaining to me what she thought the best course of action was, while ultimately leaving the choice to me. She is professional, knowledgeable and a force to be reckoned with in the court room. In the end she helped me achieve a generous settlement and divorce in under a year. And more importantly, though not my primary source of support, she helped to refocus me in times of emotion to look at what was most important for me and my future, helping me strip the anger away from my decisions. And that has helped me grow and heal. I would wholeheartedly recommend at least a consultation if you're looking for someone to fight for you and truly have your best interests in mind.
Zamani and Associates helped me with one of the most difficult things in my life, a child custody issue after I returned overseas. I think some lawyers were leery because it was international and had some complicated issues from strong cultural differences, overseas living complexity with many different countries, work conflict, attempts at restraining orders, diverse family relations and even psychological exams and home studies! I was facing a trial and an unknown chaos of what custody would look like in the midst of all of this. I was given an excellent attorney reference to them after struggling for weeks to find a good attorney. I also am myself an attorney. I read the reviews and was convinced, except they said “holistic,” which is normally is very positive. However, my friends and family recommended an “aggressive” attorney because of the difficulties I faced with my ex and inability to stop them. Zamani and Associates more than lived up to their reviews! I was explained my options clearly, which I thought were not possible. They recommended settlement immediate and indeed settled it quickly as they predicted. I went from a dreaded trial posture and an unlivable living arrangement with my children to obtaining an agreement with a livable arrangement without trial after settlement. What I liked best was their calm demeanor, attention to detail, attempts to follow the client’s wishes balanced with realism and courteous prompt responses from all in their office. I actually knew it was the right office when I first walked in and met their administrative assistant and other staff. They assist in relationship management, communications and helped me like no other in minimizing difficult interaction with my former partner at settlement meetings and according to my wishes. I valued their personal skills, contacts with other attorneys, and ability to work well with diverse family members. They were unphased by the international, cultural, complex procedural and family web. They always had a common “it can be solved” demeanor. With Zamani & Associates, I did not just engage strong legal minds, but I gained well connected, skilled attorneys familiar with DC courts. They are also effective as a firm on critical financial issues in my case. I previously experienced great time delays from other attorneys without receiving needed advice. The firm also handled billing professionally and reasonably. Their rates and billing process were clear, which was previously another big stressor. This really speaks to their integrity, ethical, and quality as a firm. Zamani and Associates brought relief to my children and family, and even the opposing party appears to be happy. My experience shows how positive a “holistic” approach can be and how important it is for family in conflict. My family circumstances may never be totally easy, but the tools that Zamani & Associates gave me, including books on communication and brushoffs from their constructive attitude, really helped my me and my family.
I would absolutely recommend Sogand Zamani and Zamani & Associates for your Family Law needs. She was the perfect balance of compassion and understanding regarding the emotional nature of my issue while being a strong, professional advocate. She guided me through a process I knew little about and was able to achieve a more than satisfactory result. This was at a cost that was well below what was mentioned to me by friends as what I might expect to pay. I am more than pleased with the outcome of my legal issue.
I engaged Sogand for assistance with a prenuptial agreement based on a strong recommendation from a friend who was her client. And I can say it was a terrific recommendation. After an initial interview and meeting, Sogand was able to clearly explain the key issues I would need to focus on, based on my particular circumstances and the key concerns I raised. A prenuptial agreement can be a touchy subject, but she provided sound advice for conversations with my partner and highlighted the issues that were in my best interest. Her advice struck me as fair and ethical, which was very important to me. Her service was also affordable, and she was highly available even when I needed to reach her on short notice under a tight timeline. She is a terrific advocate, and I strongly recommend her.
Zamani and Associates handled my son's adoption with professionalism, experience, and clear communication. The attorneys and their team guided me through the process and navigated the court system during the pandemic with ease and speed. They were also were genuine and caring as they managed every detail, and I was impressed and thrilled when the adoption finalized with no issues. I highly recommend Zamani and Associates.
Sogand was referred to me by a respected friend, and after an initial meeting with her, I knew I had found the legal support I was looking for to move forward with my divorce and custody interests. I appreciated her experience and active engagement of Collaborative Divorce principles, which aligned with values I held for me and my family. When her counterpart grew hostile and contentious, Sogand and her team did not respond in kind, and were there to provide me with the unyielding support and highly informed legal advice necessary to realize my goals. Throughout the process, Sogand and her team communicated with a sense of compassion, confidence, and directness that I greatly appreciated. I could not have hoped for a more tenacious and knowledgeable advocate for my case. I recommend Zamani and Associates without reservation.
Dear Sogand, Thank you so much for the hard work, diligence and effort you put in my divorce case! You're such a brilliant lawyer. I'm so grateful for your passion, dedication, reasonableness and professionalism. Best Regards, Sedi
Adoption can be a confusing and stressful experience and it is was important to us to have a knowledgeable, professional, compassionate attorney to guide and support us from beginning to end. Sogand Zamani was recommended by a colleague of mine and from our first meeting with her, we believed we were in good hands. We learned that the process of adopting a child—even a grandchild who had been in our care for a number of years—can be complicated, lengthy and confusing. Sogand was always available to provide support and expert legal advice, as well as compassion and understanding when the going got tough. We will be forever grateful to Sogand and her team for enabling a successful outcome for our family. Based on our experience, we highly recommend working with Sogand Zamani and Zamani & Associates.
"Sogand was a life-saver. She gave excellent counsel; her legal strategy was on-point and highly effective; her advocacy was a blend of tenacity and empathy; her combination of legal acumen, experience and genuine care for my children and I provided welcome reassurance, an island of sanity when life seemed increasingly absurd."
Sogand Zamani guided me through a very difficult and stressful divorce. She is very experienced, offered valuable advice, and interpersonally, she was professional and warm. Importantly, she was also very engaged and responsive, which helped to bring resolution to my case as quickly as possible. Throughout the process, I was confident that I was well represented. I am pleased with the outcome and very grateful for her services.
I came into the consultation very emotional, devastated, and desperate. Sogand was empathetic, warm, and also honest, which is what I really needed. She set my expectations to be realistic and in the end helped me see that what was most important was that I come out of this secure, safe, and happy. I am very happy with the legal advice and care I received. She was very clear in explaining to me what she thought the best course of action was, while ultimately leaving the choice to me. She is professional, knowledgeable and a force to be reckoned with in the court room. In the end she helped me achieve a generous settlement and divorce in under a year. And more importantly, though not my primary source of support, she helped to refocus me in times of emotion to look at what was most important for me and my future, helping me strip the anger away from my decisions. And that has helped me grow and heal. I would wholeheartedly recommend at least a consultation if you're looking for someone to fight for you and truly have your best interests in mind.
Zamani and Associates helped me with one of the most difficult things in my life, a child custody issue after I returned overseas. I think some lawyers were leery because it was international and had some complicated issues from strong cultural differences, overseas living complexity with many different countries, work conflict, attempts at restraining orders, diverse family relations and even psychological exams and home studies! I was facing a trial and an unknown chaos of what custody would look like in the midst of all of this. I was given an excellent attorney reference to them after struggling for weeks to find a good attorney. I also am myself an attorney. I read the reviews and was convinced, except they said “holistic,” which is normally is very positive. However, my friends and family recommended an “aggressive” attorney because of the difficulties I faced with my ex and inability to stop them. Zamani and Associates more than lived up to their reviews! I was explained my options clearly, which I thought were not possible. They recommended settlement immediate and indeed settled it quickly as they predicted. I went from a dreaded trial posture and an unlivable living arrangement with my children to obtaining an agreement with a livable arrangement without trial after settlement. What I liked best was their calm demeanor, attention to detail, attempts to follow the client’s wishes balanced with realism and courteous prompt responses from all in their office. I actually knew it was the right office when I first walked in and met their administrative assistant and other staff. They assist in relationship management, communications and helped me like no other in minimizing difficult interaction with my former partner at settlement meetings and according to my wishes. I valued their personal skills, contacts with other attorneys, and ability to work well with diverse family members. They were unphased by the international, cultural, complex procedural and family web. They always had a common “it can be solved” demeanor. With Zamani & Associates, I did not just engage strong legal minds, but I gained well connected, skilled attorneys familiar with DC courts. They are also effective as a firm on critical financial issues in my case. I previously experienced great time delays from other attorneys without receiving needed advice. The firm also handled billing professionally and reasonably. Their rates and billing process were clear, which was previously another big stressor. This really speaks to their integrity, ethical, and quality as a firm. Zamani and Associates brought relief to my children and family, and even the opposing party appears to be happy. My experience shows how positive a “holistic” approach can be and how important it is for family in conflict. My family circumstances may never be totally easy, but the tools that Zamani & Associates gave me, including books on communication and brushoffs from their constructive attitude, really helped my me and my family.