About

Family Law, Bankruptcy, Civil Litigation, and Other Legal Services in Rockville & Frederick, MD

WHAT WE BELIEVE

We believe that every client is entitled to personal service. We understand that your case may be the most important thing in your life, and we take care of it as such. We treat each case like it is the only one that we are handling. We are always available, we are responsive, and we schedule our own appointments.

We offer our experience as effective lawyers who have practiced in Montgomery & Frederick Counties in Maryland for over 30 years. We have deep roots in our community. We are proud that our peers have rated our legal services at the highest level of professional excellence: AV Preeminent® in Martindale-Hubbell. We are listed in the Bar Register of Pre-Eminent Lawyers. We are active in local and State Bar Associations, as well as many charitable, community and political organizations including the Chamber of Commerce. We have been honored as these organizations have elected us to leadership roles.

WHO WE ARE

ABOUT BRIAN BARKLEY

Professional:

Senior partner Barkley & Kennedy, Chartered
General practice of law
Top 10 Family Law Lawyer
Past Chair, Judicial Selections Committee and Committee Chair of the Year, Bar Assoc. of Montgomery County

Education:

The National Law Center, George Washington University J.D., with Honors
University of Maryland, BA Major in Government & Politics, Minor in Psychology

Civic, Professional, Foundation and Corporate Affiliations:

Delegate to Democratic National Convention
Campaign Manager for Rep. Michael D. Barnes
Rockville Chamber of Commerce – Past President
National Capital Chapter of MS Society - Board of Trustees, and Past Chair
Shady Grove Hospital Fund Campaign - Major Gift Chair
Montgomery County Bar Association –Chair Judicial Selections; Member of Ethics, Fee Arbitration and Legislation Committees
Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce - Vice President
Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce - Liquor Control Evaluation
Rockville Alternative Community Service Commission
Montgomery County Volunteer MS Committee - Chair
College Park Alumni of Sigma Chi Fraternity - Past President
Silver Spring Jaycees - Past President
Silver Spring Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons - Member
Maryland and Bankruptcy Bar Associations

ABOUT DAN KENNEDY

Professional:

Partner, Barkley & Kennedy, Chartered
Attorney engaged in the private practice of law

Education:

New York Law School, J.D. 1984
The Johns Hopkins University, Bachelor of Arts, 1981; president, Delta Upsilon Fraternity

Honors and Leadership Roles:

President, Bar Association of Montgomery County, 2012-2013
President, American Inn of Court for Montgomery County, 2010-2011
President, Bar Foundation of Montgomery County, 2013-2014
Member, Executive Committee of BAMC, 1991-1993, 2005-2008, 2011-2014
Member, Executive Committee of the American Inn of Court, 2004-2006; 2008-2011
Section Chair of the Year, BAMC, 1992-1993
President, Rockville Jaycees, 1987-1988

Special Legal Areas of Practice:

Litigation, Family Law, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Probate, Collaborative Law, Criminal and Traffic, Personal Injury

Professional Organizations:

Maryland State Bar Association
Bar Association of Montgomery County
Frederick County Bar Association
Maryland Bankruptcy Bar Association
Collaborative Law Associations (past member of executive committees of each):

Collaborative Dispute Resolution Professionals
Association of Collaborative Professionals
Maryland Collaborative Practice Council
Collaborative Project of Maryland

About

Family Law, Bankruptcy, Civil Litigation, and Other Legal Services in Rockville & Frederick, MD

WHAT WE BELIEVE

WHO WE ARE

ABOUT BRIAN BARKLEY

ABOUT DAN KENNEDY

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