Reviews

From the moment I stepped into Renehan Pearlstein office I was greeted by friendly staff who immediately made me feel welcomed and at ease during a really stressful time. Mr. Pearslstein was warm and inviting and made me feel very comfortable from the start. Throughout the course of my case, Mrs. Renehan has continued to gain my confidence in her skills and I firmly believe that she cares about me and my needs. I hired Brodsky Renehan Pearlstein for my divorce. They was very kind and helpful in making what could have been a very difficult and confusing situation into one that I felt in control of and confident in. They have also kept the divorce moving forward despite opposing counsel’s sluggish progress. They handled my case with the utmost professionalism. The staff was kind and attentive. Should I ever need a family law attorney again (cross my fingers I don't), I would certainly look to Renehan & Pearlstein for a guidance once again. . You and your staff have been wonderful. I highly recommend Mr. Pearlstein as a family law attorney.

Mr. Pearlstein and Ms. Renehan handled my case very professionally, responsively, and with great knowledge. My case was unique as I needed to transfer custody from another state to Maryland, which required a thorough modification. Having both of them made me feel safe and heard. They were always on top of my needs, meeting deadlines, and, best of all, they were there for me. They had the best interests not just for me as their client, but also for my child. They were very passionate about what they do. Lastly, their extensive experience in Family Law is what makes them a powerhouse in helping me achieve the custody agreement that I have wanted.

"In my opinion divorce is one of the lowest points in one's life, much like death. Faced with divorce, emotions are heightened, there is anger, resentment and the list goes on and one loses the ability to think clearly and rationally. The wrong attorney uses these emotions and feeds it to build billable hours. The wrong attorney promises things that most often they know they can't deliver, again, just to build billable hours. At the end of last October my marriage started to unravel and suddenly within one weeks it came to an end. I was faced with having to hire an attorney. I always do lots of research before doing anything but time was not on my side. I studied the web, looked up many attorneys, read their bios, and read reviews as much as I could. I narrowed the field down to seven attorneys and tried to talk with them or to meet with them. Several of them never returned my call. I made an appointment with five. I had the good fortune to meet with Mr. Pearlstein as my second appointment and after leaving his office I cancelled all other appointments. He was and is amazing. He listened to me attentively, he never gave me false promises. What I really appreciated was that he did not take the position of let's fry the other side, and let's do this and that. As we worked together I began to realize just how fortunate I was. He knew exactly how to calm me down, how to communicate with the other side, he knew exactly what to do. He knows the law, what is the right thing to do and all along I knew that his most important focus was the best outcome for me and absolutely, definitely not building billable hours. I have developed such respect and appreciation for this man and I am so grateful for finding him. I am not much for writing reviews but if you are in the position of needing a family lawyer I would definitely say that he is in my opinion absolutely the best. During a divorce one stands to lose much with the wrong lawyer and to end up with an astronomical legal fee on top of the losses is not something that one recovers from. I believe that Mr. Pearlstein delivers the best outcome as he has done for me."

Before meeting Brian, I interviewed a few firms for this case. When I spoke with him, he came across as highly knowledgeable, creative and practical in this area of the law. This proved true in practice where Brian consistently proved his expertise and knowledge in this field. Needless to say, if you find yourself in a situation where you require Brian's services - it's not going to be the most pleasant time in your life. The decision as to who you hire to represent you will make a big impact on the outcome and your experience. Partnering with the type of talent Brian brings to the table will be one of the better decisions you can make.

I WASTED MY TIME WITH ATTORNEYS HALF AS GOOD, BRIAN IS DECENT AND RESPECTFUL. IVE USED HIM 2 TIMES IN THE PAST. THE BEST.

I am from India. I did not know anything about US law system. My daughter is a US citizen. I was represented by Mr Brian Pearlstein and Ms Maureen Renehan- Brodsky, Renehan, Pearlstein & Bouquet chartered. My case was very complicated- custody battle for my daughter which was going on for 5 years. When my brother first suggested Mr Pearlstein to me, I was very apprehensive if anybody would really understand my situation . Not only did Mr Pearlstein and Maureen understand what was going on they made sure that everybody in the court room did. As I was in India, I went to US only for the trial which was 12 months later after the case was first filed in the court. They had to cross many hurdles even before the trail without my presence in the court. They were always prompt with answering all my questions and concerns, supported me emotionally and were always there for me. He was always very quick to respond, made himself available during times that most would consider after hours. I cannot thank them enough. Mr Pearstein was brilliant and outstanding in the court. In the courtroom he is incredibly prepared and organised. His advice and guidance, I believe, helped shape my case into a much stronger one. I appreciate all the efforts they put into my case and helped me get the custody of my daughter. They are a great team and you would be very fortunate to have them represent you!

Brian consistently demonstrates the highest ethics. He does not seek to undermine or undercut the opposition; he will represent you with the utmost integrity. You can be certain he will work to advocate for the best results for you and your children. The first concern he had the entire time he worked for me was for my daughter's well-being and her best interests. He is knowledgeable and acts with great insight and wisdom.

There is seriously NO ONE else I would want on my side of the table or courtroom than Mr. Pearlstein. Please do not mistake his demeanor as detached. I have no doubt he has been fully engaged throughout his service as my attorney. I respect his ethics and his conduct. He is not there to be my friend, and that is how it should be. He does his job, and does it well with and unemotional sense of what is appropriate and what his client can handle. He will NOT push a client to do what he knows they cannot do. But he will advise them well on strategies for future consideration. You may have to give a little today, in order to come back later and fight harder when you CAN. THAT is what makes him outstanding.

He did an excellent job with my divorce and then handled the case when I needed complete custody of my son

Brian Pearlstein (BRP Family Law) earned my highest possible recommendation by clearly out-performing the stellar reputation that preceded him. He was nothing short of spectacular from every aspect imaginable. The whole matter was handled with the utmost class, professionalism and sensitivity. Brian devised a comprehensive winning strategy, was always very well prepared, and executed flawlessly. This all resulted in a tremendous outcome for my children and me, while minimizing billing throughout the process. I could not have been more pleased with Brian, his staff, and the result!

Brian Pearlstein represented me through a lengthy, contentious divorce. My ex-wife was trying to avoid a settlement and divorce at all costs, and she dug in her heels, obstructed, and delayed at every step of the way. Before giving the case to Brian, I spent a year trying to work out an amicable settlement with her and got nowhere. Once I gave Brian the case, he kept up a steady flow of paperwork to my ex and her lawyer, moved the case along as fast as the courts would permit, and ultimately brought my ex to the settlement table and finalized the divorce. Brian is a big-picture person. He knows when to yield lesser points and where to dig in and stand firm. He was direct and honest about what was or wasn’t worth contesting. He was able to juggle lots of variables and spot the right time to do a deal. He also did whatever he could to contain costs at every step of the way. When I had to move cross-country halfway through the process, we continued to manage the process by email, phone and FedEx without a hitch. If I had a query for Brian, I could count on a response within a few hours. Brian was also able to put me in contact with other local professionals as needed, such as a broker to handle a long-distance distressed sale of real estate as part of the property split. Brian Pearlstein is experienced and effective, and I couldn’t have asked for a better advocate through a challenging and painful process.

Brian and his firm does excellent work. He has been very responsive and have been able to thoroughly answer my questions. When I walked into his office for our first meeting, I was completely frustrated and distraught. It's not easy to take being accused of something that you know is a complete and fabricated lie for monetary gain. After talking with Brian I was completely relieved and at ease. He explained my situation from a legal standpoint and gave me enough information during our first meeting that enabled me to workout a strategy to protect myself. I would use him again and I would highly recommend him.