Ms. Bethany Shechtel
Language(s):
English
Bethany Shechtel | Rockville Family Lawyer
Main Office
110 N Washington St
Suite 404
Rockville, MD 20850
Office Hours
Monday - Friday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Other Locations
143 W. Patrick Street,
Frederick, Maryland 21701
101 North Ocean Drive, Suite 212
Hollywood, FL 33019
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About Bethany
Bethany G. Shechtel is a native Washingtonian and grew up in Montgomery County, Maryland. Bethany is a graduate of Richard Montgomery High School, Towson University, College of Notre Dame of Maryland, and the University of the District of Columbia Law School.
Bethany comes to the legal profession with a strong background in education. Bethany worked for the better half of a decade as a teacher in both Baltimore City, Maryland, and Miami-Dade County, Florida, prior to entering law school.
Capitalizing on her experience and background in education, Bethany handles cases relating to family law, domestic violence, guardianship, juvenile, and special education matters.
Upon entering law school at NOVA Southeastern University Law School, Bethany was selected to be a member of the NOVA Trial Association, Vice-President of the International Law Student Association and an editor of the International Greenbook. Upon moving back to the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area and transferring to the University of the District of Columbia School of Law, Bethany graduated top in her class earning Summa Cum Laude. Bethany, through the Juvenile and Special Education Law Clinic at UDC, successfully worked for clients at Due Process Hearings and acted as an educational advocate in criminal sentencing hearings, due process hearings, parole revocation hearings, and has worked with school systems both public and private to ensure success for the individual student. Bethany also served as a research assistant to both Professor Andrew Ferguson and Adrienne Jones* and was able to maintain a full academic course load while employed as a law clerk. Shortly after graduating from law school the American Bar Association published an article Bethany wrote on the use of neuroscience in juvenile criminal cases**.
Bethany is a member of the Maryland State Bar Association, Montgomery County Bar Association, Frederick County Bar Association, serves as a Board Member for the Simon E. Sobeloff Jewish Law Society and is active in the Montgomery County Women’s Bar Association. Additionally, Bethany has been selected as a SuperLawyers Rising Star (2017 – 2019) and received the Avvo Client’s Choice Badge (2015).
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Experience
Attorney
BGS Law, LLC.
Present
Rockville, MD
Admission
Maryland
2014
Florida
2017
Education
Towson University
Bachelors
2005
Recognitions & Achievements
Associations
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Simon E. Sobeloff Society Board Member2015 - Present
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Maryland State Bar Association
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Maryland State Bar Association, Family and Juvenile Law Section
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American Bar Association
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Maryland Association for Justice
Honors / Awards
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Rising Star Super Lawyers2019
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Rising Star Super Lawyers2018
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Rising Star Super Lawyers2017
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10 Best Female Attorney American Law Institute2017
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Clients' Choice Badge Avvo2015
Notable Work
Publications
Shechtel, Bethany. Using Neuroscience in a Juvenile Criminal Case (August ). American Bar Association GPSolo eReport, Vol. 4, No. 1.
2014
Shechtel, Bethany. The Practitioner’s Guide to Special Education Law: Using Special Education Advocacy in the District of Columbia for Young Adults in the Criminal System, ().
2014
Shechtel, Bethany. Determining Your Own Outcome: The Benefits of Mediation in Maryland Child Custody Cases, ().
2014
Questions & Answers
Please describe a case in the last year or two where you made a big difference.
I represented a mother who had her world turned upside down when the father (her husband) had an affair with the teacher from their child's school. The mother was a student and employed part-time with two young children. She wanted to relocate out of the Washington, DC area to attend a better educational program (college) and to be closer to family. I was able to obtain an emergency order for her to relocate with the children. A year later, I am happy to say, her and the children are thriving in their new environment.
How did you build a successful practice?
One client and one referral at a time. We work hard for all clients no matter whether the case is big or small.
What should clients look for in a lawyer?
Honestly, integrity, and someone that they can be open and comfortable with.
How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases?
Very. The moment you walk into court everything becomes important: the law, case law, who the Judge is, what the evidence will show, and what the goals are.
What information can you provide in a free phone consultation?
I will provide a background on the process and an evaluation as to whether or not it is a case we can handle, and if not, a referral to someone who can.
What information do you need in a free phone consultation?
Who the parties are, where the parties are located, and what the potential client hopes to achieve by going to court.
What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community?
I work hard, am easy to get a hold of (no associates or paralegals to jump through before reaching me), approachable, and well known and respected in the legal community.
What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?
Being able to help others at the most critical time of need.
What are your other interests in addition to law?
I enjoy boating, flying airplanes, travel, and spending time with friends and family.
Are you involved in your community?
I am active in many bar associations and sit on many boards and committees within our community. My website outlines many of the organizations I am a part of.
Additional Info
BGS Law, LLC. Highlights
Divorce & Family Law
Firm Size:
1
Firm Locations:
1
Languages:
English