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MELISSA A. KUCINSKI
Associate
T: 301.656.1177 x331

Ms. Kucinski practices in the area of family law, advising individuals on such matters as separation, divorce, property division, support and children's interests. Her areas of representation include matters such as:

  • Separation Agreements
  • Divorce
  • Child Custody and Access
  • Child and Spousal Support
  • Property Division
  • Mediation
  • Collaborative Family Law
  • International Family and Children's issues
  • Representation of Children in regard to Privilege issues

Areas of Experience

  • Family Law
  • Mediation
  • Collaborative Law
  • International Family and Children's issues

Education

  • J.D., Pace Law School (2006)
  • M.A., International Peace & Conflict Resolution, American University (2004)
  • B.A., with high distinction, University of Rochester (2001)

Appointments/Awards

  • Member, U.S. Secretary of State’s Advisory Committee on Private International Law
  • American Bar Association, Family Law Section – Vice Chair, International Law Committee
  • American Bar Association, Section of International Law - Senior Advisor, Family Law Committee (past Co-Chair)
  • Member, American Bar Association Drafting Committee for Model Child Relocation Act
  • Member, Maryland Program for Mediator Excellence
  • Author, “Culture in International Parental Kidnapping Mediations,” Pepperdine Dispute Resolution Law Journal (Volume Nine, Issue III, 2008-2009)
  • Presenter, American Bar Association, May 21, 2010 – Mediating International Parental Abduction Cases (Washington, DC)
  • Presenter, King County (Washington) Bar Association, June 23, 2010 – Mediating International Parental Abduction Cases (Teleconference)
  • Presenter, The Centre for Family Law and Practice, July 2, 2010 – Mediating International Parental Kidnapping Cases in the United States: Ethical and Practical Considerations for Mediators on the Front Lines (London, UK)

Current Affiliations

  • American Bar Association, International Law Section
  • Maryland State Bar Association, Family Law Section, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section
  • Women's Bar Association of Maryland
  • Montgomery County Bar Association, Family Law Section
  • American Bar Association, Family Law Section
  • American Bar Association, Dispute Resolution Section
  • Montgomery County Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section
  • D.C. Bar Association
  • International Bar Association
Admitted to Practice in Maryland, the District of Columbia, the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, and the U.S. Supreme Court.