Marjorie G. DiLima
Top rated Family Law attorney in Rockville, Maryland
Fait & DiLima Family Law, LLC
Practice areas: Family Law
Licensed in Maryland since: 1995
Education: Hamline University School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2010, 2015 - 2027 Fait & DiLima Family Law, LLC
One Church StreetSuite 800
Rockville, MD 20850 Phone: 301-251-0100 Email: Marjorie G. DiLima Visit website
Marjorie G. DiLima has focused her legal career on the principle that family law demands not only exceptional legal skills but also deep compassion. With over 30 years of family law experience, Marjorie brings a uniquely personal understanding to her work. As both a child of divorce and someone who has gone through a painful divorce herself, she knows the fear, confusion, and uncertainty clients face. That lived experience fuels her mission: to empower clients to protect what matters most while moving forward with confidence and purpose. Recognized for many years by Bethesda Magazine as one of the area’s Top Attorneys, by FindLaw as Best Attorney and Best Law Firm, and SuperLawyers, Fait & DiLima, LLP has long been a trusted name in family law throughout Montgomery and Frederick Counties. The firm focuses exclusively on divorce, custody, and complex family law matters, helping clients navigate one of life’s most challenging transitions.
First Admitted: 1995, Maryland
Professional Webpage: http://fdfamilylaw.com/your-legal-team/marjorie-g-dilima/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Women's Bar Association Member
- Bench Bar Committee Member, 2012 to 2014
- Collaborative Divorce Association Executive Board Member, 2012 to the present
- Montgomery County Bar Association Executive Committee Member, 2005--2007 and 2010 -- 2012
- Barrister of the Montgomery County, Maryland Chapter of the American Inns of Court, 2004 -- 2026
- Montgomery County Bar Association Member
- Maryland State Bar Foundation Fellow, 2007
- Peer Review Panel Member for Attorney Grievance Commission, 2006 to the present
- Barrister and Executive Board Member of the Montgomery County, Maryland Chapter of the American Inns of Court, 2008 -- 2010
- Maryland State Bar Association Member
- Lawyer to Lawyer Committee Member, 2012 to the present
- Montgomery County, Maryland Bar Foundation Fellow, Bar Leader, 2006
- President of the Montgomery County, Maryland Chapter of the American Inns of Court, 2012 -- 2013
- Judicial Selections Committee Member for the Montgomery County Bar Association, 2009 to the present
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Richard v. Richards, 166 Md. App. 263, 888 A.2d 364 (2005), regarding monetary awards, determination of marital versus non-marital property, and equitable distribution; and Mills v. Mills, 178 Md. App. 728, 943 A.2d 677 (2008), regarding the revisory power of the Court pertaining to Qualified Domestic Relations Orders.
Videos
- http://mmctv.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=835, Interview, Family Law, 2013
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Certified Mediator for Civil and Family Law Disputes
- LLM in Taxation Law from Georgetown Law School, 1995
- Certified Practitioner for Collaborative Divorce Law
- Certified to represent children as a Best Interest Attorney
- MBA from St. Thomas University, 1994
Pro bono / Community Service
- Active volunteer for Special Olympics, 2012 to the present
Educational Background
- LLM in Taxation from Georgetown University School of Law, 1995
- JD from Hamline School of Law, 1994
- MBA from St. Thomas University, 1994
- BA from Metropolitan State University, 1991
- AA in computer programming from Montgomery College, 1983
Other Outstanding Achievements
- In 2006, Marjorie accomplished a lifelong goal by running the Marine Corps Marathon while raising money for AIDS research. In 2007, Marjorie raised money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (Team In Training) and ran the Marine Corps Marathon for a second time.
Honors
- For outstanding dedication to the welfare of the community, the administration of justice, and the traditions of the profession of law, Fellow, Maryland Bar Foundation, 2007
- Maryland Bar Foundation Award for the Extraordinary Commitment to the Delivery of Legal Services -- 1999, 2001, & 2003
- Bar Leader, Montgomery County Maryland Bar Foundation, 2006
- Lifetime recognition from the Metropolitan Who's Who Registry for outstanding leadership and achievement in the profession.
Industry Groups
- Law
Office location for Marjorie G. DiLima
One Church Street
Suite 800
Rockville, MD 20850
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2010, 2015 - 2027