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Tracy E. Phillips is an experienced Maryland and D.C. family law attorney who clients can rely on to guide them every step of the way, whether it be through settlement negotiations or all the way through trial. She uses her keen attention to detail and ability to quickly identify key issues in order to support her clients’ goals. Tracy also understands the importance of being reachable and communicative, and clients regularly appreciate how both responsive and thorough she is. She describes herself as “approachable but also very direct. If there is a weakness in a client’s case, I don’t sugarcoat it to them. It’s important for my clients to understand the options while we simultaneously maximize the positive attributes of their case. Helping my clients make informed decisions is really vital to reaching the best possible result for them.”

In addition to divorce, Tracy handles matters relating to custody disputes, child support, alimony, relocation issues and protective orders. She is adept to handling complex property and financial matters and, when needed, confers with other Shulman Rogers attorneys in related areas of practice, such as real estate, estates and trusts and tax law. She also frequently consults with outside expert professionals such as CPA’s, CVA’s, psychologists and parenting coordinators based on the distinct factors of each case. Tracy is a trained mediator and has completed the requisite Best Interest Attorney training in accordance with Maryland’s Child Counsel and Custody Rules and Guidelines.

Tracy’s dedication and work ethic earned her these recent comments from a client: “Tracy represented me in my custody and protective order case, which was an ongoing battle for over 1.5 years. She was extremely attentive, diligent, strategic and overall excellent trial lawyer. I really valued her attention to detail and always being proactive throughout the cases. She remained calm, patient, compassionate, and understanding, which are qualities I really appreciate when going through such a difficult and sensitive time. Her hard work really paid off and I was able to reach the outcome in court that we were seeking (full custody and extended PO). I know that I can count on her if needed in the future.”

Prior to joining Shulman Rogers, Tracy worked at a mid-sized regional business litigation firm in Washington, DC where she gained extensive experience on both a state and federal level, handling both jury and bench trials. In addition to her courtroom experience, she has taken and defended hundreds of depositions.  Following her graduation from law school cum laude, she clerked for the Honorable Nelson W. Rupp, Jr. (Ret.) with the Montgomery County Circuit Court. This experience provided Tracy with invaluable insight into the judicial process and perspective.  In previous internships with the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office and the National Center for Victims of Crime during law school, Tracy advocated for victims of domestic violence and child abuse, and developed a unique and empathetic understanding of such complex situations.

Tracy lives in Bethesda, Maryland with her husband, son and golden retriever. In her free time, you can find her taking SoulCycle classes, attempting to play tennis and exploring the DC restaurant scene. She is active in the Bar Association of Montgomery County, and was recently elected to its Executive Committee.

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