Landau Law

Julie Ellen Landau

Principal

201 N. Charles Street
Suite 1910
Baltimore, Maryland 21202

Ph: 410-625-1100
Fax: 410-625-2174
Email: jlandau@landaulaw.com

One of Baltimore’s premier divorce attorneys, Julie Landau maintains a visible position in Maryland’s family law arena, where she has practiced for more than 30 years. Providing caring, personal representation with a knack for resolving complex financial issues and asset distributions, Julie’s practice focuses on all aspects of matrimonial and family law. If resolution outside of the courtroom cannot be achieved, her clients can depend on her for zealous representation at trial.

Julie astutely integrates her knowledge of business and tax law into her practice. A court-approved and experienced mediator and certified collaborative law professional. Julie supports the resolution of legal issues by alternative dispute resolution. Her credentials include teaching continuing legal education on litigation and strategy.

Many of Julie’s clients come to her in a difficult time and she effectively and efficiently helps them on many different levels. She has authored a substantial number of published articles and lectures on family law and related topics. AV-rated, the highest rating available from Martindale-Hubbell, speaks to the quality of representation Julie continues to provide her clients. Her clients’ recommendations and repeat representation exemplify the personal and professional connection that Julie builds with each representation.

Julie’s active involvement in several local philanthropic organizations evidences her commitment to helping the community as well as her clients. A member of the Equal Justice Council, Julie is committed to the right of low-income individuals to maintain quality legal representation. As a member of the Board of Directors of Maryland Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Julie is committed to furthering the mission of the foundation – to control and to cure cystic fibrosis – by sponsoring events and serving on the Executive Committee. She also currently is the chairwoman of the Parents Committee of the Stevenson University Stevenson Fund. In this role, Julie facilitates dialogue between parents and other community members to augment academic resources, facilities, computer resources, programs inside and outside the classroom, etc. through annual support of Stevenson University.

A passionate and committed volunteer, Julie gets this important message out in the same manner that she advocates on behalf of her clients’ best interests. As a member of the Board of Directors of the Cool Kids Campaign, Julie is responsive to the organization’s needs, and committed to connecting community members to the goals of Cool Kids Campaign.

A graduate of Goucher College and the University of Maryland School of Law, Julie’s significant professional affiliations, presentations and articles are set forth below.

Education:

University of Maryland, J.D., 1980
Baltimore, Maryland

Goucher College, B.A., 1976
Towson, Maryland

Admitted to Practice:

Maryland Court of Appeals (1980)
United States District Court for the District of Maryland and Trial Bar (1984)

Professional Affiliations:

Maryland Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Board of Directors, Executive Committee

Signal 13 Foundation, Inc., Board of Directors

Stevenson University Stevenson Fund, Chairwoman of Parents Committee

Cool Kids Campaign, Board of Advisors

Attorney Grievance Commission, Peer Review Committee, Appointed Member (2001-2003)

Attorney Grievance Commission, Inquiry Panel, Appointed Member (1994-2000)

Maryland State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Women’s Bar Association of Maryland

Baltimore County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Baltimore City Bar Association, Family Law Section; Gender Bias Committee; Chair of Law Firm Professionalism Committee (1991)

Life Member, National Registry of Who’s Who

Equal Justice Council, Board Member

Honors and Awards

Top 100 Maryland Lawyers, Super Lawyers 2012

Top 50 Maryland Women Lawyers, Super Lawyers 2012

Top Women Lawyers in the Northeast, 2011 (Arrive Magazine)

Maryland Top 100 Women, 2011 (The Daily Record)

AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, 1986-present

Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers

Maryland Super Lawyers 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2012

Presentations and Articles

Marketing for Lawyers, Maryland State Bar Association Conference for Solo Practitioners,
(Baltimore, Maryland; November 11, 2010 )

92.3 FM WERQ: Best Guest Award from 92.3 FM WERQ

92.3 FM WERQ: Guest speaker for family law related questions and answers

Family Law In Maryland, speaker for Lorman Education Services Seminar
(Baltimore, Maryland; May, 2005)

Marketing for Solo Practitioners, Maryland State Bar Association Journal
(Baltimore, Maryland; May, 2001)

Maryland Custody Issues, speaker for Lorman Education Services Seminar
(Baltimore, Maryland; January 30, 2001)

Equitable Distribution in Divorce Settlements in Maryland, speaker for National Business Institute Seminar
(Baltimore, Maryland; September 13, 2000)

Family Law for Social Workers, Counselors and Other Helping Professionals, speaker for Lorman Educational Services Seminar
(Baltimore, Maryland; September 29, 1999)

Family Law Litigation, speaker for National Business Institute Seminar
(Baltimore, Maryland; June 22, 1999)

Mediating Divorce Agreements, Maryland State Bar Association Bar Bulletin Newsletter
(April 15, 1999)

Child Custody and Visitation in Maryland, speaker for National Business Institute Seminar
(Baltimore, Maryland; May 21, 1997)

Hot Tips in Family Law Impact of the Child Welfare Reform Act, speaker for MICPEL Seminar
(Baltimore, Maryland; February 27, 1997)

Effective Family Law Practice in Maryland, speaker for National Business Institute Seminar
(Baltimore, Maryland; May 30, 1996)

Child Custody and Visitation in Maryland, speaker for National Business Institute Seminar
(Baltimore, Maryland; November 14, 1995)

Domestic Law in Maryland, speaker for National Business Institute Seminar
(Baltimore, Maryland; February 16, 1995)

What's Love Got to Do With It, Maryland Family Law Monthly
(January, 1995)

Child Custody and Visitation in Maryland, speaker for National Business Institute Seminar
(Baltimore, Maryland; October 28, 1994)

What They Never Taught You in Law School - Life as a Solo Practitioner, speaker for Maryland State Bar Association Program, Flying Solo
(Baltimore, Maryland; October 27, 1994)

Divorce with Dignity, speaker for Jewish Family Services Seminar
(Baltimore, Maryland; June 21, 1994)

Marketing for the Lawyer, speaker for Maryland State Bar Association
(Baltimore, Maryland; June 25, 1994)

Legal Issues in Separation and Divorce, lecturer for Maryland New Directions for Women
(Baltimore, Maryland; October 27, 1993)

Rainmaking for Women Lawyers, speaker for Maryland Institute for Continuing Professional Education of Lawyers Seminar
(Baltimore, Maryland; October 27, 1993)

Whose Mortgage is it Anyway, Executive Women's Network Seminar on legal, psychological and tax issues arising in divorce
(Baltimore, Maryland; October 7, 1993)

Effective Family Law Practice in Maryland, speaker for National Business Institute Seminar
(Baltimore, Maryland; June 24, 1993)

Domestic Law in Maryland, lecturer for Jewish Family Services
(Baltimore, Maryland; May 17, 1993)

Domestic Law in Maryland, lecturer for Jewish Family Services
(Baltimore, Maryland; February 8, 1993)

Whose Mortgage is it Anyway; Contributions by Separated Spouses, The Daily Record
(November 7, 1992)

Domestic Law in Maryland, speaker for National Business Institute Seminar
(Baltimore, Maryland; October, 1992)

Domestic Law Tax Issues, speaker for Annual Convention of National Society for Certified Women Accountants
(Baltimore, Maryland; June, 1992)

Anatomy of a Custody Case, speaker for Maryland Volunteer Lawyer Service Training (including accompanying manual)
(Baltimore, Maryland; April, 1992)

Legal Issues in Separation and Divorce, Maryland New Directions for Women
(Baltimore, Maryland; March, 1992)

Domestic Law Tax Issues, The Daily Record
(December, 1991)

Anatomy of a Custody Case”, Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service Training (including accompanying manual)
(Baltimore, Maryland; October, 1991)

Sex, Laws and Videotape, producer and speaker for a videotape panel program addressing gender bias concerns of legal employers for Maryland State Bar Association Annual Meeting
(Ocean City, Maryland; June, 1991)

Use of Expert Witnesses in Contested Custody Matters, speaker for seminar conducted by Maryland Institute for Continuing Professional Education of Lawyers, Inc.
(Baltimore, Maryland; April/May, 1991)

Privileged Communications Waiver of the Psychiatrist - Patient Privilege in Domestic Law Matters, speaker for Maryland Psychiatric Society
(Baltimore, Maryland; October, 1990)

The Legal Rights of Women in Marriage and Divorce, published by Maryland Commission for Women
(revised September, 1990)

Recent Changes in Alimony Law, moderator for day-long symposium for Women's Law Center, Inc.
(Baltimore, Maryland; June, 1990)

Money, Power & Gender, The Economic Impact of Divorce, seminar speaker for Women's Law Center, Inc.
(Baltimore, Maryland; September, 1989)

Legal Issues Affecting Psychologists in Contested Domestic Matters, speaker for Annual Convention, Maryland Psychological Association
(Baltimore, Maryland; June, 1989)

Mediation Training, Circuit Court for Baltimore City (40 hours)
(Baltimore, Maryland; June, 1989)

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