LAW OFFICE OF NEVEEN H. KURTOM

ABOUT US

Experience. Diligence. Results.

 
 

Neveen H. Kurtom, Esq.  

With 18 years of experience, Ms. Kurtom has assisted hundreds of clients in their family law matters, criminal matters, and estate planning.  She is dedicated to her clients and works tirelessly to achieve their desired outcome in their cases. Ms. Kurtom believes each client and each case deserves time, attention, and an understanding of the unique case. She will zealously represent her clients in court during all stages of the litigation process. Ms. Kurtom’s style of practice is adaptable to her client’s needs. Some cases require aggressive litigation while others resolve through mediation and alternative dispute resolution. Depending of the facts of the case and the client’s preference, Ms. Kurtom’s overall goal to make sure that her clients are well-informed and to help them achieve the desired outcome so that they can move forward with their lives.

Prior to owning her own firm, Ms. Kurtom worked as a prosecutor in Prince George's County and also worked at a private firm in Montgomery County handling complex civil litigation matters. Among her many achievements, Ms. Kurtom was selected as a Super Lawyer by SuperLawyers® from 2016-2024. She has also been named as one Maryland's Top 100 Women and Very Important Professional by The Daily Record. Additionally, Ms. Kurtom has been awarded the AV Preeminent® rating by Martindale-Hubbell® which signifies that a large number of her peers rank her at the highest level of professional excellence for her legal knowledge, communication skills, and ethical standards.

Ms. Kurtom is a proud mom of three children.  In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, volunteering at the local schools and church, and spending time with her family.  

PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

  • American Bar Association, Member

  • MSBA Continuing Legal Education Committee, Member

  • Howard County Board of Appeals, Past Chair

  • Howard County Commission For Women, Past Chair

  • Court-Appointed Attorney in Guardianship Cases

  • Court-Appointed Best Interest Attorney

EDUCATION

  • University of Baltimore School of Law- Juris Doctorate

  • University of Maryland, College Park- Bachelor of Arts

HONORS AND RECOGNITION

  • Selected as a Super Lawyer by SuperLawyers® Magazine, 2016-2024

  • Named one of Maryland's Top 100 Women by The Daily Record, 2023

  • Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent®, 2021-2024

  • Martindale-Hubbell® Client Champion Platinum, 2021-2024

  • Governor’s Citation For Outstanding Service, 2023

  • American Bar Association Family Law Fellow, Class of 2021

  • Martindale-Hubbell® Client Champion Platinum

  • Named one of Maryland’s Leading Women by The Daily Record, 2018

  • Named a Very Important Professional (VIP) Successful by 40 by The Daily Record, 2018

  • Leadership Howard County, Class of 2018

  • Selected as a Top 40 Family Lawyer Under 40 by the American Society of Legal Advocates, 2016

  • Selected as a Top Family Lawyer by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys, 2015

  • Selected as a Rising Star by SuperLawyers® Magazine, 2013-2015

  • Maryland State Bar Association Leadership Academy, Class of 2013

  • Alpha Phi Sigma, Member

  • Mediator certified per Maryland Rule 17-106

  • Fluent spoken Arabic

speeches, seminars, & PUBLICATIONS

  • “Restoring Parental Access in the Face of DV Allegations,” American Bar Association Family Law Section, 2021

  • Vaccination Disputes in Child Custody Matters, American Bar Association Family Law Section, 2021

  • “Women in the Law,” WorldFest, 2018

  • “Women Rights,” Howard County Regional Girl Up Summit, 2018

  • “Women in the Law,” Women in the Law Reception, 2012