Maryland Family Law, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury & Estate Planning Attorneys Serving Clients Looking for Legal Help in Germantown Silver Spring and throughout Montgomery County, Maryland

We all hope we are never in a situation in which we may need to resort to getting help from an attorney, but life can be rather unpredictable, and when an issue arises, it is important to know where to turn to get the right legal advice. At Paré & Associates, LLC, we serve clients in Germantown MD, and surrounding areas and provide legal services for a variety of practice areas.

Alice Paré, Esquire

Since opening the firm in 1991, Alice has been working closely with clients and helping them accomplish their goals. Alice has a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Microbiology from the State University of New York, a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Economics from Pace University, and a law degree (JD) from Brooklyn Law School in Brooklyn, New York. She is also a current member of the Montgomery County Bar Association, the American Bar Association (ABA), and the American Trial Lawyers Association.

Patrick M. Klemz,
Senior Associate Attorney

Patrick M. Klemz is an avid reader and researcher who puts his skills to work solving problems and maximizing outcomes for his Maryland and D.C. legal clients. He has seven years of experience representing estate planning and elder law clients in the DMV and more than 11 years of experience practicing law generally.

From January 2018 through May 2024, Mr. Klemz practiced with the Washington, D.C. law firm Quinn, Racusin & Gazzola Chartered after temporary stints working with several downtown D.C. litigation firms. He joined Pare and Associates as a Senior Associate Attorney in May 2024 and manages the firm’s Trust & Estates division.

Chris Kaczmarek

Since graduating from Georgetown University Law Center in 2016, Chris has dedicated his entire legal career to family law and now focuses exclusively on issues involving gender bias and father’s rights.

Chris is a single Dad who shares legal and physical custody with his child’s mom. Chris understands how destructive divorce litigation can be from multiple perspectives and he does his best to spare his clients those lessons.

David Moreno

David Moreno is a dedicated attorney with over 13 years of experience primarily in family law, and other practice areas such as immigration, personal injury, and business. Since 2010, David has successfully managed a wide range of family and domestic cases, from complex child custody and child support disputes to intricate property division matters, contested divorces, and facilitated amicable resolutions when possible. His approach to legal practice is rooted in a commitment to personal service, ensuring that he listens to his clients’ concerns and tailors solutions to meet their unique needs.

William Cox

William Cox is a highly skilled attorney specializing in divorce and child custody issues. His extensive background includes notable roles such as a senior Guardian ad Litem attorney with the Children’s Law Center, where he provided crucial legal representation to children within DC’s abuse and neglect system and advocated for systemic improvements. His career also includes practicing family and immigration law as a fellow with the D.C. Affordable Law Firm and handling juvenile law matters as a staff attorney with Legal Aid of Nebraska.

C. Edward Hartman IV

C. Edward Hartman IV is a fourth-generation attorney based in Annapolis, MD, with a deep-rooted commitment to the legal profession. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Mississippi, where he developed a keen understanding of human behavior. This background proved invaluable during his internship with Circuit Court Justice Ronald Silkworth, where he gained hands-on experience in the legal system.

Edward continued his education at the University of Baltimore School of Law, graduating and passing the bar to begin his legal career. He initially worked as a general practice attorney in Annapolis, handling a wide array of cases. After focusing his practice on domestic law, Edward joined Pare and Associates in 2024.

Evan Marmie

Evan Marmie is a dedicated attorney specializing in family law, known for his compassionate approach to emotionally challenging cases. He was born and raised in Appalachian Ohio to a working class family. He was instilled with the understanding of hard work and good spirits as the cornerstones to building success.

He was the first of his family to attend a four-year college when he attended Bethany College in the foothills outside Wheeling, West Virginia. He graduated with a degree in psychology. He then decided to pursue his passion for justice by attending Penn State Dickinson Law, where he graduated in 2020 with his Juris Doctorate.

Landon DeKay

Landon DeKay is a graduate of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in 2021. He then pursued his legal education at George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School. In law school, Landon developed a strong interest in national security law and even published his article in the National Security Law Journal. Beyond his interest in national security, Landon is passionate about family law, and is particularly interested in addressing gender bias in custody and divorce cases.

Megan Betts

Devoted to providing clients with high quality legal representation, Megan joined Paré & Associates with an extensive background in handling civil litigation. Megan has a proactive and determined approach to litigation that is inspired by her love for problem-solving and her competitive nature. Out of court, she focuses her efforts on deeply assessing the client’s issues and damages, conducting a risk/exposure analysis, helping the client create realistic goals and making all reasonable efforts to reach settlement when appropriate.