Shelly D. McKeon, Esq. and Jessica S. Kern, Esq.
3 Bethesda Metro Center, Suite 700
Bethesda, MD 20814
and
17B Firstfield Road, Suite 101
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
301-417-9222
www.mckeonlawfirm.com
Q What’s the most important lesson you’ve learned during your career?
Jessica S. Kern Never stop learning—there’s always new information to absorb. Whether it’s a change in the statute, new technological advances, or a new way to present exhibits and evidence, there is always something new and fresh out there. I enjoy analyzing new developments in case law and determining how they can impact our practice.
Q What was a major turning point in your career?
Shelly D. McKeon Starting my own firm in 2003. I knew starting my own practice would afford me the autonomy within my cases and business to provide clients with efficient and well-rounded representation. Many of our clients are referrals, which I consider one of my firm’s greatest achievements.
Q What are the strengths of an all-woman legal team?
Shelly D. McKeon Our workplace, which has recently welcomed an excellent male paralegal, is conducive to teamwork, cooperation and growth. Jessica Kern and I have worked together for 14 years. This continuity helps our clients, women and men, feel comfortable and has contributed to the firm’s success both at the settlement table and in court. We represent our clients through divorce, alimony, custody, child support and other family-related matters. We offer compassionate, realistic guidance to clients who are typically navigating one of the most difficult times of their lives.
Shelly McKeon has been recognized by Washingtonian Magazine, is included in Maryland Super Lawyers and DC Super Lawyers and was selected to the Maryland Daily Record’s Power List: Family Law. Jessica Kern has received the Client Champion recognition from Martindale-Hubbell, and the firm holds the highest Martindale-Hubbell rating.