Family Law & Mediation  |  Washington, DC and Maryland
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The Partners

Partner-led counsel. One standard of care.

A seasoned litigator and mediator, and a child custody advocate grounded in social work. Together they bring both sides of what a family matter demands: strategy and understanding.

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Kristina M. Darwood & Nyree AdamsFounding Partners
Kristina M. Darwood, Founding Partner
Founding Partner

Kristina M. Darwood

A litigator by training. A family lawyer by calling.

Kristina earned her Juris Doctor from Howard University School of Law in 2004 and spent nine years as a litigator at a major Washington, DC firm before devoting her practice to family law.

A trained mediator and collaborative law professional, she believes in empowering clients to make the best decisions for their families, and she advocates firmly in court when agreement is not possible.

Education
J.D., Howard University School of Law
Bar Admissions
District of Columbia; Maryland
Training
Trained Mediator; Collaborative Law
Memberships
Collaborative Dispute Resolution Professionals
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Founding Partner

Nyree Adams

An advocate for children and families, long before law school.

Nyree came to the law through social work. After earning her degree in Social Work from the University of California, Berkeley, she worked with at-risk youth and families before attending law school.

As an attorney she has represented children, parents, and the Department of Social Services in child custody cases. She guides clients with compassion through the complexities of the family court system.

Education
B.A., Social Work, UC Berkeley; J.D.
Bar Admissions
Maryland; District of Columbia
Focus
Child custody; children and family matters
Experience
Represented children, parents, and the Department of Social Services in custody cases
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Combined Strengths

What each partner brings

Major-firm litigation

Nine years of courtroom practice at a major Washington, DC firm, and the preparation that comes with it.

Social work and child advocacy

A foundation in social work and years representing children, parents, and the Department of Social Services.

Mediation and collaboration

Training in mediation and collaborative law for families who want to resolve matters outside court.

Private Consultation

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The Partners

Partner-led counsel. One standard of care.

A seasoned litigator and mediator, and a child custody advocate grounded in social work.

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Kristina M. Darwood, Founding PartnerFounding Partner

Kristina M. Darwood

A litigator by training. A family lawyer by calling.

Kristina earned her Juris Doctor from Howard University School of Law in 2004 and spent nine years as a litigator at a major Washington, DC firm before devoting her practice to family law.

Full biography
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Founding Partner

Nyree Adams

An advocate for children and families, long before law school.

Nyree came to the law through social work. After earning her degree in Social Work from the University of California, Berkeley, she worked with at-risk youth and families before attending law school.

Full biography

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We respond within one business day. In-person, phone, and video consultations available.

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