
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