Brodsky Renehan Pearlstein & Bouquet Chartered


Gaithersburg Maryland 20877

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Honors & Awards
AV Preeminent Rating in Martindale-Hubble 2011-2022
Best Lawyers in America 2015 - 2023
Washingtonian Top Lawyer for 15+ years (2011-2023) & 2022 Lifetime Achievement Recipient
The Daily Record Power List 2022
Super Lawyers 2010 - 2022
Avvo Rated Top Lawyers Since 2017
America’s Most Honored Lawyers 2020 & 2021
Best Lawyers in Washington D.C in U.S News & World Report 2017
Best Lawyers in Washington D.C in the Washington Post 2017
Baltimore & Washington D.C.’S Best Attorney by Legal Leaders Magazine 2015
Super Lawyers Top 100 Attorneys in Maryland 2014
Top Attorney’s in the Washington Area in D.C Magazine 2010

More About Brodsky Renehan Pearlstein & Bouquet Chartered

In 1951, Jackson Brodsky, Esquire moved his law practice to Montgomery County with one clear goal: to provide aggressive representation to clients going through divorce. He was often referred to as the “Dean of the Domestic Bar” until the time of his retirement in 1981. Keeping with tradition, for the past 70 years, Brodsky Renehan Pearlstein & Bouquet has maintained a sustained commitment to excellence in the practice of divorce and family law.

Brodsky Renehan Pearlstein & Bouquet has grown from 1 attorney to presently 6 attorneys. It has attorneys with unique and diverse backgrounds, all of whom practice primarily divorce and family law. The Firm is comprised of 4 partners and 2 associates.

In 1995, Brian K. Pearlstein, Esquire brought to the Firm his experience in commercial, civil and criminal litigation. He has been a partner of the Firm since 2001, and the Managing Partner since 2007. Mr. Pearlstein’s background makes him an extremely effective advocate in even the most complicated high-income and financial cases. He has been recognized in Maryland Super Lawyers as one of the top divorce attorneys in Maryland, and consistently included on the list of Washingtonian’s Best Divorce Lawyers, and Best Lawyers in America List. He is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell and has been practicing for 30 years.

Edouard J.P. Bouquet, Esquire joined the Firm as a partner in 2010. He is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell. His experience as a counselor, advisor and litigator, garnered over more than 30 years of experience in complex and contentious matters inside and outside the Beltway, made him a welcome addition to Brodsky Renehan Pearlstein & Bouquet. In addition to his private practice, Mr. Bouquet also has an extensive background as a mediator and is frequently appointed by the Courts of Maryland and the District of Columbia to serve in such role.

The Firm’s Partners, Heather Sweren, Attorney at Law, and Maureen Renehan, Attorney at Law, joined the Firm after each having served Judicial Clerkships in Montgomery County. They have a combined litigation experience of almost three decades.

The Firm’s Associates, Samantha Pollin, Attorney at Law, and Kayleigh M. Anselm, Attorney at Law, both served as Judicial Clerks in Montgomery County before joining the Firm. Both bring a fresh perspective to many of our cases.

Brodsky Renehan Pearlstein & Bouquet is carrying on the traditions of its founder, Mr. Brodsky, while using cutting edge technology to meet the clients’ goals. These goals are met with the highest standards of service and integrity.

Family Law Protection

Family law addresses the legal issues that arise from relationships. While topics such as divorce, child support, and custody earn the majority of family law attention, family law also focuses upon protection―protection from domestic violence or child abuse, protection of your reputation, or protection of your assets. We have a long history of helping to protect clients in family law proceedings. Our D.C. & Maryland family law attorneys are experienced in issues related to prenuptial agreements, marital agreements, domestic partnership agreements, and in matters related to abuse.

Family law is not just about resolving disputes. It’s also about protecting yourself or your loved ones. Our family law attorneys help clients in Maryland and D.C. protect themselves, whether it’s protecting assets with a prenuptial agreement or taking immediate action to protect themselves from domestic violence.



Brian Pearlstein is the Managing Partner of Brodsky Renehan Pearlstein & Bouquet, and he enjoys an excellent reputation among his peers, clients, and community for his tireless advocacy for those who find themselves involved in complex and emotionally charged situations.  Mr. Pearlstein’s ability to creatively tailor strategies on behalf of each client, combined with his conscientious approach and love of the law has made him one of the most sought-after family law attorneys in the state of Maryland and D.C.

Whether it’s a divorce, custody, domestic violence, complex financial dispute, alimony or child support matter, my role is to tirelessly defend my clients’ interests, both in and out of the courtroom.  I particularly enjoy working on complicated cases that require creative solutions as well as the ability to offer practical strategies for long term success.”

Mr. Pearlstein has been recognized by numerous publications and organizations for distinction in the practice of family law.  Throughout his career, Mr. Pearlstein has successfully handled issues related to complicated financial matters, valuation of businesses/professional practices, real estate holdings, stocks and property disputes and domestic and international custody and support matters.

In addition to representing, D.C. area business owners, corporate executives and community leaders, Mr. Pearlstein is also approved and recommended as a family law attorney for the embassies of Belgium and France, for constituents residing in the US. Licensed to practice law in the State of Maryland and D.C., Mr. Pearlstein is also licensed in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth District and the United States District Court for both Maryland and D.C. Mr. Pearlstein litigates in Montgomery, Frederick, Anne Arundel, Howard, Prince George’s, Charles County, Carroll County, Queen Anne’s, Calvert County, as well as in Baltimore City and Baltimore County.  He has argued appellate cases before the D.C. Court of Appeals, Maryland Court of Special Appeals and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Mr. Pearlstein is a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Michigan in 1988 and his Juris Doctor degree from American University’s Washington College of Law in 1991.  He joined the firm in 1995 and was named a partner in 2001. Brian became the Managing Partner of Brodsky Renehan Pearlstein & Bouquet in 2007.