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Lance Claery

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Experience Matters

Founding Partner Lance Claery has been successfully practicing family law for nearly two decades. He has worked with a diverse client base ranging from multi-millionaires to low income and modest means clients. He has worked on hundreds of divorces and other family law matters. He has handled trials, depositions, arbitrations, mediations, hearings, and emergency hearings with success.

Mr. Claery has been recognized by Lawyers of Distinction as a member of the top 10% of lawyers in the United States several years in a row. In addition, he was also recognized in 2020 as a "Top Tier Lawyer" by The American Trial Academy, a professional collection of our nation’s top attorneys. Attorney Claery has been received multiple accolades from the National Alliance of Attorneys and US News & World Report. He has also been honored two separate times by The Los Angeles Times or his expertise in advocacy.

A Desire to Help Others is Critical in Family Law

Helping individuals and families has always been a passion for Mr. Claery. He participated in the University of Maryland's internship program with the Hope Housing project. Here, he was able to help families in the poorest sections of Washington, D.C. learn to work together to develop enrichment programs for their children in a cooperative setting.

Open and Clear Communication

Mr. Claery's commitment to ensuring an open line of communication with his firm's clients and the members of Claery and Hammond, LLP sets him apart from other attorneys. Mr. Claery has carefully selected the firm’s communicative, intelligent, passionate, and caring associate attorneys.

A Diverse Background

In addition to family law, Mr. Claery has notable federal and administrative law experience. He is admitted to the United States District Court and has zealously handled security clearance matters across the country.

Mr. Claery's other accomplishments include academic honors at the University of Maryland and acquiring both series seven and series sixty-six licenses. Mr. Claery is a member of the California Bar Association and the Washington, D.C. Bar Association, as well as the local Los Angeles County and San Diego County Bar Associations.

Giving Back

Mr. Claery has contributed numerous donations to the University of Maryland’s scholarship programs for honors students, supported local and national philanthropic organizations, and he deeply enjoys helping others in need.

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