Neveen H. Kurtom, Esq.
Neveen Kurtom devotes all of her practice to family law matters. With nearly 20 years of experience, Ms. Kurtom has assisted hundreds of clients in their divorces, child custody and visitation matters, as well as child support and alimony cases. She has extensive experience in complex marital property matters, and she is also a trained mediator. She is dedicated to her clients and works tirelessly to achieve their desired outcome in their cases. Ms. Kurtom believes each client and each case deserves time, attention, and an understanding of the unique case. She will zealously represent her clients in court during all stages of the litigation process.
Ms. Kurtom’s style of practice is adaptable to her client’s needs. Some cases require aggressive litigation while others resolve through mediation and alternative dispute resolution. Depending on the facts of the case and the client’s preference, Ms. Kurtom’s overall goal to make sure that her clients are well-informed and to help them achieve the desired outcome so that they can move forward with their lives.
Ms. Kurtom obtained her undergraduate degree at the University of Maryland College Park and then obtained her Juris Doctorate at the University of Baltimore School of Law. Among her many achievements, Ms. Kurtom was selected as a Super Lawyer by SuperLawyers® from 2016-2025. She has also been named as one Maryland's Top 100 Women and a Very Important Professional by The Daily Record. Additionally, Ms. Kurtom has been awarded the AV Preeminent® rating by Martindale-Hubbell® which signifies that a large number of her peers rank her at the highest level of professional excellence for her legal knowledge, communication skills, and ethical standards. She is a member of many professional organizations including the Montgomery County Bar Association and the Maryland State Bar Association.
Ms. Kurtom is a proud mom of three children. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, volunteering at the local schools and church, and spending time with her family.
PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
Montgomery County Bar Association, Member
American Bar Association, Member
MSBA Continuing Legal Education Committee, Member
Court-Appointed Attorney in Guardianship Cases
Court-Appointed Best Interest Attorney
EDUCATION
University of Baltimore School of Law- Juris Doctorate
University of Maryland, College Park- Bachelor of Arts
HONORS AND RECOGNITION
Selected as a Super Lawyer by SuperLawyers® Magazine, 2016-2025
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent®, 2021-2025
Named one of Maryland's Top 100 Women by The Daily Record, 2023
Martindale-Hubbell® Client Champion Platinum, 2021-2025
Governor’s Citation For Outstanding Service, 2023
American Bar Association Family Law Fellow, Class of 2021
Named one of Maryland’s Leading Women by The Daily Record, 2018
Named a Very Important Professional (VIP) Successful by 40 by The Daily Record, 2018
Leadership Howard County, Class of 2018
Selected as a Top 40 Family Lawyer Under 40 by the American Society of Legal Advocates, 2016
Selected as a Top Family Lawyer by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys, 2015
Maryland State Bar Association Leadership Academy, Class of 2013
Alpha Phi Sigma, Member
Mediator certified per Maryland Rule 17-106
Fluent spoken Arabic
speeches, seminars, & PUBLICATIONS
“Restoring Parental Access in the Face of DV Allegations,” American Bar Association Family Law Section, 2021
Vaccination Disputes in Child Custody Matters, American Bar Association Family Law Section, 2021
“Women in the Law,” WorldFest, 2018
“Women Rights,” Howard County Regional Girl Up Summit, 2018
“Women in the Law,” Women in the Law Reception, 2012