AWARDS & HONORS
Our commitment to client service has been recognized again and again. No local firm has received all of these awards, honors and accolades.
The Daily Record
2025 Empowering Women award winners
The Empowering Women Awards recognize companies and organizations that show a strong commitment to supporting and elevating women in Maryland.
DC Magazine
Best of the City for Family Law
Markham Law Firm (based in Bethesda/DC area) was featured in DC Magazine's "Best of the City 2025" issue for their excellent work in Family Law, recognized alongside other top D.C. leaders in luxury, food, and wellness, highlighting their compassionate, expert representation for complex family matters like divorce and custody in the D.C. and Maryland areas.
DC Modern Luxury Magazine
Best of Washington, DC: Family Law Firm
Markham Law Firm won the “Best of Washington DC” award in family law for 2021, 2022 and 2025.
Washingtonian Magazine
Washington, DC’s Top Lawyers: Divorce and Family Law
Washingtonian Magazine publishes a directory of much of Washington’s top legal talent in 21 practice specialties, as voted by area lawyers. Jessica Markham is one of the few attorneys on this list based in Maryland. Jessica has been included in 2019-2025.
Regina DeMeo has been included in 2023-2025.
Bethesda Magazine (Reader’s Poll)
Top Vote Getter, Best Family Law Attorney
Jessica Markham was voted by Bethesda Magazine readers as one of the top seven local family law attorneys in 2020.
SuperLawyers
Selected via peer nominations, evaluations & independent research
Jessica Markham, Jillian Morris, Jane Rodgers, Regina DeMeo and John Weaver have all been included in SuperLawyers for Maryland and/or DC. Jessica Markham, Jillian Morris, Leah Ramirez, Jane Rodgers, Leslie Miller, and have all been selected for inclusion as "Rising Stars” for Maryland and/or DC.
Martindale-Hubbell
Received Highest Ratings
Jessica Markham, Regina DeMeo, and Jillian Morris have received the Martindale-Hubbell’s AV Preeminent rating, which is the highest rating for both legal ability and ethical standards.
Bethesda Magazine (Attorney Poll)
Top Attorneys
Jessica Markham has been listed as a Top Attorney in the areas of Family Law (2019, 2021, 2023) and Alternative Dispute Resolution (2019-2023). The Bethesda Magazine list is generated based on a peer-selection process.
Regina DeMeo has listed as Top Attorneys in 2010, 2023-2025.
Jillian Morris has listed as Top Attorney, Family/Divorce in 2025.
Jane Rodgers has listed as Top Attorney, Adoption in 2023.
John Weaver has listed as Top Attorney, Appellate in 2019, 2021, and 2023.
Best Lawyers in America
Jessica Markham has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America in the area of Family Law in 2018-2026.
Leah Ramirez (Hauser) has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America in the area of Family Law in 2024-2026.
Regina DeMeo has been recognized by both Family Law and Family Law Mediation in 2023-2026.
Jillian Morris has recognized by Family Law in 2026 and Ones to Watch in 2021-2025.
Jane Rodgers has recognized by Family Law in 2026.
Leslie Miller has recognized by One to Watch in 2024-2025.
Best Law Firms
U.S. News and World Reports
Markham Law Firm has again received a Tier 1 ranking in the 2019 and 2026 Edition of U.S. News - Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms.” The firm is honored to have been selected three years in a row.
The Daily Record
Maryland’s Only Daily Legal and Business Newspaper
Markham Law Firm received the Top Winner award for Best Family Law Firm in 2019 and the Top Winner award for Best Family Law Firm and Best Mediation Firm in 2020, Winner for Best Family Law Firm and Best Mediation Firm in 2021, and the Top Winner award Best Mediation Firm in 2022