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Marjorie Just is a Principal of the firm of Deckelbaum, Ogens & Raftery.  Her practice focuses on complex family law litigation in Maryland and the District of Columbia.  She is also trained in Collaborative Law and Mediation.  While Ms. Just has been a litigator for over thirteen years, she believes Collaborative Law is an excellent process for resolving divorce and custody issues in a constructive manner and without the hostility, uncertainty and expense of litigation. 

EDUCATION: Ms. Just graduated cum laude from Duke University in 1990 with a B.A. degree in English and Political Science.  She graduated from George Washington University Law School in 1994 with a J.D. degree, where she was a member of the G.W.U. Journal of International Law and Economics.  

BARS:  Ms. Just was admitted to the Maryland Bar in 1994 and the District of Columbia Bar in 1995.  She is a member of the District of Columbia Bar, as well as the Montgomery County and Maryland State Bar Associations.  She is also a founding member of the Maryland Collaborative Practice Council.

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES:  Ms. Just is a volunteer family law mentor for the District of Columbia Bar Law Firm Pro Bono program, and has volunteered at the D.C. Bar Advice and Referral Clinic as a family law expert.  She has spoken on various continuing legal education panels on issues relating to family law.  She is a member of the Domestic Relations and Paternity & Support Subcommittee of the District of Columbia Family Court Legislation Implementation Committee.