Mediation Law Firm In Bethesda, Maryland
Helping Families Resolve Disputes Without the Stress of Court
Based in Bethesda, we proudly serve clients throughout Maryland & Washington, D.C.
A Smarter Divorce
A Smarter Divorce
Mediation Services helps families resolve divorce, custody, support, and property matters through a collaborative, cost-effective mediation process. Serving clients throughout Maryland and the District of Columbia from our Bethesda and Rockville offices, we provide practical solutions that help clients avoid the stress and expense of litigation. Led by
former Family Court Judge Douglas Cohn and court-appointed mediator Leslie Peters, our team has helped hundreds of families reach fair, lasting agreements while maintaining control over the decisions that shape their future.
A Collaborative Path Forward for Families
With decades of combined experience in family law and mediation, A Smarter Divorce Mediation Services is dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate life’s most challenging transitions with clarity, respect, and confidence. We believe that families are best served when they have the opportunity to work together toward solutions that reflect their unique circumstances, rather than placing important decisions in the hands of the court.
Our team combines extensive legal knowledge with a compassionate, client-focused approach, guiding parties through the mediation process with professionalism and care. By fostering open communication, creative problem-solving, and informed decision-making, we help clients reach meaningful agreements that are practical, durable, and designed to support their long-term goals. At every stage, our focus remains on reducing conflict, preserving relationships whenever possible, and helping families move forward with confidence and peace of mind.
Mediation
Mediation provides a collaborative alternative to traditional litigation, allowing families to resolve disputes in a respectful and constructive environment. Rather than leaving important decisions to a judge, mediation empowers individuals to work together to create solutions that meet their unique needs and priorities.
At A Smarter Divorce Mediation Services, we guide clients through this process with experience, compassion, and practical insight, helping them reach lasting agreements while reducing conflict, stress, and unnecessary expense.
Meet Our Mediation Attorneys
Douglas P. Cohn
Attorney At Law - Partner
Leslie Peters
Attorney At Law - Partner
At A Smarter Divorce Mediation Services, helping families reach practical, lasting resolutions is at the heart of everything we do. We understand that family disputes can be emotionally challenging, which is why we are committed to providing a supportive and collaborative environment where clients can work toward solutions with confidence and clarity.
Our approach focuses on empowering families to make informed decisions about their future rather than leaving those decisions in the hands of the court. Drawing on decades of legal and mediation experience, we guide clients through the process with professionalism, compassion, and a commitment to achieving outcomes that meet the unique needs of each family. Whether addressing a current dispute or planning for the future, our goal is to help clients reduce conflict, preserve important relationships, and move forward with agreements that provide stability and peace of mind.
