Attorneys

Trish Weaver

Principal (She/Her)

301-841-0192
tweaver@lerchearly.com

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It has been a pleasure working with you over the years. 

I will be transitioning to Lerch, Early & Brewer effective May 1, 2023.

For new and existing clients, you can contact me using the updated information above. 

Thanks again and I look forward to continuing our work together. 

Practice Areas
Bar Admissions

  • Maryland

  • District of Columbia

  • United States District Court for the District of Maryland

  • United States District Court for the District of Columbia

  • United States Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit

  • United States Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit

  • United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

  • United States Supreme Court

Education

  • J.D., With Honors, University of Maryland School of Law, 1991
         - Order of the Coif (Top 10%)
         - Editor, Maryland Law Review
         - American Judisprudence Award in Pre-Trial Civil Litigation

  • B.A., Magna Cum Laude, University of Maryland, 1987

Accolades & Awards

  • "Andre L. Sonner Diversity Award," BFMC (2022)

  • Best Lawyers in America - Best Lawyers (2016-2023)
         - Appellate Practice
         - Commercial Litigation
         - Mediation

  • Best Law Firms – U.S. News & Best Lawyers (2017-2023)
         - Tier 1 National Ranking for Appellate Practice
         - Tier 1 Metropolitan (D.C. area) Ranking for Appellate Practice
         - Tier 1 Metropolitan (D.C. area) Ranking for Commercial Litigation

  • Maryland Super Lawyers (2014-2023)
          - Top 50 Women Maryland Super Lawyers (2017, 2019, 2021 - 2023)

  • Washington D.C. Super Lawyers (2014-2020)

  • "Top Attorneys," Bethesda Magazine ​(2019, 2021)
         - Appellate

  • “Professionalism Award,” Bar Association of Montgomery County (2013)

  • “Top 100 Women in Maryland,” The Daily Record (2012)

  • “Leadership in Law Award,” The Daily Record (2011)

  • Committee Chair of the Year – Social Committee, BAMC (2007)

  • Committee Chair of the Year – Fee Dispute Resolution Committee, BAMC (2006)

  • AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated

In The News
Recent Publications
Civic & Community Involvement

  • Maryland State Bar Association Ethics Committee - Chair (June 2015)

  • Bar Foundation of Montgomery County
         - President (2011-2012)
         - Board of Directors (2010-present)
         - Endowment Committee (Past President)

  • Bar Association of Montgomery County (BAMC)
         - President (2010-2011)
         - Strategic Planning Committee (2010-present)
         - Community Outreach Committee (2011-present)
         - Chair – Social Committee (2007-2008)
         - Member – Executive Committee (2004-2006)
         - Chair – Fee Dispute Committee (2003-2006)
         - Chair – Intra-professionalism Committee (2001-2002)
         - Chair – Nominations and Elections Committee (2000-2001)

  • Women’s Bar Association of Montgomery County
         - President (2005-2006)
         - Scholarship Committee (2006-present)

  • Shepherd’s Table – Soup Kitchen Volunteer (2003-present)

  • House of Ruth – Pro Bono Legal Services (2009-present)

  • Special Olympics – Volunteer and Fundraiser (2012-present)

  • Montgomery County Bar Foundation Racial Justice Council – Co-Chair (2020)

Speeches & Presentations