Brian K. Pearlstein

Brian Pearlstein is the Managing Partner of Brodsky Renehan Pearlstein & Bonquet, and he enjoys an excellent reputation among his peers, clients, and community for his tireless advocacy for those who find themselves involved in complex and emotionally charged situations. Mr. Pearlstein's ability to creatively tailor strategies on behalf of each client, combined with his conscientious approach and love of the law has made him one of the most sought-after family law attorneys in the state of Maryland and D.C. Mr. Pearlstein has been recognized by numerous publications and organizations for distinction in the practice of family law. Throughout his career, Mr. Pearlstein has successfully handled issues related to complicated financial matters, valuation of businesses/professional practices, real estate holdings, stocks and property disputes and domestic and international custody and support matters. In addition to representing, D.C. area business owners, corporate executives and community leaders, Mr. Pearlstein is also approved and recommended as a family law attorney for the embassies of Belgium and France, for constituents residing in the US. Licensed to practice law in the State of Maryland and D.C., Mr. Pearlstein is also licensed in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth District and the United States District Court for both Maryland and D.C. Mr. Pearlstein litigates in Montgomery, Frederick, Anne Arundel, Howard, Prince George's, Charles County, Carroll County, Queen Anne's, Calvert County, as well as in Baltimore City and Baltimore County. He has argued appellate cases before the D.C. Court of Appeals, Maryland Court of Special Appeals and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Mr. Pearlstein is a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Michigan in 1988 and his Juris Doctor degree from American University's Washington College of Law in 1991. He joined the firm in 1995 and was named a partner in 2001. Brian became the Managing Partner of Brodsky Renehan Pearlstein & Bonquet in 2007. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Brian K. Pearlstein included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Best Lawyers in the 25th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America© for work in: Family Law - 2019 Best Lawyers in Washington D.C in U.S News & World Report, 2017 Best Lawyers in Washington D.C in the Washington Post, 2017 Best Lawyer in America in Best Lawyers, 2017 Washingtonian Top Lawyer, 2017 Best Law Firms in Maryland in U.S News & World Report, 2016 - 2017 Best Lawyers in America List, 2015, 2016, & 2017 Super Lawyers, 2011-2017 Washingtonian Best Divorce Lawyers, 2011- Present AV Preeminent Rating Martindale-Hubble, 2011, 2017 Top Lawyers in Washingtonian Magazine, 2015, 2016 Baltimore & Washington D.C.'s Best Attorney by Legal Leaders Magazine, 2015 America’s Most Honored Professionals, 2014 Super Lawyers Top 100 Attorneys in Maryland, 2014 Washingtonian Top Divorce Attorney, 2012 Washington’s Best Legal Minds, 2011 Top Attorney’s in the Washington Area in D.C. Magazine, 2010 Super Lawyers, 2010 "AV" Rated Attorney by Martindale-Hubbell Named, One of the Top Maryland Metropolitan Area Family Law Attorneys, The Maryland and District of Columbia SuperLawyers, 2011 Named Top Divorce Attorney by Washingtonian Magazine, 2012 - 2013 Washington D.C. Super Lawyers, 2021 Maryland Super Lawyers, 2021 Named Best Lawyer in the 27th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©, 2021 Best Lawyer in America in Best Lawyers, 2015-2022 America’s Most Honored Lawyers for 2020 by The American Registry Other Sources of Feedback About Brian K. Pearlstein Included on the 2026Maryland Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Maryland Super Lawyers list 2024 Maryland Super Lawyers list 2023 Maryland Super Lawyers list 2022 Maryland Super Lawyers list 2021 Maryland Super Lawyers list 2020 Maryland Super Lawyers list 2019 Maryland Super Lawyers list 2018 Maryland Super Lawyers list 2017 Maryland Super Lawyers list 2016 Maryland Super Lawyers list 2015 Maryland Super Lawyers list 2014 Maryland Super Lawyers list 2013 Maryland Super Lawyers list 2012 Maryland Super Lawyers list 2010 Maryland Super Lawyers list

• Partner, since 2001
• Managing Partner, since 2007

• Contributor, Women's Law Center's Family Law Hotline
• Guest Lecturer, Women's Commission
• Serves on the Johns Hopkins Children's Center Corporate Advisory Board

• Maryland
• District of Columbia
• U.S. District Court District of Maryland
• U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia
• U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit

• Maryland State Bar Association, Family Law Section (Member)
• Maryland State Bar Association, Litigation Section (Member)
• Montgomery County Bar Association
• District of Columbia Bar Association, Litigation Section (Member)
• American Bar Association (Member)
• Montgomery County Bar Association, Family Law Section (Co-Chair)