Services offered
Divorce Attorney
Divorce Lawyer - Divorce Settlement Agreement Review
1 hr
Review your proposed divorce settlement to ensure fairness and legal accuracy before signing.
$1,500
Estate Attorney
Estate Attorney - Advance Healthcare Directive
45 mins
Create a healthcare directive that specifies your medical care preferences if you become unable to communicate.
$300
Estate Attorney - Estate Deed Transfer
1 hr
Prepare and record deed transfers for estate planning purposes, including survivorship and trust-based title changes.
$500
Estate Attorney - Free Consultation
30 mins
Speak with an estate attorney to evaluate your estate planning needs and determine the best legal tools to protect your assets.
Free
Estate Attorney - Last Will and Testament Drafting
1 hr
Create a legally binding will to outline how your property and responsibilities should be handled after your death.
$600
About
Founded in 2014 and based in Rockville, MD, BGS Law, LLC is led by the experienced Bethany G. Shechtel. BGS Law specializes in family law, domestic violence, guardianship, juvenile, and special education matters. The firm also handles wills, trusts, probate, real estate, and civil litigation. BGS Law is committed to empowering clients during their most challenging times, and aims to provide efficient, economical solutions to legal issues. Recognized for her expertise, Bethany was selected as a SuperLawyers Rising Star from 2017 to 2019.
Specialties
Issue status
Agreed, Contested
New or existing case
New motion or petition, Case in process, Mediation, Appeal
Service type
Consultation / advice, Representation
Location and hours
BGS Law, LLC
110 N. Washington Street, Suite 404
Rockville, MD 20850
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
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9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Closed
9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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Work Experience
Member
BGS Law, LLC
2018 - Present
Attorney
Shechtel and Associates, PA
2015 - 2018
Attorney
Child Justice Center, LLC
2015 - 2018
Associate Attorney
BGS Law
2021 - Present
Education
University of the District of Columbia, David A. Clarke School of Law
College of Notre Dame of Maryland
2007
University of the District of Columbia, David A. Clarke School of Law
2014
Towson University
2005
Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center
Towson University
Communications and Political Science
2005
College of Notre Dame of Maryland
Education
2007
University of Maryland, College Park
2011
University of the District of Columbia, David A. Clarke School of Law
Law
Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center
Associations & Affiliations
Simon E. Sobeloff Society
Board Member
Maryland State Bar Association
Maryland State Bar Association, Family and Juvenile Law Section
American Bar Association
Maryland Association for Justice
Women's Bar Association of Maryland
Liasion to BAMC
American Association for Justice chapter
Montgomery County Bar Association
Executive Committee Liason
American Inns of Court
District of Columbia Bar
Maryland State Bar Association
Montgomery County Bar Association
American Bar Association
Publications
Speaking Engagements
BAMC Continuing Legal Education
Protective/Peace Orders And Their Possible Impact to Consider in Family, Immigration, and Criminal Proceedings
2017