Sogand Zamani
Collaborative Law: Family Law
Collaborative Law: Family Law
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Sogand Zamani is the founder of Zamani & Associates PLLC, a family law firm dedicated exclusively to all aspects of family law and family formation. With almost two decades of legal experience to guide her, Sogand is valued for her thoughtful consideration of her client’s financial needs, complex real estate and business assets, deeply-felt custody concerns, and jurisdictional challenges.Sogand regularly mediates, represents individuals as Collaborative counsel, and negotiates to advance her client’s interests, and she is equal to the task of litigating when necessary. Additionally, Sogand enjoys serving families as an attorney representing the best interests of minor children, and has been appointed Guardian ad litem by the Court. She is also a trained parent coordinator and mediator.Recognized as a creative problem-solver, Sogand is committed bringing a full range of skills to bear to achieve resolution for individuals in divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, division of property, parentage, civil protection order (domestic violence), fair hearings and other family law related proceedings. For individuals pursuing family formation, Sogand is committed to walking intended parents through their adoption journey (domestic/international private, foster parent or agency adoption) and/or collaborative reproduction step-by-step to minimize the uncertainty they face to achieve their forever family.Sogand is a leader in her professional field, presently working to bring Collaborative process to families of low and modest means through the Collaborative Project of Washington, D.C., which she co-founded, and Third Thursday’s – a free divorce program held virtually. Sogand volunteers on the Domestic Relations Branch Sub-Committee for the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, where she participates to advance improvement in the practice of family law and resources available to families in domestic disputes. In the past, she served a three-year elected position on the Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee of the Maryland State Bar Association (2012-2015).Sogand is consistently selected by her colleagues for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America (2017-2023), Top 50 Women by Super Lawyers in the District of Columbia (2021-2023), Super Lawyers (2015-2023), Super Lawyers Rising Stars (2013-2014), Bethesda Magazine Top Lawyers (Adoption and Family Law)(2019-2021), Washingtonian Top Lawyers (2017-2022), and her firm has been recognized as a Tier 1 Law Firm by the Best Law Firms in America. Sogand Zamani is the founder of Zamani & Associates PLLC, a family law firm dedicated exclusively to all aspects of family law and family formation. With almost two decades of legal experience to guide her, Sogand is valued for her thoughtful consideration of her client’s financial needs, complex real estate and business assets, deeply-felt custody concerns, and jurisdictional challenges.Sogand regularly mediates, represents individuals as Collaborative counsel, and negotiates to advance her client’s interests, and she is equal to the task of litigating when necessary. Additionally, Sogand enjoys serving families as an attorney representing the best interests of minor children, and has been appointed Guardian ad litem by the Court. She is also a trained parent coordinator and mediator.Recognized as a creative problem-solver, Sogand is committed bringing a full range of skills to bear to achieve resolution for individuals in divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, division of property, parentage, civil protection order (domestic violence), fair hearings and other family law related proceedings. For individuals pursuing family formation, Sogand is committed to walking intended parents through their adoption journey (domestic/international private, foster parent or agency adoption) and/or collaborative reproduction step-by-step to minimize the uncertainty they face to achieve their forever family.Sogand is a leader in her professional field, presently working to bring Collaborative process to families of low and modest means through the Collaborative Project of Washington, D.C., which she co-founded, and Third Thursday’s – a free divorce program held virtually. Sogand volunteers on the Domestic Relations Branch Sub-Committee for the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, where she participates to advance improvement in the practice of family law and resources available to families in domestic disputes. In the past, she served a three-year elected position on the Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee of the Maryland State Bar Association (2012-2015).Sogand is consistently selected by her colleagues for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America (2017-2023), Top 50 Women by Super Lawyers in the District of Columbia (2021-2023), Super Lawyers (2015-2023), Super Lawyers Rising Stars (2013-2014), Bethesda Magazine Top Lawyers (Adoption and Family Law)(2019-2021), Washingtonian Top Lawyers (2017-2022), and her firm has been recognized as a Tier 1 Law Firm by the Best Law Firms in America. Sogand Zamani is the founder of Zamani & Associates PLLC, a family law firm dedicated exclusively to all aspects of family law and family formation. With almost two decades of legal experience to guide her, Sogand is valued for her thoughtful consideration of her client’s financial needs, complex real estate and business assets, deeply-felt custody concerns, and jurisdictional challenges. Sogand regularly mediates, represents individuals as Collaborative counsel, and negotiates to advance her client’s interests, and she is equal to the task of litigating when necessary. Additionally, Sogand enjoys serving families as an attorney representing the best interests of minor children, and has been appointed Guardian ad litem by the Court. She is also a trained parent coordinator and mediator. Recognized as a creative problem-solver, Sogand is committed bringing a full range of skills to bear to achieve resolution for individuals in divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, division of property, parentage, civil protection order (domestic violence), fair hearings and other family law related proceedings. For individuals pursuing family formation, Sogand is committed to walking intended parents through their adoption journey (domestic/international private, foster parent or agency adoption) and/or collaborative reproduction step-by-step to minimize the uncertainty they face to achieve their forever family. Sogand is a leader in her professional field, presently working to bring Collaborative process to families of low and modest means through the Collaborative Project of Washington, D.C., which she co-founded, and Third Thursday’s – a free divorce program held virtually. Sogand volunteers on the Domestic Relations Branch Sub-Committee for the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, where she participates to advance improvement in the practice of family law and resources available to families in domestic disputes. In the past, she served a three-year elected position on the Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee of the Maryland State Bar Association (2012-2015). Sogand is consistently selected by her colleagues for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America (2017-2023), Top 50 Women by Super Lawyers in the District of Columbia (2021-2023), Super Lawyers (2015-2023), Super Lawyers Rising Stars (2013-2014), Bethesda Magazine Top Lawyers (Adoption and Family Law)(2019-2021), Washingtonian Top Lawyers (2017-2022), and her firm has been recognized as a Tier 1 Law Firm by the Best Law Firms in America.
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2018
Michelle Smith
Navigating my high-conflict divorce was one of the most daunting experiences of my life. From our first consultation, Sogand Zamani provided not just legal expertise, but genuine understanding and strategic clarity. Her deep, two-decade focus exclusively on family law was immediately evident. She expertly handled intricate financial disclosures and sensitive custody discussions, always aiming for a resolution that prioritized my children's stability. While fully prepared to litigate, her recognized skill in mediation and collaborative law created a path to a settlement that spared us all the trauma of a courtroom battle. Her background from GW Law and Harvard informs a nuanced, intelligent approach. Sogand and her team at Zamani & Associates were consistently responsive, meticulous, and compassionate. The outcome was fair and sustainable, allowing me to move forward with peace of mind. I cannot recommend her highly enough for anyone facing family legal matters.