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Dana McKee, ADR Attorney in Baltimore, Maryland

focused on ADR, Appellate, and Business

Baltimore, MD

Trusted adr attorney serving Baltimore.

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Dana McKee is an attorney based in Baltimore, MARYLAND. The practice focuses on ADR, Appellate, and Business.

Based in
Baltimore, MARYLAND
Experience
attorney
Known for
ADR · Appellate · Business
  • Handles ADR, Appellate, and Business matters from Baltimore, MARYLAND.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Collaborative Law: Family Law (Baltimore) (2024).

About Dana McKee: Dana McKee is an attorney based in Baltimore, MARYLAND. The practice focuses on ADR, Appellate, and Business.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Dana takes on

Dana concentrates on adr, appellate, business, family law, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Dana handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

ADR cases in Baltimore, Maryland

Dana takes adr matters in Baltimore, Maryland. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Dana agrees to represent you.

Appellate cases in Baltimore, Maryland

Dana takes appellate matters in Baltimore, Maryland. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Dana agrees to represent you.

Business cases in Baltimore, Maryland

Dana takes business matters in Baltimore, Maryland. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Dana agrees to represent you.

Family Law cases in Baltimore, Maryland

Dana takes family law matters in Baltimore, Maryland. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Dana agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Baltimore, Maryland

Dana takes litigation matters in Baltimore, Maryland. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Dana agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Dana McKee — adr lawyer in Baltimore

Dana McKee is an attorney based in Baltimore, MARYLAND. The practice focuses on ADR, Appellate, and Business.

Dana McKee is one of Maryland’s foremost family law attorneys and a partner of Brown, Goldstein & Levy. She chairs the firm’s family law practice and has extensive experience representing clients with high net worth who are experiencing complex family law cases, including divorce, custody, and related financial issues. Clients turn to Dana for her leading expertise across all aspects of family law that affect their lives, with an emphasis on:

  • Divorce and separation agreements
  • Custody and visitation
  • Child support
  • Prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements
  • Appeals

Dana provides the highest-caliber legal services that bring each one of her client’s voices centerstage. She is an award-winning divorce attorney recognized for her work across a wide variety of trials, mediations, and appeals. Dana began her career in complex commercial litigation and brings valuable financial insight to her family law and divorce practice that can help settle even the toughest of familial disputes.

Clients regard her as a tough negotiator who is dedicated to bringing justice to the family law system, one case at a time. Through her years of legal practice, Dana’s experience has extended far beyond the courtroom. A compassionate advocate for all stakeholders in a case, Dana understands that often, divorce litigation is not appropriate for protecting the best interests of the families and children tied to a dispute. She is trained and experienced in Collaborative Law; an alternative dispute resolution process that takes family law matters out of the courtroom.

Committed to securing the best possible outcome for each case, Dana uses a combination of passion, ethics, and tenacity to get the job done. She received her certification for a nationally approved and recognized transformative mediation and conflict transformation skills training program. She is also a recognized Maryland Super Lawyer, Best Lawyer in America, and top female lawyer in the state of Maryland.

Dana previously served as a Court Ordered Settlement Conference Facilitator for the Family Division of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City and has taught courses on custody issues for the National Association of Social Workers. Prior to joining Brown, Goldstein & Levy in 1995, Dana was an attorney with Frank, Bernstein, Conaway & Goldman, where her practice was devoted exclusively to complex commercial litigation.

Outside of the courtroom, Dana is a dedicated member of her community. She has served as the Vice-President and then President of the Ten Hills Community Association. She was instrumental in obtaining the historical designation for the Ten Hills community. She also worked closely with city officials and leaders from the surrounding communities in the redevelopment of the abandoned Uplands Apartments in Southwest Baltimore.

Working with Dana on a adr matter

Dana McKee is one of Maryland’s foremost family law attorneys and a partner of Brown, Goldstein & Levy. She chairs the firm’s family law practice and has extensive experience representing clients with high net worth who are experiencing complex family law cases, including divorce, custody, and related financial issues. Clients turn to Dana for her leading expertise across all aspects of family…

Who Dana represents

Dana reviews new inquiries case-by-case for adr, appellate, and business matters in Baltimore and the surrounding Maryland area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Duke University

    J.D. · 1985

  • Johns Hopkins University

    B.A. · 1981

Jurisdictions

Dana's state bar admissions

  • Maryland, Maryland S

    ACTIVE

  • District of Columbia

    ACTIVE

  • New Jersey, New Jers

    ACTIVE

  • Maryland, Baltimore

    ACTIVE

  • Maryland, Baltimore

    ACTIVE

Dana studied at J.D. in Duke University and B.A. in Johns Hopkins University.

Law school and academic background

Dana completed J.D. in Duke University and B.A. in Johns Hopkins University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Dana runs in Maryland is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Dana has received 14 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Collaborative Law: Family Law (Baltimore)

    2024

  • Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Collaborative Law: Family Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Family Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Mediation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Arbitration

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Collaborative Law: Civil

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Maryland Super Lawyers, 2013-present

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Top 50 Women Maryland Super Lawyers, 2014, 2015 & 2018

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Top 100 Maryland Super Lawyers, 2014 & 2015

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Collaborative Law: Family Law (Baltimore) (2024). Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Collaborative Law: Family Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Mediation (2026).

Locations

Dana McKee's office in Baltimore

Dana's primary office is at 120 East Baltimore Street, Suite 2500, Baltimore, Maryland, 21202. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

120 East Baltimore Street, Suite 2500

Baltimore, Maryland 21202

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Hiring guide

How to hire Dana McKee — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new adr attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Dana usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Dana charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Dana's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Dana will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a adr attorney in Baltimore, Maryland

A short list to run through before you commit: How many adr matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Dana

Dana discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in adr practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every adr matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Dana confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Dana's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many adr practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Dana McKee

  • How much does it cost to hire Dana for a adr case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Dana walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Dana offer a free consultation?

    Dana charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Dana's office. Some adr attorneys offer free consults — check Dana's current terms during booking.

  • How long do adr cases in Maryland typically take?

    Simple adr matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Dana gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Dana take my case if I'm outside Baltimore?

    Dana is licensed in Maryland. Matters governed by Maryland law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Dana will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Dana?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Dana will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Dana accepting new adr clients right now?

    Dana's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

ADR attorneys serving Baltimore, Annapolis and Rockville in Maryland

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