A Senior Family Law Litigator and Mediator Focused on Resolving Complex Divorce and Custody Disputes
Edouard J.P. Bouquet has spent more than 35 years representing individuals and families throughout Maryland and Washington, D.C., in family law and complex litigation matters. As a Senior Partner at Brodsky Renehan Pearlstein & Bouquet, his practice focuses on helping clients navigate emotionally charged and financially significant disputes involving divorce, custody, property division, and litigation strategy.
Known as both a seasoned litigator and skilled negotiator, Mr. Bouquet is also a certified mediator with more than 20 years of experience helping parties resolve disputes outside the courtroom, including through remote mediation services. His approach across both roles centers on minimizing personal and professional risk while developing strategies tailored to each client’s circumstances and long-term objectives.
Practice Areas
Edouard J.P. Bouquet handles a wide range of family law and related matters, including:
- Divorce and legal separation (including same-sex marriage)
- Child custody and visitation
- Child support and alimony
- Complex financial disputes and property division
- Business and professional practice valuation
- Prenuptial and marital agreements
- Non-disclosure agreements
- Mediation and dispute resolution
Experience, Leadership & Recognition
With decades of legal experience, Mr. Bouquet has built a reputation for effectively resolving disputes in both trial and appellate courts, and is frequently appointed by courts in Maryland and Washington, D.C. to mediate cases. His professional recognitions include:
- Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers 2015-2023
- Maryland Super Lawyers 2015-2027
- Named Best Lawyer in the 27th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America© – 2021
- Best Lawyers in America© for Family Law, 2019-2024, 2026
- AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell since 2017
- Recognition by U.S. News, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and Baltimore Magazine
Courts, Licensing & Jurisdictions
Licensed to practice in Maryland and Washington, D.C., Mr. Bouquet has litigated in:
- Courts throughout Maryland, including Montgomery, Prince George’s, Anne Arundel, Howard, Frederick, Calvert, Charles, Washington, and Garrett counties
- Washington, D.C. courts
- Additional jurisdictions, including New Jersey, Massachusetts, Missouri, and Oregon
He has also argued appeals in both Maryland and Washington, D.C. appellate courts.
A lifelong resident of the Washington, D.C. area, Mr. Bouquet began his legal career as a law clerk to the Honorable James S. McAuliffe, Jr. of the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, Maryland. Before joining the firm as a partner in 2010, he was a partner at a Washington, D.C. law firm and later operated his own practice in Bethesda, Maryland.
Thought Leadership & Speaking
Mr. Bouquet has lectured and written on a range of family law topics, including:
- Drafting prenuptial agreements
- Use of expert witnesses in divorce litigation
- Child support and alimony disputes, including voluntary impoverishment claims
- The role of technology and digital evidence, such as GPS tracking and mobile data, in family law cases
His experience handling complex financial and evidentiary issues has made him a trusted resource in litigation involving evolving technology, forensic evidence, and high-conflict disputes.
Education
- Juris Doctor — Emory University School of Law
- Bachelor of Arts — The George Washington University