Managing Partner | High-Stakes Divorce and Financial Disputes
Brian K. Pearlstein has spent decades representing individuals and families throughout Maryland and Washington, D.C., in family law matters involving divorce, custody, support, and complex financial litigation. Since joining Brodsky Renehan Pearlstein & Bouquet in 1995 and becoming Managing Partner in 2007, he has built a reputation for handling intricate disputes involving business valuations, hidden assets, real estate portfolios, professional practices, and investment holdings.
Mr. Pearlstein regularly represents business owners, executives, professionals, and community leaders in matters where significant financial interests and long-term family dynamics are at stake. His practice is particularly focused on complex property division and financially intensive divorce litigation requiring strategic analysis, detailed preparation, and aggressive advocacy when necessary.
Mr. Pearlstein is also approved and recommended by the Embassy of France to assist French nationals residing in the United States, reflecting the international trust and recognition he has earned throughout his career.
Practice Areas
Brian Pearlstein handles a full spectrum of family law matters, including:
- Divorce and legal separation
- Child custody and visitation
- Child support and alimony
- Domestic violence matters
- Complex property division and hidden assets
- Business and professional practice valuation
- Real estate and investment asset disputes
- Prenuptial and marital agreements
- Same-sex marriage and family law matters
- Domestic and international custody and support cases
Experience, Leadership & Recognition
Mr. Pearlstein’s litigation record and standing in the legal community have earned him consistent recognition throughout his career, including:
- AV Preeminent Rating in Martindale-Hubble 2011-2026
- Best Lawyers in America 2015 – 2026
- Washingtonian Top Lawyer for 15+ years (2011-2026) & 2022 Lifetime Achievement Recipient
- The Daily Record Power List 2022
- Super Lawyers 2010-2027
- Super Lawyers Top 100 Rated 2026-2027
- Avvo-Rated Top Lawyers Since 2017
- America’s Most Honored Lawyers 2020 & 2021
- International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL) 2023-Current
Courts, Licensing & Jurisdictions
Licensed to practice in Maryland and Washington, D.C., Brian is also admitted to:
- United States District Court for Maryland
- United States District Court for the District of Columbia
- United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
He has argued appellate cases before:
- District of Columbia Court of Appeals
- Maryland Court of Special Appeals
- United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
He regularly litigates in jurisdictions throughout Maryland, including Montgomery, Prince George’s, Anne Arundel, Howard, Frederick, Charles, Carroll, Queen Anne’s, and Calvert counties, as well as Baltimore City and Baltimore County.
A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Brian is a husband and father of three. Outside of his legal practice, he enjoys skiing, golfing, and following University of Michigan athletics.
Education
- Juris Doctor — American University Washington College of Law, 1991
- Bachelor of Arts — University of Michigan, 1988