Edouard J.P. Bouquet

Senior Partner | Family Law Attorney & Certified Mediator

Brodsky Renehan Pearlstein & Bouquet

Edouard J.P. Bouquet is a Senior Partner at Brodsky Renehan Pearlstein & Bouquet with more than 30 years of experience handling complex family law and litigation matters in Maryland and Washington, D.C. A seasoned litigator and negotiator, he represents clients in high-conflict and high-stakes disputes involving divorce, custody, and significant financial issues. His practice is centered on helping clients navigate complex and emotionally charged situations while mitigating both personal and professional risk.

In addition to his litigation practice, Mr. Bouquet is a certified mediator with over 20 years of experience helping individuals and families resolve disputes efficiently, including through remote mediation services. His approach focuses on developing practical, tailored solutions that give clients greater control in difficult legal situations.

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 & Recognition

With decades of legal experience, Mr. Bouquet has built a reputation for effectively resolving disputes in both trial and appellate courts. He has also been appointed by courts in Maryland and Washington, D.C., to mediate cases and is frequently retained by private parties seeking to resolve disputes outside of litigation.

His professional recognitions include:

AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell
Super Lawyers (Maryland and Washington, D.C.)
Best Lawyers in America (multiple years)
Recognition by U.S. News, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and Baltimore Magazine

Courts, Licensing & Jurisdictions

Licensed to practice in:

Maryland
Washington, D.C.

He has litigated matters 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.

Thought Leadership & Legal Insight

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 (e.g., GPS tracking, mobile data) in family law cases

Education & Background

Juris Doctor — Emory University School of Law
Bachelor of Arts — The George Washington University

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.

Awards & Honors

Washington D.C. Super Lawyers 2015-2023
Maryland Super Lawyers 2015-2026
AV Preeminent Rating Martindale-Hubble since 2017

Share Profile