Marjorie G. DiLima

Managing Partner

As Managing Partner, Marjorie runs the Fait & DiLima firm with a steady hand and a creative mind. She graduated with honors in 1994 with both a law degree (J.D.) and M.B.A. She followed those studies with a Masters in Taxation (LL.M) from Georgetown University Law. She is accepted to practice in the U.S. District Court (Federal), the Maryland Court of Special Appeals, and the U.S. Tax Court. Her ease and acumen with numbers makes her an outstanding sleuth for hidden assets cases. Marjorie often teaches at Montgomery College integrity and professionalism in the practice of law to paralegals. She also holds a lifetime position in the American Inns of Court, an organization devoted to raising the level of professional conduct in the legal profession in Montgomery County and elsewhere.

Marjorie is certified to conduct mediation and practice collaborative law – an alternate dispute process handled outside of court. In some situations, she represents not one of the spouses, but the minor(s), as a Best Interest Attorney, and has a significant impact on what custody arrangement is best for the child.

One area of Marjorie’s expertise and interest includes cases where alcohol and drug use adversely affect family dynamics as well as cases involving narcissists or people with high conflict personalities.

Notable Cases

Today, Marjorie maintains an appellate practice which she leverages to argue cases in the Maryland Court of Special Appeals. Notable cases she’s helped prepare for Fait & DiLima, LLP., include:

• Richard v. Richards, 166 Md. App. 263, 888 A.2d 364 (2005), a case regarding subjects such as the determination of marital versus non-marital property as well as other similar subjects
• Mills v. Mills, 178 Md. App. 728, 943 A.2d 677 (2008), a case regarding the revisory power of the Court as it applies to Qualified Domestic Relations Orders

Honors

As you may be able to tell, Marjorie has a genuine passion for her work. Some of Marjorie’s honors include:

• Maryland “Super Lawyers”
• Washingtonian’s “Best Lawyers”
• U. S. News & World Report’s “Best Law Firms 2023” and earlier
• Maryland Bar “Recognition for extraordinary commitment to the delivery of legal services,” multiple years.
• Attorney of the Month – Attorney at Law Magazine

Awards

• Rated by Super Lawyers – 10 Years
• Best Lawyers 2024 – Marjorie Dilima
• Best Law Firms – Rated By Best Lawyers – 2024
• Best Lawyers 2023 – Marjorie Dilima
• Best Law Firms US News – 2023
• Best Law Firms US News – 2021
• Women Industry Era Leaders – 10 Most Inspiring Women Leaders of 2021

Client Testimonials

• “Since our first time in the courtroom with Marjorie, I felt very protected. She was super sharp, extremely knowledgeable, brilliant even, and very caring.”
• “Marjorie not only solved my family matters but helped me to see the “Big Picture.”
• “My ex and I are getting along better than before. I definitely give credit to professional advice I was given.”
• “Very professional and kind. Kindness matters.”
• “Marjorie fought for me as a person, not just a client. Thank you, Marjorie, for being there for me during one of the craziest times in my life.”
• “I will never be able to thank Marjorie enough for all she has done for me. Her guidance, kindness and professionalism will never be forgotten.”
• “Thank you so much, Marjorie, for coming to my rescue and being my lawyer.”