Education
- J.D., American University, Washington College of Law, 1967
- B.S., University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, 1964
Bar and Court Admissions
- Maryland
- District of Columbia
- United States Supreme Court
- United States District Court for the District of Maryland
- United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit
Points of Distinction
Mr. Ogens is a past president of the Maryland Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, an association of the nation’s top matrimonial lawyers from the 50 states who specialize in all issues relating to marriage and divorce. The Academy conducts local continuing legal education programs, participates in the legislative process and engages in a variety of other activities to serve the public and improve the practice of matrimonial law.
Mr. Ogens has received numerous honors, awards, and recognition by publications and surveys, including:
- Named to the "Best Lawyers in America" listing in the Family Law category in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2016
- Named to the "Best Lawyers in America" listing in the Family Law Mediation category in 2016
- Named to the "Maryland Super Lawyers" listing in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012
- Named to the "Washington DC Super Lawyers" listing in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012
- Named to Washingtonian's "Best Divorce Lawyers" listing in 2000, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011 and 2013
- Named to Bethesda Magazine's "Top Divorce Lawyers" listing in 2010 and 2013
Mr. Ogens is a certified family law arbitrator (AAML) and he often serves as a court appointed family law mediator for the Circuit Court for Montgomery County.
Activities
Mr. Ogens is a member of multiple associations and organizations, including being a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. He is the former Chair of the Montgomery County Government Fire and Rescue Commission, which includes service to the citizens of Montgomery County. In this role, he was the presiding officer in appeals from orders of the fire chief and chair of the Master Fire Defense, Rescue and Emergency Medical Services Plan Task Force.
Mr. Ogens has also been a member/commissioner of the Montgomery County Government Ethics Commission and also is a member of the Bar Association of Montgomery County, the Maryland State Bar Association and the Bar Association of the District of Columbia.
Publications/Speeches
Mr. Ogens is a frequent lecturer in family law for continuing legal education programs. He has given lectures on the Marital Property Workshop, Maryland Law of Dissipation of Marital Assets, Family Law Around the Beltway, the Mental Health Privilege in Family Law Cases, Securing Possession of Real Estate from Non-titled Spouse and Changes in Family Law Practice over the years.
Mr. Ogens was also quoted in the Washingtonian. Click here to read a copy of the article.