DC and MD family law attorney Jennifer Davison

Jennifer Davison is a family law attorney and partner at Tucker PLLC who provides guidance to clients and families in Washington, DC, and Maryland. She handles all types of family law matters, including divorce, asset division, child support, custody, alimony, prenuptial agreements and postnuptial agreements

Jennifer is adept at helping clients identify and prioritize their goals. An attentive listener, Jennifer gathers data and information before formulating a strategy for each case. This approach is part of her commitment to empowering her clients to understand and actively participate in formulating solutions. She brings a blend of empathy and a no-nonsense approach to her practice, ensuring that her clients feel both heard and realistically guided through their legal journeys.

In her practice, Jennifer has developed particular expertise in navigating the financial elements of a case, helping clients get clear on their needs, including daily living expenses, career planning, retirement security and college funding. Her pragmatic and level-headed manner guides clients through difficult conversations, focusing on helping them make the right decisions for the best outcomes.  “A client can call me charged up emotionally, and usually, we can find our way through the conversation with concrete steps. My approach is not to create drama but to navigate it.”

Jennifer’s expertise includes divorce litigation, negotiation, mediation and Collaborative Divorce, with an emphasis on seeking out-of-court resolutions whenever possible. She has proven highly successful in finding a way to assist clients in coming to an agreement in even the most contentious cases. 

In addition to being named a “Top Family Law Attorney” by the Washingtonian, Jennifer is also recognized as a leading family law attorney in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area by Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring the DC region with her two energetic children, traveling and subjecting her family to her cooking experiments.

Honors/Awards

  • Lawdragon “500 Leading Family Lawyers” – Family Law, Divorce (2026)
  • Washingtonian Magazine, Top Lawyer – Divorce and Family Law (2020, 2025)
  • The Best Lawyers in America® – Collaborative Law: Family Law (2025)
  • The Best Lawyers in America® – Family Law Mediation (2025)
  • The Best Lawyers in America®Family Law (2018-2023, 2025)
  • Selected to the Washington, DC, Super Lawyers list – Family Law (2020-2025)
  • Selected to the Washington, DC, Super Lawyers “Top 50 Women Lawyers” list – Family Law (2025)
  • Selected to the Washington, DC, Super Lawyers Rising Stars list – Family Law (2014-2016, 2019)

Previous Experience

  • Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell LLP, Partner (2017-2023)
  • Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell LLP, Associate (2008-2016)

"Divorce can be uncertain and overwhelming. I’m here to help my clients figure out a comprehensive plan and give them the tools they need to confidently step into the next chapter of their lives.”

Education

  • J.D., George Washington University Law School, Mock Trial Board (2007)
  • B.A., Brandeis University, cum laude (2004)

Bar/Court Admissions

  • District of Columbia
  • Maryland

Professional Memberships / Affiliations

  • District of Columbia Bar – Family Law Section
  • Bar Association of Montgomery County – Family Law Section
  • D.C. Academy of Collaborative Professionals

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