Our Team

At Potomac Family Law, we take a collaborative, client-focused approach to all of our cases. Each client benefits from the experience and skills of our entire team, and you always work directly with one of our partners.

Our team works tirelessly to achieve the best possible results for our clients. We have extensive experience in family law matters including high-income and high-asset divorces, complex custody and child support cases, and cases involving allegations of abuse or protective orders in both D.C. and Maryland. We also have substantial experience with all manner of agreements, including prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, settlement agreements, and IVF agreements.

No matter how complex your case may be, it is important to have an attorney who is focused on you and who follows a strategy tailored to your needs. Sometimes, family law cases can be resolved through negotiation and agreement, such as mediation. In other situations, you need an attorney who is prepared to litigate your case through trial. Regardless of your circumstances, our experienced attorneys will work closely with you to develop a robust and effective strategy to accomplish your goals..

Kaitlyn Sweda

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Kaitlyn has practiced family law extensively in D.C. and Maryland for the majority of her legal career. She first moved to the area from Southern California to attend American University’s Washington College of Law where she first developed her deep appreciation for the area and passion for family law. Kaitlyn uses her fierce advocacy to get the best possible results for her clients in any situation. An avid sports fan, in her spare time she enjoys watching baseball games at Nationals Park and going on long walks with her dog Appa.

Kaitlyn is licensed to practice law in Maryland and D.C.

Bear Bruun

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Born and raised in Washington, D.C., including having graduated from George Washington University Law School, Bear is also able to leverage his extensive knowledge of the particular issues and problems families in the area face, and use that knowledge to develop creative solutions for his clients. Bear can frequently be found biking the Capital Crescent trail in his free time, spending time with his family, or enjoying sporting events in the area.

Bear is licensed to practice law in Maryland and D.C.