Reza Golesorkhi

Reza Golesorkhi is an Iranian-American attorney and Principal at Joseph, Greenwald & Laake, P.A. (JGL), where he leads work in family law and business services. Based in the Washington metropolitan area, he represents individuals and families dealing with complex divorce, financial, and family-related legal matters, including cases involving substantial assets and business interests.

Rezas approach combines courtroom advocacy with negotiation and practical problem-solving. He helps clients evaluate settlement options and navigate disputes involving property division, financial support, child custody, and marital agreements. His background in business and corporate law is particularly relevant when a divorce involves company ownership, business valuation, real estate holdings, or tax considerations.

One notable aspect of his family law practice is his appellate work involving the enforceability of mahr, a financial obligation associated with certain Islamic marriage contracts. His work on this issue has contributed to significant Maryland family law precedent. In addition to family law, Reza advises businesses on corporate legal matters and serves as outside general counsel to clients.

Reza earned his Bachelor of Science from George Washington University in 1998 and his Juris Doctor from The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, in 2004. He is admitted to practice in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and New Jersey. He is also a member of several professional legal associations, including the American-Iranian Bar Association, and speaks Farsi.

• Principal at Joseph, Greenwald & Laake, P.A.
• Focuses on family law, divorce litigation, and business legal services
• Juris Doctor from The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, 2004
• Bachelor of Science from George Washington University, 1998
• Admitted to practice in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and New Jersey
• Member of the American-Iranian Bar Association and other professional legal organizations
• Recognized by legal and regional publications, including The Best Lawyers in America for 20222023
• Farsi-speaking attorney serving clients in the Washington metropolitan area

Reza represents clients in family law disputes and business-related legal matters, particularly when personal, financial, and commercial interests overlap.

• Divorce and Separation: Representation in contested and uncontested divorce proceedings and separation-related matters.
• High-Asset Divorce: Legal guidance for cases involving significant assets, complex finances, business ownership, and real estate holdings.
• Child Custody and Support: Assistance with custody arrangements, parenting matters, and child support disputes.
• Alimony and Spousal Support: Advice and representation concerning financial support obligations following separation or divorce.
• Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements: Negotiation and preparation of marital agreements addressing financial rights and property interests.
• Property Division: Resolution of disputes involving marital property, business interests, and real estate.
• Business and Corporate Law: Counsel on corporate matters, business operations, and ongoing legal needs.
• Business Valuation and Tax Issues in Divorce: Guidance when business interests, asset valuation, or tax consequences affect family law proceedings.
• Appeals in Family Law: Appellate matters involving significant family law questions, including the enforceability of mahr agreements.

Family law disputes can become especially complicated when they involve business ownership, substantial assets, or cross-cultural marriage agreements. Rezas combined experience in family law and business services allows him to consider both the personal and financial dimensions of these cases.

His work includes courtroom litigation, settlement negotiations, and appellate matters. For clients facing divorce, custody disputes, financial support issues, or business-related concerns arising from family proceedings, Reza offers legal counsel informed by experience across these interconnected areas of law.

With admissions in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and New Jersey, and the ability to communicate in Farsi, he serves clients throughout the Washington metropolitan region and beyond.