Heather McCabe and Emily Russell Named to MSN’s “Top 10 Leading Lawyers of 2025”

McCabe Russel, PA, is excited to announce that our founding partners, Heather McCabe and Emily Russell, have been named to MSN’s list of Top 10 Leading Lawyers of 2025. This recognition is awarded to attorneys who play a pivotal role in shaping the legal industry and their specific field of practice. We’re proud that MSN recognized our client-focused work and strategic advocacy. Being included among such an inspiring group of attorneys is humbling and affirming. We know that our clients place their trust in us at some of the most challenging moments in their lives, and we don’t take that lightly.

A recognition that reflects our mission

At McCabe Russell, PA, we are exclusively family lawyers. Our team handles high-conflict custody disputes and complex divorces. In each case, our priority is to resolve issues with as little trauma and as much dignity as possible.

Heather and Emily have built their careers around this philosophy. Both are Certified Best Interest Attorneys, which is a designation granted to lawyers the court appoints to advocate for children in contested custody cases. The role comes with a great deal of responsibility. Heather also serves as a trained Parenting Coordinator, which allows her to work directly with parents during high-conflict situations to reduce tension and safeguard the children.

Strategic. Compassionate. Committed to change.

Family law involves real people struggling with matters that influence their day-to-day lives and futures. Effective representation in this area requires patience, compassion, and honesty. From prenuptial agreements to parenting plans, we want our clients to make smart, well-thought-out decisions now so that they can avoid litigation later.

We also pride ourselves on our representation of modern, diverse families, including LGBTQ couples and parents. Whatever the family make-up, we offer personalized representation, empathy and respect. This recognition from MSN is especially meaningful because it celebrates not only legal excellence but a commitment to inclusion and client-centered service.

Raising the bar for family law in Maryland

McCabe Russell, PA, serves clients across Howard and Montgomery Counties and beyond. We hope that being recognized by MSN will mean that we’re able to influence the field and encourage more firms to approach family law with open-mindedness and compassion. To read more about Heather, Emily, and the rest of this year’s honorees, visit MSN’s full Top 10 Leading Lawyers of 2025 feature.

If you’re looking for a firm to represent you in your own family law matter, please reach out to us today by calling our offices or filling out our online contact form.