"Jurisdiction isn't just a legal concept. It's a destination that exists in the form of an eponymous curated boutique, Jurisdiction Clothing in Potomac, Maryland, owned by family law attorney Jessica Markham, founder of the Markham Law Firm. If you're interested in learning what motivates a successful attorney to launch a second business venture outside the jurisdiction of her legal practice, or how lawyers with entrepreneurial side passions can do the same, read on."
"The firm handles the full spectrum of family law, including many matters other firms decline: international parental kidnapping, interstate custody disputes, appellate work, adoption and guardianship, domestic violence matters, and qualified domestic relations orders (QDROs). Unlike many law firm owners, Markham continues to actively practice law, trying cases, mentoring associates, teaching CLEs, and serving as a strategic resource within the firm."
"As it would turn out, these boundaries weren't limits but instead, the secret to more opportunity. After the firm hired a director of operations, Markham found herself working fewer hours without losing momentum. But she still had creative energy. And so she asked herself, "What already exists in my life that I love, understand, and do instinctively?" The answer was fashion. For years, Markham had followed runway shows, read fashion publications, advised friends on purchases, and thought deeply about quality, longevity, and personal style."
Jessica Markham owns Jurisdiction Clothing, a curated boutique in Potomac, Maryland, while leading the Markham Law Firm. The family law firm, founded in 2015, has grown to ten attorneys and handles a full spectrum of family law, including international parental kidnapping, interstate custody disputes, appellate work, adoption and guardianship, domestic violence matters, and qualified domestic relations orders (QDROs). Markham remains an active practitioner, trying cases, mentoring associates, teaching CLEs, and serving as a strategic resource. She enforces 9-5 boundaries to prevent burnout. Hiring a director of operations reduced her hours, freed creative energy, and prompted a fashion-focused entrepreneurial outlet.
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