Leonard A Englander
Law Office of Leonard A. Englander, Esq., LLC
Everyone should be able to afford justice. As a teacher for disadvantaged teens in Baltimore, it was clear to me that the lack of affordable legal representation is a problem for so many who seek a fair outcome in court. Making sure that everyone’s rights are honored, regardless of income, has always been my goal as an attorney. Starting with my work as a law student with University of Maryland’s JustAdvice Clinic, to volunteering with Legal Aid, to fighting for the rights of victims as an attorney for the nonprofit, SALI (Sexual Assault Legal Institute), I have represented clients in a variety of legal matters. Divorce, custody, peace/protective orders, immigration, housing, crime victim representation, employment law, and Title IX cases, are just some of the areas where I have successfully stood for my clients in court.
Over the years, it became obvious to me that non-profits cannot possibly fill the growing need for attorneys for those whose income is above the income and case-type thresholds for “free” help. If you need a qualified, Maryland barred lawyer who will represent you at a price that the fancy, high-overhead firms can’t match, you are the person that I had in mind when I built this practice. Click here to set up a free consultation.
You don’t have to fight the system alone.
- Traffic Tickets
- Suspended License
- Collections
- Landlord Tenant
- Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights
- Civil Litigation - small & large claims
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Free Consultation
I provide a free legal consultation to all potential clients, regardless of whether they choose to retain me. The average consultation will go through your basic legal options and make recommendations regarding your case. No fee will EVER be charged to a potential client. A consultation will on average take about 30-45 minutes. -
Credit Cards Accepted
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Contingent Fees
On certain cases, I will accept a contingency fee structure wherein I only get paid if I collect money for you. In such cases, in exchange for my services, I get a percentage of the judgment collected. The fee varies from approximately 25-35%. To put that in perspective, for every $100 I collect, I receive between $25-$35.
- Maryland
- Supreme Court of Maryland
- ID Number: 1406170089
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- Lead Attorney/Principal
- Law Office of Leonard A. Englander, Esq., LLC
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- Law office centered around providing quality legal services at an affordable rate.
- Staff Attorney
- Sexual Assault Legal Institute
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- Representing sexual assault survivors in a variety of legal issues.
- Volunteer Attorney
- Legal Aid Bureau, Inc.
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- Representing and assisting indigent clients in a variety of court proceedings and issues.
- University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
- J.D. (2013) | Law
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- Providence College
- B.S. (2009) | Business
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- Honors: Magna Cum Laude
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- State Bar of Maryland
- Member
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- Q. Am I obligated to pay for water/sewage bills without written notice in Maryland?
- A: Generally speaking, no. In order to be liable, there would have to be a written agreement to that effect. Otherwise, it's generally assumed that utilities are included in the rent.
However, I will note that if you refuse to do so and you are on a month-to-month lease, the logical move on their part would be to send you a 60 day notice to vacate and use that as leverage to either get you to agree in writing to paying the utilities or to get rid of you to find a tenant who will agree to such.
- Q. Can an eviction proceed before emergency assistance is processed?
- A: Unfortunately, the answer is yes. The eviction can proceed. Sometimes the landlord might try to delay it or otherwise work with people so that they can get their money, but if they wish to proceed, they are fully within the law to do so.
- Q. Will a lease termination for pet violation affect my rental record if I vacate by deadline?
- A: The simple answer is yes, but if you do so without negotiating an end to your lease, you may get stuck paying for a portion of what remains on your lease (assuming it's not a month-to-month lease at this time). I would recommend negotiating an end to your lease and getting something in writing that is signed. Otherwise, technically, if it takes a bit to re-let the property, you may be responsible for the lost rent.
