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Mark Oakley

Mark Oakley

  • Criminal Law, DUI & DWI, Family Law ...
  • District of Columbia, Maryland
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Mark W. Oakley is an established litigation attorney concentrating on civil litigation, personal injury, construction law, and criminal and traffic defense. He also advises business clients, negotiates and drafts contracts, and handles a variety of litigation matters at all levels of the state and federal court systems. Mr. Oakley is trained and certified in the collaborative practice of law. Mr. Oakley is a graduate of the University of Maryland School of Law (J.D. 1987), and the University of Maryland, College Park (B.A. 1984). He is a member of the Maryland State Bar Association, the District of Columbia Bar, and the Bar Association of Montgomery County. He is admitted to practice before the Court of Appeals of Maryland, the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Authored the winning brief in the case of 1986 Mercedes v. State of Maryland, a precedent-setting decision limiting the State’s power to forfeit private property.

Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Construction Law
Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    Visa, MasterCard, Discover
  • Contingent Fees
    I handle personal injury claims on a contingent fee basis, meaning if there is no recovery, you do not owe me a legal fee.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
District of Columbia
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Maryland
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Education
University of Maryland - Baltimore
J.D. (1987) | Law
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University of Maryland - College Park
B.A. (1984) | English
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Professional Associations
District of Columbia Bar
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Maryland State Bar Association
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Bar Association of Montgomery County
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Websites & Blogs
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Legal Answers
1878 Questions Answered
Q. Accused of fraud by executor over gifted money.
A: Basically, there's nothing to do unless and until your uncle does something--either sues you for return of the money, files a criminal charge for elder financial abuse/theft, or attempts to reduce your inheritance by the $2,500. At that point, you need to be prepared to respond with a lawyer if necessary.
Q. Arrested for shoplifting, awaiting citation, diagnosed with PTSD, bipolar disorder. What to expect?
A: Definitely hire a lawyer. You should be eligible for a diversion arrangement, where you perform community service hours in exchange for dismissal of the case. That deal is worked out with the prosecutor's office, and you should have a lawyer handle that negotiation to make the best arrangements for you. Once the case is dismissed, you will be eligible for a full expungement of the charge and will have no criminal record.
Q. Is a simple living trust enough for our house to avoid issues for our children in Maryland?
A: “Simple” is not an adjective I would ordinarily use for a living trust, or any trust for that matter, but yes, a living trust is one option that can address your concerns, but a lot more expensive one than a typical Will, which can accomplish the same result much more cheaply and without that much more trouble in the event of you and your spouse’s simultaneous sudden deaths by accident. That latter result seems a low probability outcome to base a decision on whether to use a trust or not. There are good reasons depending on your assets and circumstances to have a living trust in place, and an unlikely simultaneous death does not rise very far up on the list of reasons. I would recommend you first have a consultation about your estate planning needs and concerns, and then with guidance, select the best options for your situation. ... Read More
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2101 Gaither Road, Suite 600
Rockville, MD 20850
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