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William C. Fanning, Jr.
La Plata, MD Divorce Attorney with 33 years of experience
(301) 934-3620
FANNING LAW, LLC
201 Centennial Street, Suite 2-A
La Plata, MD 20646
Divorce, Business, Employment and Family
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
Attorney Bill Fanning has focused on family law in Maryland since 1993. He and the staff of Fanning Law, LLC understand the complexities associated with separation, divorce, custody, visitation, and other family law matters and will successfully help you and your family through these difficult issues. With over 20 years of experience handling family disputes, Bill Fanning has an in-depth understanding of the legal and emotional issues which affect you and your family. Looking to grow your family through adoption? Fanning Law, LLC can ably assist you and your family through the adoption process...
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Kathleen McClernan
Leonardtown, MD Divorce Lawyer with 16 years of experience
(240) 309-4179
22715 Washington Street, Suite 201
P. O. Box 188
Leonardtown, MD 20650
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal Defense, Family and Juvenile
University of Baltimore
Ms. McClernan is the first female recipient of the Leadership in Law Award, Generation JD from the Daily Record in Southern Maryland. She was recognized as a Top 100 Women in Maryland in 2018. She was also previously recognized as The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 in 2014. She currently dedicates time as a member of the Board of Directors for the Community Mediation of St. Mary's County and sits on the Ethics Commission for St. Mary's County. Ms. McClernan can be found at lunchtime working with the students of Leonardtown High School for the Mock...
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Alycia E Stack
Leonardtown, MD Divorce Attorney with 14 years of experience
(240) 309-4179
22715 Washington Street, Suite 201
PO Box 188
Leonardtown, MD 20650
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
American University
Alycia Stack has spent her career litigating in Southern Maryland, helping families and children through times of crisis. She concentrates her practice in family law, including divorce, child custody, and adoption. She most recently represented children in the child welfare system, throughout foster care, terminations of parental rights, and adoptions as a Staff Attorney at Maryland Legal Aid. Prior to that she represented victims of domestic violence in peace and protective order proceedings. Alycia has handled over 300 peace and protective order cases and has extensive training in domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, and trauma. She is active in...
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William F. Olmsted
La Plata, MD Divorce Lawyer with 33 years of experience
211 Charles Street
P. O . Box 1966
La Plata, MD 20646
Divorce, Business, Criminal Defense and Domestic Violence
University of Richmond School of Law
Law Practice: I am very lucky to work with my father, Franklin Olmsted, and my brother, Edward Olmsted, in our general practice. Most of my work is in the field of domestic relations, criminal law and personal injury cases while my brother does most of our wills and estate work. We practice mainly in the Southern Maryland area of Charles, St. Mary's, Calvert and Prince George's counties. Our office is located in La Plata, MD, directly across from the Charles County Courthouse.
Education: I graduated from the University of Virginia in 1986 and the University of...
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Pawnee A. Davis
Bethesda , MD Divorce Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence and Family
University of Pittsburgh School of Law and California State University - Sacramento
At my firm we get you results in your divorce, family law, or estate planning matter. All cases are handled with care and with a focus on helping our clients. We seek the best resolution for you.
What is different about my firm?
It is a small woman-owned firm that works hard for you! The team members at P. A. Davis Law Office are thorough and conscientious in how we handle cases and genuinely want to make our clients' lives better.
The owner, having worked as a senior official in federal government providing top consulting and strategy to government agencies, knows...
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Sandra V. Guzman-Salvado
Greenbelt, MD Divorce Attorney with 20 years of experience
Divorce and Family
University of Baltimore School of Law
Sandra Guzma- Salvado is a bi-lingual family law attorney, mediator, Best Interest Attorney for Children, and Parent Coordinator.
Sandra represents individuals in cases involving child custody, divorce, child support, and access in Maryland. She is often appointed to represent children in contested custody matters.
Legal disputes may be resolved through negotiation, litigation, mediation, or collaborative practice.
Sandra's focus has always been family law because it is what she finds most rewarding. It is an area of law where her patience, reflective listening skills, and ability to sympathize is helpful.
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Jumoke F Oladapo
Greenbelt, MD Divorce Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Divorce, Family and Immigration
University of Baltimore School of Law
You will get a personalized quality legal consultation or representation you deserve when you choose my services at Ivylaw. I am the Manging Attorney at Ivylaw Law Office, Greenbelt, Maryland. I am Passionate about helping my clients, both individuals and companies to navigate successfully through the system of U.S immigration and nationality law. My services enable my client to realize their immigration desires and intents, and help them become suceesful contributing members of the society in the United States. Being an immigrant, I know, feel and understand your immigration needs and I am commited to providing successful immigration solutions...
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Jason T. Fowler
Prince Frederick, MD Divorce Attorney with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Business, Estate Planning and Family
Georgetown University Law Center and St. Thomas University School of Law
Jason Fowler attended Georgetown University Law Center and St. Thomas University, School of Law for his JD. Jason received a MBA during his time in law school. Upon graduation in 2014, Jason pursued a LLM Degree in Tax at Georgetown University Law Center and later graduated in 2015. Jason was selected to be commencement speaker at his graduation. Jason was admitted to practice in the State of Maryland in 2014. Jason was admitted to practice law in the District of Columbia in 2017. He is a member of the Tax, Estate Planning, and Business Sections of the Maryland Bar Association....
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Regina DeMeo
Bethesda, MD Divorce Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation and Family
The George Washington University Law School
For over 18 years, I have focused on helping families in the DC Area with family law issues, including prenups, separation agreements, divorce, custody, support, and property division. The past 10 years, I have also provided mediation and Collaborative Divorce services. Since 2009, I have guest lectured for Georgetown Univ. and GWU Law School, and I have appeared as a legal commentator on Sirius XM, ABC tv, MMCTV, and Good Morning America. I am regularly quoted in the media and recognized as a top lawyer in Superlawyers, Bethesda Magazine and The Washingtonian.
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Diana Valle
Bethesda, MD Divorce Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Bankruptcy, Domestic Violence and Family
American University Washington College of Law and University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
Diana Valle offers a comprehensive, individually tailored approach to legal representation. Every client is assessed not only to analyze the correct legal course and strategy but to offer general ancillary assistance on other issues. For example, a client with a bankruptcy problem may also need tax assistance, while a client who is in foreclosure may need a bankruptcy.
Ms. Valle's interest in the law stemmed from her sense of justice and fair play for all. The challenges of learning the law coupled with her passion for justice peaked Ms. Valle's interest in pursuing a legal career. Ms....
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Anne (Jan) W. White
Bethesda, MD Divorce Lawyer with 51 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Stanford University
Anne (Jan) W. White, with over 30 years of legal experience in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Virginia, is a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and was named to the 2013 Best Lawyers in America in Family Law and in Collaborative Law and to 2013 Super Lawyers. She attended Stanford Law School and is a magna cum laude graduate of Duke University, where she was also an Angier B. Duke scholar and Phi Beta Kappa member. Ms. White’s diverse background prepared her to resolve complex divorce issues involving taxes, retirement benefits, trusts, businesses, and related financial...
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Michael Barrett
National Harbor, MD Divorce Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence and Family
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
I have been practicing family law and personal injury in the state of Maryland since 2003. I have helped many families deal with the heart ache of divorce and custodial issues related to divorce...helped clients deal with loss of income, transportation, and life activities due to being injured in a car crash. How may I help you?
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Erica R. S. Hunt
Camp Springs, MD Divorce Attorney with 32 years of experience
Divorce, Bankruptcy, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Georgetown University Law Center
I am client focused and results driven. My goal is that each client will feel that they are my only client. I deeply care about people and their welfare. Many clients come to me quite broken, feeling as though they have no hope or solution to their problems. It is important to me that during my representation they be compassionately restored and made whole through my efforts as a lawyer. As I pursue legal results my clients become like family and are treated as such. Although I am a legal counselor to my clients I also find...
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Neveen H. Kurtom
Largo, MD Divorce Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
University of Baltimore School of Law
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James J. Gross
Chevy Chase, MD Divorce Lawyer with 48 years of experience
Divorce, Business, Collections and Family
Georgetown University Law Center and University of Missouri - Columbia
Managing Partner and Co-founder of Thyden Gross and Callahan, a law firm in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Author of four books on divorce. Formerly tax counsel for Satellite Business Systems, communications attorney for the FCC, and chemical engineer for the Procter & Gamble Company. Master of Laws in Taxation, Georgetown. Highest ratings by Martindale-Hubbell, SuperLawyers and Avvo.com.
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Lisa Seltzer Becker
Bethesda, MD Divorce Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Education and Family
American University Washington College of Law
I began practicing law in 1996. Since then, I have helped many clients in Maryland and the District of Columbia with their family law issues, including high-conflict divorces, custody cases involving special needs children, and premarital and postmarital agreements. I am an experienced litigator, but is also a trained Collaborative practitioner and trained mediator.
For the last twelve years I have also represented numerous students and families in education matters, including school discipline in public and private schools, and campus sexual assault, Title IX cases and academic misconduct cases at the college level.
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Marc A. Isaacs
Kensington, MD Divorce Attorney with 12 years of experience
3800 Howard Avenue
Suite 2
Kensington, MD 20895
Divorce and Family
American University Washington College of Law
We are a full service law firm offering customized legal solutions. Our firm represents clients in all aspects of family law, including complex marital dissolution actions, high conflict custody matters, paternity, and non-marital cohabitation cases. We also represent clients in Landlord & Tenant matters, along with a number of other practice areas. We understand that the most successful settlements result from intense trial preparation. Our firm works tirelessly in achieving advantageous results for our clients. We have represented a wide range of individuals, and understand that each client has their own unique circumstances that require creative and customized legal solutions....
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Richard Dodd II
Bethesda, MD Divorce Lawyer with 38 years of experience
4800 Hampden Lane, Suite 200
Bethesda, MD 20814
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Boston University School of Law
Richard Dodd is a seasoned divorce and child custody negotiator and litigator. He is also trained in mediation and collaborative dispute resolution, both of which emphasize clients' self-determination in negotiating settlement terms to provide for equitable parenting access plans and property settlements according to their values and objectives, rather than leaving the outcome to a judge.
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Ms. Kate S. McDonough
Silver Spring, MD Divorce Lawyer with 16 years of experience
(301) 592-1295
100 Lexington Drive
Second Floor
Silver Spring, MD 20901
Divorce, Collections, Domestic Violence and Family
Cleveland State University
I am proud of the many successful outcomes I have obtained for my clients, both in litigating contested matters in the courtroom, as well as in negotiating favorable settlements for them. I am committed to representing my clients’ interests in the most ethical, professional, results-driven, and cost-effective manner possible.
My legal career for the past 11 years has been focused primarily in the area of family law. The other two areas in which I practice are (1) probate and contested estate and trust matters, and (2) collections, judgment enforcement, and civil litigation.
My family law practice covers the full range of divorce,...
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Benjamin Cutter Marcoux
Greenbelt, MD Divorce Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Divorce, Business, Estate Planning and Family
American University Washington College of Law
Benjamin Marcoux joined Houlon, Berman, Bergman, Finci, Levenstein & Skok, LLC in June of 2010. Prior to joining the firm, he worked with the Collaborative Law Group in Ellicott City, Maryland. He served clients in a variety of practice areas including: family, civil litigation, collaborative law, wills and probate, and personal injury. Ben has appeared before judges and masters in Montgomery, Prince George's, Howard, Anne Arundel, Calvert and Worcester counties. While in law school, Ben served as Dean's Fellow to Professor Rice, the former Evidence Master for the AT&T break-up litigation.
Ben is a member of the...
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Shayan Modarres
Washington, MD Divorce Attorney with 13 years of experience
Divorce, Civil Rights, Family and Personal Injury
Florida A&M University College of Law and American University
Shayan Modarres is an experienced trial attorney, civil rights activist, and the founder and managing member of The Modarres Law Firm. With law offices in Florida and Maryland, The Modarres Law Firm focuses primarily on civil rights litigation. Over the course of his career as a civil rights attorney in Central Florida, Mr. Modarres has represented clients in a number of high-profile cases and successfully recovered large settlements for victims of police misconduct. Most notably, Mr. Modarres served as a member of the legal team that represented the family of Trayvon Martin. Inspired by his work as a...
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Rowena Nicole Nelson
Largo, MD Divorce Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Bankruptcy and Criminal Defense
Nova Southeastern University
I was born on the lovely island of Jamaica. My family migrated to the United States when I was 12 years old. I completed my formal education in Florida up to and including Law School. I am licensed to practice law in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. I have been a licensed attorney for 16 years. My office is located in Prince George’s County, Maryland. I practice in areas of Bankruptcy, Criminal Law, Business Law, Family Law and Wills.
I also have a Private Pilot’s Certificate and I am rated to fly a Single engine, normal category,...
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Stephanie Moran
Upper Marlboro, MD Divorce Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Georgetown University Law Center and University of Maryland - Baltimore
Stephanie Moran is an experienced attorney at Watson & Moran LLC. She is a zealous litigator and negotiator who is dedicated to providing excellent service and legal representation. Ms. Moran's practice areas include Family Law, Civil Litigation, Employment Law, Discrimination, Entertainment Law and Bankruptcy.
Ms. Moran was born in Washington, D.C. She earned her B.A. in 1995 from Howard University, magna cum laude. Her J.D. was obtained at the University of Maryland School of Law in 1998. Additionally, Ms. Moran earned an LL.M., with honors, in 2001 from Georgetown University Law School. Ms. Moran served as Law Clerk to the...
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Tamara Fowler
Prince Frederick, MD Divorce Attorney
(301) 799-5529
35 Duke Street,
P.O. Box 2709
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Free ConsultationDivorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Domestic Violence and Family
St. Thomas University School of Law
Choosing a family lawyer is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. Nothing matters more than family matters. Your Family Lawyer must have character, emotional range and most important of all, the right temperament. You are looking for an attorney who has the litigation, mediation and accounting skills to win, but you also need an ally you can trust. When you have both, you can feel confident at every turn and every step of the way.
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Edward O'Connor Jr
Upper Marlboro, MD Divorce Attorney with 44 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
Experienced Attorney. Over 34 years as an Attorney in Prince George's County Maryland. Reasonable Fees. Free Consultations. Payment plans available. Credit cards accepted. Client's of Mr. O'Connor rave about his personal attention to them and their legal problem. Mr. O'Connor will solve your legal problem. He is an an Attorney that truly cares about you and your legal problem. Call him first. Why trust your legal case to an attorney that has far less experience. It may be cheaper but you know what they say. You get what you pay for. Would you hire a doctor to remove...
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Robin Rucker Gaillard
Largo, MD Divorce Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Divorce, Family, Personal Injury and Probate
University of Baltimore School of Law
My philosophy is a guiding principle in my law practice and I apply it in every facet of serving my clients. My practice is an extension of that philosophy as I help clients problem solve when they are in the throes of a crisis. My philosophy also guides me when I am helping clients to avoid a future crisis through strategic planning and when I help them set priorities to mitigate the impact of a future problem.
Attorney Robin Rucker Gaillard is adept at the law and her ability to listen closely and to provide strong counsel along with a solid...
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Michael Callahan
Chevy Chase, MD Divorce Attorney with 37 years of experience
Divorce, Elder, Estate Planning and Family
Georgetown University Law Center
Michael F. Callahan practices family law, estate planning and elder law in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. Mr. Callahan is the partner in charge of the firm’s estate planning and elder law practice.
He received his Juris Doctor from Georgetown University in 1987, and is a member of the Georgetown Chapter of Order of the Coif. He has practiced law for over thirty years.
He has been named among the top lawyers by Washingtonian Magazine and Maryland Super Lawyers
He lives with his wife, their children from time to time, and their cat in Arlington, Virginia.
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Randall S Herriott
Bowie, MD Divorce Attorney with 25 years of experience
Divorce and Family
University of Baltimore School of Law
Randall S. Herriott is a founding member and partner at the firm of Reinstein, Glackin, Patterson & Herriott, LLC. Randy concentrates his practice in the area of Family Law.
Mr. Herriott is well known for successfully representing clients in matters involving the issues of divorce, custody and visitation, child support, alimony, property distribution and domestic violence.
In 2008, Mr. Herriott successfully litigated numerous cases involving parties who were seeking the legal and physical custody of their children. In his practice, Mr. Herriott has also successfully litigated several third-party custody actions, where non-parent relatives were granted custody of their minor child relatives.
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Glenn Cooper
Bethesda, MD Divorce Attorney with 49 years of experience
Divorce, Appeals, Arbitration & Mediation and Family
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
Glenn Cooper is the Chair of the firm’s Litigation practice and senior partner in our Family Law practice. He frequently appears before federal and state courts at both the trial and appellate levels, and before arbitration panels and professional disciplinary boards. No matter whether he is litigating a matter of a business or domestic nature, Glenn aggressively defends his clients’ positions and pursues their desired outcomes. The majority of Glenn Cooper's practice is devoted to complex business, financial, commercial and domestic litigation involving significant business issues.
A number of Glenn's cases have helped shape the current state of the law in...
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Alice Pare
Silver Spring, MD Divorce Attorney
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning and Family
The law firm of Pare & Assoc., LLC (formerly Law Offices of Alice Pare) is a 10+ attorney law firm with locations in Germantown and Silver Spring. We practice several disciplines, including all aspects of family law, Trusts and Estates, Probate, Criminal Law, Bankruptcy, and consumer protection. We strive for excellence and to counsel our clients to react to their circumstnaces with reason. We do our best to keep our fees low and affordable, and encourage our clients to work toward settlement. When settlement is not possible, then we aggressively pursue our clients goals through litigation. We strive to partner...
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Michelle C. Thomas
Silver Spring, MD Divorce Attorney with 20 years of experience
Divorce and Family
The George Washington University Law School
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Brandon Adam Bernstein
Bethesda, MD Divorce Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Bethesda family law attorney Brandon Bernstein provides cost-effective guidance for clients dealing with divorce, custody, property division, and related matters.
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Keith Havens
Greenbelt, MD Divorce Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Divorce, Bankruptcy, Domestic Violence and Family
American University Washington College of Law
At Havens & Associates, LLC, our clients come first. Every client is treated with personalized attention and is guaranteed effective representation. Our expertise and integrity have earned us a reputation as one of the premier legal firms in Maryland and the District of Columbia. Havens & Associates, LLC is dedicated to achieving the best outcome for every client.
Havens & Associates, LLC represent clients in all state and federal courts located in the State of Maryland and the District of Columbia.
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Mr. Jason William Cleckner
College Park, MD Divorce Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Divorce, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Family
Syracuse University College of Law
Mr. Cleckner practices exclusively in the areas of criminal defense, traffic defense, and peace and protective order defense. He has never done anything else. Therefore, he focuses all of his extensive court experience on your case to get the best possible outcome. His wife Melanie handles all of the firm's domestic, family and divorce matters.
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Joshua Graeme Whitaker
Greenbelt, MD Divorce Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Business, Civil Rights and Employment
The George Washington University Law School
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Anu Bankole KMT
Beltsville, MD Divorce Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Business, Construction and Family
Vanderbilt University Law School
Anu B. Kemet, a co-founder of Kemet Hunt Law Group, practices law in the areas of construction law, business development, civil litigation, bankruptcy, and personal injury. Mr. Kemet heads the firm’s business law practice, including start-ups, construction litigation, franchise negotiations, labor relations and contracts. He is responsible for a diverse caseload with substantial litigation experience.
Prior to his career as an attorney, Anu served honorably in the United States Army, held the chief operating officer position for a private elementary school, and co-founded Delights of the Garden, the first full service raw food vegan restaurant chain in the U.S. Mr. Kemet...
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Alan Solomon
Bethesda, MD Divorce Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
The George Washington University Law School
In practice in Maryland and Washington D.C. For 25 years. I have tried hundreds of cases and resolved many more. The most important thing a lawyer can do for you is to analyze the case and take steps to assure a positive outcome. A resolution without a trial is always preferable.
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Richard Trunnell
Crofton, MD Divorce Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Divorce, Criminal Defense, Family and Juvenile
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
Are you searching for reliable help from an attorney in Crofton? You have come to the right place! At Trunnell Law, you can have confidence that your case rests in reliable and dedicated hands. Attorney Richard R. Trunnell obtained his Juris Doctorate from the University of Maryland School of Law. Prior to that, he received his Bachelor of Arts degree at Gettysburg College. He is a member of the Maryland State Bar, the Pennsylvania State Bar, and the United States District Court for the District of Maryland. Attorney Matthew D. Skipper attended Grove City College, where he obtained his Bachelor...
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Lorrianne Jeanette Rice
Bowie, MD Divorce Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Divorce, Bankruptcy, Family and Tax
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
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Dr. John Christopher Belcher
Oxon Hill, MD Divorce Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense and Family
Tulane University
30 years experience as lawyer--10 years as a federal prosecutor employed by Tax Division of the United States Department of Justice and 20 years as solo practitioner in Oxon Hill, Maryland concentrating in family law, criminal law, tort law (including personal injury/auto accidents), civil rights, business counseling & litigation, and appeals. Reasonable fees and very high rate of satisfaction among former clients.