Gunpowder Family Lawyers

Coover Law Firm, LLC serves Howard County/Columbia, MD and beyond in the following practice areas:

- Family Law (Divorce, Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Alimony and Child Support)
- Civil Litigation
- Construction Law
- Land Use & Zoning
- Real Estate Litigation

Founder & Principal Attorney, Fred L. Coover, is committed to the advancement of the legal profession and is active in local, state and national bar associations and attorney organizations, including the following:

- Appointed to Maryland State Bar Association Ethics Committee
- Vice Chairman on Executive Council of Maryland State Bar Association Fee Dispute Committee
- Appointed Member of Howard County Adult Public...

In practice for over 25 years, Adam M. Freiman is the areas premier bankruptcy attorney. Having successfully represented thousands of Debtors in Chapter 7, 11, and 13 cases, Adam has built his practice by helping people not only alleviate their debt, but restore their credit; and their lives!

Nevin Young practiced with an Annapolis law firm for 10 years before founding Burlington & Young, LLP, along with his partner Elizabeth Burlington. He has tried hundreds of cases in the State of Maryland and looks forward to discussing your case with you. Burlington & Young, LLP, has offices in both Annapolis and Church Hill, Maryland, in order to better serve its clients. Call now for a free telephone consultation.

Tim works with clients to develop long term legal solutions for their family, including wills, trusts, advance directives, and pre- and post-nuptial agreements. He also assists clients with probate and will and trust administration. In family law matters, Tim represents litigants in divorce and helps resolve custody disputes. The Montgomery County and Frederick County Circuit Courts frequently appoint Tim to serve as personal representative in probate matters; to serve as the guardian of elderly, disabled adults’ property; to represent elderly and disabled adults in guardianship matter; and to represent minor children in custody disputes. Tim advises small...

Larry N. Burch, is a highly successful trial attorney and the managing partner of The Law Office of Baker and Burch (located in Greenbelt and Towson, Maryland). He has represented clients in civil, criminal and military courts throughout Maryland, the District of Columbia and in the federal courts. After graduating one of the nation's top 20 law schools(where he was a member of the Law Review and Moot Court Board), Mr. Burch served as a Judicial Clerk in The Circuit Court for Prince George's County, Maryland. Mr. Burch served as a Judge Advocate...

Shereese earned her Bachelors in Business Administration from Howard University in 2009, and was awarded her J.D. degree from Charlotte School of Law in 2017. During her law school career, Shereese worked in the School's Wills Practitioner's Clinic where she primarily assisted members of the community with their estate planning needs. Shereese also served as the President of the Christian Legal Society during her final two years of law school. .


Before beginning her legal career, Shereese worked several years in the Office of Sponsored Programs at Howard University

Cynthia H. Clark joined the Law Offices of Paula J. Peters in January 2012 after more than 15 years of legal practice both in law firms and corporate firms throughout Maryland and the District of Columbia. In February of 2015, she became a partner in the firm, which changed to Cynthia H. Clark & Associates, P.A. With the retirement of the firm’s founder, Cynthia H. Clark becomes the principal of the new firm, Cynthia H. Clark & Associates, LLC.

I am a family attorney who enjoys working with clients to achieve their long term best outcomes in domestic matters. Before we select any course of action, I will present you with all your available options based on your circumstances.
I am a strong advocate for alternative dispute resolution, including but not limited to mediation and collaborative law. Parties who reach mutual agreements outside of traditional litigation tend to be far more satisfied with the co-created outcomes.
Should negotiations fail, or not be appropriate, you will have in me, an attorney who will keep you informed of the process, and vigorously...

Paula said “I believe that as an attorney, not only do we vigorously represent our clients but also we have an obligation to look at the law as it exists and as it applies to people and to do what we can to make the law more equitable for everyone.” To “walk the walk”, Paula Peters has had a major role in revising family law since 1980.

Jacobson Family Law is a boutique law practice focusing on family law matters including divorce, mediation, custody, and estate planning. Led by managing partner Cary Jacobson, Jacobson Family Law focuses on the issues that matter, affect and impact its clients day to day, and throughout the legal relationship. Jacobson Family Law represents individuals and families in determining the best alternative dispute resolution in order to keep the drama out of divorce. Our experienced attorneys will ensure you have the information and resources needed to understand the law and assist you in making an informed decision in the best interest of...

Licensed to practice in District of Columbia , Maryland, Florida and all United States District Courts in those jurisdictions.