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Thomas George Harrison
Bel Air, MD Attorney with 29 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
Villa Julie College and Widener University Delaware School of Law
Graduate of Villa Julie College (now Stevenson University) in 1992 with a Bachelor of Science degree in pre-law/paralegal studies. Graduated from Widener University of Law in Wilmington, Delaware in 1995.
Admitted to the MD Bar and Fed. Bar for the U.S Federal Court for the District of MD in 1996. Employed as an associate attorney with the firm of Charles E. Chlan & Assoc. from 1988 until 2002. In 2002, left the firm and founded the firm of Law Offices of Thomas G. Harrison in Bel Air, MD.
Primary areas of concentration are in family law, including divorce,...
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Michael H. Bereston
Annapolis, MD Lawyer with 47 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice and Personal Injury
University of Baltimore School of Law
Serving all of Maryland and the District of Columbia, the law firm of Michael H. Bereston, Inc., provides dedicated representation in complex civil litigation with a concentration in birth injury and medical malpractice. As a more than 20 year veteran civil litigator, Mr. Bereston has represented both plaintiffs and defendants. In recent years, Mr. Bereston has devoted his practice exclusively to the representation of injured victims. Mr. Bereston has been in practice for many years with extensive trial experience. He is a graduate of the Johns Hopkins University (B.A.) and the University of Baltimore Law School (J.D.). Mr. Bereston...
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Jeremy Benjamin Widder
Oxon Hill, MD Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Georgetown University Law Center
From the moment I embarked on my journey as a criminal defense attorney, I have committed myself to advocating for my clients and providing genuine, compassionate legal assistance. While other attorneys might attempt to intimidate, I focus on working diligently on your behalf.
In my early career at a high-volume criminal defense firm, I was drawn to the types of cases that ignited my passion. As I handled more criminal defense cases, I discovered my calling in delivering solutions and peace of mind to my clients. Having spent 9 years as a prosecutor, I bring a distinctive perspective that can significantly...
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Robin Koster Henley
Annapolis, MD Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Family and Personal Injury
University of Baltimore
Robin K. Henley is a seasoned attorney at Henley & Henley, Attorneys at Law, based in Annapolis, Maryland. With over a decade of legal experience, his work encompasses criminal defense, family law, and personal injury. He represents individuals throughout the Baltimore metropolitan area and the counties of Anne Arundel, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico, and Worcester, handling a wide range of challenging and high-stakes legal matters.
Mr. Henley has earned recognition for his effectiveness in the courtroom and his thorough understanding of legal strategy. He has been named among the “Top 100 Trial Lawyers” and “Top 40 Under 40”...
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Vasilios Peros
Glen Arm, MD Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Communications, IP and Trademarks
University of Baltimore School of Law
Founded in 2011, Law Office of Vasilios Peros, P.C. is a law firm focused primarily on business, technology and intellectual property law. With over 25 years of experience in legal advisory, management and engineering roles, Vasilios Peros gained legal experience at premier Baltimore law firms and engineering and management experience at a Fortune 100 technology company. He founded the law firm to provide excellent legal services tailored to each client's needs, with personalized attention, and at competitive rates.
We leverage non-legal experience and education to view our client's needs from multiple angles, not only...
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Keith Schiszik
Fredrick, MD Attorney with 52 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
American University School of Law
I have helped over 3,000 people through the divorce process in my career. I try to educate my clients so they understand the law and what a "reasonable settlement" looks like. Over 95% of my cases settle without having to do a trial because I work hard to reach creative solutions to these emotional issues.
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Ashley VanCleef
Frederick, MD Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Civil Rights and Education
University of Baltimore
Ashley VanCleef is not only an experienced education law attorney but also a certified special educator. She has served students with disabilities as special education teacher, school and state level administrator, and school attorney. Prior to forming Law for Parents, Ashley's experience as a special education attorney included working for the Law Office of Brian K. Gruber, staff attorney for Montgomery County Public School in Maryland, as well as Supervisor and 504 Coordinator for the Resolution and Compliance Unit. Ms. VanCleef instituted informal, collaborative solutions to assist families and school system staff to resolve concerns through the least...
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Maxwell White
UNION BRIDGE, MD Attorney with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Probate
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
Maxwell is an Estate Planning and Probate Attorney located in Central, Maryland who graduated magna cum laude from the University of Maryland, College Park with Dean's List honors. He attended the University of Maryland School of Law, where he served as an Associate Editor of the Maryland Law Review. He is currently an active member of the Maryland State Bar Association and WealthCounsel, the nation's premier organization for estate planning attorneys.
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J. Dennis Murphy
Annapolis, MD Lawyer
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense
University of Baltimore School of Law
Dennis Murphy is the Senior Partner of the firm and a seasoned attorney with decades of legal experience across both federal and state courts. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland Baltimore County in 1982 and went on to receive his Juris Doctor from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 1985.
From 1986 to 1990, Mr. Murphy served as an officer in the U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General’s Corps. During this time, he worked as a Special Assistant United States Attorney, handling a broad range of criminal cases in the United States District Courts for the...
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William A. Stavros
Towson, MD Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and Personal Injury
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
Admitted to the Maryland Bar in 1996, William A. Stavros has over twenty years of courtroom trial experience and has represented thousands of people in court. He practices in both the State and Federal Courts and is dedicated to protecting the rights and interests of his clients through aggressive and personalized representation. Along with criminal, DUI/DWI and serious traffic matters, Mr. Stavros also accepts personal injury, legal and medical malpractice cases.
William A. Stavros graduated magna cum laude from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County in 1989 with a B.A. in Philosophy. After serving as an intern for Judge John N....
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Patrice Meredith Clarke
Pasadena, MD Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationLegal Malpractice, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of Baltimore
After law school, Patrice served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Deborah S. Eyler of the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland.
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Evan M. Koslow
Annapolis, MD Attorney with 14 years of experience
(443) 482-5141
420 Chinquapin Round Road
Suite 203
Annapolis, MD 21401
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
University of Baltimore School of Law
Evan Koslow is an experienced family law and civil litigation trial attorney who has spent nearly ten years building a career in the legal profession, which includes working in federal and state governments, as well as in the private sector. Before joining an Annapolis family law firm, Evan served as the Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable Julia B. Weatherly in the Circuit Court for Prince George's County. The clerkship with Judge Weatherly afforded Evan the opportunity to participate directly in the judicial decision-making process and gain firsthand insight into factors and evidence judges find persuasive. Evan received...
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Michael Joseph Schreyer
Bowie, MD Attorney with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Nursing Home, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Washington and Lee University School of Law
Maryland attorney Michael J. Schreyer is a managing partner with Alpert Schreyer, LLC a top rated law firm serving all of Maryland and the District of Columbia. A graduate of Washington and Lee University School of Law, Schreyer has spent the past 21 years providing aggressive representation to individuals from all walks of life who have suffered injuries in Maryland and the District of Columbia. During the course of his career, Schreyer has participated in more than 2,000 personal injury and workers' compensation cases earning him a well deserved reputation among his clients and peers...
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John Cord
Timonium, MD Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
University of Baltimore School of Law and University of Colorado Law School
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Wes Patrick Henderson
Crofton, MD Attorney
Free ConsultationLegal Malpractice, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
Wes P. Henderson is the founding and managing member of Henderson Law, a boutique litigation law firm located in Crofton, Maryland. Mr. Henderson has over 20 years of legal experience representing clients, and has a past record of obtaining successful results on behalf of his clients. Mr. Henderson works tirelessly to secure favorable results for his clients without having to file a lawsuit, but remains poised to file a lawsuit and proceed to trial, if that course of action is in the best interests of his client. Mr. Henderson is an experienced litigator that brings a unique blend...
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Charles T. Dillon
Towson, MD Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Business, International and Tax
Georgetown University Law Center and University of Baltimore
Charles Dillon is an internationally recognized Maryland tax attorney with an LL.M. degree in tax law from Georgetown University Law Center. He provides tax resolution services to individuals and businesses regarding their IRS tax problems, international tax law planning, IRS criminal investigations, and compliance with State of Maryland taxes.
For nearly 20 years, clients from all over the world have hired Charles Dillon to help them as their tax attorney because of his reputation for excellence and achieving outstanding results with IRS tax problems.
Charles Dillon is a Maryland tax attorney who has been recognized by world...
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Ari Nathaniel Laric
Lutherville, MD Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Workers' Comp
University of Baltimore School of Law
Ari represents injured workers throughout Maryland at the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission, and in the Circuit and Appellate Courts in Maryland. Ari joined Berman | Sobin | Gross LLP, in 2011, and is the firm’s Managing Partner.
Ari focuses his practice on representing union workers and their friends and families. His clients include Fire Fighters, Communication Workers,
Police Officers, Teamsters, Municipal Workers, Teachers and Education Support Staff to name a few. He speaks at union events throughout the state educating union members about protecting their rights.
Ari has served on the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Medical Fee Guide Revision Committee, and has had opportunity...
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Erica A. R. Redmond
Pasadena, MD Attorney with 13 years of experience
Estate Planning, Family and Personal Injury
University of Baltimore School of Law
I did not take the direct route to my current position as an attorney with Frame & Frame, LLC. In fact, I had worked there for three years in the early 2010s before receiving my degree. These experiences made it easier for me to see that this was the perfect job for me. In particular, I’ve always been fulfilled by helping people and as part of team at Frame & Frame, I get a lot of satisfaction helping taking the weight off of people’s shoulders. It’s also very rewarding to be a trusted advisor with Frame...
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Craig E. Berman
Hunt Valley, MD Attorney with 29 years of experience
(410) 308-0300
307 International Circle, Ste. 620
Hunt Valley, MD 21030
Business, Elder and Estate Planning
University of Baltimore School of Law
Craig E. Berman, Esq, CPA, is an attorney licensed to practice before the courts of the State of Maryland. He is a member of the Maryland State Bar Association serving as a member of the estate planning and elder law committee sections. Craig Berman is a certified public accountant licensed in the State of Maryland who has been active on the young members committees of the Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants and the Alumni Association of the University of Baltimore School of Law. Craig Berman is also a member of the Maryland Senior Resources Network and engages in various...
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Jason Ostendorf
Hunt Valley, MD Lawyer with 18 years of experience
(410) 891-5624
201 International Circle
Suite 230
Hunt Valley, MD 21030
Appeals, Divorce, Family and Foreclosure Defense
University of Baltimore
Law Office of Jason Ostendorf LLC proudly represents Maryland residents in appellate matters, including civil and criminal appeals, family law appeals, and consumer protection appeals. Mr. Ostendorf has built a solid reputation as a Baltimore, Maryland divorce lawyer, stop foreclosure advocate, and appellate attorney. The law firm primarily handles cases in Baltimore, Towson, Annapolis and Owings Mills, MD. Mr. Ostendorf enjoys a niche practice as a Maryland appeals lawyer. He is among the few appellate attorneys who have had the privilege to argue before the Maryland Supreme Court. Mr. Ostendorf also regularly provides representation in the Maryland Appellate Court,...
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Imad Soubra
Frederick, MD Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
The George Washington University Law School and Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Lansing, Michigan
Soubra Law Firm is founded on the principals of providing effective and affordable legal representation to their clients. The Firm specializes in all aspects of Family Law including divorce, custody and visitation, child abuse situations, child and spousal support determination, prenuptial agreements, and adoption. The practice areas also include Criminal Defense, DWI/DUI, Workers' Compensation, and Car Crashes.
My name is Imad Soubra, and I am the principal of Soubra Law Firm. I offer my clients individual and personal attention when I handle their cases. I make myself available to my clients to offer them the affordable and efficient legal service...
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Lawrence Price Jr.
Bel Air, MD Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
University of Baltimore School of Law
Call for a free in-person consultation. Lawrence Price, a Bankruptcy Attorney with over 30 years of experience representing individuals in Harford, Cecil and Baltimore Counties in Chapter 7 cases. You will never meet with an associate attorney or paralegal. Attorney Lawrence Price takes pride in personally handling each client's case from the initial consultation to the conclusion. The law firm of Lawrence A. Price, Jr., P.A is a federally designated Consumer Debt Relief Agency that files bankruptcy cases for consumer debtors as defined by Title ii of the U.S. Code. The information contained does not constitute...
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Debra Speyer
Jarrettsville, MD Attorney with 39 years of experience
4246 Madonna Road
Jarrettsville, MD 21084
Elder, Estate Planning, Securities and Stockbroker Fraud
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
Has the thought of putting together an estate plan, trust , will, living will or power of attorney drain you?
Do you need a guardianship for a loved one and don't know where to turn?
Is the estate you need to administer or are about to probate
making your life hectic?
Has your family put you in charge of sorting a difficult family situation
and you don't know where to turn or even the questions to ask?
Do you need a plan for the future for yourself or a loved one that
you have been putting off until now?
Have you lost money due...
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Nancy Weller
Annapolis, MD Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
University of Baltimore School of Law
I help people separate and divorce with dignity outside of court through mediation, collaborative practice, and legal coaching. I believe families can continue to be families after divorce.
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Valerie E Anias
Annapolis, MD Lawyer
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
University of Baltimore School of Law
From divorce and adoption to the drafting of your estate plan, A Team Family Law is here for you and your family. Call us to learn more about our firm and the services we can provide for you and your family.
Valerie E. Anias is owner and founder of A Team Family Law, LLC. Val brings compassion, understanding, and thoroughness to the table when taking on a case. She is passionate about assisting underrepresented individuals and advocates for her clients irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, family status, etc. Whether the issue involves a child custody dispute, divorce,...
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Patrick Joseph Crawford
Annapolis, MD Attorney with 23 years of experience
Divorce and Family
University of Notre Dame
Patrick is not like other family law attorneys. Patrick has a boutique legal practice in which he provides high-quality service to a small number of clients. His practice is small, and that is how he likes it. He is the only attorney in his office. Having a small practice allows Patrick to provide a highly personalized service in which he gets to know each client and delivers representation that is tailored to achieve that client’s unique goals. He is aggressive while also being careful to avoid wasteful efforts and strategies that usually serve only to increase the client’s legal fees....
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Margaret Alice Teahan
Frederick, MD Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
University of Baltimore School of Law
Aggressive, respected and affordable.
Evening and weekend appointments available.
I have over 20 years of experience as a trial lawyer, with hundreds of cases tried to verdict in Maryland courts. I will work tirelessly to secure a positive result for anyone I represent.
On four separate occasions, the Frederick legal community has nominated me to serve as a trial court judge. I will put my reputation to work for you.
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Timothy E. Howie
Annapolis, MD Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Products Liability
University of North Carolina School of Law
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Jason A. DeLoach
Oxon Hill, MD Attorney with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning, Municipal and Personal Injury
University of Baltimore School of Law
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Todd K. Pounds
Oxon Hill, MD Attorney with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning, Municipal and Personal Injury
University of Baltimore School of Law
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Erica R. S. Hunt
Camp Springs, MD Attorney with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Business
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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Brian David Lyman
Annapolis, MD Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Appeals, Business, Collections and Construction
The George Washington University Law School
I handle civil litigation, administrative appeals, applications and hearings and advise clients on contract, real property matters, and corporate and regulatory law. My practice involves civil court cases in real estate, business transactions, contracts, construction, mechanic's liens, collections, home improvement contracts, consumer protection, employment, independent contractor agreements, licenses, intellectual property, copyrights, trademarks and trade names, nuisance, fraud, business torts and government contracting and bonds. I handle cases in all of Maryland's state courts, the District of Columbia Superior Court, and United States District Court for the District of Maryland.
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Jessica E Zadjura
Annapolis, MD Attorney with 14 years of experience
1910 Towne Centre Boulevard
Suite 250
Annapolis, MD 21401
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Family
University of Baltimore School of Law
Jessica Zadjura has firsthand knowledge of the hurdles divorced families face - she is the child of divorce, one of five siblings in a blended family, a wife, a mother, and a stepmother. Jessica's life experience helps guide her clients through every step of the family law process, whether in or out of court. As a seasoned litigator, mediator, and child attorney, Jessica uses her personal experiences and years of legal knowledge to help you determine the ideal process for your family.
Jessica received her Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice from the University of Maryland. She earned her Juris...
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Karen L. Levian
Towson, MD Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationSocial Security Disability
University of Baltimore School of Law
Karen L. Levian is an attorney and a registered nurse. She combines her legal and medical education, and experience in a law practice which focuses on Social Security disability benefits. Ms. Levian represents people in Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia with claims for Social Security disability benefits.
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Shaneka Johnson
Annapolis, MD Lawyer with 15 years of experience
(410) 297-1902
1997 Annapolis Exchange Parkway
Suite 300
Annapolis, MD 21401
Administrative, Business, Collections and Landlord Tenant
University of Baltimore School of Law
The attorneys at Johnson Legal Group, LLC are ready to give your case the personal attention it deserves. Let our experienced lawyers answer your questions about evictions, landlord/tenant civil litigation, estate planning, contract/policy drafting, real estate transfers, business advising and much more. Be confident that your interests are protected. Pursuing and defending your assets is what we do best. Learn more about our attorneys call 410-297-1902 or visit www.jlgroupattorneys.com.
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Chinwe Kpaduwa
Upper Marlboro, MD Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Chinwe was born in Takoma Park, Maryland, and grew up in Lagos, Nigeria. She enjoys adventuring outdoors, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. Her educational experience includes high school attendance at Queen’s College Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria. She received a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Berea College in Kentucky and earned her Juris Doctor from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School.
Chinwe is an accomplished trial lawyer with extensive experience as a civil litigator. She specializes in handling cases related to car accidents, personal injury, and wrongful death. Chinwe has gained her expertise from her 11-year tenure as the...
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Jamon Brandon Wiggs
Largo, MD Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationUniversity of Baltimore School of Law
I am an experienced and dedicated attorney at The Wiggs Law Group. I deliver tough, smart counsel to clients with criminal defense or personal injury needs. My practice areas include criminal defense, personal injury, and also drunk driving, motor vehicle accidents, and traffic tickets. I am passionate about securing justice for the people I represent. I am committed to fighting for my clients' rights.
I have a B.A. in Psychology from Hampton University and a M.B.A. from the University of Baltimore. I earned my J.D. from the University of Baltimore School of Law. I am a member of Prince Georges...
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Justin Esworthy
Towson, MD Attorney with 19 years of experience
215 Washington Ave.
Towson, MD 21204
Free ConsultationBusiness, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Tulane University School of Law
Justin W. Esworthy is the founding Member of Esworthy Law, LLC with extensive litigation experience, having tried over one thousand cases throughout the State of Maryland, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the Commonwealth of Virginia. Justin has obtained favorable results for both civil and criminal clients through both pre-suit representation as well as trial victories. Prior to law school, Justin studied in Buenos Aires, Argentina and obtained his B.B.A from Hofstra University. He earned his J.D. from Tulane University Law School and then began his law career in the courtroom as an Assistant Public Defender representing clients on charges...
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Thomas C. Valkenet
Baltimore, MD Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Construction, Insurance Defense and Maritime
University of Baltimore School of Law
I am a 36 year veteran of the Maryland and District of Columbia court systems. There is little that would surprise us!
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Richard Lee Adams III
Pasadena, MD Attorney with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationUniversity of Baltimore School of Law and University of Baltimore School of Law
Ricky is an attorney with Frame & Frame, LLC, focusing his practice in the areas of Estate Planning, Elder Law, Medicaid Planning, Estate, Probate & Trust Administration, Adult Guardianship, and Special Needs Planning. Ricky’s practice includes assisting with the legal needs of same-sex couples and other members of the LGBTQ community.
Ricky has significant experience in his practice areas, having worked for almost twenty years in the legal field, ten of those years as a paralegal. Prior to becoming an attorney, Ricky would work hand-in-hand with clients and other professionals to achieve results and meet objectives. Thus, Ricky is able to...