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Linda Schwartz
Bethesda, MD Attorney with 51 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Business, Estate Planning and Legal Malpractice
American University Washington College of Law
Linda Schwartz is a senior member of the Professional Ethics & Discipline, Estate Planning, Estate & Trust Administration, Corporate, and Real Estate practice groups. She has considerable experience in complex real estate and commercial transactions, business planning, executive succession planning, and estate planning and administration for both U.S. and non-U.S. citizens. For more than 30 years, she has served as counsel to prominent national, regional and local developers and business owners. In 2006, she was elected to the American College of Real Estate Lawyers.
Throughout her legal career, Linda has been active in public service. She is a former Assistant Attorney...
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James Hammerschmidt
Bethesda, MD Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Appeals and Employment
Saint Louis University School of Law
Jim Hammerschmidt is Co-President of the firm, Co-Chair of the Employment Law group, and a member of its Litigation and Appellate Practice groups. His practice includes a range of commercial, corporate, and employment counseling and litigation, but his primary task is listening. The first thing Jim does when meeting with a client is ask, “What is your goal?” In doing this, Jim is able to determine the client’s expectations and whether we will be able to meet them. Only then can he really set about meeting his clients’ business needs.
Jim has extensive experience representing and counseling clients on employment law...
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Rachel Claire Zoghlin
Bethesda, MD Attorney with 12 years of experience
Immigration
American University Washington College of Law
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Mark Goldstein
Bethesda, MD Attorney with 57 years of experience
Business and Estate Planning
Georgetown University Law Center
Mark Goldstein, one of the founders of the firm, is a member of its Corporate, Financial Services, Estate Planning and Estate & Trust Administration practice groups. He concentrates on corporate, business, estate and tax planning and advises large and small corporations, general and limited partnerships, associations and proprietorships on sophisticated business planning issues. He represents a large number of estate planning clients and is well respected for his ability to communicate and implement complicated plans in a practical manner. Mark has significant experience in structuring and negotiating business and financing transactions, reorganizations and private placement syndications. He has served as...
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Luke Woods
Upper Marlboro, MD Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and Traffic Tickets
Luke is a career Criminal Defense Attorney in the State of Maryland having practiced criminal defense since 1997, after receiving a Bachelor from Reed College and a JD from Northwestern School of Law. He started his career as a DOJ law clerk for the landmark racketeering case against the tobacco industry, while serving as a JAG officer in the US Army Reserves. After those positions in the early 2000s, Luke centered his practice exclusively in DUI and criminal defense, including juvenile court, in multiple jurisdictions in Maryland, gaining trial experience through representation of clients in thousands cases in District,...
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Mr. Thomas McManus
Upper Marlboro, MD Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Insurance Defense and Products Liability
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
Mr. McManus has been practicing law for twenty years, and for the past ten years he has been a partner at the firm. He began his career as a law clerk for Judge Joseph Mattingly in St. Mary's County Maryland and then worked as a prosecutor in both St. Mary's and Prince George's County. His more noteworthy criminal cases include:
* In 1985, Michael John Desasrno was convicted of sexual child abuse for acts committed by the former highschool wrestling coach while acting in the capacity as a wrestling coach.
* In 1987, Mr. McManus successfully prosecuted Willie Horton for beating and...
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Lynn Garfinkel
Bethesda, MD Attorney with 18 years of experience
Immigration and International
Immigration Lawyer, Lynn Garfinkel, Esq., has been helping clients prevent and solve problems for eight years. She recently launched Garfinkel Immigration Law, LLC to better serve client needs.Lynn Garfinkel represents clients seeking green cards, temporary and permanent visas, family and work petitions, deportation defense, naturalization, and religious, political, and gender based asylum, and benefits under the Violence Against Women Act. Ms. Garfinkel has experience with a variety of employment based petitions, including intracompany transferees, specialty occupations, professionals, researchers, and more.Finally, Ms. Garfinkel successfully represents clients at consulates around the world. Ms. Garfinkel is currently Chair of the Asylum...
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Iris Kwon
Kensington, MD Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Iris practices bankruptcy and civil litigation as it relates to bankruptcy (foreclosure, eviction, FCRA and FDCPA claims).
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Suzanne Benvenuto Simpson
Spencerville, MD Attorney with 33 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
George Mason University School of Law
Founded in 2003, Simpson Law, PA provides a comprehensive, compassionate, and convenient way for busy parents and professionals to obtain vitally necessary estate planning services in MD, DC and VA. The standard package of documents provided includes a Will, Power of Attorney for Health Care, Power of Attorney for Finances, and a Living Will. Depending upon the client’s needs, trusts such as marital trusts, children’s trusts, and life insurance trusts are advised and prepared. Suzanne counsels clients with regard to strategies to reduce or eliminate estate tax liability, and makes recommendations regarding asset titling, life insurance, and...
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Thomas Downs
Laurel, MD Attorney with 42 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning
University of Maryland - Baltimore
Tom Downs is an Estate Planning Attorney who currently resides in Laurel, Maryland with his wife, Margie Lazzati Downs. They have three children, Patrick, Lauren, and Joseph Downs.
Patrick is married, and is a civilian employee of the US Army, following five years service as an Army officer. He served a one year tour in Afghanistan, during which he lead numerous dangerous missions. We are proud of his service and thankful that he and his team made it home safely. We have a great appreciation for those who serve, and what they and their families do.
Lauren is married. She teaches at...
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Tony C. Richa
Bethesda, MD Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationEntertainment & Sports
The George Washington University Law School and American University
Mr. Richa's clients include recording artists, songwriters, music producers, music production companies, music publishers, record labels, television and film producers, television and video production companies, entertainment management companies, apparel companies, filmmakers, professional photographers, promotion companies, restaurants, mortgage companies, real estate companies, graphic design companies, automobile service centers, importers/exporters, interior decorating companies, insurance companies, consulting companies, medical industry companies, technology companies, software companies, image consulting companies, property nanagement companies, retail stores, business management companies, actors, directors, screenwriters, marketing companies, public relations firms, personal and business managers, commercial and music video production companies, DJ's, recording studios, dancers and choreographers along with various...
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Mark Binstock
Bethesda, MD Lawyer with 49 years of experience
Estate Planning
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
Mark Binstock is a member of the firm’s Litigation practice group who concentrates a significant portion of his practice in litigation involving estates, trusts, guardianships and other fiduciary matters. He has experience in commercial litigation, a substantial portion of which involves commercial contracts, construction litigation, domestic relations and personal injury, while appearing regularly before the federal and state courts in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia.
Every client has their own unique and individual needs and goals in pursuing matters in court. Mark strives to identify those needs during the course of representation. He is sensitive to his clients’ personalities...
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Deborah Cohn
Bethesda, MD Lawyer with 46 years of experience
Estate Planning and Tax
The George Washington University Law School
Debbie Cohn’s keys to professional success are as diverse as her eclectic client base that consists of professionals, business owners, retirees, and non-U.S. citizens. Yet perhaps her most critical—and comforting—characteristic is an ability to explain complex concepts in a way her clients can understand. Debbie’s approach to estate planning is equal parts pragmatic and creative, which helps put her clients at ease with the knowledge that their families will be cared for and protected, and their asset protection and wealth management goals will be met. And her wealth of experience and vast knowledge of the law allow her to blend...
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Kevin D'Anna
Bethesda, MD Lawyer
Business and Real Estate
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
Kevin is a Principal in the firm and considers himself as a true business attorney. From start-up through transition, Kevin serves as outside counsel for a myriad of local businesses of varying size and industry. He is a member of the firm’s Corporate, Nonprofits, Science & Technology, and Real Estate practice groups, and regularly provides counsel in each of these areas, including general operation and governance of for-profit and nonprofit entities, business dispute resolutions, IP and technology licensing and transactions, private placements, the negotiation of employment relationships and separations, executive compensation, structuring and implementing corporate mergers and acquisitions, the negotiation...
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Christopher Wampler
Upper Marlboro, MD Attorney with 37 years of experience
Appeals, Bankruptcy, Business and Collections
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
Christopher R. Wampler is a graduate of Bridgewater College, Virginia, and the Catholic University School of Law. Chris has been practicing Bankruptcy Law since 1987 in Maryland, DC, & Virginia. In the past, Chris has served as President of the Wheaton Kensington Chamber of Commerce, served as a member of the Prince George's County Judicial Selections Committee, and was involved in the Montgomery County Bar Association Pro Bono Program. Chris has also worked on the Law Foundation of Prince George's County Homeless Project for which he received an award for his service to the community.
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Michael Nakamura
Potomac, MD Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Georgetown University
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Paolo Alessandro Gnocchi
Rockville, MD Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Immigration and International
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
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Harry Stone
Rockville, MD Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationConsumer, Family, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
With 23 years of experience, I have represented clients throughout the State of Maryland and the District of Columbia in the areas of family law, Criminal defense, personal injury, workers' compensation, landlord and tenant and estates. I practice in multiple forums including the district courts, the circuit courts, administrative hearing, and arbitrations
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Robert Lloyd Baum
Rockville, MD Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Business, Divorce and Family
Washington University School of Law
Bob Baum has over 35 years of experience dedicated to helping individuals, families and businesses resolve difficult disputes through mediation, arbitration, collaborative law and litigation. Bob prides himself on having a loyal relationship with his clients, founded on extensive experience, availability and integrity. Throughout the years, Mr. Baum continues to thrive as a leader in his field. He will explain and provide you with the most appropriate way to resolve your legal concern, using the most appropriate time and cost effective method to resolve your legal issues. Bob is experienced in deciding many...
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Kenneth Christopher Gauvey
Columbia, MD Attorney with 17 years of experience
Employment, Family, Immigration and International
Ken C. Gauvey is an experienced attorney in the areas of immigration, wage and hour,family law, and litigation matters. When you have a matter with us, your matter is personally handled by an experienced attorney who will communicate with you about your case and act as a litigator, an advocate, and partner.
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Robert Beatson II
Potomac, MD Attorney with 44 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning, Probate and Tax
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Michael L. Kabik
Potomac, MD Attorney with 35 years of experience
Immigration and International
Temple University
Michael L. Kabik is a widely recognized leader in the Immigration Bar and legal community. A mentor to younger practitioners in the field, Mr. Kabik regularly directs and teaches Immigration Law Continuing Legal Education courses to other lawyers.
Mr. Kabik concentrates his practice exclusively on Immigration Law and is Chairman of the Shulman Rogers' Immigration, Nationality, and Consular Practice Group. He provides clients with a broad full-service employment-based, family-based, naturalization, and litigation immigration practice. Clients include large, medium, and small businesses engaged in the domestic and international transfer of foreign personnel, including executives, managers, and other highly skilled professionals,...
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Paul Chung
Potomac, MD Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Medical Malpractice
Temple University
Hong Suk “Paul” Chung is a Shareholder in the Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Department at Shulman Rogers. In his current practice, Paul represents individuals who have been seriously injured or have lost a loved one as a result of the negligence of others, including health care providers. In addition, Paul also handles claims arising under the Federal Tort Claims Act and the Military Claims Act. Paul’s practice, however, is not limited to medical malpractice, personal injury or product liability cases but also encompasses variety of commercial and criminal defense matters. He is admitted to practice...
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Spencer Michael Hecht
Rockville, MD Attorney with 22 years of experience
Divorce and Family
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
After graduating from the University of Maryland School of Law in 2002, Spencer Hecht began his path towards developing a boutique family law practice founded on principles of unmatched work ethic, comprehensive knowledge of the law, and the real practicalities of the family dynamic. Mr. Hecht’s extensive divorce and child custody experience, aggressive approach, and high rate of success, has allowed him and his firm to become a strong presence in Montgomery County and the surrounding counties in Maryland.
A native of Montgomery County himself, Mr. Hecht resides in Montgomery County with his two sons. His firm is deeply rooted in...
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Stephen A. Drazin
Columbia, MD Lawyer with 31 years of experience
(410) 730-6536
10420 Little Patuxent Parkway
Suite 100
Columbia, MD 21044
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
Stephen Drazin is the Principal, Legal Coordinator, and Managing Attorney at The Drazin Law Center, P.A.
Mr. Drazin offers over 20 years of legal experience to individuals and businesses across Maryland, including the Columbia and Baltimore regions. Stephen Drazin is licensed in all the State and Federal Courts within Maryland, as well as, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit (in Richmond, VA).
Stephen strives to offer an alternative to large law firms by working with clients from the initial consultation through settlement, trial, or case dismissal. Understanding that clients require and desire to know all...
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David Christopher Martino
Annapolis, MD Lawyer with 30 years of experience
(410) 777-8043
1997 Annapolis Exchange Parkway
Suite 300
Annapolis, MD 21401
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
I handle family law cases, including divorce, child custody, and related matters. I also offer services for mediation, legal research, and appellate practice (administrative and state court). Limited scope representation is available for clients of limited means or to fill in for an attorney who has a conflict or emergency.
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Vincent Thomas Lyon
Gaithersburg, MD Attorney with 20 years of experience
Business, Family and IP
The George Washington University Law School
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Rebecca Anne Nitkin
Rockville, MD Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
Rebecca Nitkin believes in the passionate pursuit of justice for all - one case at a time, one client at a time. She is licensed to practice in all Maryland courts and in Washington DC, and since 1992 has practiced exclusively in the area of criminal law. She has handled many high-profile criminal defense cases that have been featured on both local and national radio and television and in other media, including "Good Morning America," "The Today Show, "The O'Reilly Factor", and "Court TV With Nancy Grace". Her interviewing skills landed her the position as a Legal Analyst on...
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Stephanie O. Yamoah
Hanover, MD Attorney with 1 year of experience
Insurance Defense
University of Baltimore School of Law
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Erick Gracia
Fort Washington, MD Lawyer with 12 years of experience
(301) 842-8584
12817 Old Fort Road
Suite 304
Fort Washington, MD 20744
Criminal Defense and Personal Injury
Howard University School of Law
When you have been charged with a crime, it may be in your interest to consider hiring a criminal defense lawyer in Prince George’s County from Gracia & Mintz. Attorney Gracia possess prosecutorial experience, and is a diligent advocate who aims to handle each case as if it were his own. He understands and recognizes how much is at stake after a criminal charge. The firm offers 24/7 access, as they believe that a person who is in prison deserves attorneys who will be there around-the-clock. In addition, the firm handles personal injury cases. Call (301) 842-8584 to learn more...
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Justin McInerny
Bethesda, MD Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Business
University of Baltimore School of Law
Almost three decades as a trusted legal adviser to small businesses, over a decade of operating a small brick and mortar business which also sells on line. I have a 360° view and understanding of how small businesses work from a legal, practical perspectives.
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George Teitelbaum
Wheaton, MD Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Elder and Estate Planning
I have been practicing law for over twenty-five years, and was selected as the attorney for several major legal service plans, including Chase Manhattan, American Express and Montgomery Wards Legal Service Plans, helping thousands of satisfied clients with their legal problems, and have been an AARP member attorney.
In my legal practice, I have taken many cases to trial when necessary, but have settled many hundreds of disputes to the mutual satisfaction of my clients, sometimes involving hundreds of thousands of dollars. In the process, I have handled many cases in such areas of concentration as:
Probate, Wills, Trusts,
Estate Planning, Elder...
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Reginald W. Bours III
Rockville, MD Attorney with 56 years of experience
(301) 340-9016
401 East Jefferson Street, Suite 103
Rockville, MD 20850
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
University of Baltimore
Aggressive, but now partially retired trial lawyer who covers is willing to cover but prefers to consult with other attorneys regarding cases in Montgomery, Frederick, and Howard Counties in District Court and Circuit Court. Current Emeritus member of National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, NACDL, Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys Association, plus Maryland State and Montgomery County Bar Associations, where he was formerly a frequent lecturer. Most recently taught other lawyers about DUI practice in a County Bar CLE; admitted to Maryland Bar, 1968, Maryland Federal U.S. District Court, 1969, and Supreme Court, 1974. Frequently a solo,...
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Aneerban Ari Ghosal
Bethesda, MD Attorney with 21 years of experience
Administrative, Business, Construction and Employment
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
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Morris Klein
Bethesda, MD Lawyer with 47 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning and Social Security Disability
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
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James Rathvon
Bethesda, MD Attorney with 43 years of experience
Appeals, Business and Environmental
The George Washington University Law School
Jim Rathvon, chair of the firm’s Regulatory Law & Litigation practice group, maintains a broad environmental, chemical, food and drug and consumer product regulatory and litigation practice. He focuses on the regulation of pesticides and other chemical products under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA) and other complex federal regulatory programs. His environmental law work ranges from counseling and advocating on regulatory and licensing issues to defending clients in government enforcement proceedings to representing them in federal arbitrations...
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Jeffrey Hord
Bethesda, MD Attorney
Employment
University of Richmond School of Law
Jeffrey Hord is an Associate in the firm’s Employment Law and Litigation practice groups. He is an experienced, aggressive litigator who is admitted to practice in all the state and federal courts throughout Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. A true trial lawyer, Jeff has successfully represented both individual and corporate clients in complex litigation, as well as in administrative proceedings before state and federal agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the National Labor Relations Board, the U.S. Department of Labor, and various local human rights commissions.
Prior to joining Paley Rothman, Jeff was a senior associate at several well-known...
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Raquel Smith
Rockville, MD Lawyer
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
American University Washington College of Law
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Kimberlee J. Gee
National Harbor, MD Lawyer
Kimberlee Gee is the Founder and Managing Member of Kimberlee Gee Legal, which is based in Washington, D.C. and Maryland and serves clients nationwide. Prior to founding Kimberlee Gee Legal in 2017, Ms. Gee worked as a Deputy Assistant General Counsel and in-house attorney for a small financial services corporation providing general oversight and execution of the Corporation’s ethics compliance program and providing high-level legal counsel to the Board of Directors and senior leadership officials on employment, personnel and HR compliance matters. Ms. Gee oversaw workplace investigations, trainings and the management of litigation, dispute resolution and individual appeal matters, representing...
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David Wooten
Bethesda, MD Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense
David Wooten is a licensed attorney in Maryland and the District of Columbia. Mr. Wooten represents clients in all types of criminal and serious traffic cases. He has represented clients accused of serious criminal offenses, from federal drug trafficking to first degree murder, with jury trial experience including: Attempted Murder; Rape; Robbery; Sexual Abuse of a Minor; Assault.