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Michael A. Freedman
Owings Mills, MD Attorney with 57 years of experience
(410) 363-6848
110 Painters Mill Road
Suite #100
Owings Mills, MD 21117
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice and Personal Injury
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law and University of Maryland - College Park
Maryland based law firm Michael A. Freedman P.A., was established in 1983. With over thirty years of experience we pride ourselves in providing the Baltimore, Glen Burnie, Owings Mills and entire Maryland community with quality, personal and professional legal representation.
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Michael D. Steinhardt
Owings Mills, MD Lawyer with 50 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Social Security Disability and Workers' Comp
University of Baltimore School of Law and Georgetown University Law Center
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Kim D Parker
Baltimore, MD Attorney with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Civil Rights, Foreclosure Defense and Personal Injury
University of Baltimore School of Law
Kim’s practice focuses on bankruptcy, personal injury, civil rights and business matters. Kim has been an attorney for almost 30 years, serving the citizens of Maryland and District of Columbia.
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William R. Schmidt III
Baltimore, MD Attorney with 50 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and Personal Injury
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
Rick Schmidt has extensive experience in virtually all facets of personal injury law and has recovered literally millions of dollars for his clients. Mr. Schmidt holds BA and JD degrees from the University of Maryland and its School of Law. At Maryland Law, he won the American Jurisprudence Award for Equitable Remedies. In the 1980’s, Mr. Schmidt was chosen by Us Magazine as one of the 35 most promising Americans under the age of 35. Since then he has co-authored two books: How To Market Your Law Practice (Aspen Press) and Consumer Revenge (Putman’s). Mr. Schmidt has appeared on over...
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Kevin D. Wise
Baltimore, MD Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law and The Citadel
Having graduated with honors from The Citadel in 1987, Kevin D. Wise, is well prepared for the combat theaters of the courtroom.
A fearless litigator who has recovered millions for his clients, Mr. Wise has a zeal for protecting the injured.
For over two decades, he has assured a better future for those who have been unfairly victimized by the negligence of others, whether through motor vehicle crashes, products liability, wrongful death, worker’s compensation, catastrophic tractor trailer accidents, or railroad collisions.
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Patrick Shane Preller
Baltimore, MD Attorney with 26 years of experience
(410) 539-0042
16 South Frederick Street
3rd Floor
Baltimore, MD 21202
Free ConsultationAnimal, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
University of Baltimore School of Law
Patrick S. Preller is the managing partner of the firm with over twenty years of litigation experience in federal and state courts throughout the region. Mr. Preller is recognized as one of the most able trial lawyers in Maryland, and has enjoyed an extraordinary record of success. In 1998, Mr. Preller graduated with honors from the University of Baltimore School of Law where he served as an associate editor on Law Review. Following graduation, Mr. Preller clerked for the Honorable Maurice W. Baldwin on the Circuit Court of Maryland for Harford County. He then accepted an appointment as an...
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Laura G. Zois
Baltimore, MD Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Nursing Home, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of Tennessee College of Law
Mr. Zois is a founding partner of Miller & Zois and one of the most accomplished trial attorneys in Maryland. Her practice focuses on representing victims as lead attorney in catastrophic injury and death cases against negligent corporations and healthcare providers.
Before establishing her own firm, Ms. Zois was a defense attorney for major insurance companies including State Farm and Allstate.
Ms. Zois has tried over 300 tort cases and has a track record in high-stakes malpractice and personal injury claims. She has won numerous multi-million-dollar cases including a $10,000,000 verdict in a complex medical malpractice case and an $8,000,000 verdict...
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Elisha Nicole Hawk
Baltimore, MD Attorney with 17 years of experience
Nursing Home, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
Elisha N. Hawk became a partner with Jenner Law, P.C. in 2023, focusing her practice on advocating for people and families who have been injured by the abuse and neglect of others. Her practice focuses on cases involving personal injury, mass torts, therapy abuse, clergy abuse, and nursing home abuse and neglect.
Elisha started her career as an associate working under Jenner Law, P.C.’s founding partner, Rob Jenner, where she represented people who had been harmed by dangerous drugs and devices. She gained significant experience handling pharmaceutical and defective medical device cases under Rob’s mentorship. Following her work on the mass...
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Leah Katherine Barron
Baltimore, MD Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationNursing Home
Harvard Law School
Leah K. Barron, a founding partner of Brown & Barron, LLC, has dedicated her legal career to protecting plaintiffs who have been harmed by corporate malfeasance. Leah currently focuses her practice on representing families who have lost a loved one due to abuse or neglect at a nursing home. She prides herself on having developed a thriving nursing home abuse practice at Brown & Barron, and she is focused on providing all the firm’s clients with top-notch legal representation, combined with an exceptional client experience.
Prior to co-founding Brown & Barron, Leah maintained a national practice and served as Team Leader...
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Davin Van Eyken
Columbia, MD Lawyer with 14 years of experience
10440 Little Patuxent Way
Ste. 300
Columbia, MD 21044
Bankruptcy, Immigration, Landlord Tenant and Real Estate
American University Washington College of Law and North Carolina Central University School of Law
I’m a seasoned bankruptcy attorney with over 14 years of experience dedicated to assisting individuals and businesses in navigating the complexities of bankruptcy law. My background is robust in both consumer and business bankruptcy, and I focus on delivering personalized legal services tailored to each client's unique financial situation. I have successfully represented hundreds of clients in bankruptcy cases.
Whether you are overwhelmed by debt, struggling to keep your business afloat, or seeking a fresh financial start, I provide guidance through the bankruptcy process.
I am committed to making the bankruptcy process as smooth and stress-free as possible for clients, providing clear...
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Jonathan Scott Smith
Columbia, MD Lawyer with 45 years of experience
(410) 740-0101
10490 Little Patuxent Parkway
Ste 200
Columbia, MD 21044
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Legal Malpractice
University of Baltimore School of Law
Top rated former prosecutor with over 30 years experience aggressively fighting for people and achieving successful results. Many satisfied clients. Call now (410) 740-0101.
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Kenesha A Raeford
Columbia, MD Attorney with 5 years of experience
(410) 630-6901
Ext. 3
5305 Village Center Dr.
Ste 102
Columbia, MD 21044
Free ConsultationAdministrative, Appeals, Business and Employment
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
Kenesha A. Raeford is an accomplished and devoted lawyer specializing in the small business sector and government contracts industry. Fueled by a love for the law and a dedication to delivering exceptional service, Kenesha has positioned herself as a reliable consultant for clients in need of customized resolutions to their legal issues.
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Thanh Van Doan
Columbia, MD Lawyer with 23 years of experience
(443) 545-2121
10440 Little Patuxent Pkwy
Suite 300
Columbia, MD 21044
Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce, Family and Immigration
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
Van (pronounced "Vun") believes that when people retain the firm to represent them, it is our job to do just that - to represent their ideals and goals. To do this effectively, Van believes in a team approach and encourages full participation from clients. She has discovered that when people are given the opportunity to participate in the process, they have a much better understanding of what is going on and thus, are able to make better decisions.
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Joseph H. Ostad
Baltimore, MD Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Elder, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Saint Louis University School of Law and University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
Joseph H. Ostad, Esquire, has been in the practice of law for the past thirty (30) years graduating from the University of Maryland, College Park with a BA, and subsequently receiving his MA from the University of Maryland. While completing his Master's Degree at the University of Maryland, Mr. Ostad also concentrated on legal studies where he received a scholarship to attend St. Louis University School of Law in St. Louis, Missouri. While there, Mr. Ostad clerked for various law firms in the St. Louis Metropolitan area and also clerked for the District Court Judge at the United State's District...
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Joseph Katz
Baltimore, MD Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Construction
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
The majority of my practice is construction and government contract litigation, although I also represent franchisees and businesses in a variety of other matters. Primarily, my objectives are to solve my client's problem quickly, efficiently and economically. To this end, in addition to handling complex litigation from start to finish, whether through settlement or final court disposition, I strive to be my client's general counsel - always available to consult, advise and strategize with them on matters ranging from employer/employee issues, government and regulatory compliance, insurance matters as well as corporate formation, structure, resolution and related needs. As...
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Adam Habibi
West Friendship, MD Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Immigration
Florida Coastal School of Law
At the Law Office of Adam Habibi, P.C. we handle many US immigration cases on behalf of clients throughout the United States and from around the world.
Our mission is to provide you with individual attention and professional service at every step on the path toward achieving your immigration goals. U.S. immigration law is extremely complex and the assistance of a professional guiding you throughout the process is absolutely essential.
We also offer affordable pricing and flat rates.
Since 2011 the Law Office of Adam Habibi, P.C., has served clients from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. Reaching innumerable successes in-Court and...
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Justin K. Schwemmer
Ellicott City, MD Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Criminal Defense and Entertainment & Sports
Indiana University Maurer School of Law
Ardently serving Central Maryland with compassion, integrity, and insight. The Law Office of Justin K. Schwemmer, LLC, is committed to helping our clients; we go out of our way to understand your situation or business. With excellent legal skills and quality, client-focused service, you get more value for the dollar. Our Office will keep you up to date as we handle your problems, be they civil or criminal in nature, so we can deal with any unexpected changes together. The Law Office of Justin K. Schwemmer, LLC, is a general-practice law firm.
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Robert Clark Jr
Laurel, MD Attorney with 43 years of experience
Free ConsultationLegal Malpractice, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
University of North Carolina School of Law
Robert V. Clark has been a personal injury and malpractice trial lawyer for forty years in the courts of Maryland and the the District of Columbia. Mr. Clark has represented thousands of victims of personal injury and malpractice and has collected many millions of dollars on their behalf. His firm, Clark and Steinhorn, LLC, is based in Prince Georges County Maryland, located at 9101 Cherry Lane Suite 204 Laurel, Md. 20708. The firm represents individuals and their families in cases involving a host of personal injury, malpractice and wrongful death matters. These include truck, car, bus, motorcycle, pedestrian ...
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Neveen H. Kurtom
Columbia, MD Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Estate Planning and Family
University of Baltimore School of Law
With 18 years of experience, Ms. Kurtom has assisted hundreds of clients in their family law matters, criminal matters, and estate planning. She is dedicated to her clients and works tirelessly to achieve their desired outcome in their cases. Ms. Kurtom believes each client and each case deserves time, attention, and an understanding of the unique case. She will zealously represent her clients in court during all stages of the litigation process. Ms. Kurtom’s style of practice is adaptable to her client’s needs. Some cases require aggressive litigation while others resolve through mediation and alternative...
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Jessica E Zadjura
Annapolis, MD Attorney with 13 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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Jon W. Brassel
Annapolis, MD Lawyer with 50 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of Baltimore School of Law
I graduated from University of Baltimore School of Law in 1975. In law school i was an editor of the Law Review. I am admitted to practice law in the State of Maryland, United States District Court for the Districts of Maryland and District of Columbia.
My practice concentrates on products and professional liability, medical malpractice and environmental litigation.
I am also National Counsel for several clients involved in multi-jurisdictional asbestos litigation.
Our firm has recovered millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements primarily in the area of medical malpractice, professional liability and products liability.
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Jennifer M. Alexander
Annapolis, MD Attorney with 24 years of experience
Appeals, Criminal Defense, Insurance Defense and Juvenile
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
Ms. Alexander is an experienced criminal and civil trial attorney who has tried hundreds of criminal and civil cases in her career, in both state and federal courts. In addition, Ms. Alexander also defends international and national retailers and businesses throughout Maryland. Jennifer previously spent six years working as an Assistant State’s Attorney at the Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney’s Office. While a prosecutor, Ms. Alexander was a member of the Violent Crimes Trial Team, and regularly prosecuted high profile violent crimes. In addition, Jennifer has helped train numerous police officers and agencies across the State of Maryland on various...
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Matthew Kraeuter
Annapolis, MD Attorney with 16 years of experience
Business and Employment
University of Baltimore School of Law
Matthew leads the business and litigation practice areas at Frost Law since he joined the firm as a partner in 2020. Matthew’s substantial litigation, business, and government contracting experience allows him to bring practical advice and value-driven strategies to the firm’s clients.
Prior to joining Frost Law, Matthew served as an in-house counsel for a federal defense contractor. He assisted with negotiation and management, contract drafting, litigation avoidance and management, corporate compliance, and strategic relationships.
Matthew lives on the Eastern Shore, Maryland. He travels between Frost Law Headquarters in Annapolis, Maryland, and the firm’s office located in Ocean City, Maryland.
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Jeffrey J Sadri
Annapolis, MD Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationCivil Rights, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Employment
University of Baltimore School of Law
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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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Nancy Weller
Annapolis, MD Lawyer with 36 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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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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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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Avery Adcock
Baltimore, MD Lawyer with 6 years of experience
Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
Samford University
Avery Adcock has dedicated her career to representing victims of abuse and neglect in nursing homes, hospitals and assisted living facilities across the country. Ms. Adcock also handles cases involving catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death.
Before joining Senior Justice Law Firm, Ms. Adcock was a trial attorney in the nursing home litigation department of a prominent plaintiff’s personal injury law firm, litigating cases against nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington D.C.
Avery currently serves on the board of the DC Trial Lawyers Association and Virginia Trial Lawyers Association. Avery is also involved in the Maryland Association...
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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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Justin Katz
Baltimore, MD Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationAnimal, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
Justin Katz is a Member in the Personal Injury Practice Group. He is admitted to practice in Maryland, Washington D.C., and Virginia. Justin has spent his entire career handling a wide array of complex personal injury matters, including motor vehicle collisions and automobile negligence claims, bus and trucking accidents, uninsured/underinsured motorist claims, swimming pool and drowning accidents, wrongful death, traumatic brain injuries, animal attacks and dog bites, workers’ compensation claims and first-and third-party bad faith claims.
In 2011 Justin was named a “Rising Star” by Maryland Super Lawyers and continued to recieve this recognition in every year that has since followed....
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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...
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Ethan S. Nochumowitz
Baltimore, MD Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of Baltimore School of Law
Ethan’s litigation practice is focused on complex catastrophic injury, wrongful death and medical malpractice matters.
The breadth of Ethan's experience is extensive, having successfully resolved serious injury and wrongful death cases arising out of, among other circumstances, automobile and tractor trailer collisions, pedestrian deaths, All-Terrain Vehicle accidents, construction accidents, drownings, boating/propeller accidents and house fires.
Ethan regularly obtains million dollar plus settlements and/or verdicts for his clients, and has achieved record-setting results. For example, in 2015 he obtained a $2.8 million jury verdict in Calvert County, Maryland, in a case arising out of the death of a 63 year-old husband and...
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Tracey R. Kidwell
Baltimore, MD Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Workers' Comp
University of Baltimore School of Law
Tracey Ritter Kidwell graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in English from Towson State University in 1996. Following undergrad, she worked as a technical writer. She received her law degree from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 2005, passed the Maryland Bar that same year, and has been practicing law in Maryland ever since. Ms. Kidwell primarily represents injured workers before the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission and the Circuit Courts of Maryland. Ms. Kidwell has also been a member of the Maryland Association for Justice since 2005.
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Edward P. Parent
Baltimore, MD Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Estate Planning
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
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Nyasha A. West
Lutherville Timonium, MD Attorney with 18 years of experience
(301) 798-4100
1301 York Road
Suite 306
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
Free ConsultationCollections and Personal Injury
Howard University School of Law
West Law Firm is a boutique law firm founded by Attorney Nyasha West. For more than a decade, Ms. West has represented consumers in bankruptcy and loss mitigation matters. In 2018, West Law Firm expanded to include Divorce Law, Insurance Law and Personal Injury.
West Law Firm is focused on providing excellent legal service to residents of Maryland in order to ensure they are not taken advantage of by insurance companies. It is our goal to treat all clients as though their matter is the only one what matters. To that end, at West Law Firm, clients are treated as...
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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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M. Evan Corcoran
Baltimore, MD Attorney
Baltimore, MD 21202
Free ConsultationBusiness
Georgetown University Law Center
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Allyson Brooke Goldscher
Stevenson, MD Attorney with 15 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
University of Baltimore School of Law
Allyson Brooke Goldscher is a practicing lawyer based in Baltimore, Maryland who started the Law Offices of Allyson G. Goldscher LLC. Her firm focuses mainly on family law litigation, which include divorce and separation, child custody, child support, child visitation/parenting agreements, alimony, domestic violence, adoption, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements.