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The practice of law isn’t just a profession for me.  It’s a family tradition. My mother, Charlotte Krohn, headed to law school in her forties after raising her family.  She established a private law practice and invited me to join her when I was admitted to the Maryland bar in 1978. My sister Carolyn is a bankruptcy attorney in Annapolis.  Two of my uncles were also lawyers.  My youngest daughter, a Harvard graduate, has graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and has been admitted to practice in both Maryland and Pennsylvania. Born in the former Anne Arundel General Hospital on Franklin Street in Annapolis, I have practiced law in Maryland for 36 years.  I have kept up with the evolving practice of family law, and, as an early advocate of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), became one of the first attorneys to earn a Certificate in Mediation from Harvard Law School in 1994. Realizing I could best serve my clients by developing expertise in one specific area of the law, I have limited my practice to family law, handling issues of separation, divorce, custody, prenuptial agreements, property settlements and appeals.  During the time I'm not in Court, I have mediated and arbitrated more than 700 family law cases.  I have argued approximately 60 cases before the Maryland Court of Special Appeals and Court of Appeals, seven of which cases became published opinions which are pored over by attorneys and judges for insight that might apply to other cases. I am a frequent instructor on the topic of family law, and appear regularly as a guest speaker and forum panelist at events throughout the region.

I have a strong commitment to family values which is apparent in my work style. I strongly believe that most cases can be resolved through hard, creative work using negotiation, mediation, and collaborative law.  I am admitted to the Maryland and DC Bars, am a certified Mediator, and am a trained Collaborative Family Lawyer.

Dave has been practicing law since 1980 and mediating since 1998. He has extensive training in Collaborative Law and mediation. He has trained others in mediation and was a founding mediator for the Maryland District Court.  Dave is also a trained Parent recently added Tori (TJ) Matton, LGSW, to his Annapolis Mediation team.. Annapolis Mediation (AM) offers a unique and dynamic team approach in a professional, confidential and comfortable setting. Our team offers balance in professions, age, experience, and gender.. Our respective backgrounds in human services and law provide quality mediation that:. ·      allows conversations & negotations to be solutions focused. ·      assists in open & productive conversations. ·      improves communication & understanding. ·      empowers participants to make collaborative decisions. ·      recognizes individual needs, interests, and concerns. The team approach is time and cost effective. Throughout your meditation, we will document your progress and provide you necessary working documents. This assures that your mediation moves forward productively and efficiently.. Visit our website to learn more,  or email us at  to schedule an orientation session or ask any questions you have.

Experienced Mediation attorney serving clients in Annapolis and surrounding areas.

Experienced Mediation attorney serving clients in Annapolis and surrounding areas.

Experienced Mediation attorney serving clients in Annapolis and surrounding areas.