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You deserve expert legal advice from a committed attorney with a proven track record.  Get help with separation, divorce, custody, child support, contempt and protective order matters in Maryland and the District of  Columbia. I have experience with highly contentious custody, divorce and asset distribution cases as well as quick, amicable and uncontested matters.  My primary goal is client satisfaction. I remain accessible and obtain results!. Call today!. Licensed in District of Columbia and Maryland

Latavia is a lifelong learner and dedicated to helping others develop their dreams into destiny. She has worked in various capacities within higher education, private practice, and the nonprofit sector. Knowledge and experience gained from these roles informs her approach with clients whether individuals or businesses. Each client and situation is given a tailored approach to the facts and circumstances.

I began my law career at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington, D.C., after seven years as a financial services professional. It was an incredible experience as I had responsibility for reviewing and commenting on various initial public offerings, mergers and acquisitions and periodic corporate filings. Over the next seventeen years my experience included working for three major U.S. corporations as their corporate counsel. Those experiences included serving as lead counsel on securities offerings, corporate compliance, advertising, corporate sponsorship negotiations, contracts, labor and employment matters and counseling through a massive $3.5 billion merger.. I dreamed about going to law school and coming out and making a difference in people’s lives, but in reality, I ended up working in “corporate America”, where my legal experience was totally transactional and didn’t truly serve individuals and small business owners in the way I do today.. When I opened my practice in April 2011, I followed the mantra of many other law firms and performed work primarily on a billable hourly rate that was as high as $400. And, as you can imagine my clients wanted me to do everything as quickly as possible with as little communication as possible. They didn’t want to talk about certain concerns or issues, they were afraid to call because they didn’t know how much that call would cost them and whether it was worth it.. I opened this firm with the idea of bringing back the Personal Family Lawyer relationship - where initial planning is just the beginning of the relationship and we’re focused on putting in place a plan we know we will work for you and the people you love. Over the last ten years, the firm has grown into the type of service provider where we do things differently based on my experience with the traditional model of estate planning.. First of all – We make every effort to eliminate billing on an hourly basis. Everything related to our Estate Planning and Business Planning services are performed on a flat fee, agreed to in advance, so there are no surprises. You’ll know exactly what it will cost to work with us, after we’ve gotten clear about what you want, and you’ll even be able to choose your own fee. Then, after the initial planning process, we have options so that you can ensure your plan stays up to date throughout your life, and again you’ll know exactly what that costs and choose your own fee there.. Second – we’re here to support you. You’ll be able to speak to someone to get your questions answered promptly. And, if you need to speak with me about something that someone on my team cannot answer, we’ll get a call scheduled so that I can be prepared, and you can be prepared, and we won’t waste your time playing phone tag.. Third – we see planning as just the beginning of the relationship whereas in the past the plan was viewed as a one-time transactional event.. Once you sign your planning documents, that is when the relationship really begins. At no additional charge, we review your plan at least every three years. And, we have two levels of membership programs that almost all of our clients participate in – either the gold program which provides you with a yearly plan review and unlimited changes to your plan or the gold plus program that includes an annual meeting with your attorney, CPA and financial advisor, plus ongoing legal guidance throughout the year.. Finally, we don’t just focus on passing on your financial assets, but your whole family wealth. Family wealth to us include the values, intellectual, spiritual and human assets that you wish to share with your loved ones. Our process includes guidance to you on passing on those intangible assets. We include that with every plan and our clients and their families love having that as part of their plan.. These are just a few of the things that make our firm different. We’re the best fit for people who don’t just want to leave their family a set of documents that may or may not work, but instead want to use the estate planning process to pass on a legacy of love and care and ease. And keep their family out of court and out of conflict.

Founding attorney of Francois Williams Legal , E. Regine Francois Williams, has extensive legal experience in a wide range of case types. Working as a defense attorney for medical professionals and insurance providers has given her the knowledge to help numerous individuals and small business owners through their complex legal issues. She has litigated a wide range of civil matters for clients throughout Maryland and has assisted numerous clients in developing their personalized estate plans to suit their unique needs. Over a decade of legal experience, combined with a compassionate nature and a desire to fully understand each client’s unique goals and concerns, translates to better results for clients, no matter what their situation.. We are a fully virtual office, with a presence in Maryland and Florida.  We help people, solve problems.

Family Law is personal, emotional and unlike many other areas of law. You have probably noticed that I do not have a picture of me in a suit or the traditional attire one expects to see. It is important that my clients see me, feel comfortable and understand they can share. No judgment. Coming into a stranger's office and revealing your private hurts and challeges is difficult.  I believe it is important to meet my clients where they are which enables me to represent them zealously and professionally.  Your attorney is handicapped if you are unable to share the truth.

Amanda Odorimah is a strategic, data-driven, client-centered attorney who is an advocate for the clients that she represents. Amanda received her Bachelor of Arts degree in criminology and criminal justice from the University of Maryland at College Park (Go Terps!!) and went on to receive her Master of Education degree from the University of Maryland University College. She graduated from the University of Baltimore School of Law with a concentration in family law. The Maryland chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) awarded her with the Cheryl Lynn Hepfer Family Law Award for her dedication to the area of family law throughout law school. As a Rule 19 attorney, she also represented clients in child custody and domestic violence matters during law school. After graduating from law school, Amanda clerked for the Honorable Cathy H. Serrette in the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County, where she had exposure to a myriad of family law issues. After completing her clerkship, Amanda joined a small law firm in Upper Marlboro, MD and is now a member of the family law practice division of Hearns Law Group.. Amanda is admitted to practice law in Washington, DC and the State of Maryland. Her client-centered approach to the practice of law allows her to focus on keeping her client’s legal and non-legal goals at the forefront of her mind when developing strategies for cases.. Amanda resides in Prince George’s County where she is an active member of the community.

Alphonso S. Hearns, Jr., managing attorney and founder of Hearns Law Group, LLC, has spent the past 17 years litigating high conflict divorce and custody cases. Alphonso began his legal career as a real estate transactions attorney but developed a passion for advocating for individuals and families in court. He earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland, College Park, and his Juris Doctor from The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, and is licensed to practice in Maryland. Alphonso received numerous awards and distinctions, and was selected to the 2024 Maryland Super Lawyers List. In 2021, Alphonso was selected as a Fellow of the Maryland Bar Foundation in recognition of his outstanding dedication to the welfare of his community, the administration of justice, and the traditions of the profession of law. Alphonso was also selected for inclusion into the Top Attorneys of North America 2020-2021 edition by The Who's Who Directories. Also, in 2020, the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys (NAFLA) awarded Alphonso the prestigious Top 10 Attorney Award for the State of Maryland.. Within the first few years of Alphonso’s transition to family law, he experienced tremendous success in handling the most complex custody litigation matters an attorney could ever experience. Alphonso forged partnerships with several advocacy groups in the Maryland region, including the Center for Abused Persons, Charles County, Maryland and the YWCA, Annapolis, Maryland. He began assisting these groups with handling complex custody and domestic violence cases in which they did not have the resources to manage as non-profit organizations. Alphonso quickly developed a reputation as the go-to attorney for handling high-conflict family law cases, which resulted in him successfully managing hundreds of such cases. His stellar reputation and track record of success has earned him the respect and acknowledgement of his peers and local judges. Alphonso was selected to lead the Prince George's County Bar Association's Family Law Committee as the Co-Chair, and in this leadership capacity, he mentored new family law practitioners and provided a source of continuing legal education for seasoned practitioners.