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I have been practicing as a business and health care lawyer for 30 years in the Baltimroe Metro region, representing a variety of clients in education,  health care, insurance, estates, probate, real estate and leaseing leasing.. I have a substantial personal commitment to the community, with a long history of volunteer work for the Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland,  the Maryland  Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, and Boys Hope/Girls Hope of Maryland.

I am a Member with Hodes, Pessin & Katz, P.A.  I am an experienced trial attorney and advisor who litigates on behalf of corporate clients and governmental entities in federal and state courts and before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and state civil rights agencies. I have successfully defended a number of school districts and companies in employment disputes and various discrimination lawsuits. I also have experience in premises liability litigation, including successfully defending claims of wrongful death and survivor actions, as well as lawsuits involving significant personal injuries and property damage. I have also effectively defended school districts and a charter school in complex special education litigation. In addition, I also defend school districts in disputes involving student rights and discipline, school policies and procedures and staff terminations. I previously served as in-house counsel to a large school district, successfully mediating complex special education disputes and defending all phases of special education litigation.

I am dedicated to seeking justice for people who have been wronged. Having been a Principal in a large law firm in downtown Baltimore, I gained a wide range of experience in construction defect cases, lender liability claims and the representation of individuals in personal injury and products liability matters. I am proud to represent those who have suffered injuries, civil rights violations or were victims of consumer fraud.

I am an avid snow and water skier, and enjoy boating on the Chesapeake Bay and reading American History.

I am a former big firm litigator who set out to start a family-friendly firm. My husband, William Grafton, left his big firm a few years later and joined me. We now offer top notch legal service to the every day family, small business owner, and property owner -- and we do it while still maintaining a good work/life balance. We have two awesome kids (ages 3 and 1) and spend as much time with them as we can.. Before becomming a lawyer, I held my dream job working for the Baltimore Orioles as the Ticket Office Manager. I am still a HUGE Orioles fan and would love to see them in the playoffs again next year.. In my downtime I am an avid reader and a movie buff and will happily debate Oscar nominations with my clients.

Hello, I'm Crystal, and I've been a licensed attorney for over twenty years and I'd love to help you resolve your family law issues. Whether you are looking to protect your rights in a divorce or seeking to ensure the best interests of a child in your life, I'm here to help you. My practice areas include divorce, separation agreements, child support, custody, adoption, and special needs guardianship.

Fred Raab is a 1967 graduate of Archbishop Curley High School. He was President of his class at Loyola College and graduated in 1971 with a B.S. in Economics. He graduated from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 1976 and was admitted to the Maryland Bar in 1977. He is also a member of the D.C. Court of Appeals and was admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court in 1981. Fred worked for the Social Security Administration from 1972 until 1984 as a disability claims authorizer, management intern and litigation analyst. He currently serves as a member of the Fee Arbitration Committee of the Bar Association of Baltimore City and Baltimore County, and as Treasurer of the St. Thomas More Society of Maryland. He is a past president of the St. Thomas More Society. He is a member of the Bar Association of Baltimore City, the Baltimore County Bar Association, the Howard County Bar Association, and the National Organization of Social Security Claimant’s Representatives. Fred is married with a son and daughter and resides in Ellicott City, Maryland where he is active in his homeowner’s association.

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Facing DUI or other criminal charges can be an embarrassing, terrifying, and an intimidating experience. The arrest, the overwhelming legal process, and emotional drain can make you feel confused and abandoned without any help. I want you to know that you are not alone. I am on your side to protect your rights to the fullest. If you or a loved one is facing charges, you need an expert criminal defense lawyer in your corner who truly cares and will be an aggressive advocate. I will not judge you.  Honest and respectable people make mistakes and need  help. I concentrate in representing clients in DUI/DWI and criminal defense cases in the Greater Baltimore area and throughout Maryland.  I believe that everyone deserves high quality representation.  I strive to minimize incarceration, fines, and lifelong irreparable reputation damage. Lastly, my motto is Professional Representation and Affordable Rates.

E. Jacob Wolf is a graduate of University of Baltimore School of Law, where he earned a J.D./M.B.A. Jacob is a licensed mediator. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Towson University. Jacob's training and education in both business and law allow him to provide expert advice and advocacy to all clients. When Jacob is not practicing law or offering business advice, he enjoys brewing beer and golfing. Jacob lives in Baltimore with his wife, Robyn. He is a member of the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity.

Doug Sachse, a married father of 6, is a 1972 graduate of McDonogh School, and a 1976 cum laude graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. He obtained his Law Degree in 1979 after graduating with honors from the University Of Maryland School Of Law.. While at Penn, Doug played midfield for the Quaker lacrosse team. After entering the legal field, his interest in sports did not wane as he was the first to file suit against Robert Irsay and The Baltimore Colts the day after they surreptitiously snuck out of town under cover of darkness. Shortly thereafter, the City of Baltimore followed suit, and the end result was that many of the items of memorabilia from the Colts legendary years in Baltimore were preserved for the City.. Since 1979, Doug has had experience in numerous areas of the law. He tried his first murder jury trial in 1980, and has been routinely in court rooms throughout out the metropolitan area ever since. In the mid 1980’s he worked as an assistant county attorney, and represented the Baltimore County Board of Education in that capacity. This experience gave him the background to engage in areas of education law, most notably the representation of the disabled, that he found personally very fulfilling, and which he has maintained as part of his practice ever since.. In 1986, Doug became a partner in the firm of Turnbull, Mix & Farmer. A large portion of his practice was in the area of civil litigation for several years thereafter, on both the plaintiff and defendant’s behalf. This enabled him to develop a keen eye toward reasonable valuation of personal injury cases and to develop relationships that have proved to be invaluable. Since July 2004, Doug has been the managing partner of the firm bearing his name. The Firm has dedicated itself to providing affordable, compassionate legal services to those in need.

Deciding to sue for compensation is a difficult decision to make. John understands that when you are looking for an auto accident attorney, you need someone whom you can trust. So, John takes time to explain the legal process to his client. Thus making them aware of any pitfalls that may come with suing for compensation. As a personal injury attorney, he also understands that communication is critical. Therefore, he strives to keep his clients up to date with any developments in their case.. When you hire John as your auto accident attorney, he will meet with you to discuss the case. He considers every detail and combines this information with his comprehensive experience and knowledge to provide you with exceptional legal service. When you need a truck accident lawyer that will leave no stone unturned, call John. He offers his legal services to various areas, including Pikesville, Lochearn, Woodlawn, and Towson, MD.

Debra A. Thomas is a Baltimore native. She is married with two sons. She has over 20 years of experience as a trial attorney and has tried cases in all jurisdictions of Maryland.. Debra A. Thomas attended Western High School and after graduation attended Goucher College, receiving a B.A.  She attended the University of Baltimore Law School where she received a Juris Doctor degree.  She was admitted to the Maryland Bar in 1995. She is a member of the Maryland State Bar, Baltimore City Bar Association, Baltimore County Bar Association, Women's Bar Association, Maryland Association for Justice (formerly Trial Lawyer's Assoc.), and Alliance of Black Women Attorneys.   She is also a member of the National Black Lawyer Association.  In 2015, she was appointed by Governor Hogan to the Judicial Nominating Commission for the 3rd District, Baltimore County where she interviewed and determined eligible candidates for the bench. She has been the Chair of the Family Law Committee of the Baltimore City Bar and Co-Chair of Family Law Committee of Maryland Association of Justice. She is currently the Chair of the Board of Directors of Maryland Legal Services Corporations which provides milliions of dollars to non profit agencies that provide legal services to those who cannot afford private attorneys.. Ms. Thomas worked as a Casualty Claim Manager for Allstate Insurance Company and later worked as a Trial Attorney at the Allstate Staff Counsel office in Baltimore. There she tried over 300 cases in the Circuit and District Courts in Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Anne Arundel County, Howard County and Queen Anne’s County. Her experience gives her better insight to handle personal injury claims and to maximize settlements.. The law firm currently handles cases involving Personal Injury, Workers’ Compensation, Traffic, DUI/DWI, Uncontested Divorces, Separation Agreements, Marital Property Prenuptial Agreements, Mediation, and Wills. Her hobbies include traveling and reading. She was the President  of the Jack and Jill Baltimore Chapter from 2017 to 2019.

David was born and raised in Baltimore.  He attended Calvert Hall College High School and Graduated from Towson University with a B.A. in International Studies.  After spending over 5 years as a Securities Analyst for a Fortune 500 Financial Firm, he attended the University of Baltimore School of Law.  During law school David was a student attorney for three semesters with the University's Family Law Clinic.  There, he argued cases for economically disadvantaged clients in the District Court, Circuit Court, and the Court of Special Appeals.  David also participated in a campaign to reform Maryland's Domestic Violence laws, and was part of a delegation that testified before the General Assembly to change those laws.  During his time in law school, David also interned for the Honorable Wanda Keyes Heard at the Circuit Court for Baltimore City and for a Towson Firm, Warnken, LLC.   After graduating with a Juris Doctor from Law School, David was selected to clerk for Special Master Andrea F. Kelly at the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, Family Law Division.  After his clerkship, he was recruited by his former law school professor Byron L. Warnken to be attorney-in-charge of Warnken, LLC's Family Law and Worker's Compensation Practices.   In 2010, David decided to pursue his dream of opening his own law firm.  He believed that in starting his own law practice, he could more effectively represent his client's varied legal needs.  Today David focuses on Family Law, Worker's Compensation Claims, Criminal Law, Estate Planning, Law Enforcement Officer's Bill of Rights (LEOBR), and general civil matters.  David frequently represents Maryland State Troopers, and supports the Maryland Troopers Association. David continues to be active in his local bar association, the Maryland State Bar Association, the Maryland Association for Justice, and he is active in his local community organization.

David K. Gildea, the managing partner of the firm, practices in the area of real estate development, land use and zoning. His practice area includes all jurisdictions in Maryland, with a focus on the Baltimore Metropolitan Area.. Mr. Gildea has represented entities ranging from large federal agencies to NYSE traded homebuilders and REITs to local land developers and retailers in obtaining development and entitlement approvals.  The types of projects Mr. Gildea has been involved in range from large town center mixed-use development, urban redevelopment efforts, large residential developments, hotels, hospitals, medical office buildings, apartment buildings,  multi-story office buildings, grocery-anchored retail centers, retirement communities, home improvement centers, industrial warehouses, fuel service stations, storage facilities, and a vast myriad of other uses.  Mr. Gildea has been involved in many large-scale projects in the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area and is knowledgeable about the Growth Allocation process and obtaining approvals in the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area.  Mr. Gildea has also been involved in many rezonings and Planned Unit Developments (“PUDs”) throughout the State of Maryland, most notably in the Baltimore Metropolitan Area.. Mr. Gildea has strong relationships with local and State governmental agencies involved in the regulatory/entitlement process.  Mr. Gildea routinely resolves issues involving the Maryland Department of the Environment and the Maryland Department of Transportation, particularly with the State Highway Administration (“SHA”).. Mr. Gildea prides himself in working with both governmental agencies and community associations in a collaborative fashion. Mr. Gildea routinely works extensively with various stakeholders prior to commencing the development review process to resolve potential issues at the beginning of the process, rather than at the middle.  As a result, Mr. Gildea has been able to obtain numerous regulatory approvals for projects, while managing to have a small percentage of approvals appealed.  Mr. Gildea works to put projects in the ground, rather than in the courts, and always with a view towards gaining approvals in an expeditious manner.. Mr. Gildea has served on three Transition Teams. In 2002, Mr. Gildea served on Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith's Transition Team as the Chairman of the DEPRM, PDM and DPW Workgroup. In 2006, Mr. Gildea served on Governor Martin O'Malley's transition team as a member of the Environmental Workgroup. Mr. Gildea also served on Attorney General Douglas Gansler's Transition Team as the Co-Chair of the Environmental Workgroup.. Mr. Gildea received his J.D. degree from the University of Baltimore (cum laude), his B.A. degree from Washington and Lee University (cum laude) and his diploma from St. Paul's School for Boys in Baltimore, Maryland (cum laude). After passing the bar, he was the law clerk for the Honorable James T. Smith, Jr. in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County.

Clay Opara has been practicing personal injury law for 25 years. He has tried numerous complex civil and criminal cases in the District of columbia, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Howard County, Anne Arundel County, Harford County, Calvert County, Wicomico County, Talbot County, Frederick County, Montgomery County, Prince Georges County, and Carroll County, Maryland. Clay is a former member of The Maryland House of Delegates and has been a  lobbiyist at the Maryland General Assembly. Mr. Opara is a graduate of The Boys' Latin School, The State University Of New York at Buffalo and The University of Maryland School of Law.

Carley is an associate attorney at Azrael Franz. Carley earned her J.D. from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 2019, with a concentration in estate planning. While at UB, Carley served on the Editorial Board of the University of Baltimore Law Forum and was inducted into the Royal Graham Shannonhouse III Honor Society during her second year of law school. Prior to working at Azrael Franz, Carley served as a legal intern for Magistrate Hope Tipton in the Baltimore City Circuit Court and practiced as a Rule 19 Student Attorney in the Mental Health Law Clinic where she represented parties facing involuntary commitment at Sheppard Pratt Psychiatric Hospital. Carley also served as a Special Needs and Estate planning Fellow while in law school.. Bar Admissions:. State of Maryland. Education:. University of Baltimore School of Law, magna cum laude, J.D. (concentration in Estate Planning). University of Baltimore, cum laude, B.S.. Personal Affiliations:. Maryland State Bar Association. Baltimore County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section and Estates and Trusts Section. Women's Bar Association. Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity

Britt Stouffer is admitted to practice law before the Bar of Maryland. In addition to her law degree, Britt has earned her Masters of laws in Taxation (LL.M.). Her practice focuses on Estate Planning and Administration including the use of Trust and other entities for probate avoidance, estate and gift tax savings and planned gifting strategies. She specializes in using Estate Planning techniques to help Maryland residents properly comply with the rapidly changing Firearms laws on both state and Federal levels. She has served as a lecturer to the Baltimore County Bar Association, Estates and Trust Section and the Orphans' Court Committee. Britt began her legal career as a teaching assistant for the Estates and Trust department at the University of Baltimore, School of law. In 2013, Britt went on to found the law firm Stouffer Legal where all aspects of the business is dedicated to weath transfer and preservation.. Britt understands the importance of broaching difficult issues in a comfortable and open manner. She has comprehensive plans for tackling complicated issues, like wealth management and asset protection, so that your family won’t have to. Sometimes it is not simply about preserving your wealth and your assets, but about preserving your family bond for generations to come. She offers a strategic approach to ensure that your family is protected from uncertainty even in the most unfortunate circumstances.. Estate planning can be a tough issue for many people to face. The process is emotional and sensitive, but it is necessary in order to provide your family and loved ones with security and guidance regarding your affairs. It is also essential that you plan properly in order to assist those around you with difficult decisions regarding your care and financial situation if you ever become incapacitated. Britt understands the complexity of estate planning and that is why we craft complete custom plans for our clients in order to address all the necessary issues.

Brian J. Deaver, II is a family oriented Estate Planning attorney in Baltimore County, Maryland. Brian has a wealth of experience in Estate Planning, Probate Proceedings, and Estate Administration.. Brian is a firm believer that a well-crafted estate plan begins with an organized, targeted financial plan of attack. To accomplish this, Brian works with financial planners in the area to implement an estate plan that is tailored to each client’s individual goals. Whether these goals include protecting retirement assets, lessening an income tax burden with charitable giving, accounting for special needs or blended families, or providing loved ones with a reliable, knowledgeable resource, Brian ensures his clients are prepared for any hurdle they may face throughout life, in the event of disability, and at death.. Brian is a member of the American Bar Association’s Real Property, Trust, and Estate Law Section; the Maryland State Bar Association’s Estates and Trusts Section; and the Baltimore County Bar Association’s Estates and Trusts Section. On weekends, Brian regularly volunteers for the Maryland Wills for Hero’s Foundation, drafting basic wills, powers of attorney, and medical directives for local first responders in the . Metro area.. Brian received his law degree and estate planning certification from the Syracuse University College of Law, where he was an active member of the College of Law’s Student Bar Association and Moot Court Honors Society. Prior to attending law school, Brian received his B.A. from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, cum laude. Brian is currently attending the University of Baltimore School of Law’s night program to obtain his legal masters in taxation.. A lifelong Maryland resident, Brian was a 2009 graduate of Fallston High School in Harford County, where he served as captain for Fallston’s first ever playoff-bound varsity football team. Brian currently resides in Frederick, Maryland with his college sweetheart, Alexandra. In his spare time, Brian indulges in all aspects of Maryland living, including regular trips to Ocean City, Oriole Park at Camden Yards, and a variety of different local trails, streams, and reservoirs to hike, fish, or bike.

Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, Theodore A. Melanson graduated from Loyola Blakefield in 2004. After high school, Mr. Melanson attended Towson University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology and Anthropology. While attending Towson University, Mr. Melanson was a student-athlete for the Men’s Lacrosse team, and earned the Towson University Tiger Athletics Scholar Medallion and the Colonial Athletic Association Commissioner’s Academic Award. Mr. Melanson then attended the University of Baltimore School of Law, where he had the privilege of working as a student-attorney for the Innocence Project Clinic. Mr. Melanson first began working for Mignini, Raab & Demuth while in law school as a legal intern, and following graduation in 2014, became an associate attorney of the firm in January 2015. Mr. Melanson was then named a partner at Mignini, Raab & Demuth in January 2018.

Benjamin Carney, a Principal of Gordon, Wolf & Carney, represents real people facing overwhelming debts and suffering from bad business practices. He has successfully represented many thousands of individuals against large companies in class action cases alleging violations of federal and state laws, recovering tens of millions of dollars in relief. Mr. Carney has taken class actions through trial and appeal, and courts have certified him as class counsel in more than twenty cases.. Mr. Carney has been  standing up in court for the rights of individuals for more than a decade. He successfully litigated consumer protection claims through trial and appeal while still in law school, as a student attorney, and won the Ward & Kershaw Clinical Law Advocacy Prize in 2003. He was one of the first attorneys in Maryland to challenge "foreclosure rescue scams," and obtained significant relief for a number of Marylanders harmed by foreclosure scammers even before the Maryland Legislature passed a law specifically addressing the practice. Less than two years out of law school, he initiated a series of cases successfully challenging faulty vehicle repossession notices to Maryland consumers. Those cases alone have so far resulted in more than $70 million in relief to persons whose vehicles were repossessed.. Admitted to practice law in Maryland in 2004, Mr. Carney is also admitted to the bars of the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court.. Mr. Carney currently serves on the Board of Directors of Civil Justice, Inc., and is a past  Vice President of the Board of Directors of the Public Justice Center, Inc. He is a member of the American Association for Justice, the Maryland Association for Justice, the National Association of Consumer Advocates, the Maryland Bar Association, and the American Bar Association. He is listed as a SuperLawyers Rising Star, has been named a Fellow of the Maryland Bar Foundation, and is recognized as one of Maryland's "Top 40 Under 40" by the National Trial Lawyers.. He is a Maryland native, and a graduate of Suitland High School in Prince George's County. He received his B.A. from the Johns Hopkins University in 1999. Before law school, he worked writing and assisting production for PBS' NewsHour with Jim Lehrer. He obtained his J.D. from the University of Maryland School of Law in 2004.

Austen E. Cohen Seigel & Rouhana, LLC in 2020 after spending four years as counsel with a private investment bank. A lifelong resident of Maryland, Mr. Cohen was grew up in Baltimore County before attending the University of Maryland for his undergraduate degree. Mr. Cohen then attended the University of Baltimore, where he received his joint JD/MBA degree.. As a law student, Mr. Cohen served as a staff editor on the Journal of Land and Development, as well as a member of the Gibbons Criminal Procedure Moot Court Team. While in law school, he additionally spent a summer as an associate for the Department of Justice, prosecuting both civil and criminal matters. Mr. Cohen additionally volunteers his time working with the Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland, advocating on behalf of clients in the tax sale, rent escrow, veterans affairs and immigration clinics. His current practice is concentrated on personal injury, workers’ compensation, employment law and corporate matters.

Attorney with a concentration in construction, surety, and fidelity bond litigation, as well as commercial litigation and regulatory actions. My focus is on efficient claims resolution. My clients include leaders in the surety bond and construction industries. I also represent business owners in commercial litigation, and insurers and businesses involved in regulatory matters.. Avid hiker -- enjoy reading American history.

At the Turnbull Brockmeyer Law Group, we are dedicated to individuals and families in Baltimore and throughout Maryland who need an aggressive advocate in criminal defense and personal injury cases. We have dedicated our legal practice to personal injury and criminal defense because we understand the impact these legal issues have on the lives of our clients. Our primary attorney, John Turnbull, is dedicated to providing aggressive and professional legal services to protect the rights of personal injury victims and individuals facing criminal charges.. You will remain advised, informed, and in direct contact with our primary attorney until your case is firmly resolved. Contact us today for a free consultation.

As a native of Baltimore, Maryland, Attorney Cohen has been practicing here for over 19 years and recently established this private practice after working for 11 years for the State of Maryland at the Office of the Public Defender as a felony defense trial attorney.  She represented clients charged with serious felonies such as homicide, rape, robbery and drug charges among other crimes.  Attorney Cohen has tried dozens of cases before Judges and Juries in the Circuit Court, District Court and Juvenile Courts.. Attorney Cohen graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Arizona in 1998 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and English.  Following graduation, she moved back to the Baltimore area and attended Law School at the University of Baltimore.  She obtained her Law Degree in 2001 and gained hands-on experience while in law school working with the Family Law Clinic and also received her Certificate in Mediation.  After graduation and awaiting the results of the Bar Exam, Ms. Cohen worked for the Honorable Judge John Philip Miller as a Law Clerk in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City.  During her clerkship, Judge Miller handled one term of Family Law and one term in the Misdemeanor Jury Trial Courts.. Attorney Cohen was admitted to the Bar in December 2001 and she was hired by The Law Offices of Mead & Flynn to head their Family Law Division for one year.  Afterward, she entered public service for the State of Maryland and the Office of the Public Defender where she stayed for 11 years until opening this firm.. The Law Offices of Kerri Cohen has the experience and the creativity to guide individuals in crisis and navigate the particular area of law with the utmost capability and compassion. The Firm concentrates on a wide range of legal matters, including FAMILY LAW, CRIMINAL DEFENSE, and CIVIL LITIGATION. We work hard to tip the scales of justice in your favor.