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For over 25 years I have dedicated my law practice to helping individuals in Maryland who have been charged with crimes such as DUI, assault, theft, homicide, etc; as well as to helping those who have been injured in car accidents or have suffered any other type of personal injury. Call me today for a free consultation.

GLENN L. KLAVANS was admitted to the Maryland Bar in 1978 and is also a member of the United States Bankruptcy Court – U.S. District Court Bar, the Bar of the 4th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, and the United States Tax Court.  He is an Honors graduate of Drew University and holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Baltimore School of Law.. Mr. Klavans is also a former Assistant State’s Attorney for Baltimore, having served ten years in the Felony Trial Division, Sexual Offense Task Force, Juvenile Division, and as that office’s first Special Assistant for Narcotics Investigations.  From 1988 to 1993 he was Senior Associate attorney with the law firm of Polovoy & McCoy, where he was primarily involved in complex civil litigation, criminal defense and bankruptcy matters.  In 1993 he began his own law firm, and has continued as the Law Offices of Glenn L. Klavans, LLC, providing a wide range of legal services.. Mr. Klavans is a volunteer “judge” for the Maryland State Bar Association’s Statewide High School Mock Trial Competition, and is a member of the Maryland State and Anne Arundel Bar Associations, as well as a former Board member of the James C. Cawood, Jr. American Inn of Court.  He currently serves as Chairperson of the Anne Arundel Bar Association’s Law School for the Public, which presents free legal seminars on various topics to citizens throughout the County.. Mr. Klavans is the proud recipient of the 2012 Anne Arundel Bar Association Trustees Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Bar Association and the Legal Profession.

Akiva Gross founded A.Y. Gross Law, LLC so that he could serve every client with as much time and personal attention as was needed. He has earned a B.S. in Business and Finance and an MBA in addition to his law degree.. After graduating from law school, Akiva joined a Towson law firm where he was able to gain valuable experience in a wide variety of areas of law. He has represented the interests of numerous businesses and corporations in civil litigation throughout Maryland, and has hands-on experience in criminal matters ranging from small district court matters to complex first-degree murder trials. He has also argued appeals before the Court of Appeals of Maryland, the highest court in the State.. Prior to attending law school, Akiva managed numerous employees and was responsible for the monthly inventory of the largest diamond importer in North America located in New York City. He was selected to run one of the corporation’s five departments before leaving the diamond and jewelry industry for a career in law.. Akiva’s unique business and legal experience has provided him with the insight and understanding to represent both corporate and individual clients. He looks forward to the opportunity to serve you in any legal matter.

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Keith was born and raised in Salisbury, Maryland. He earned his law degree in 2015 from the University of Baltimore School of Law, and has an undergraduate degree from Towson University.. Prior to law school, Keith worked as a law clerk with the Office of the Public Defender in Wicomico County. This time at the public defender’s office inspired him to be a criminal defense attorney, and his passion for criminal defense work lead him to obtain the highest grades in his class for Constitutional Law and Constitutional Criminal Procedure while in law school. During law school, Keith interned with the Honorable Sally D. Adkins of the Court of Appeals of Maryland, the Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office, and worked with Professor Bryon L. Warnken to update and revise Professor Warnken’s treatise Maryland Criminal Procedure. After graduating with honors from law school, Keith clerked for the Honorable Michael J. Finifter for the Circuit Court of Baltimore County.

Jared Jaskot loves going to trial on behalf of his clients.  As an Assistant Public Defender from 2008-2012 in Baltimore, Maryland, Jared had over 300 trials and represented over 10,000 clients.. A born contrarian, Jared has a degree in Philosophy. After college, Jared spent two years working for the Peace Corps in El Salvador.   While there, he became fluent in Spanish.  He then attended law school at Georgetown University.  Jared comes from a family dedicated to small business starting with his Grandfather and carried on by his Father.. Jared loves watching his wife Emily (also a Peace Corps volunteer) work in her garden, walking his dogs in Patterson Park and betting on horse races.  Jared has a style all his own, from his bare ankles to his bowties to the hair on his head.  He permits some people to call him JJ, which is Jota Jota in Spanish.. Jared's firm has experienced lawyers in criminal law, federal practice, personal injury, and immigration.

Kelli Ann Prokop is an attorney at the Maryland law firm of  Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A. She specializes in personal injury, criminal defense, workers compensation and has lititgation experience.

As a partner of MeadLaw, P.A., in Baltimore, Maryland, Mr. Mead is actively engaged in criminal defense litigation throughout Maryland and has appeared before the appellate courts.. Brandon R. Mead has extensive experience in cases involving homicides, sexual assault offenses, narcotics, weapons charges, and other major felonies. Providing result-oriented representation with responsive client service, Mr. Mead works diligently to obtain the best possible outcome for every client.

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David Zwanetz, Owner and Co-Managing Partner, brings a passion for justice to each case he takes. He handles many of the firm’s criminal defense cases, helping clients to confidently protect their future. If you face legal concerns that require the help of an attorney, contact our firm today to schedule a free consultation and let us work for you.. Dial now or contact Shapiro Zwanetz & Lake online to schedule a free consultation with our Columbia criminal defense lawyers.. Pursuing Justice for Over a Decade. With a loud “crack,” the surly Howard County police officer brought his heel down hard in the middle of the skateboard, snapping it cleanly into two useless pieces. The 14-year-old skater punk, David Zwanetz, watched as the board—which took months of re-gripping golf clubs to buy—was reduced to splinters. David wasn’t a bad kid, but the skateboarding opportunities near the Columbia, Maryland Lakefront were irresistible to a 14-year-old. The cop on duty didn’t seem to care as he kicked the remains of David’s hard-earned skateboard into the bushes with a smirk and sent him home.. His grandparents had immigrated to the United States from Italy and Russia in the early 1920's, eventually settling in Philadelphia. After moving to Howard County, David grew up in a blue-collar household and was the first person in his immediate family to attain an education beyond college. He learned to prioritize education, hard work, and sacrifice to obtain his goals.. Once, when David was barely 9 years old, his grandfather pulled him aside, looked him straight in the eye and said, “We came from Russia to give you a chance. Your father moved to Maryland to advance our family and to give you an opportunity. If you do not take advantage of that it will be a disgrace to our family.” That chance conversation left an indelible mark in his mind.. Immediately after recounting the skateboarding incident to his father, David was told, “no one is going to listen to you. You’re a punk kid skateboarding where you’re not supposed to, and this cop broke your skateboard. There’s nothing you can do about it.”. The next sentence out of his father's mouth lodged in David’s mind like a splinter: “The only way for you to fix this problem is for you to become educated and become an attorney and make sure this doesn’t happen to other people. That’s it. That’s all you can do.” Little did he know, this statement would determine the course of David’s life and career from that point forward.. Dedication to Legal Excellence. Although he battled dyslexia on a daily basis, David excelled in English, fine arts, and sports during his high school years. He spent much of his time drawing, painting, and traveling the east coast playing hockey for the Howard County Huskies and the Chesapeake Chiefs. In the off seasons, David trained and played hockey at Notre Dame University in Indiana.. After graduating high school, David focused on British literature at Salisbury University, where he remained on the Dean's list from 1998 to 2001. David studied fine arts and Italian literature for a semester at the University of Florence in Florence, Italy in 1998. He was inducted into the National Literary Honors Society in the year 2000. While in Italy, David studied and excelled in Tae Kwon Do, fell in love with combat sports, and soon returned to the United States to train and compete in both Tae Kwon Do and American boxing.. David began his legal studies at Widener University School of Law in 2002. During law school, David realized that Widener's Italian American Legal Society was lacking. He contacted the Order Sons of Italy in America (a 650,000 member worldwide Italian American organization), and was granted permission to start his own OSIA branch at Widener.. David created the first ever law school-based branch of OSIA and was duly recognized by several national publications. During his last semester, David was admitted early to the Delaware Bar to participate in the Delaware Volunteer Legal Services, where he focused on assisting victims of domestic abuse.. Facing serious legal issues? Get the help of experienced professionals. Call Shapiro Zwanetz & Lake today by dialing.. Overcoming Adversity. Upon completion of law school, David returned to Howard County to prepare for and take the Bar exam. While awaiting his results, he tended bar and managed at Historic Ellicott City's Cacao Lane. Ten days before David is sworn in as an attorney, tragedy struck and he lost his longtime girlfriend to a tragic car accident not 5 minutes from their home.. Despite a less-than-perfect upbringing, and suffering personal tragedy, David was admitted to the Maryland Bar on December 15, 2005. David quickly progressed in his time with Shapiro Zwanetz & Lake trying a multitude of criminal cases throughout Maryland. In fact, David has the rarified distinction with Jason Shapiro of trying and getting dismissed all charges against a client accused of First and Second Degree Murder, as well as Manslaughter. This case, tried jointly by Mr. Shapiro and David, is the only murder case dismissed in its entirety by the Office of the State's Attorney in this century.. Continuing the Fight. Possessing a fighter's spirit from early childhood and honed from years of combat sports, David began training daily at Crazy 88 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in 2007, under the tutelage of Julius Park and started competing immediately. A few short years later, he placed 2nd in the World Championships of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as a Blue Belt. David, now a Brown Belt, still trains daily, teaches, and competes.. Today, David is an active participant in the Howard County Bar Association, the Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney's Association, and the National Criminal Defense Attorney's Association and sits on the Executive Board of the Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys Association. In 2008, he was formally recognized by the National College for DUI Defense for his efforts in the defense of citizens accused of driving under the influence. In 2013 he was named a “Superior DUI Attorney” by the National Advocacy Center for DUI Defense.. Personalized Legal Advocacy. David has found a way to let his eccentricities work for him in a positive way as he fights zealously in court and out of court to protect Shapiro Zwanetz & Lake clients and most importantly, the Constitutional rights afforded to all US citizens. He runs a thriving YouTube channel with a mission to inform the public about little-known Constitutional Protections. David prides himself on his work ethic and dedication to his clients in a personal capacity. He truly believes that “injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”. Committed to Community & Family. He and his wife Cathy were married in September 2007. In October of 2013 their son Xander was born, and approximately two years later, in November 2015, their daughter Zoë came into the world. On May 6, 2014, on David’s 35th birthday, he became Partner. Two years later Shapiro Zwanetz & Lake was formed - Jason A. Shapiro and David Zwanetz remain the two establishing partners, and more importantly the closest of friends.. “For me,” says David, “the greatest thing that could ever happen to me is some crooked cop violated my rights as a 14-year-old because it propelled my entire career. He underestimated me, and I am thankful for that. Without that, who knows what would've happened or where I would be today. That single event planted a seed of determination in me that drove me to work hard to defend my clients. I think that is very funny.”. “If I were to justify where I am right now in my career, a lot of it has to do with my martial arts training at Crazy 88 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. I view being a BJJ practitioner and a zealous lawyer as one and the same. I attribute much of my success to Master Julius Park, who I consider a best friend. We believe that our purpose is to improve our surroundings with the improvement of ourselves.”. Year admitted to bar: 2005. Law School: Widener University School of Law (Wilmington, D.E.). College: Salisbury University. Born: May 6, 1979 Reading, PA