Divorce & Separation lawyers in Maryland Kashonda Carter to Lisa Trail

Firm: The Carter Law Firm, LLC

1835 Forest Drive , Annapolis , Maryland 21401

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

The focus of my practice is serving individuals and families within the community, specifically in the areas of family law, estate planning, and real property law. Prior to starting my practice, I served as a judicial intern to the Honorable Albert Diaz in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, the Honorable Wanda G. Bryant in the North Carolina State Court of Appeals, and the Honorable Robert C. Conrad in the United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina. Additionally, I interned with the Senior Vice President and Regional Legal Counsel for Balfour Beatty Construction-the 3rd largest builder in the country. And before law school, I worked as a litigation paralegal for over 6 years on both state and federal actions. My litigation background started in family law and insurance defense. It then progressed to various facets of real estate law, particularly community associations law, foreclosures, and  construction law. Now, as a solo practitioner, I have the joy and flexibility of choosing who I serve, and I've chosen to serve the people of my community. Please feel free to contact my office in regards to your legal needs.

Firm: McMillan Metro, PC

7811 Montrose Road , Potomac , Maryland 20854

Practice Areas: Divorce, Military Law, Contracts, Personal Injury, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation

Larry Burch, is a successful trial attorney and former Navy JAG Officer. Over the past 25 years, Mr. Burch has represented clients in cases involving civil and criminal litigation; including complex divorce and child custody matters, high-dollar medical malpractice and personal injury cases, corporate civil litigation as well as military personnel matters.  He has appeared on Fox 5 News and WUSA-TV 9 as a commentator on military law issues.  In recent years, Mr. Burch has focused primarily on family law cases and military matters.  In 2016, Mr. Burch wrote a book called "Understanding Military Divorce Law" (Aspitore Press, 2016) -- a guide for negotiating divorce and family law issues from start to finish for military families.. Mr. Burch was born and raised in Washington, D.C. (1981 Wilson High School).  He earned his Bachelor’s degree (in English with honors) from the University of Maryland, College Park.  In 1991, Mr. Burch graduated from the University of Iowa College of Law (one of the nation’s top 25 law schools where he a member of The Iowa Law Review and a Case Editor on the Moot Court Board.  Following law school, Mr. Burch served as a Judicial Clerk to the Honorable Audrey Melbourne in the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County, Maryland.. In 1992, Mr. Burch became a member of the Maryland Bar and was commissioned as an Officer in the Navy’s Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAG Corps).  During his four years of active duty military service, LCDR Burch was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal and the Navy-Marine Corps Achievement Medal for outstanding work as a trial attorney. Working as senior defense counsel at the Washington Navy Yard, LCDR Burch defended sailors and officers accused of a variety of crimes; including rape, child molestation, espionage, fraud, serious assault, gun-running, and numerous other crimes. He served as Senior Defense Attorney and Department Head of the Navy’s Legal Assistance Offices in the Washington, D.C. area (where he was in charges of providing legal services to military services members, dependents and retirees with the civilian and military legal issues).. After completing active duty in 1996, Mr. Burch began a solo law practice; however, he continued to serve as a Navy Reserve officer providing legal assistance to military families at the National Naval Medical Center and other legal services until 2007.  In total, Mr. Burch served 15 years as a Navy JAG Corps officer (both on active duty and as a drilling reservist). Since leaving the Navy, Mr. Burch has continued to represent military service members and dependents as a civilian attorney in both military and civilian legal issues.. Three years after starting his solo law practice in 1996, he began a partnership with his sister (Tobi Burch-Rates) called, The Law Office of Burch & Burch-Rates in Greenbelt, Maryland.  In the nearly 20 years since establishing his law firm in Greenbelt, Mr. Burch has successfully represented clients in a variety of legal matters; including, medical malpractice and auto accident cases involving wrongful death and severe disability claims, business and corporate litigation, family law and military personnel issues.  Mr. Burch is particularly experienced in working with military service members and their dependents on divorces, pensions, court-martials, security clearances, Admin and disability boards and in handling civilian legal issues.. In 2007, Rushern Baker (currently Prince George’s County Executive) joined Mr. Burch as a partner in The Law Office of Baker & Burch in Greenbelt, MD. After Mr. Baker’s successful election as County Executive in 2010, Mr. Burch and Ronald Voss, a former associate with Baker & Burch formed The Law Offices of Burch & Voss (adding offices in Towson and Bethesda).  Two years later, Mr. Voss moved on to establish his own law firm in Baltimore (The Voss Law Office). Mr. Burch continues to practice law in Maryland and D.C. as The Burch Law Firm, LLC, along with his staff, representing individuals and businesses in domestic, personal injury, civil, criminal, and military legal matters in Maryland and Washington D.C.. Mr. Burch is admitted to practice law before the highest courts in Maryland, the District of Columbia as well as before the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (CAAF).  He is also licensed to practice law before the U.S. District Court for Maryland and the District of Columbia as well as before the U.S. Supreme Court.  The Burch Law Firm currently has offices in Greenbelt and Bethesda and represents clients throughout the Maryland and Washington, D.C. area.

Firm: Weinberg & Schwartz, LLC

10632 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 446 , Columbia , Maryland 21044

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Firm: Lisa A. Hesse, Esq.

Attorney at Law , Baltimore , Maryland 21202

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

8171 Maple Lawn Blvd. , Fulton , Maryland 20759

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

In her 36 years of practice,Linda Sorg Ostovitz has served as a leader, educator and advocate. Mrs. Ostovitz holds a prestigious fellowship in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and serves as the Secretary of the Maryland Chapter. She also serves on the Board of the Howard County Chamber of Commerce and the Business Women's Network of Howard.. Mrs. Ostovitz represents clients in Howard, Anne Arundel, Carroll and Baltimore Counties. Her practice focuses exclusively on divorce litigation and mediation, child custody and access, child support, alimony, business valuation, as well as property and asset distribution. In addition to providing legal representation in court, Mrs. Ostovitz provides mediation services to help families come to a resolution without the need for litigation.. Mrs. Ostovitz has written and contributed to publications on family law matters, including the Maryland Bar Journal, and USA Today. She is a strong advocate for her clients and inspires the highest level of confidence, allowing the best and most informed decisions to be made.. She enjoys speaking to groups like the National Family Resiliency Center, and guest lecturing for organizations. She also hosts free seminars to educate the public about the varied legal options in family law. Mrs. Ostovitz values mentorship and lends her experience to students by serving as a judge in the Maryland State Bar Association high school mock trial competitions, as well as mentoring newly admitted attorneys.. Her commitment to the community extends to her generous contributions and active participation in Gilchrist Hospice, Columbia Patuxent Rotary, and Leadership Howard County.

Firm: Delaney Mckinney & Clark Llp

5425 Wisconsin Ave Ste 401 , Chevy Chase , Maryland 20815

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody

Firm: Trainor, Billman, Bennett, Milko & Smith, LLP

116 Cathedral Street, Suite E , Annapolis , Maryland 21401

Practice Areas: Family , Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation

With more than twenty five years experience as a practicing lawyer, Ms. Billman focuses her practice exclusively on Family Law. She is a fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers which maintains rigorous admission standards. Currently, fewer than forty fellows have been admitted to the Academy from the entire state of Maryland. Ms. Billman is the immediate past President of the Maryland Chapter and has been appointed to the Board of Governors.  Ms. Billman is a past chair of the Maryland State Bar Association Family Law Section Council, that directs Family Law policies and practices statewide, and served on that Council for three years prior to ascending to the chair.. Additionally, she has presented lectures on Family Law topics for judges and lawyers across the state. Ms. Billman has served on the Family Law Committees of the Prince George's and Anne Arundel County Bar Associations.. Listed in Martindale-Hubbell's Bar Register of Pre-Eminent Lawyers, Leslie G. Billman is among select lawyers who have earned the AV Peer Review Rating. An AV rating shows that a lawyer has reached the height of professional excellence and adherence to the professional standards of conduct, ethics, reliability and diligence.. In recognition of her achievements in family law, Leslie Billman has been named in Best Lawyers of America, in Maryland Super Lawyers, and is recognized as one of the Top 25 Women Attorneys in Maryland.. Ms. Billman served on the drafting committee for the Family Law volume of the Maryland Judge's Benchbook, a reference book setting out a combination of statutory and common law principles organized for quick reference and use by the Court as issues arise in the courtroom.. Beyond the bar, Ms. Billman combines passions for photography and sports, and spends her spare time photographing professional and college sports for a wire service. She has photographed pro baseball including the Baltimore Orioles, college football, soccer, and basketball, and has covered nearly every U.S. pro tennis tournament. During the summer of 2007, Ms. Billman accepted the Sampras family's invitation to photograph Pete Sampras's induction into the Tennis Hall of Fame, and the weekend events attendant to that ceremony. Her photographs have appeared in Sports Illustrated, ESPN Magazine, Tennis View Magazine and other publications, as well as appearing online on numerous sports websites.

Firm: McCabe Russell

199 E Montgomery Ave Suite 100 , Rockville , Maryland 20850

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Lauren S. Keiser’s practice focuses on the area of family law, and she has experience handling a wide range of family law matters, including divorce, child custody, child support, alimony and marital property.  Through her practice, she has first chair experience litigating cases at pendente lite and merits hearings, as well as temporary and final protective order hearings. Lauren regularly participates in alternative dispute resolution, and negotiates and prepares prenuptial agreements, marital property settlement agreements and parenting agreements.. After graduating from the University of Maryland, College Park in 2007, with a degree in Women’s Studies, Lauren attended the University of Baltimore Law School, where she participated in the Family Law Clinic.  Lauren graduated from the University of Baltimore in the winter of 2010, and was admitted to the Maryland Bar in June 2010.  Prior to joining Spencer & Stahl, P.C., Lauren was a judicial intern for the Honorable Martin P. Welch in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, and practiced family law at a boutique law firm located in Montgomery County, Maryland.. Lauren is a member of the Maryland State Bar Association, the Bar Association of Montgomery County, and the Women’s Bar Association of Maryland. Maryland Super Lawyers magazine named Lauren a Maryland Rising Star in 2014 and 2015.. Lauren’s experience as a student attorney with the University of Baltimore Family Law Clinic sparked her passion for family law, and she has been helping clients with their domestic legal needs since that time. Lauren believes that each domestic case is unique, and that the resolution of the legal issues therein is achieved through creative solutions. Lauren sincerely values the personal connection she has with her clients.. Lauren grew up outside of Baltimore, Maryland, and presently resides in Washington, D.C. She enjoys spending time with friends and family, and the family dog, Chicken.

Firm: The Law Office of Laura E. Burrows, LLC.

168 West Street , Annapolis , Maryland 21401

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Laura E. Burrows, named by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018 focuses her practice on all aspects of family law matters. Laura is a native of Atlanta, Georgia. She earned her undergraduate degree from Emory University, and her law degree from the University of Baltimore School of Law. Laura provides the highest standard of service to her clients through effective communication, and her excellent research, writing, and advocacy skills. Recognizing that her clients are facing difficult transitions, Laura concentrates on promoting solutions to all domestic matters, whether through mediation, collaborative law, negotiating settlements, or if necessary, advocating as a fierce trial-attorney. Laura takes a holistic approach to resolving disputes, and is dedicated to helping her clients achieve quality results in a cost-effective manner. Laura has advanced training and certifications in Collaborative Law, as a Child’s Attorney, and as a Divorce Mediator. Laura and and her Husband Eric Haviland offer both individual and co-mediation services to clients.

Staiti Diblasio Llp Ste 202 401 Headquarters Dr , Millersville , Maryland 21108

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Mr. Roper firmly believes in the diverse skill set he offers his clients: a compassionate and caring attorney attentive to each detail of his client’s case while at the same time an aggressive litigator who is not afraid to take the gloves off to fight for the rights of his clients. Mr. Roper prides himself on providing the best representation to every one of his clients and works tirelessly to vigorously protect and maximize their interests.. Driven to make the law work to his client’s advantage, he has successfully completed the rigorous National Institute of Trial Advocacy Trial Skills Program in Boulder, Colorado. Mr. Roper has also participated in the National Legal Aid Defenders Association National Law Conference in Chicago, Illinois and the Stalking Resource Center National Law Conference in St. Louis, Missouri.. Prior to joining Staiti & DiBlasio, LLP, Mr. Roper was employed as a Staff Attorney for the Sexual Assault/Spousal Abuse Resource Center Legal Services Program where he fought for vulnerable victims. Mr. Roper also served as Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable Stephen M. Waldron, the senior trial Judge on the Circuit Court for Harford County, and interned for the Honorable Clayton Greene, Jr. for the Court of Appeals of Maryland in Annapolis. Mr. Roper has also worked for the Law Offices of Bruce A. Johnson, Jr., LLC, the Law Office of Patricia Cleary, LLC, and interned with the Public Defender’s Office of Baltimore County.

Firm: Wobber Law Group/Divorce Resolution Center of Maryland

The Hemenway Building , Towson , Maryland 21286

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Kathleen Wobber helps clients resolve their legal disputes without destroying their families or finances.  She practices law in the areas of family law and business, and is a mediator for family and business disputes. Her practice includes the Baltimore and D.C. Metropolitan areas, as well as the Eastern Shore.Kathleen is the founding partner of Wobber Law Group. The firm's three attorneys and four paralegals are available to handle a range of matters, including family law, business disputes and mediation. The firm philosophy is to manage our client's cases in the most cost-effective manner, utilizing creative legal solutions, including collaborative law.. For more than 25 years Kathleen has been assisting clients in resolving legal disputes. She lectures at the University of Maryland and University of Baltimore Law Schools and teaches Collaborative Law and Mediation skills to lawyers, mental health professionals and financial neutrals.  Prior to law school, Kathleen worked for the United States Secret Service.  When not assisting clients, Kathleen enjoys cooking, attending concerts, spending time with friends on the Eastern Shore and volunteering for local legal aid organizations.

Firm: Rea Ripley Law, LLC

200 Washington Ave. , Towson , Maryland 21047

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Hartel Desantis & Howie LLP 7467 Ridge Rd, Ste 100 , Hanover , Maryland 21076

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Firm: Kendall B. Summers Law

156 South Street , Annapolis , Maryland 21401

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Helping families through divorce and difficult transitions, protecting them and asserting their rights through the court process, working with negotiation, mediation and collaborative methods to bring about opportunities for settlement, and guiding our clients into new chapters in their lives, is my passion and defines my approach to family law practice.. For Estate Planning, it is our joy to take steps to take care of those they love, and to make the process of care organized and well thought through.  Basically we help our clients "get their ducks in a row," so that their wishes and plans through convlescence and at the time of passing, bring peace to the ones they love.. My legal practice began with the large multi-national firms in Washington DC where the income was great and the legal problems interesting and complex, however, after many years of this kind of practice, I discovered that my true interests were working with people and families rather than abstract principles and economic analyses.. My divorce/family law practice begin 20 years ago.  I have helped many individuals and families through challenging times of change.   If you are in need of legal help with a family matter involving, divorce, separation, child custody, domestic violence, alimony, or any other matter related to marriage, children, separation and divorce, the Law Office of Kendall Summers can help you.  We are well-recognized in Anne Arundel County, Howard County, Prince George's County, Calvert County, and the Eastern Shore.  Our approach to divorce and family law practice utilizes experienced litigation technique, combined with settlement options including negotiated settlement, mediation and collaborative resolution models. Our firm is highly experienced in all aspects of divorce and family law.. If you need a divorce attorney, call Kendall Summers Law at (410) 224- 4677, or  visit our website at .  In most cases, we are able to provide you with a free telephone consultation.  We look forward to hearing from you and hope to help you with your case.. If you need an attorney for your divorce/custody, or for estate planning, you are welcome to call the Law Office of Kendall Summers at (410) 224 - 4677.   We would be happy to talk with you about your situation and case needs.

Firm: Ruben Law Firm

7310 Ritchie Highway, #704 , Glen Burnie , Maryland 21061

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Family , Juvenile , Personal Injury, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation

Kelly has over 25 years of legal experience and thrives in the fast paced practice of family law. Kelly has years of experience in Divorce, Property distribution, Marital Settlement agreements, Alimony, Modification of Alimony, Child Custody, Modification of Child Custody, pre-nuptial agreements, step parent adoption, Pensions, and Retirement assets.. Philosophy:* Empathy and Compassion are the driving force behind all legal work.* Being a good listener is one of the most important parts of practicing law.* Earning and maintaining a client's trust is essential to representing a client successfully.* Trying to navigate a contentious divorce takes patience and understanding.. Kelly Kilroy was born in Memphis, Tennessee, and moved to Howard County, Maryland, as a toddler, where she has spent most of her life. After earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lipscomb University in Nashville, she worked for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms before pursuing a legal career. In 1997, Kelly graduated from Thomas Cooley Law School, now known as Western Michigan University, and returned to Maryland to join her mother's law practice. With over 25 years of legal experience, Kelly has built a thriving family law practice and also has experience in criminal law, step-parent adoption, and juvenile matters. She is married with three children and enjoys traveling and cooking in her spare time.

Firm: Law Office of Kelley Spigel

7310 Ritchie Highway , Glen Burnie , Maryland 21061

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Firm: Offit Kurman

50 Carroll Creek Way Suite 340 , Frederick , Maryland 21701

Practice Areas: Family , Mediation, Divorce & Separation

I have been practicing family law for over 40 years, and have helped over 3,000 people through this often difficult process.  I handle all aspects of separation and divorce, including mediation, negotiations and litigation of simple and complex cases.  I work on child custody, visitation and child support cases, divorces involving significant marital assets and division of property and pensions, alimony, and even pet visitation.  My approach is to work hard to solve your problems, but not necessarily to "punish" the other side.  I want you to finish the process knowing that the outcome was "fair" and you dealt with things "honorably".. My hourly rates are at the high end for Frederick County, because of my experience and reputation.  However, I also rely on less expensive associate attorneys (with "only"  5 - 7 years of experience) to "build" your case while I serve as the "architect" doing the planning and strategic work that my experience and knowledge bring to the table.    The bottom line is that my final bill is ususally much lower than the other attorney's is,   even though they may  charge less per hour than I do.

Firm: Havens & Associates, LLC

2401 Research Boulevard , Rockville , Maryland 20850

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

At Havens & Associates, LLC, our clients come first. Every client is treated  with  personalized attention and is guaranteed effective representation. Our expertise and integrity have earned us a reputation as one of the premier legal firms in Maryland and the District of Columbia.  Havens & Associates, LLC is dedicated to achieving the best outcome for every client.

Firm: McDonough Law, LLC

100 Lexington Drive , Silver Spring , Maryland 20901

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

I am proud of the many successful outcomes I have obtained for my clients, both in litigating contested matters in the courtroom, as well as in negotiating favorable settlements for them. I am committed to representing my clients’ interests in the most ethical, professional, results-driven, and cost-effective manner possible.. My legal career for the past 15+ years has been focused primarily in the area of family law. The other two areas in which I practice are (1) probate and contested estate and trust matters, and (2) collections, judgment enforcement, and civil litigation.. My family law practice covers the full range of divorce, separation, child custody, guardianship, adoption, alimony, and child support matters from negotiating contractual agreements to mediation to litigating complex issues at trial and appeal hearings. I am a court-certified Best Interest Attorney; having been appointed by Judges to represent minor children in contested custody cases. I am frequently appointed by the court to serve as a guardian for vulnerable or disabled adults. I am also a trained mediator and Collaborative Law facilitator.. As for probate and estates matters, I have successfully litigated and prevailed in Court proceedings so that my clients’ rights have been well-protected and bequests made to them ultimately disbursed. I have assisted hundreds of clients who have been named as Personal Representatives in their loved one’s Wills and I am well-versed in the probate and estate administration process. I have also been appointed by the Court to serve as Personal Representative or Trustee in such cases.. In my collections and civil litigation practice, I have assisted many individuals and businesses, including law firms, medical practices, private schools, and construction companies, in recovering debts and accounts receivables owed to them from vendors, contractors, clients, and tenants.. I have extensive experience at all court levels, including Federal District Court and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, as well as District and Circuit Courts throughout the State of Maryland. I have argued before the Maryland Court of Special Appeals and been victorious in each of my cases at the appellate level. I am admitted to the Bar for the United States Supreme Court.. In 2011, I was nominated, selected and recognized by the Daily Record as a Maryland “Leading Woman”—an award bestowed to a small group of women, all under the age of 40 years, in recognition of their accomplishments to date in their business and legal careers. Additionally, I have been named a “Rising Star” in the area of family law by Super Lawyers Magazine each year from 2012 through 2021 and a "Super Lawyer" each year thereafter.. My professional memberships include the Bar Association of Montgomery County, Maryland and its Family Law Section, of which I served as co-chair from 2013-2015; the Maryland State Bar Association; the Montgomery County Chapter of the Women’s Bar Association, of which I served as President from 2015-2016; and the Inns of Court.. I am a Montgomery County native and a graduate of Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School in Washington, D.C. I earned my Bachelor of Science, with a double-major in International Affairs and Spanish and a minor in Latin American Studies, from Xavier University. My Juris Doctor is from the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law.. I am fluent in Spanish, and serve the needs of the Spanish-speaking community in Montgomery County.. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and 3 children. I am also an avid fan of Xavier basketball, the Washington Nationals, and Colombian futbol.

Firm: Maryland Strategic Divorce Consulting, LLC

5100 Buckeystown Pike , Frederick , Maryland 21704

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Lisa Trail is an attorney and the founder of Maryland Strategic Divorce Consulting, LLC.  Ms. Trail has over 20 years of experience as an attorney in Maryland, with more than 15 years spent focusing on family law.. She began her career in the State’s Attorney’s Office in Frederick County, Maryland.  In the State's Attorney's Office, she was an Assistant State’s Attorney in the Child Support Division where she would handle cases to establish, modify and enforce child support matters for the citizens of Frederick County.  She then continued her work at the State’s Attorney’s Office and began handling criminal matters in the District Court for Frederick County.. In 2005, she decided to move into private practice and began her career as a family law attorney.   As a family law attorney, she has litigated cases in court and has also been appointed by the Court to represent the best interests of children in family law cases.. Lisa Trail approaches her cases in a caring and methodical manner, focusing on the specific needs of her clients.  She pays attention to the details that can change the outcome of her client’s case.  Ms. Trail’s personalized approach, together with her practical knowledge and expertise in family law provides clients with the help they need.. Ms. Trail has achieved positive results for her clients in trial court but she has also saved her clients significant time and money in attorney’s fees by successfully settling their matters without the need for a trial.  After years of litigating cases, Ms. Trail has decided to change her approach to use a limited scope representation model to assist her clients.  With this new approach, she can help guide clients through the process while saving her clients a significant amount of money that they would spend on legal fees with a full representation attorney.   The ability to handle cases this way significantly reduces the stress and anxiety clients feel if they have to face the legal process alone.  It also makes legal services available to those who cannot afford or do not want to pay the high fees of a full representation attorney.. Lisa Trail has significant experience in all aspects of family law, including:. Preparing for Divorce. Child Custody. Parenting Time (Visitation and Access). Child Support. Spousal Support (Alimony). Property Division. Settlement Agreements