Firm: Fait & DiLima, LLP
Practice Areas: Family
Before she began her legal career, Sylvia worked in documentary film and television production. Upon her graduation from Syracuse University, Sylvia moved to New York City where she worked with a number of independent producers on their documentary film projects, including Academy Award-nominated The Collector of Bedford Street. During her work on The Collector of Bedford Street, Sylvia became engaged in a number of community outreach projects related to the film, and realized her true passion was advocacy. She decided law would provide her with the best opportunity to be an advocate for those in need.. During law school, Sylvia was on the Buffalo Human Rights Law Review where she served as an Articles Editor and Case Notes Editor. Sylvia served as Vice President of Academic Affairs of her law school’s chapter of the International Law Students Association. Also during law school, Sylvia was a research assistant to a law professor conducting a study on the best practices of coordinated community response (The Duluth Model), devising strategies to intervene and end the cycle of domestic violence. Sylvia has partnered with other attorneys in Montgomery County and the State of Maryland to draft legislation. She has provided legal counseling in a collaborative effort within Montgomery County to families facing extreme financial disparities and legal status concerns while managing her own case commitments and supporting the partners in contentious family matters.. Sylvia is a member of the Family Law Section of the Maryland State Bar Association, the Bar Association of Montgomery County, the District of Columbia Bar, and the New York State Bar Association. In her free time, Sylvia enjoys exploring the area’s parks with her husband and son, and continues to show her support for independent film by volunteering at events such as Filmfest DC.
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Firm: Odusami Law Firm
Practice Areas: Family
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Firm: Boykin Legal Solutions, LLC
Practice Areas: Family
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Firm: Law Offices of Thomas Stahl
Practice Areas: Family
Maryland and DC individuals and families facing challenging times in their marriages rely on Lead Attorney Thomas Stahl to provide reliable and effective guidance when contemplating divorce. His clients have come to rely on his compassionate approach to their sensitive legal issues and tenacious dedication to protecting their rights and best interests in any action he represents.. As a graduate of the University of Baltimore School of Law in 2008, Tom completed an advanced program at the Institute for Family Law Associates in 2012. During this time, he served as the Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Timothy J. McCrone and assisted the now-retired Honorable Dennis M. Sweeney during the trial of former Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon. With these experiences, he joined the firm Silverstein & Ostovitz as an associate attorney until co-founding Spencer & Stahl, P.C., in 2015.. In addition to his experience going from a law clerk to the founder of the Law Offices of Thomas Stahl, he has had the honor of being recognized for his community leadership and professional involvement by Lawyer Legion. Since 2013, Mr. Stahl has been recognized by the Maryland Super Lawyers for his ongoing dedication and commitment to providing the highest quality of family law and estate services to his clients.. Since 2006 he has been a member of the American Bar Association (ABA) and is licensed to practice in Maryland (2007) and Washington D.C. (2010). He currently serves as Co-Chair on the Rules of Practice Committee in the Maryland State Bar Association.
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Firm: Metzner & Houpt
Practice Areas: Family
Mr. Houpt has lived in the Mid- Atlantic region for the majority of his life graduating from James Buchanan High School in Ft. Loudon, PA. After a brief tenure in the U.S. Navy as a cryptologist Mr. Houpt received his bachelors degree from the University of Shippensburg in Shippensburg, PA. While involved in several successful business ventures Mr. Houpt completed his MBA from the Frostburg University campus located in Hagerstown, MD. Mr. Houpt received his Juris Doctor from the University of Baltimore in 2015. Mr. Houpt holds a licence to practice law in the State of Maryland.
Contact: +1 (844) 505-3570
Firm: Todd Destwolinski P.A.
Practice Areas: Family
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Practice Areas: Family
Attorney at Law Office of Tara Shoemaker, Esq. LLC. I work as a Trial Lawyer handling: Divorce/Family Law Lawyer, Child Custody Lawyer, Child Support, DSS Appeals, Criminal Defense, Possession, Distribution, Assaults, Battery, Auto Theft, Reckless Endangerment, Felonies, Misdemeanors, DWI/DUI, Traffic Cases, Auto Accidents, Personal Injury Cases, Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense, Antitrust Consulting, and Civil Litigation.. My firm was the Recipient of Maryland State Bar Association 2013 PBRC "Small Firm of the Year" Award and featured in Maryland State Bar Association Bar Bulletin "Small Firm Sets Big Example", and I have been featured in the Frederick News Post.. In 2014, I was named one of the "Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers" by the National Trial Lawyers.. In 2015, I was named one of the Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys in MD by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys. I also was named one of the "Top 3 Attorneys" by Frederick Magazine.. In addition to a general trial practice, I have completed additional training to serve as a Childrens Best Interest Attorney, Famliy Law and General Civil Practice Mediator, and a Parent Coordinator.. I frequently volunteer my time on behalf of victims of domestic violence and sexual assault through Heartley House. My volunteer work with Heartley House has been featured in the Frederick Gorilla Magazine.. My Contact Information:. Tara Shoemaker, Esq. Law Office of Tara Shoemaker, Esq. LLC. 129-10 West Patrick St.. 2nd Floor. Frederick, Maryland 21701
Contact: +1 (240) 439-8147
Firm: Apol Law LLC
Practice Areas: Family
I grew up in rural Tennessee, and my first career was in technology. I moved to Maryland to take a job at the University of Maryland College Park. I realized that I preferred working with people instead of computers and went to law school. After law school, life had another challenge for me and I had a battle with cancer. I was able to survive and thrive and I opened Apol Law LLC in 2013. My goal is to support people through difficult legal issues with compassion and dignity.
Contact: +1 (443) 333-4232
Firm: Law Ofc Tatarsha D Harris
Practice Areas: Family
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Firm: Weinberg & Schwartz, LLC
Practice Areas: Family
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Firm: Dhs Ice Opla
Practice Areas: Family
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Firm: Maryland Insurance Administration
Practice Areas: Family
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Firm: Williams, Mcclernan, & Stack LLC
Practice Areas: Family
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