Family lawyers in Maryland Cheryl Hepfer to David Harvis

Explore Maryland attorneys like Cheryl Hepfer, Christina Bayne, Christine Malanga, Christopher Beard, Christopher Nicholson, Christopher Rand, Christopher vanRoden, and David Harvis. in cities like Bethesda, Towson, Towson, Bel Air and Columbia. These attorneys specialize in Family in Zip codes like 20814, 21401, 21045.
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Cheryl Hepfer

Firm: Law Offices Cheryl Lynn Hepfer
4800 Montgomery Lane , Bethesda , Maryland 20814
Practice Areas: Family , Family, Family
Ms. Hepfer guides her clients to a resolution of their family matters through her expertise in family law and domestic law, negotiation, alternative dispute resolution, the collaborative process, or litigation. She has a wealth of experience in complex property distribution, alimony, child custody and visitation, child access, and child support matters, which has led her to successfully litigate in trial courts throughout Maryland. She also has a successful appellate practice. Ms. Hepfer settles most of her cases out of court because she explores settlement options early, hoping to limit client costs and enhance the opportunity for an amicable resolution.. In September 2012, Ms. Hepfer was sworn in as the President of the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (IAML), which is comprised of 700 of the most highly-regarded family law lawyers throughout the world. She is also Past-President of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), which is comprised of 1700 accomplished family law attorneys in the United States who specialize in all issues related to divorce and family law. Ms. Hepfer is the only Maryland Diplomate in the American College of Family Trial Attorneys, which is comprised of the top 100 family law trial attorneys in the United States.. Cheryl is certified by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers as a Family Law Arbitrator. Cheryl's memberships include the Bar Association of Montgomery County, Maryland State Bar Association, Montgomery County Chapter of the Maryland Women's Bar Association and Maryland Women's Bar Association. She has served on a number of committees under the auspices of those organizations over the years.. Ms. Hepfer is a frequent lecturer on matters of family law, including issues of the valuation and division of marital assets, custody, access and general divorce related topics, such as divorce litigation. She also has been quoted by several national and regional media outlets such as CNN, ABC's Nightline, The New York Times, WBAL Radio, and National Public Radio.
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“Highly capable family law attorney who is dedicated to client success.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Corrie Boulay

Firm: Law Offices of Corrie A. Boulay, LLC
7 King Charles Place , Annapolis , Maryland 21401
Practice Areas: Family
We are skilled litigators with over 45 years combined experience who aggressively pursue our clients’ interests. However, we are also able to effectively seek solutions to legal matters through alternative dispute resolution methods. Every client faces unique challenges and we offer tailored legal representation to address any legal matter.. Our clients know that we are passionate about family law and guiding them through emotional periods of their life.
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“At a time when I felt my world was falling apart, this attorney was my rock. She is encouraging, knowledgeable, understanding, and fought tooth and na...a Child Custody client“I wa…”
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“An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

David Diggs

Firm: The Law Office of David V. Diggs, L.L.C.
8684 Veterans Highway , Millersville , Maryland 21108
Practice Areas: Family , Mediation, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Family
I have been practicing law for 35+ years.  I started because I wanted to help people and that motivation continues.  We prize ourselves on providing excellent legal representation throughout Maryland.
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“David Diggs did a wonderful job for my husband who referred me. He was very personable and timely wi”
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“I highly endorse this lawyer. I have had several cases with him over the years and in each he has represented his clients with the highest level of excellence and diligence that I …”
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“Mr. Diggs sent a separation agreement on my behalf without my consent. I had to fire him. I spent $20k in month one, and saw my kids for one dinner. Total waste of time and money. …”
— Ben Woodard
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5

Darlene Wright Powell

Firm: Law Offices of Darlene Wright Powell, P.A.
14300 Gallant Fox Lane   103  207 , Bowie , Maryland 20715
Practice Areas: Animal Bites,Assault & Battery,Business & Commercial,Business Organizations,Child Custody & Visitation,Child Support,Consumer Protection,Contracts,Criminal Defense ,Debtor/Creditor,Divorce,Drugs & Medical Devices,Education ,Elder ,Family ,Health Care & Hospitalization,Insurance ,Medical Malpractice,Motor Vehicle Accidents,Nursing Home Negligence,Personal Injury,Premises Liability,Products Liability,Traffic Violations,Transportation ,Wills,Wrongful Death
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“As my attorney, Ms. Powell treated me honestly and fairly at all times. She was also very patient, sincere and accurate with conveying pertinent information that I would need outsi…”
— R Adams
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Darcy A. Shoop

25 West Middle Lane , Rockville , Maryland 20850
Practice Areas: Civil ,Family
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“Darcy does Collaborative divorce. She did an excellent job for me in my collaborative divorce. She always kept me informed as to what was going on in...”
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“If you're going through a divorce, a collaborative approach can often be the best path forward (assuming both sides are amenable). If you're using a collaborative approach, I highl…”
— J Matson
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Daniel W. Gaskill

Firm: Law Office of Dan Gaskill
30 Courthouse Square   300 , Rockville , Maryland 20850
Practice Areas: Civil ,Criminal Defense ,Family ,International & Trade
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“My son got into trouble. Our first lawyer wanted over $2000,00 - and recommended a plea. Dan charged half of that, won the case at trial, and continu...”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Dana McKee

Firm: Brown, Goldstein & Levy
120 East Baltimore Street , Baltimore , Maryland 21202
Practice Areas: Construction , Corporate , Family , Premises Liability, Products Liability, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation
Dana McKee handles all aspects of family law, which includes divorces, separation agreements, custody and child support disputes, and prenuptial agreements. She is a tough but fair negotiator who has successfully handled numerous mediations, trials, and appeals. Dana previously served as a Court Ordered Settlement Conference Facilitator for the Family Division of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City and has taught courses on custody issues for the National Association of Social Workers.. She is also trained as a collaborative family law attorney, a board member of The Collaborative Professionals of Baltimore,  and a member of the Howard County Collaborative Professionals and the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals.. Dana has received an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards from her peers. Less than 5% of women lawyers have been recognized with an AV Preeminent rating.   Since 2013 Dana has been listed annually in Maryland Super Lawyers.  She was listed in Top 50 Women Maryland Super Lawyers 2014, 2015, and 2018 and in Top 100 Maryland Super Lawyers 2014 and 2015, for lawyers who received the highest point totals in the Maryland nomination, research, and blue ribbon review process. Since 2014, Dana has been selected by her peers  for inclusion in the The Best Lawyers in America. She is listed in the fields of Family Law and Commercial Litigation.. In addition to family law, Dana handles a variety of complex commercial and personal injury litigation matters. In March 2000, she obtained substantial sanctions against a national manufacturer and its attorneys for discovery abuses in a product liability case – a decision that has received statewide and national attention. Prior to joining Brown, Goldstein & Levy, Dana was an attorney with Frank, Bernstein, Conaway & Goldman, where her practice was devoted exclusively to complex commercial litigation.. Dana is a member of the state and federal bars of Maryland, the District of Columbia, and New Jersey. She is an active member of the Maryland Association for Justice, the Baltimore County Bar Association Family Law Committee, and the Baltimore City Bar Association Family Law Committee.. Dana lives in Baltimore City with her husband and daughter. She is active in her community, having served as the Vice-President and then President of the Ten Hills Community Association. She was instrumental in obtaining the historical designation for the Ten Hills community. She also has worked closely with city officials and leaders from the surrounding communities in the redevelopment of the abandoned Uplands Apartments in Southwest Baltimore. Dana enjoys spending time with her family and friends, cooking, and renovating her historic home.
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“Dana Mckee is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show her commitment to serving clients as well as her level of experience. She is an excellent attorn…”
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“As a Baltimore divorce attorney Dana is a very experienced and knowledgeable attorney. My case is high conflict and involves child custody which makes it easy for emotions to get c…”
— John Hencken
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

D'Erra Jackson

Firm: Andrews, Bongar, Gormley & Clagett
11705 Berry Road , Waldorf , Maryland 20603
Practice Areas: Family
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“med every step of the way. They walked me through the process professionally. It gave me piece of mi”
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“I endorse this lawyer.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5

Crighton Chase

Firm: Hillman, Brown & Darrow, PA
221 Duke of Gloucester St , Annapolis , Maryland 21401
Practice Areas: Family
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“Brighton represented a tenant in his efforts to work something out with my client, a landlord. He is a very professional and reasonable attorney.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Clifford Hardwick

Firm: Hardwick & Harris, L.L.P.
201 North Charles Street , Baltimore , Maryland 21201
Practice Areas: Business , Construction , Corporate , Criminal Defense , Divorce, Family , Insurance , Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Products Liability, General Practice, General Practice
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“torney refused to (or could not) do. I would ABSOLUTELY hire Cliff Hardwick again. He Saved The Day”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 4.4 out of 5

Christina Bayne

Firm: Law Office of Christina Bayne P.A.
91 Cathedral Street , Annapolis , Maryland 21401
Practice Areas: Family
I am a native of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, and have focused my legal profession in the area of family law.  After law school, I began working with  law firms as an associate attorney focusing mainly on family law cases.  I have successfully negotiated and resolved numerous divorce and custody cases, and I have tried numerous contested divorce cases and contested custody cases across the State of Maryland, with my primary practice in Anne Arundel County.  Not only have I represented parties in divorce and custody actions, I have also been appointed by the Court as a best interests attorney for children.  Additionally, I volunteer some of my time at the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County as a facilitator to help mediate cases at Scheduling Conferences.. In recognition of my standing in the legal community, I have been designated as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers and Baltimore magazines for the past three years.. In regards to my education, I received my Juris Doctor degree from the University of Maryland School of Law in 2003.  During law school, I served as an Affiliate Editor of Margins Law Journal and served as a summer judicial clerk for the Honorable Judge Philip T. Caroom, in the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County.  I received my undergraduate degree Magna Cum Laude from the University of Maryland located in College Park in the year 2000.  I was a member of the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society.
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“Best interest of the child is a sound bite. I hope she can sleep at night because my kids are living”
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“Christina is an excellent lawyer and very knowledgeable in the area of divorce, child custody and other family law matters. I refer all of my clients to her for assistance with the…”

Clifford Boan

Firm: Boan Law, LLC
100 International Drive, 23rd Floor , Baltimore , Maryland 21202
Practice Areas: Family
Cliff focuses his practice on all aspects of personal injury, civil and business litigation, and domestic, divorce, custody, and support maters. Cliff’s experience ranges from representing individuals injured in car, truck, and motorcycle accidents, to representing businesses and business owners in complex and high value business disputes. Cliff also has experience representing spouses in complex and challenging divorce disputes as well as difficult custody and support cases.. Before starting his firm, Cliff was an associate attorney at the trial and litigation law firm of Ethridge, Quinn, Kemp, McCauliffe, Rowan & Hartinger in Rockville, Maryland, is an experienced small business owner, and served in the United States Marine Corps.. Having graduated magna cum laude from the University of Baltimore School of Law, Cliff clerked for the Honorable John W. Debelius, III at the Circuit Court for Montgomery County Maryland, prior to entering private practice. Cliff also served in the chambers of both the Honorable Paul W. Grimm at the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, and the Honorable Irma S. Raker at the Court of Appeals of Maryland.. Cliff’s litigation and in-court experience enables him to advise his clients before initiating a claim, as well as guiding and representing his clients throughout the litigation process, including through trial if necessary.
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“I highly endorse this lawyer. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community. Cliff is a zealous advocate who is a great choice for representation.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Clara Bereston

Firm: Clara M. M. Bereston
100 Cathedral Street , Annapolis , Maryland 21401
Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family , Spousal Support, Family, Family
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“I could not give Ms. Bereston a higher recommendation. She was extremely competent, timely and alway”
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“I worked with Atty. Bereston on a matter for her: a divorce in MD that required my assistance in MA. She is intelligent, focused, and direct. She handled opposing counsel with fine…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5

Christy Saunders

Firm: Christy Mcfaul Saunders & Associates
231 E Main St , Westminster , Maryland 21157
Practice Areas: Family
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“making me feel safe and confident that we would all be ok. We are now thriving, thanks to her determ”
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“I endorse this lawyer. Experienced and knowledgeable.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5

Christopher vanRoden

206 N Hickory Ave , Bel Air , Maryland 21014
Practice Areas: Family
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“I endorse this lawyer.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.6 out of 5

Christopher Rand

Firm: Abramson & Rand, LLC
6851 Oak Hall Lane , Columbia , Maryland 21045
Practice Areas: Family
Chris came to the firm approximately 23 years ago as a courier and then a law clerk. He earned a bachelor's degree in English Literature from the Towson State University and then, in 2002, graduated from the University of Baltimore School of Law with a concentration in family law and litigation and has remained with the firm as Partner. Chris is admitted to practice before the Maryland Court of Appeals, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, and the United States District Court for the District of Maryland.Chris was born and raised in Howard County with family roots in the County spanning nearly 100 years. He has practiced in the County his entire career. He has tried and handled cases in nearly every county in the State of Maryland, including the Courts of Appeal, Howard County, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, Anne Arundel County, Carroll County, Frederick County, Wicomico County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Washington County, and Allegany County. He has successfully handled matters relating to construction law, domestic relations law, criminal matters, landlord/tenant matters, estate administration, personal injury, and contract disputes.During his years with the firm, Chris has become an integral part of the practice. Chris devotes his time to trial advocacy in the areas of criminal and civil law.
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Christopher Nicholson

Turnbull Nicholson Sanders Pa Ste 202 29 W Susqueh , Towson , Maryland 21204
Practice Areas: Family
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“Chris is one of the most professional smartest attorneys I have ever had the privilege to work with.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5

Christopher Beard

Firm: Christopher L. Beard
Po Box 2271 , Annapolis , Maryland 21404
Practice Areas: Automobile Accidents, Civil , Contracts, Criminal Defense , Divorce, DUI/DWI, Education , Estate Planning, Family , Juvenile , Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Real Estate , Traffic Violations, Wills, Workers Compensation, Wrongful Death, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense
Mr. Beard has civil general trial practice, personal injury cases, including auto accidents, wrongful death, electrocution, workers' compensation, medical malpractice, amusement park injuries, and product liability. In Addition, traffic cases including dwi, dui, excessive speed, and weight and log violations. He has practiced family law cases since 1977 including divorce, child custody and visitation, support and alimony, property division, parental termination, CINA, and Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act cases. Mr. Beard also has experience with criminal law, wills and estates, contract and real estate litigation. Civil litigation, including jury trials and appeals. Present Court Settlement Facilitator.
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“Chris is a knowledgeable and diligent lawyer who is highly respected in the legal community. He is also very friendly and personable. I recommend this attorney.”
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“Chris graciously took on a challenging case after I was injured abroad. Although the parent company operates internationally, the incident occurred in an independently owned locati…”
— Daniel Budimir
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Christine Malanga

606 Baltimore Ave Ste 401 , Towson , Maryland 21204
Practice Areas: Family
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“Mrs. Malanga was a great attorney who knows her job well and does her job to the best of her ability”
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“Chris is a very experienced and an excellent attorney. She is very knowledgeable in the law and she is a strong advocate for her clients.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5

David Harvis

Firm: David S Harvis Atty At Law
5401 Twin Knolls Rd Ste 10 , Columbia , Maryland 21045
Practice Areas: Business Formation, Civil , Corporate , Family , Personal Injury, General Practice, General Practice, General Practice
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“I strongly endorse this lawyer. I've known David for 14 years as his student and fellow lawyer - I practiced in the same office with David for several years. I conferred with him r…”

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