Practice Areas

• Criminal Practice/DUI Defense
• Domestic Practice
• Estate Planning and Will Preparation
• Personal Injury Recovery
• DUI/DWI (Please visit Maryland-DWI.com)

CRIMINAL PRACTICE/DUI DEFENSE
The attorneys in our firm are exceptional criminal trial lawyers, both former prosecutors. They are experienced in handling all types of cases, both big and small. Our attorneys have successfully defended individuals charged with common crimes such as driving while intoxicated and drug possession to high profile crimes you probably read about in the newspaper and heard about on television, crimes like murder, embezzlement from government agencies, and rape, just to name a few.

The most important thing to know if you are charged with a crime is that you have experienced criminal defense lawyers working and fighting for you, and explaining your rights to you. The first step is to make an appointment with us. Unless you know your rights, you will lose them.

For example, many people wait too long to contact an attorney when charged with a crime like drinking and driving. By waiting too long, they lose their right to fight the automatic suspension the MVA wants to impose on their license, thus losing their right to keep their license while waiting for their MVA hearing. We can keep that from happening to you.

No matter what you or your loved one is charged with, there are options available, and together we will decide which option is the best.

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DOMESTIC PRACTICE
Our firm's domestic practice includes representing people in divorces, child custody and/or visitation matters, child support litigation, paternity actions, guardianships and adoptions. Our experienced lawyers have even been appointed by the Courts to represent children and vulnerable elderly adults.

It is important to remember that the divorce and child custody laws are not the same as in other states or like what you may see on television. In divorce matters, Maryland is not a community property state; Maryland is an equitable distribution state. This means the courts will try to do what is equitable, or fair. This also means that you need advise from a Maryland domestic lawyer to dispel many of the myths that your friends, family members, or neighbors may mistakenly tell you, and that you may mistakenly believe.

There are many factors to discuss in any domestic case. Our initial consultation will educate you about your rights. The sooner we are able to sit down and talk with you, the sooner we can inform you what will be involved in your case. If you don't know what you are entitled to, you won't get it. Together, we will work through what may be a very difficult time in your life.

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ESTATE PLANNING AND WILL PREPARATION
Estate planning involves more than just making a will to dispose of your possessions and bank accounts. Proper estate planning can prevent difficult situations and impossible dilemmas. For example, if you became incapacitated tomorrow, is there someone with the power to make financial and medical decisions for you? If not, your loved ones may have to resort to a lengthy and costly court proceeding to have a guardian court appointed to make those decisions for you. Since a guardian is appointed by the court, the guardian may not be someone you would have chosen if you had the option to choose for yourself. Our attorneys can help you make these sensitive decisions now.

If you pass away without a will, you are allowing the State of Maryland to direct how your assets will be distributed. However, with a will you can select the people you want to receive property or money from your estate, as well as the person you want to administer your estate. For people with young children, a will is crucial so that they can select a legal guardian and establish a trust for the child, along with picking the rules for how and when that money will be given to the children. Even people without children who only own property with their spouse need a will so that upon the death of both spouses, the property can be distributed according to their wishes.

Please contact our attorneys to discuss how you and your family can benefit from a proper estate plan. Make sure you make your own decisions before the State of Maryland and the court system make them for you.

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PERSONAL INJURY RECOVERY
If you or a loved one are involved in a situation involving personal injury, whether it is in a car or on foot, the most important thing you can do is to protect your rights. That includes sitting down with one of our attorneys to discuss your situation so that we can educate you. Until you do, do NOT speak with anyone from any insurance companies except your own. Once we are hired, we will make contact with the insurance companies for you.

Download our Collision Form and keep it with you in your glovebox. Remember the do’s and don’ts of being involved in a collision:

• DO: Help anyone who is injured
• DO: Gather the names and contact information of everyone involved or who saw anything
• DO: Get immediate medical attention if you are hurt
• DO: Contact us for an immediate appointment
  
  
• DON’T: Leave the scene of the collision
• DON’T: Admit responsibility for the collision
• DON'T: Speak with anyone from any insurance companies except your own
• DON’T: Forget to notify your own car insurance company of the collision

Remember, if you are injured, the most important thing to do is to follow your doctor's instructions and to get better. At your initial consultation, our attorneys will explain your rights to you. If you do not know your rights, you won't get what you deserve for your injuries, pain, and suffering.

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