Paul began his first law practice in 1985. He has tried cases in most Maryland courts in the Baltimore- Washington area. Cynthia began her practice of law in 1999. Both now practice primarily in our home county of Carroll County, Maryland, and those counties bordering Carroll County, including Baltimore, Howard, and Frederick Counties.
• Financial Powers of Attorney
• Advanced Directives for the Appointment of a Health Care Agent
As experienced litigators, we will help you achieve fair and equitable results in your Family Law cases, either through negotiation or through litigation, in the areas of:
As litigators, we have extensive court trial and jury trial experience in other civil and criminal matters, including:
We will fight to protect your rights.
In the course of our career, we have regularly attended continuing legal education to keep abreast of new laws and new court decisions. This knowledge of the laws and the courts allows us to provide our client's with more effective and efficient representation.
As a mediator, Paul has extensive knowledge enabling him to mediate disputes involving:
Practicing as both a private mediator and as a court appointed mediator for Family Law cases in Carroll County, Maryland, Paul has extensive experience conducting thousands of mediations. Additionally, he is a member of the Maryland Program for Mediator Excellence and regularly attends continuing education seminars. Many people and lawyers who hold themselves out as mediators have received no training or continuing education in this field. Anyone can hold themselves out as a mediator. Let Paul put his valuable knowledge and experience to work for you.
Cindy also serves the legal profession as a appointed member of the Character Committee of the State Board of Law Examiners and in recognition of her standing in the legal profession, she has again been appointed by the Maryland Court of Appeals to serve as a Member of the Character Committee for the Third Appellate Circuit, which includes Carroll County, Frederick, Howard, Washington, Allegany, and Garrett Counties. In this position, Cindy helps to evaluate the fitness of law students to serve as lawyers in the legal profession.
Members of The Maryland State Bar Association, The Carroll County Bar Association, and Family Law Section of the Carroll County Bar Association.