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Kerri Smith
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Jonathan M. Herbst
Jonathan M. Herbst
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I am an experienced and skilled Maryland real estate lawyer. I offer exceptional service and advocacy in a vast array of real estate law matters. Visit my website for client testimonials or call for a free consultation. Read More »
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E. Philip Hanlon
E. Philip Hanlon
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Avery B. Strachan
Avery B. Strachan
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Vasilios Peros
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Baltimore, MD Real Estate Law Lawyer with 18 years experience
(410) 274-2053 25 S. Charles St., Suite 1400
 Baltimore, MD 21201
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business, IP and Trademarks
University of Baltimore School of Law
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Founded in 2011, Law Office of Vasilios Peros, P.C. is a boutique law firm focused primarily on business, technology and intellectual property law. With over 25 years of experience in legal advisory, management and engineering roles, Vasilios Peros gained legal experience at premier Baltimore law firms and engineering and management experience at a Fortune 100 technology company. He founded the law firm to provide excellent legal services tailored to each client's needs, with personalized attention, and at competitive rates.

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Jonathan M. Herbst
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Baltimore, MD Real Estate Law Lawyer with 16 years experience
(410) 207-2597 400 E Pratt St
8th Floor
 Baltimore, MD 21202
Real Estate, Business, Employment and Foreclosure Defense
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
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Jonathan M. Herbst is a graduate of the University of Delaware (B.A., 1999) and the University of Maryland School of Law (J.D., 2003). Prior to joining The Herbst Firm in 2017, Jonathan practiced as an attorney at several prominent law firms in the Baltimore area, including working for more than seven years at Royston, Muller, McLean & Reid, LLP in Towson, Maryland. Jonathan focuses his practice on business and real estate transactions, as well as business and commercial litigation. Jonathan assists small business owners with every aspect of business organization and operation, including handling various employment-related issues and litigating employment...
Stephen John Reichert
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Baltimore, MD Real Estate Law Lawyer with 18 years experience
(410) 299-4959 100 International Drive
 Baltimore, MD 21202
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
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A motivated and relentless advocate for his clients, Stephen J. Reichert personally handles all aspects of each case from consultation to resolution. Mr. Reichert is a dedicated listener who understands the unique legal needs of his clients and helps them meet their needs in the most effective ways possible. Mr. Reichert received a degree in philosophy at Trinity College before receiving his Juris Doctorate from the University of Maryland School of Law. He has served on the Maryland Journal of International Law and Trade and The Federal Circuit Bar Journal, and directed and advised student attorneys working...
Phillip J. Closius
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Baltimore, MD Real Estate Law Lawyer with 43 years experience
(800) 385-2243 201 N Charles St
26th Floor
 Baltimore, MD 21201
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Appeals, Business and Criminal
Columbia University
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Thomas C. Valkenet
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Baltimore, MD Real Estate Law Lawyer with 32 years experience
(410) 323-0900 600 Wyndhurst Avenue
Suite 230
 Baltimore, MD 21210
Real Estate, Business, Construction and Insurance Defense
University of Baltimore School of Law
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I am a 30 year veteran of the Maryland and District of Columbia court systems.
Jack Sturgill
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Towson, MD Real Estate Law Attorney with 44 years experience
(410) 296-6485 606 Baltimore Suite 207
 Towson, MD 21204
Real Estate, Elder, Personal Injury and Probate
University of Baltimore School of Law
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Jack R. Sturgill, Principal of the Law Office of Jack Sturgill, an experienced litigator over 40 years of experience. His knowledge and experience-based insights regarding the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) have earned him a reputation as an ‘appraiser’s attorney.’ Jack also has an insider’s knowledge of state and local government matters, having served as a Maryland Special Assistant Attorney General and Assistant County Attorney, Chief of Real Property.

Jack and his team of dedicated staff members are all guided by a commitment to client service. Together, they make Jack’s Law a successful and efficient practice with...
E. Philip Hanlon
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Baltimore, MD Real Estate Law Lawyer
(800) 385-2243 201 N Charles St
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 Baltimore, MD 21201
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business and Personal Injury
University of Maryland - Baltimore
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Phil Hanlon is Of Counsel to the Firm where he practices in the areas of corporate transactions, real estate, and general civil litigation.
Avery B. Strachan
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Baltimore, MD Real Estate Law Lawyer with 18 years experience
(800) 385-2243 201 N Charles St
26th Floor
 Baltimore, MD 21201
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Arbitration & Mediation, Criminal and Landlord Tenant
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
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Jeffrey P. Rogyom
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Towson, MD Real Estate Law Lawyer with 18 years experience
(410) 929-4578 305 Washington Avenue, Suite 300
 Towson, MD 21204
Real Estate, Business, Estate Planning and Tax
Boston University School of Law and Loyola University New Orleans
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Jeff graduated from Boston University School of Law’s Tax LLM program and practice as a tax, business, and estate planning attorney. Jeff works with Bodie, Dolina, Hobbs, Friddell & Grenzer, a full-service law firm based in Towson, Maryland with active transaction and litigation practices.

Jeff advises clients on legal and tax issues relating to business transactions, start-ups, corporate mergers & acquisitions, business successions, estate planning, and real estate. Jeff practices both federal and state tax law, and he assists individuals and businesses with tax audit defense and tax planning in the areas of income, corporate, partnership, franchise, sales and...
Jodie E. Buchman
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Baltimore, MD Real Estate Law Lawyer
(443) 909-7523 201 N Charles St
26th Floor
 Baltimore, MD 21201
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Appeals, Business and Civil Rights
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
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Jodie E. Buchman
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University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of LawDistrict of Columbia, Maryland, United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, United States District Court, District of Columbia, United States District Court, District of Maryland, United States District...
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William McKay Shipp, Esquire
William McKay Shipp, Esquire
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Maryland Real Estate Law Lawyer with 34 years experience

The George Washington University Law SchoolMaryland
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Dana Whitehead McKee
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Baltimore, MD Real Estate Law Attorney with 34 years experience
(410) 962-1030 120 E.Baltimore St
Suite 1700
 Baltimore, MD 21202
Real Estate, Business, Divorce and Family
Duke University
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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 serves 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...
Charles Chester
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Baltimore City, MD Real Estate Law Lawyer with 39 years experience
(410) 685-2400 200 East Lexington Street
Suite 705
 Baltimore City, MD 21202
Real Estate, Administrative, Employment and Health Care
University of Baltimore School of Law
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Law Clerk, Chief Judge Anselm Sodaro, Supreme Bench of Baltimore City.
Law Clerk/Intern, Judge H. Kemp MacDaniel, Maryland Court of Special Appeals.
Associate and Administrative Aide, Law and Legislative offices of Maryland State Senator Victor L. Crawford.
Legislative Intern, Office of Cong. Gladys Spellman, (D., Md.)
Chair, Federal Practice Section, Montgomery County Bar Assn.
Adjunct Professor, Business Law, Legal Research and Writing, Montgomery College.
Gerard Miles
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Pikesville, MD Real Estate Law Attorney with 41 years experience
(443) 589-0150 1777 Reisterstown Rd.
Suite 236 East
 Pikesville, MD 21208
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Family
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
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For more than 30 years, the dependable lawyers of Huesman, Jones and Miles, LLC have provided a broad range of high-quality legal services in the greater Baltimore area and throughout Maryland. Gerard "Gary" Miles firmly believe in resolving disputes, not creating them. For both individuals and businesses, our experienced and practical attorneys strive to address your needs with a calm professionalism.
Kerri Smith
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Baltimore, MD Real Estate Law Attorney with 7 years experience
(800) 385-2243 201 N Charles St
26th Floor
 Baltimore, MD 21201
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Administrative, Business and Collections
University of Baltimore School of Law
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Richard David Lebovitz
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Towson, MD Real Estate Law Attorney with 26 years experience
(410) 828-0680 401 Washington Avenue
Suite 803
 Towson, MD 21204
Real Estate, Divorce, Foreclosure Defense and Landlord Tenant
Duquesne University School of Law
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Richard Lebovitz graduated from Emory University with a BA in 1989 having majored in Political Science and Economics. He Graduated from Duquesne University School of Law in 1992, and has been admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar since 1992, and the Maryland Bar since 2005. Richard heads up the office family and Real Estate sections. He represents clients with domestic relations matters, real estate matters, landlord/tenant disputes, litigation, Veteran's claims, contracts and estate practice. He is a member of the Baltimore County, Baltimore City and State of Maryland Bar Associations as well as the Maryland Association for Justice, (formerly Maryland Trial...
Adam Thomas Sampson
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Baltimore, MD Real Estate Law Attorney with 21 years experience
(410) 685-3810 118 W. Mulberry Street
 Baltimore, MD 21201
Real Estate, Appeals, Business and Construction
University of Baltimore School of Law
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Mr. Sampson has an active law practice. The firm is a general trial and appellate practice in state and federal courts, focusing on complex civil litigation, commercial/business, land use/zoning, defamation, personal injury, product liability, civil rights, constitutional, and criminal law. A newspaper article outlining Adam's recent trial success, entitled "Baltimore Security Firms Wins Coverage Dispute" can be found at http://bit.ly/Vh3L6. In addition to practicing law, Adam serves the Circuit Court of Baltimore County as an appointed mediator, serves his community by appointment to the Baltimore County Planning Board, and serves his colleagues as a member of the...
Eli Robbins
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Towson, MD Real Estate Law Attorney with 21 years experience
(410) 832-0000 40 W Chesapeake Ave
Suite 600
 Towson, MD 21204
Real Estate, Bankruptcy, Business and Construction
University of Baltimore School of Law
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Eli represents owners, general contractors, subcontractors and materialmen with construction issues including acceleration, resequencing, mechanics’ liens, bonding, bankruptcy and commercial matters. Demonstrated project experience and representation encompasses public, commercial and private entities. Admitted to practice in the State of Maryland, District of Columbia, as well as before the United States District Court for the District of Maryland and the United States Court of Federal Claims.
Steven D. Silverman
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Baltimore, MD Real Estate Law Attorney with 28 years experience
(800) 385-2243 201 N Charles St
26th Floor
 Baltimore, MD 21201
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Appeals, Arbitration & Mediation and Business
University of Baltimore School of Law
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Marc Elliot Mandel Esquire
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Towson, MD Real Estate Law Lawyer with 19 years experience
(866) 575-7854 219 W Joppa Rd
Suite 200
 Towson, MD 21204
Real Estate, Administrative, Business and Construction
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Herbert Burgunder
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Baltimore, MD Real Estate Law Attorney with 25 years experience
(410) 664-6500 1501 Sulgrave Ave
 Baltimore, MD 21209
Real Estate and Business
University of Baltimore School of Law
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Eric Daniel Oberer
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Baltimore, MD Real Estate Law Attorney with 17 years experience
(443) 857-9129 1101 St Paul St
 Baltimore, MD 21202
Real Estate
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Paul Mark Sandler
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Baltimore, MD Real Estate Law Attorney with 47 years experience
(410) 539-7611 36 S Charles St
Suite 2000
 Baltimore, MD 21201
Real Estate, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
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Michael John Pappas
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Towson, MD Real Estate Law Attorney with 17 years experience
(410) 832-0000 40 W Chesapeake Ave
Suite 600
 Towson, MD 21204
Real Estate, Administrative, Business and Construction
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Cedulie Renee Laumann
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Crownsville, MD Real Estate Law Lawyer with 15 years experience
(410) 216-7000 1028 Generals Hwy
 Crownsville, MD 21032
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business, Employment and Estate Planning
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
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Attorney Cedulie Laumann is the managing attorney of small law firm in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. The firm accepts clients in real estate, small business, guardianship and civil litigation matters. She enjoys helping clients reach positive solutions to their legal needs. Whether a client needs a simple deed transfer or representation in a "high stakes" lawsuit, quality representation should keep the client's unique needs in mind. Her firm employs innovative "flat fee" billing arrangements and fee options outside the traditional hourly based approach. "Legal Answers & Representation Relevant to YOUR needs!"
Steven John Lewicky
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Fulton, MD Real Estate Law Attorney with 31 years experience
(410) 489-1996 8115 Maple Lawn Blvd.
Suite 350
 Fulton, MD 20759
Real Estate, Business, Construction and Employment
American University Washington College of Law
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Following graduation from law school, I served as a judicial law clerk to the Hon. John McAuliffe on Maryland’s highest appellate court, the Maryland Court of Appeals. I entered private practice and went on to became a partner with the law firm of Furey, Doolan & Abell in Chevy Chase, where my practice centered on business law, family law, and estate litigation. While in private practice, I earned an MBA at the University of Maryland, and then moved to San Francisco. There I held positions with Intel Corporation, first in its legal department and later in its sales...
James Dirk Schwenk
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Annapolis, MD Real Estate Law Attorney with 21 years experience
(410) 775-6805 769 Rolling View Drive
 Annapolis, MD 21409
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Environmental and Maritime
University of Maryland - Baltimore and University of Maryland - Baltimore
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Dirk Schwenk is a Maryland real estate attorney focusing on waterfront issues including riparian rights, piers, variances and permits, boundary disputes as well as maritime and marine contracting issues. He also assists with boat purchase, sale and tax issues. He is an honors graduate of the University of Maryland School of Law and has been in private practice in Annapolis since 2000.
Davin Van Eyken
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Laurel , MD Real Estate Law Lawyer
(301) 660-2635 14502 Greenview Dr.
Ste. 300A
 Laurel , MD 20708
Real Estate, Bankruptcy, Business and Divorce
American University Washington College of Law and North Carolina Central University School of Law
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I go the extra mile in providing my experience, skills and personal commitment to each client. I deliver affordable and tangible solutions for your legal needs.
James L Mayer
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Marriottsville, MD Real Estate Law Lawyer with 43 years experience
(410) 442-1088 2400 Longstone Lane, S 106
Mariottsville
 Marriottsville, MD 21104
Real Estate, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
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We focus on prompt responses on a human level to clients' legal needs. We have had forty years experience in a broad range of legal issues involving individuals, small businesses and real estate developers. We work with individual property owners to develop, sell and purchase residential and commercial property.
Beau Roget Pichon
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Columbia, MD Real Estate Law Attorney with 16 years experience
(410) 992-1070 5840 Banneker Rd.
Suite 120
 Columbia, MD 21044
Real Estate, Business and Estate Planning
American University Washington College of Law
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Fred L. Coover
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Columbia, MD Real Estate Law Lawyer with 33 years experience
(410) 995-1100 10500 Little Patuxent Parkway
Suite 420
 Columbia, MD 21044
Real Estate, Construction, Divorce and Family
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Coover Law Firm, LLC serves Howard County/Columbia, MD and beyond in the following practice areas:

- Family Law (Divorce, Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Alimony and Child Support)
- Civil Litigation
- Construction Law
- Land Use & Zoning
- Real Estate Litigation

Founder & Principal Attorney, Fred L. Coover, is committed to the advancement of the legal profession and is active in local, state and national bar associations and attorney organizations, including the following:

- Appointed to Maryland State Bar Association Ethics Committee
- Vice Chairman on Executive Council of Maryland State Bar Association Fee Dispute Committee
- Appointed Member of Howard County Adult Public...
Meredith Blake Martin
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Timonium, MD Real Estate Law Lawyer with 15 years experience
(410) 970-6495 1919 York Road
 Timonium, MD 21093
Real Estate, Business and IP
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Kirk J Halpin
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Clarksville, MD Real Estate Law Attorney with 23 years experience
(410) 531-1700 6339 Ten Oaks Road #150
 Clarksville, MD 21029
Real Estate, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Construction
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Evan Keith Langert
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Columbia, MD Real Estate Law Attorney with 33 years experience
(443) 766-1808 6230 Old Dobbin Lane
Suite 150
 Columbia, MD 21045
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business and Entertainment & Sports
Florida State University College of Law
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Kimberly Manuelides
Baltimore, MD Real Estate Law Lawyer with 15 years experience
(410) 332-8844 Lockwood Place
 Baltimore, MD 21202
Real Estate, Business and Construction
University of Baltimore School of Law
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Francie Cohen Spahn
Baltimore, MD Real Estate Law Attorney with 19 years experience
(410) 332-8613 Lockwood Place
 Baltimore, MD 21202
Real Estate, Civil Rights and Construction
University of Maryland School of Law
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Damon Brown
Baltimore, MD Real Estate Law Attorney with 12 years experience
(410) 332-8774 Lockwood Place
 Baltimore, MD 21202
Real Estate, Business, IP and Securities
University of Maryland School of Law
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Matthew Gustaf Steinhilber
Baltimore, MD Real Estate Law Attorney with 16 years experience
(410) 528-5859 300 E Lombard St
 Baltimore, MD 21202
Real Estate and Business
University of Maryland School of Law
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Barry Levin
Baltimore, MD Real Estate Law Attorney with 33 years experience
(410) 332-8935 Lockwood Place
 Baltimore, MD 21202
Real Estate, Antitrust and Business
University of Baltimore School of Law
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Damon Dennis
Baltimore, MD Real Estate Law Attorney
(410) 332-8725 Lockwood Place
 Baltimore, MD 21202
Real Estate, Business and Communications
University of Baltimore School of Law
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William Franklin Herrfeldt
Baltimore, Maryland Real Estate Law Lawyer with 12 years experience
(410) 659-4467 7 Saint Paul Street
 Baltimore, MARYLAND 21202
Real Estate, Business, Energy and Securities
University of Maryland School of Law
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