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Avery B. Strachan
Avery B. Strachan
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I am an experienced real estate law attorney. I offer unmatched counsel and representation for all of your commercial and residential real estate needs! Visit my website for case results or call for a free consultation! Read More »
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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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Jodie E. Buchman
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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Kerri Smith
Kerri Smith
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I am committed to aggressive representation for all types of real estate law needs! I will tirelessly advocate for your rights and interests! Visit my website for verdicts and settlements. Call for a free consultation. Read More »
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Steven John Lewicky
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Howard County, 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...
Evan Keith Langert
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Howard County, 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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Beau Roget Pichon
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Howard County, 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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Howard County, 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...
Kirk J Halpin
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Howard County, 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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Michael Edward Henderson
Howard County, MD Real Estate Law Attorney with 22 years experience
(410) 461-9400 3290 N Ridge Rd
 Ellicott City, MD 21043
Real Estate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
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April Marie Urban
Howard County, MD Real Estate Law Attorney with 13 years experience
(410) 465-0001 3290 N Ridge Rd
 Ellicott City, MD 21043
Real Estate, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Education
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Kathleen McCartney
Howard County, MD Real Estate Law Lawyer with 43 years experience
(410) 715-9934 10420 Little Patuxent Pkwy
 Columbia, MD 21044
Real Estate and Business
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Ruth Ann Gazaille
Howard County, MD Real Estate Law Lawyer with 24 years experience
(410) 740-7434 10400 Little Patuxent Pkwy
 Columbia, MD 21044
Real Estate, Business, Construction and Criminal
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William Huddles
Howard County, MD Real Estate Law Attorney with 22 years experience
(410) 720-0072 10211 Wincopin Cir
 Columbia, MD 21044
Real Estate
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E. Philip Hanlon
E. Philip Hanlon
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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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Donald McCartney
Howard County, MD Real Estate Law Lawyer with 44 years experience
(410) 715-9934 10420 Little Patuxent Pkwy
 Columbia, MD 21044
Real Estate and Business
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Richard Adam Mlynek
Howard County, MD Real Estate Law Lawyer with 15 years experience
(410) 997-7600 10500 Little Patuxent Pkwy
 Columbia, MD 21044
Real Estate, Bankruptcy and Business
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John Edward Reid
Howard County, MD Real Estate Law Lawyer with 16 years experience
(443) 593-2000 9891 Brokenland Pkwy
 Columbia, MD 21046
Real Estate and Business
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Kenneth Sorteberg
Howard County, MD Real Estate Law Attorney with 23 years experience
(301) 621-4120 10211 Wincopin Cir
 Columbia, MD 21044
Real Estate and Arbitration & Mediation
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Lindsay Victoria Ruth
Howard County, MD Real Estate Law Lawyer with 13 years experience
7289 Procopio Cir
 Columbia, MD 21046
Real Estate, Collections, Divorce and Family
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Paul Skalny
Howard County, MD Real Estate Law Lawyer with 26 years experience
(410) 309-0505 10211 Wincopin Cir
 Columbia, MD 21044
Real Estate, Business and Estate Planning
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Christopher Tsien
Howard County, MD Real Estate Law Attorney with 33 years experience
(410) 997-6870 9175 Guilford Rd
 Columbia, MD 21046
Real Estate, Bankruptcy and Business
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John Michel
Howard County, MD Real Estate Law Attorney with 16 years experience
(301) 621-4120 10211 Wincopin Cir
 Columbia, MD 21044
Real Estate and Business
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Susan Rapaport
Howard County, MD Real Estate Law Attorney with 27 years experience
(301) 621-4152 10211 Wincopin Cir
 Columbia, MD 21044
Real Estate, Business, Collections and IP
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Jonathan Isaac
Howard County, MD Real Estate Law Lawyer with 13 years experience
(410) 309-0505 10211 Wincopin Cir
 Columbia, MD 21044
Real Estate, Business and IP
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Davin Van Eyken
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Prince George's County, MD Real Estate Law Lawyer
(301) 660-2635 14502 Greenview Dr.
Ste. 300A
 Laurel , MD 20708
Real Estate, Bankruptcy, Consumer and Immigration
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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Carroll County, 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.
Jonathan M. Herbst
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Baltimore city County, 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...
Brian Xavier Pendergraft
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Prince George's County, MD Real Estate Law Attorney with 5 years experience
(301) 205-9013 6411 Ivy Ln. #402
 Greenbelt, MD 20770
Real Estate, Business and Landlord Tenant
Florida Coastal School of Law
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The Pendergraft Firm helps real estate investors and businesses with ABCDEF: Agreements, Business entity formation, Closings, Deeds, Evictions, and Foreclosure. For all of your real estate legal needs, it's as simple as ABC, work with me.
Brian Robert Gormley
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Montgomery County, MD Real Estate Law Lawyer with 16 years experience
(240) 514-2358 10605 Concord St., Ste 420
 Kensington, MD 20895
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Michigan Law School
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Brian Gormley has a dynamic transactonal practice with tremendous experience representing clients at all parts of the continuum. Having worked with large institutions in the structured finance and capital markets world, developers, nonprofits and lenders in the multifamily housing market, and individual distressed homeowners and estates, he is familiar with all levels of clients and their associated needs. He has extensive real estate experience, representing clients in multifamily housing transactions, DC TOPA cases (tenant opportunity to purchase act), foreclosure defense and short sales, and as a title attorney and a real estate broker. He also has an active probate and...
Stephen John Reichert
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Baltimore city County, 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...
Kenneth L. Samuelson
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(202) 991-8800 325 Ellington Blvd
Box #210
 Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Montgomery County, MD Real Estate Law Lawyer with 47 years experience
Real Estate, Business, Foreclosure Defense and Landlord Tenant
University of Michigan Law School
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Commercial real estate, trade secrets and technology transactions and litigation, including contracts, leases (ground, air rights, and space), financings, LLC operating agreements and disputes, teaming and licensing agreements, subcontracts, non-competes, reciprocal easements and other types of sharing agreements, and outsourcing. District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia
Vasilios Peros
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Baltimore city County, 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.

We leverage non-legal experience and education to view our client's needs from multiple angles, not...
Gerard Miles
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Baltimore County, 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.
Sari Kurland
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Montgomery County, MD Real Estate Law Attorney with 30 years experience
(301) 424-2834 211 Jersey Ln
 Rockville, MD 20850
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Bankruptcy, Business and Consumer
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology and University of Illinois College of Law
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The Kurland Law Group is a law firm offering a wide range of legal services for individuals and business in financial distress. We find the right solution for each client instead of fitting the client into the services we offer.

The Kurland Law Group is a boutique law firm offering bankruptcy, real estate, business consulting and litigation services. The Kurland Law Group has extensive experience with distressed real estate matters. We negotiate short sales, provide foreclosure defense litigation services, have an incredibly successful loan modification practice, settle debts large and small and are recognized experts in Consumer Bankruptcy matters.

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Dana Whitehead McKee
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Baltimore city County, 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...
E. Philip Hanlon
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Baltimore city County, MD Real Estate Law Lawyer
(800) 385-2243 201 N Charles St
#2600
 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.
Jodie E. Buchman
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Baltimore city County, 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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Arnold Sherman
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Montgomery County, MD Real Estate Law Attorney with 34 years experience
(301) 656-7603 4800 Hampden Lane
6th Floor
 Bethesda, MD 20814
Real Estate, Business, Estate Planning and Tax
New York University School of Law and Northwestern University School of Law
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As a member of the firm’s Tax, Retirement Plans, Employee Benefits, Estate Planning, Estate & Trust Administration, and Corporate practice groups, Arnold Sherman focuses his practice on the areas of tax and business planning, and estate planning and probate administration matters. He has extensive experience in negotiating, structuring and documenting business contracts, tax-deferred exchanges and wealth preservation structures.
Arnie’s knowledge and familiarity with how businesses work make him especially adept at understanding and responding to the needs of his business clients. He is diligent in keeping himself apprised of current tax laws and continually works to provide his clients with the...
Richard David Lebovitz
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Baltimore County, 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...
Thomas C. Valkenet
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Baltimore city County, 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.
Daniel Hodin
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Montgomery County, MD Real Estate Law Lawyer with 39 years experience
(301) 656-7603 4800 Hampden Ln
6th Floor
 Bethesda, MD 20814
Real Estate and Business
Georgetown University Law Center and Tulane University School of Law
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For more than 30 years Dan Hodin has advised businesses and individuals in commercial and residential real estate and loan transactions, including acquiring, financing, developing, owning, leasing, managing and selling real estate. Co-chair of the firm’s Real Estate practice, he has represented local, national and international real estate developers, builders, owners, and office and retail tenants in conjunction with prominent real estate projects including hotels, office buildings, condominiums, apartment complexes and shopping centers located throughout the United States.
Dan knows that responsiveness and organization in the fast-paced world of real estate are key to keeping clients satisfied. He instills confidence in...
Avery B. Strachan
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Baltimore city County, 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 School of Law
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Ms. Strachan’s practice focuses on virtually all areas of commercial and residential real estate. Her practice includes representation of landlords, tenants, developers, investors, real estate investment trusts, franchisees, property management companies, and brokers. She handles all matters related to the ownership and operation of real estate projects including management, leasing, dispute resolution, development and construction for all types of residential, retail, office, industrial, hospitality and mixed-used projects. Ms. Strachan makes every effort to handle all matters is the most efficient way possible and is sensitive to time and costs concerns of all her clients.

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Kerri Smith
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Baltimore city County, 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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Kerri Smith concentrates her practice on commercial and residential real estate. She represents landlords, tenants, business owners, property management companies, commercial property owners and contractors in all aspects of development, construction, leasing and management. Her practice includes all types of commercial, residential, retail, office, industrial and mixed used developments. Ms. Smith also covers civil matters in Federal and State courts and has extensive experience in representing clients in a broad range of other matters including commercial leases, class actions, contract disputes and collection actions. She advocates in court on a daily basis.
Cedulie Renee Laumann
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Anne Arundel County, 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!"
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