West River Lawyers

Attorney John Pontius is the founder of Pontius Tax Law, PLLC with offices in Washington, DC and in Rockville, Maryland. Mr. Pontius represents individual and business clients with sensitive and serious tax matters before the Internal Revenue Service and state taxing authorities. Mr. Pontius regularly advises clients with complex tax issues in the following areas: FBAR examinations, offshore disclosures, FATCA, tax planning, unfiled tax returns, release of tax liens and levies, trust fund recovery penalty, IRS and state audit examinations as well as Appeals, penalty abatement, US Tax Court litigation along with defense of tax fraud and tax evasion....

I am an experienced and dedicated Attorney at the Law Offices of Hugo Castro LLC. My practice is focused on Immigration, Criminal, DUI/DWI and Traffic Law matters. I advocate for clients with immigration needs across the United States as well as in U.S. Embassies and Consulates around the world. As an immigrant myself, I bring unique insight and understanding to the immigration process. I also defend clients facing a vast array of criminal charges in Maryland and Virginia.

I work to identify all of my clients' legal options and strongly advocate for their rights and interests. I am dedicated to...

My name is Raymond Carignan, and I am an experienced personal injury and civil trial attorney. Since being admitted to the bar in 1985, I have handled over 8,000 cases within state and federal courts in Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia as well as the U. S. Supreme Court.

My current practice consists chiefly of winning financial compensation for individuals who have been involved in accidents or have suffered other personal injuries. Having spent the last few decades aggressively pursuing insurance companies and those responsible for personal damages, I have the experience and knowledge necessary to assure...

Thomas E. Neary has over twenty years of experience as a trial attorney serving clients in the Baltimore, Washington D.C., and New York areas. Mr. Neary handles a wide variety of cases involving disputes in personal injury, auto accidents, workers compensation and medical malpractice. Additionally, Tom can assist you in matters involving general practice areas, such as, business law and wills. Your legal issue deserves a highly qualified attorney who will advocate on your behalf with integrity and tenacity. Contact Tom and he will be happy to assist you and answer questions.

Tom became a...

Kathleen Wobber helps clients resolve their legal disputes without destroying their families or finances. She practices law in the areas of family law and business, and is a mediator for family and business disputes. Her practice includes the Baltimore and D.C. Metropolitan areas, as well as the Eastern Shore.

Kathleen is the founding partner of Wobber Law Group. The firm's three attorneys and four paralegals are available to handle a range of matters, including family law, business disputes and mediation. The firm philosophy is to manage our client's cases in the most cost-effective manner, utilizing creative legal solutions, including collaborative...

I’m Stewart A. Sutton and I have been practicing law in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and California for over 30 years. I am a general practitioner, who helps individuals, families, employees, entrepreneurs, and small businesses solve their ordinary and sometimes extraordinary legal problems.

My areas of practice include: family law; business law; personal injury; civil rights; wills and trusts; legal malpractice, real estate litigation, and appeals. I limit my practice to representing no more than a dozen litigation clients at a time.

My philosophy is to provide the highest quality legal representation to a small number...

Born and raised in the Baltimore area, Buddy Miles is proud to continue a family tradition of providing professional legal services to individuals and businesses in Baltimore County and throughout Maryland. As a foreclosure trustee and bankruptcy attorney, he is the firm’s contact attorney for creditors requiring foreclosure or bankruptcy services. His practice also includes personal injury, family law, guardianship, DUI defense, traffic ticket defense and collections. At top-25 law school Washington and Lee University, Buddy was on the Moot Court Board, directed the Mock Trial Team and served as treasurer for the Student Bar Association. He served as...

Aaron L. Moore is a pharmacist-attorney.

For almost 30 years, I either worked for an insurance company and defended claims brought against them and their insureds, or practiced with law firms that represented them. Now I take that experience and assist those who have been injured or damaged, in order to help them receive the compensation they should.

Nicole Hewitt specializes in Estate Planning and Administration, Elder Law, Special Needs Planning, Business Planning, and Real Estate Transactions, with a particular focus on tax implications. She provides expert legal guidance to individuals, business owners, young families, retirees, and the elderly, helping them achieve their estate, tax, and medical assistance planning goals. Additionally, Nicole has extensive experience working with individuals and families with special needs, including the establishment of trusts and adult guardianships. Before co-founding HWK Law Group, Nicole built a robust career that included roles as a senior tax associate with two Big 5 accounting firms, an associate at a...

Bruce E. Matter practices intellectual property and technology law. Mr. Matter's practice is focused on transactions involving the exploitation of copyrights, trademarks and other intellectual properties primarily in the print and electronic publishing, software, and entertainment industries. He consults with clients on business issues, including focusing clients on their desired business objectives, the costs, and the business and legal risks involved in each transaction. He also advises on negotiation strategies and reviews and prepares legal documents associated with the transaction. Mr. Matter is licensed to practice in Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia, Florida, and California. In addition to...

Ms. Stover is an attorney with extensive knowledge and experience in a wide variety of legal matters including family law (divorce, custody, child support), criminal and traffic (DUI/DWI, theft, Post-Conviction Petitions), personal injury (auto accidents, pedestrian accidents, slip and falls), and immigration (naturalization, adjustment of status, and asylum).

After graduating law school, Ms. Stover clerked for the Honorable Marielsa A. Bernard of the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, MD. Throughout her clerkship, Ms. Stover not only gained knowledge of the law and the inner workings of the courthouse, but she also gained extensive insight into a wide variety of family law...

Lee Carpenter is a Maryland attorney whose practice areas include estate planning and administration, trust formation, and business and corporate law.

Mr. Carpenter works with clients at all asset levels to develop comprehensive estate plans using wills, powers of attorney, advance medical directives, real estate deeds, and other planning tools. Depending on the client’s individual needs, he may also prepare trust documents to help reduce estate taxes, provide for minor children, or care for people with special needs.

His corporate work includes the formation of small businesses and nonprofits as well as commercial leases, employee agreements, and similar matters.

Mr. Carpenter teaches...

At the Law Office of Garry L. Wilcox, Jr., LLC, we understand the uncertainty and stress that accompany a serious legal problem. Our firm is dedicated to helping people resolve legal problems in a positive manner — quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively. Much of our practice focuses on people dealing with the medical and financial problems resulting from injuries and illness. We understand the many complexities of Social Security Disability and Personal Injury claims — and we work hard to get the benefits our clients need. People who have been injured in car accidents and by other acts of negligence know...

Mr. Browne is a trial lawyer serving the firm’s mass tort, personal injury, and class action clients. Licensed in Maryland, he has litigated thousands of medical device and pharmaceutical cases across the country consolidated in state and federal MDL (multi-district litigation) courts. He has also litigated class actions and tried personal injury cases.

Dana McKee is a partner at Brown Goldstein & Levy and the chair of the firm’s family law practice, which she established in 2002. She handles all aspects of family law, including divorces, separation agreements, paternity, custody and visitation, child support, prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements, and appeals. As a family law attorney, Dana has extensive experience in representing clients with high net worth and those with complex custody and financial issues. She is a tough but fair negotiator who has successfully handled numerous mediations, trials, and appeals.

Dana also is trained and experienced in Collaborative Law (an alternative dispute resolution process)....

At the Lebowitz Law Firm, Mr. Lebowitz represent clients in the areas of employment law and personal injury. He will listen to you. He will explain the law to you and the options available to you. And he will advocate for you. Mr. Lebowitz is a firm believer in what he calls "advocacy with integrity." This principle applies to his dealings with both clients and third parties alike. When communicating with a client, Mr. Lebowitz discusses all of the issues in the client’s case in a straightforward and respectful way, taking time to explain the positive and negative...

A trial attorney and registered nurse, Beth Frey graduated with honors from York Hospital School of Nursing in Pennsylvania, where she received her diploma in nursing. She went on to receive an honors undergraduate degree in nursing from University of Maryland at Baltimore.

Ms. Frey began her legal career active litigating cases in the areas of medical malpractice, personal injury, lead paint, landlord-tenant, and traffic court cases. Since 1999, she has focused her professional practice on catastrophic medical malpractice, wrongful death, and personal injury cases.

She served as President of the Maryland Trial Lawyers Association (MTLA), now known as Maryland Association for...

Facing charges such as DUI/DWI, criminal cases, or traffic tickets demands an attorney who will defend you passionately in court while also empathizing with the stress you're experiencing throughout the process. At the Law Office of Colleen M. Kirby, Esq., you will find the representation you deserve.

As a partner at Murphy, Falcon & Murphy, Will specializes in civil litigation, criminal litigation, and intellectual property cases. In addition to his experience as an attorney, he has extensive experience in the corporate realm of software and life sciences. Contact him today to set up a free consultation to discuss the specifics of your case.

Benjamin Marcoux joined Houlon, Berman, Bergman, Finci, Levenstein & Skok, LLC in June of 2010. Prior to joining the firm, he worked with the Collaborative Law Group in Ellicott City, Maryland. He served clients in a variety of practice areas including: family, civil litigation, collaborative law, wills and probate, and personal injury. Ben has appeared before judges and masters in Montgomery, Prince George's, Howard, Anne Arundel, Calvert and Worcester counties. While in law school, Ben served as Dean's Fellow to Professor Rice, the former Evidence Master for the AT&T break-up litigation. Ben is a member of the...

Choosing a family lawyer is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. Nothing matters more than family matters. Your Family Lawyer must have character, emotional range and most important of all, the right temperament. You are looking for an attorney who has the litigation, mediation and accounting skills to win, but you also need an ally you can trust. When you have both, you can feel confident at every turn and every step of the way.

Jenna Forman Clothier worked as a law clerk for The Law Office of Alan S. Forman, LLC while attending law school in the evening at the University of Baltimore School of Law. Upon admission to the Bar in Maryland in December 2014, Jenna continued to work at The Law Office of Alan S. Forman as an Associate. Jenna was admitted to the Maryland Bar in December 2014. Her practice includes family law, adoption, and immigration. In 2005, Jenna graduated from the School of Hotel Administration at Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science. She continued...

Thomas E. Pyles, Esquire, is an accomplished personal injury and criminal defense trial attorney with over 26 years of legal experience. He has a tremendous background in personal injury and criminal defense cases, having tried over 200 jury trials and over 1,000 bench trials. Mr. Pyles has handled complex civil and criminal litigation with outstanding client satisfaction and great professionalism. His reputation, both inside the courtroom and out, have allowed him to be one of the top litigators in this state.

As an electrical engineer and attorney I am uniquely positioned to assists our individual and business clients in resolving national security and intelligence and defense community contract and business issues. A two and a half decade career at NSA and handling dozens of cases have provided unique experience and perspectives on best to address situations for our clients which includes security clearance adjudication and federal contracting issues. Frequently, the true nature and scope of issues are not always fully understood by those effected and sometimes minor issues explode having catastrophic effects.

Experienced attorney with a concentration in criminal law, personal injury and workers compensation cases. Has litigated cases ranging from simple traffic misdemeanors to serious felonies. Has represented clients throughout Southern Maryland in Charles, Calvert and St. Mary's Counties. Born and raised in Charles County, currently resides in hometown of La Plata, Maryland.

Tucker has one of the largest Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury practices in Southern Maryland. He is an experienced litigator, winning jury trials in courts around the state, and successfully litigating several appeals in Maryland’s Appellate Courts. Tucker is very active in the community. He was born and raised in Upper Marlboro, and now lives with his family in La Plata.

Ms. McCann earned her B.A. degree in psychology from the University of Maryland Baltimore County in 1979. She graduated the University of Baltimore School of Law Magna Cum Laude in December of 1996 and was admitted to the Maryland Bar in June of 1997. She was a member of the University of Baltimore Law Review and the Heuisler Honor Society. After earning her law degree, Ms. McCann became associated with the Baltimore firm of Ober, Kaler, Grimes and Shriver. From there, she entered solo practice in Annapolis, Maryland. In 2001, she joined the...

From the moment I embarked on my journey as a criminal defense attorney, I have committed myself to advocating for my clients and providing genuine, compassionate legal assistance. While other attorneys might attempt to intimidate, I focus on working diligently on your behalf. In my early career at a high-volume criminal defense firm, I was drawn to the types of cases that ignited my passion. As I handled more criminal defense cases, I discovered my calling in delivering solutions and peace of mind to my clients. Having spent 9 years as a prosecutor, I bring a distinctive perspective that can significantly...

I am proud of the many successful outcomes I have obtained for my clients, both in litigating contested matters in the courtroom, as well as in negotiating favorable settlements for them. I am committed to representing my clients’ interests in the most ethical, professional, results-driven, and cost-effective manner possible.

My legal career for the past 11 years has been focused primarily in the area of family law. The other two areas in which I practice are (1) probate and contested estate and trust matters, and (2) collections, judgment enforcement, and civil litigation.

My family law practice covers the full range of divorce,...