Best Law Firms in Maryland for Family Law

Emotions run high in any family law dispute.  It is very difficult to keep everything in perspective.  Perspective is perhaps the most important thing your lawyer brings to your case. We know that often what you think you want today (full custody, the house, the car, etc.) may not be what will make you the happiest several years from now.

As attorneys, it’s our job to consider your well-being in its entirety.  We thoroughly assess your circumstances and then work with you to choose the strategy that fits you best from a full spectrum of dispute resolution options.

The day you call Avery & Upton should be the date your situation starts to improve.  Lawyers Bruce Avery and Prudence Upton are a father-daughter team with complementary skills: Mr. Avery is a leader in alternative dispute resolution, while Ms. Upton is skilled in adversarial litigation.  Together with their associates, Suzanne Ryan and Christy Zlatkus, they handle cases covering a full range of family law situations.  Mr. Avery is a former JAG attorney who has handled military divorce since 1976.All lawyers and staff members at Avery & Upton work together on each case.  Our clients receive respect, personal attention, and caring service.  You will never feel ignored and you will always know what is happening in your case and why.

Smith, Gildea & Schmidt is a regional law firm consisting of 15 dedicated lawyers. Our clients include multinational corporations as well as individuals seeking assistance with specific legal matters. Our practice covers numerous jurisdictions throughout the State of Maryland, and our complex civil litigation team has substantial courtroom experience in both federal and state courts.