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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.
Washington, D.C. Tier 2 in Family LawChasenBoscolo Injury Lawyers is a leading law firm with 2 lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers across 2 practice areas. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 2021. Having lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers' purely peer review process emphasizes the lawyers credibility and reputation for their practice amongst their peers in their practice area and region. It displays professional validation of the legal talent that ChasenBoscolo Injury Lawyers has on their team. The firm has lawyers recognized in practice areas including: Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs.
ChasenBoscolo Injury Lawyers is also ranked by Best Law Firms in 2 practice areas. The Best Law Firms rankings are founded on a time-tested and transparent research process that has remained consistent since Best Lawyers launched it in 2010. ChasenBoscolo Injury Lawyers has 2 rankings in 2 practices. Echoing their Best Lawyers awards and team of top legal talent.
Washington, D.C. Tier 1 in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Washington, D.C. Tier 1 in Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
Oliver & Grimsley, LLC is a Baltimore Tier 1 listed, and Nationally listed Best Law Firm in the 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015 and 2014 Edition of U.S. News & World Report – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms.” Lawyers at Oliver & Grimsley, LLC combine over 60 years of experience in corporate and business transactions, patent, copyright, trademark, licensing, internet, privacy, advertising, entertainment, corporate, entrepreneurship, investing, technology and related legal areas.
Baltimore Tier 1 in Trademark Law Baltimore Tier 1 in Information Technology Law Baltimore Tier 1 in Copyright Law
Smithey Law Group LLC is a leading law firm with 4 lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers across 4 practice areas. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 2019. Having lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers' purely peer review process emphasizes the lawyers credibility and reputation for their practice amongst their peers in their practice area and region. It displays professional validation of the legal talent that Smithey Law Group LLC has on their team. The firm has lawyers recognized in practice areas including: Litigation - Labor and Employment, Labor and Employment Law - Employee, Employment Law - Individuals and Employment Law - Management.
Smithey Law Group LLC is also ranked by Best Law Firms in 1 practice area. The Best Law Firms rankings are founded on a time-tested and transparent research process that has remained consistent since Best Lawyers launched it in 2010. Smithey Law Group LLC has 1 ranking in 1 practice. Echoing their Best Lawyers awards and team of top legal talent.
Annapolis Tier 1 in Litigation - Labor and Employment
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.
Baltimore Tier 1 in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Baltimore Tier 1 in Commercial Litigation
Baltimore Tier 3 in Family Law
Washington, D.C. Tier 1 in Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants Washington, D.C. Tier 2 in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Baltimore Tier 1 in Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs Baltimore Tier 2 in Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
Baltimore Tier 1 in Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs Baltimore Tier 1 in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Baltimore Tier 1 in Civil Rights Law Baltimore Tier 1 in Litigation - Real Estate Baltimore Tier 1 in Appellate Practice
Baltimore Tier 1 in Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants Baltimore Tier 3 in Commercial Litigation Baltimore Tier 3 in Litigation - Labor and Employment
Baltimore Tier 1 in Insurance Law
Washington, D.C. Tier 1 in Immigration Law
Washington, D.C. Tier 1 in Immigration Law
Baltimore Tier 1 in Financial Services Regulation Law
Annapolis Tier 1 in Insurance Law Annapolis Tier 1 in Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants Annapolis Tier 1 in Mediation
Baltimore Tier 1 in Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law Baltimore Tier 1 in Litigation - Labor and Employment Baltimore Tier 1 in Labor Law - Management
Baltimore Tier 1 in Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs Baltimore Tier 1 in Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs Baltimore Tier 1 in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Baltimore Tier 1 in Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs Baltimore Tier 1 in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Baltimore Tier 1 in Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
Baltimore Tier 1 in Employment Law - Individuals
Washington, D.C. Tier 1 in Family Law Washington, D.C. Tier 1 in Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law Washington, D.C. Tier 1 in Real Estate Law
Washington, D.C. Tier 1 in Real Estate Law Washington, D.C. Tier 1 in Corporate Law Washington, D.C. Tier 1 in Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Baltimore Tier 1 in Commercial Litigation Baltimore Tier 1 in Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants Baltimore Tier 1 in Corporate Law
Baltimore Tier 1 in Labor Law - Management Baltimore Tier 1 in Litigation - Labor and Employment Baltimore Tier 1 in Employment Law - Management Washington, D.C. Tier 1 in Family Law
Baltimore Tier 1 in Education Law Baltimore Tier 1 in Real Estate Law Baltimore Tier 1 in Insurance Law
Washington, D.C. Tier 1 in DUI / DWI Defense Washington, D.C. Tier 2 in Criminal Defense: White-Collar Washington, D.C. Tier 3 in Family Law
Annapolis Tier 1 in Family Law Annapolis Tier 2 in Family Law Mediation Annapolis Tier 2 in Mediation
Baltimore Tier 1 in Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs Baltimore Tier 1 in Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs Baltimore Tier 1 in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Washington, D.C. Tier 1 in Family Law Washington, D.C. Tier 2 in Real Estate Law Washington, D.C. Tier 2 in Family Law Mediation
Washington, D.C. Tier 1 in Real Estate Law Washington, D.C. Tier 1 in Leisure and Hospitality Law Washington, D.C. Tier 1 in Land Use and Zoning Law
Baltimore Tier 1 in Criminal Defense: White-Collar Baltimore Tier 1 in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Baltimore Tier 1 in Family Law
Washington, D.C. Tier 1 in Family Law Washington, D.C. Tier 1 in Corporate Law Washington, D.C. Tier 1 in Litigation - Construction
Washington, D.C. Tier 2 in Family Law
Washington, D.C. Tier 1 in Immigration Law Baltimore Tier 1 in Labor Law - Union Baltimore Tier 2 in Employment Law - Individuals Baltimore Tier 2 in Securities / Capital Markets Law Baltimore Tier 3 in Securities Regulation Baltimore Tier 2 in Land Use and Zoning Law Baltimore Tier 3 in Litigation - Land Use and Zoning Washington, D.C. Tier 2 in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Washington, D.C. Tier 3 in Insurance Law Washington, D.C. Tier 1 in Railroad Law Baltimore Tier 1 in Family Law Baltimore Tier 3 in Family Law Mediation Baltimore Tier 2 in Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs Washington, D.C. Tier 1 in Criminal Defense: General Practice Washington, D.C. Tier 2 in DUI / DWI Defense Washington, D.C. Tier 3 in Criminal Defense: White-Collar Washington, D.C. Tier 1 in Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants Washington, D.C. Tier 1 in Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants Washington, D.C. Tier 1 in Litigation - Health Care Washington, D.C. Tier 1 in Family Law Washington, D.C. Tier 1 in Family Law Mediation Annapolis Tier 1 in Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants Washington, D.C. Tier 1 in Litigation - Labor and Employment Washington, D.C. Tier 1 in Employment Law - Individuals Washington, D.C. Tier 3 in Civil Rights Law Baltimore Tier 1 in Construction Law Baltimore Tier 1 in Commercial Litigation Baltimore Tier 1 in Commercial Finance Law Baltimore Tier 1 in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Baltimore Tier 1 in Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants Baltimore Tier 2 in Mediation Baltimore Tier 1 in Corporate Law Baltimore Tier 1 in Public Finance Law Baltimore Tier 1 in Land Use and Zoning Law