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Jumoke F Oladapo
Greenbelt, MD Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Divorce, Family and Immigration
University of Baltimore School of Law
You will get a personalized quality legal consultation or representation you deserve when you choose my services at Ivylaw. I am the Manging Attorney at Ivylaw Law Office, Greenbelt, Maryland. I am Passionate about helping my clients, both individuals and companies to navigate successfully through the system of U.S immigration and nationality law. My services enable my client to realize their immigration desires and intents, and help them become suceesful contributing members of the society in the United States. Being an immigrant, I know, feel and understand your immigration needs and I am commited to providing successful immigration solutions...
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David Marquardt
Rockville, MD Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
University of Miami School of Law
My journey to becoming the owner and founder of Wayside Legal came out of an intense sense of justice and a desire to stand up for people who cannot stand up for themselves. I started Wayside Legal for you. Every day, the firm is devoted to serving clients and the community with enthusiasm and value. Your case isn’t just a legal event but a complete and total life transition, so I strive to be a concierge that can address any and all of the issues you may face.
I am a veteran attorney licensed in Maryland, D.C. and Virginia, handling all...
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Kush Arora
Rockville, MD Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
The Catholic University of America
Kush Arora is a Maryland criminal defense attorney who is dedicated to fighting for his client's rights. Mr. Arora handles cases in both Maryland district, as well as circuit court. Common types of criminal cases Mr. Aurora defends against include DUI charges, assault charges, theft charges, sex offense charges, as well as federal criminal charges to name a few. Before private practice, Mr. Arora served as an Assistant Public Defender in Montgomery County Maryland. Mr. Arora has received a perfect 10/10 rating from AVVO and has also AV Rated by Martindale Hubbell and has been named a Top 100 Trial...
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Stephen P. Kauffman
Columbia, MD Attorney with 40 years of experience
Tax
University of Maryland - Baltimore
Stephen P. Kauffman is a lawyer, CPA, and former IRS revenue agent who brings this knowledge to bear during his representation of individuals and businesses with a wide variety of Tax and Business Law matters.
Mr. Kauffman represents clients with serious federal and state tax problems including unfiled returns, substantial balances due, audits, criminal investigations, personal liability for delinquent payroll taxes (i.e. trust-fund recovery penalties) and sales and use taxes, foreign bank and financial accounts, foreign businesses, and litigation in the U.S. Tax Court, U.S. District Court, Court of Federal Claims, Courts of Appeals, US Supreme Court, and all Maryland...
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Lindsay A Freedman
Rockville, MD Attorney
199 E Montgomery Ave
Suite 100
Rockville, MD 20850
Business and Employment
George Mason University School of Law
Lindsay A. Freedman is one of the top-rated employment lawyers in the County. He has successfully represented thousands of workers in a wide range of employment litigation — obtaining millions of dollars in damages for his clients. Mr. Freedman founded Freedman Law, LLC, to fight for workers' rights and provide a voice to those who have been wronged in the workplace. He litigates all types of employment law matters—for both employees and employers—including discrimination, sex harassment, disability, whistleblower, and wage and hour claims.
Mr. Freedman’s practice regularly includes Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Family and Medical...
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Stanley H Block
Columbia, MD Lawyer with 63 years of experience
(888) 884-8686
10320 Little Patuxent Parkway
Suite 200A
Columbia, MD 21044
Free ConsultationTax
University of Baltimore School of Law
I am law professional working in IRS representation and tax problem resolution. My firm has over 100 years of combined experience in dealing with the IRS and their collection process. Your tax situation will be thoroughly analyzed by our team that includes a tax attorney and tax professionals, and together we will decide the best course of action to help solve your IRS problems - FOR GOOD!
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Gerald Solomon
Rockville, MD Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Free ConsultationForeclosure Defense
Howard University
I concentrate in the area of foreclosure defense litigation, protection of consumer rights through litigation against banks and lenders, appellate work, and civil litigation.
My strong suit is in case strategy. Case strategy is the ability to review a case and determine the best strategy to achieve my client’s desired results. This involves more than simply reviewing a case and reporting back to the client.
It means understanding the client, helping the client define their goals, informing the client of their chance of meeting their goals, and planning the case. It often involves thinking outside of the...
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LaSheena M. Williams
Rockville, MD Attorney with 10 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Howard University School of Law
Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, LaSheena M. Williams is a distinguished legal professional who has dedicated her career to the intricate world of family law. A proud alumnus of Towson University, she holds dual degrees in Psychology and Criminal Justice, a testament to her deep understanding of the complex human dynamics that often play a crucial role in legal matters.
LaSheena's journey in law began at Howard University School of Law, located in the bustling DMV metro area. Here, she honed her legal acumen, laying the foundation for her future successes. Her post-graduate path led her to an invaluable internship...
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Robert C. Bonsib
Greenbelt, MD Lawyer with 49 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
Recognized as a Top 10 Maryland Lawyers (#3) by Super Lawyers; A Top Lawyer by Washingtonian Mag. since 2002; ranked by "Best Lawyers In America" in fields of white-collar defense and general criminal defense. I am a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. I am a criminal defense attorney with over 45 years of trial experience having served for 15 years as Deputy States Attorney (supervising 50 prosecutors) and Assistant States Attorney in Prince George's County and as an Assistant United States Attorney in the United States Attorneys Office in Maryland (1974-1990). For the last...
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Kamyar Mehdiyoun
Rockville, MD Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Tax
Georgetown University Law Center and Boston College Law School
Since his graduation from Georgetown University Law Center with a Master of Laws degree in Taxation, Kamyar Mehdiyoun has helped individuals and small businesses in tax and IRS controversy matters such as tax audits, tax debt relief, payroll tax problems, release of tax liens and levies, unfiled tax returns, IRS offers in compromise and tax penalty issues.
Although, most of my clients are concentrated in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia, I help taxpayers nationwide through effective representation before the IRS and state tax agencies.
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Ms. Stuart Muntzing Skok
Rockville, MD Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
West Virginia University College of Law
Now licensed in Colorado as of 2020 - Stuart Skok has expanded her practice to include Colorado family law as Of Counsel with:
Cox, Baker & Page LLC
858 W. Happy Canyon Road, Suite 215
Castle Rock, CO 80108
www.coxbaker.com
Principal and owner of Stuart Skok Law LLC, founded in 2017, Stuart Skok handles matters of family law in Maryland, D.C. and Colorado. As one of the Top 100 Matrimonial and Family Law Attorneys in Maryland listed in The National Advocates: Top 100, Ms. Skok consistently has an Avvo “Superb” rating and has...
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Atchuthan Sriskandarajah
Rockville, MD Lawyer
(888) 437-7747
199 E Montgomery Ave
Suite 100, Room 211
Rockville, MD 20850
Criminal Defense, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Quinnipiac University School of Law
Mr. "Sris," CEO of the Law Offices of Sris, P.C., established his firm in 1997, now with locations in Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, Colombia, and India. Based in Fairfax, Virginia, he holds law licenses across multiple states. With a background as a prosecutor, Mr. Sris brings strong negotiation and litigation skills to his practice, focusing on complex family law cases and defense against serious criminal charges. He holds IT certifications and boasts international business knowledge, enhancing his legal knowledge. Committed to justice, Mr. Sris actively engages in legislative initiatives and community outreach, offering consultations to Indian nationals in need. With...
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Regina DeMeo
Bethesda, MD Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Family
The George Washington University Law School
For over 18 years, I have focused on helping families in the DC Area with family law issues, including prenups, separation agreements, divorce, custody, support, and property division. The past 10 years, I have also provided mediation and Collaborative Divorce services. Since 2009, I have guest lectured for Georgetown Univ. and GWU Law School, and I have appeared as a legal commentator on Sirius XM, ABC tv, MMCTV, and Good Morning America. I am regularly quoted in the media and recognized as a top lawyer in Superlawyers, Bethesda Magazine and The Washingtonian.
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Andrew V Jezic
Frederick, MD Attorney with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
In 2022, 2023, and 2024 Superlawyers magazine voted Mr. Jezic as one the Top 10 Best Lawyers in all of Maryland (among 40,000 lawyers).
Mr. Jezic’s primary focus is winning - a Not Guilty verdict or a dismissal. Otherwise, his goal is to get a result that most would consider to be beyond expectations. To this end, Mr. Jezic has built an astonishing record of success in winning jury trials for his clients: 88% of all his jury trials as a defense attorney have resulted in some type of win for the client - a Not Guilty verdict, a dismissal in...
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Ryan J. Foran
Greenbelt, MD Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Nova Southeastern University
Ryan J. Foran was born in Maryland. Other than his time spent attending college in Virginia and law school in Florida, he is a lifelong resident of Maryland.
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Diana Valle
Bethesda, MD Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Collections, Family and Foreclosure Defense
American University Washington College of Law and University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
Diana Valle offers a comprehensive, individually tailored approach to legal representation. Every client is assessed not only to analyze the correct legal course and strategy but to offer general ancillary assistance on other issues. For example, a client with a bankruptcy problem may also need tax assistance, while a client who is in foreclosure may need a bankruptcy.
Ms. Valle's interest in the law stemmed from her sense of justice and fair play for all. The challenges of learning the law coupled with her passion for justice peaked Ms. Valle's interest in pursuing a legal career. Ms....
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Gerard Miles
Pikesville, MD Attorney with 46 years of experience
(443) 589-0150
1777 Reisterstown Rd.
Suite 236 East
Pikesville, MD 21208
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
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.
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Julie D. Myers
Ellicott City, MD Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Baltimore School of Law
With 27+ years of experience as an attorney, Julie Myers offers a wide range of legal services, including estate planning, wills, trusts, powers of attorney, business formation and general counsel, and contract drafting and review. Julie works closely with clients to make sure their legal documents are tailored to meet their specific needs and goals. Julie is a native of Washington, D.C., grew up in Columbia, Maryland, and attended Howard County's award-winning public schools.
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Lynndolyn Tippins Mitchell
Rockville, MD Attorney with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence, Education and Traffic Tickets
Antioch Law School
Lynndolyn Mitchell has represented clients in domestic, traffic and criminal litigation matters in Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia for over two decades. Ms. Mitchell begin her legal career with Juvenile defenders in her hometown of Santa Ana California. Ms. Mitchell has recently expanded her practice to representing military members in Veterans benefits issues and representing special education students at Individual Education Program (IEP) meetings. Lynndolyn Mitchell served as a senior assistant public defender in Virginia Beach, Virginia and deputy public defender in Riverside, California. Ms. Mitchell represents individuals from all economic, social and cultural...
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Mitterand Jean-Francois
Silver Spring, MD Lawyer
Free ConsultationImmigration
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
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Rada A Machin
Frederick, MD Attorney with 7 years of experience
Business, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
UDC David A. Clarke School of Law
Rada A. Machin is a Principal of The Machin Law Firm, LLC.
Rada has successfully negotiated and settled large lawsuits brought against her clients both businesses and individuals, represented individuals in contentious divorce and custody battles, successfully defended her clients in DUI trials and MVA hearings, and has served as a Court Appointed Attorney for the State of Maryland, representing arrested individuals for initial appearances/bond hearings. Rada has a very high success rate representing Immigrants applying for Green Cards, Citizenship, Adjustment of Status, and I-601A waivers.
Rada is a savvy business law attorney and aids many corporations through contract negotiations and...
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Michael A. Freedman
Owings Mills, MD Attorney with 56 years of experience
(410) 363-6848
110 Painters Mill Road
Suite #100
Owings Mills, MD 21117
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice and Personal Injury
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law and University of Maryland - College Park
Maryland based law firm Michael A. Freedman P.A., was established in 1983. With over thirty years of experience we pride ourselves in providing the Baltimore, Glen Burnie, Owings Mills and entire Maryland community with quality, personal and professional legal representation.
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Suraj Vyas
Appointment Only, MD Attorney with 6 years of experience
Free ConsultationAntitrust, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Construction
University of Baltimore School of Law
Suraj Vyas has had legal training both in the United States as well as India. Being able to draft comprehensive memoranda for judges and letters to international clients explaining complex legal topics across oceans is what sets him apart from other attorneys. Mr. Vyas is the owner and principal attorney of The Law Offices of Suraj A. Vyas, LLC, a general law firm specializing in patent law with a focus on construction law and contract law serving clients in Maryland and Washington, D.C. He has represented numerous contractors, builders, engineers, architects, and multinational corporations. Shortly after earning his Juris Doctor...
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Anne (Jan) W. White
Bethesda, MD Lawyer with 51 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Stanford University
Anne (Jan) W. White, with over 30 years of legal experience in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Virginia, is a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and was named to the 2013 Best Lawyers in America in Family Law and in Collaborative Law and to 2013 Super Lawyers. She attended Stanford Law School and is a magna cum laude graduate of Duke University, where she was also an Angier B. Duke scholar and Phi Beta Kappa member. Ms. White’s diverse background prepared her to resolve complex divorce issues involving taxes, retirement benefits, trusts, businesses, and related financial...
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Michael D. Steinhardt
Owings Mills, MD Lawyer with 49 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Social Security Disability and Workers' Comp
University of Baltimore School of Law and Georgetown University Law Center
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Andrew D. Alpert
Frederick, MD Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
The George Washington University Law School
Andrew D. Alpert is a partner with Alpert Schreyer, LLC, a top rated law firm serving all of Maryland. A former prosecutor, Mr. Alpert has successfully represented thousands of individuals charged with Maryland DUI and other criminal offenses including but not limited to theft, weapons charges, drug crimes, assault, burglary and vehicular manslaughter. He is particular adept at representing repeat offenders. Mr. Alpert is also an experienced personal injury attorney who represents Maryland and DC residents injured and/or disabled due to car, truck and motorcycle accidents, boating incidents, and other types of personal injury events. He also...
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Maxwell White
UNION BRIDGE, MD Attorney with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Probate
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
Maxwell is an Estate Planning and Probate Attorney located in Central, Maryland who graduated magna cum laude from the University of Maryland, College Park with Dean's List honors. He attended the University of Maryland School of Law, where he served as an Associate Editor of the Maryland Law Review. He is currently an active member of the Maryland State Bar Association and WealthCounsel, the nation's premier organization for estate planning attorneys.
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Justin K. Schwemmer
Ellicott City, MD Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Criminal Defense and Entertainment & Sports
Indiana University Maurer School of Law
Ardently serving Central Maryland with compassion, integrity, and insight. The Law Office of Justin K. Schwemmer, LLC, is committed to helping our clients; we go out of our way to understand your situation or business. With excellent legal skills and quality, client-focused service, you get more value for the dollar. Our Office will keep you up to date as we handle your problems, be they civil or criminal in nature, so we can deal with any unexpected changes together. The Law Office of Justin K. Schwemmer, LLC, is a general-practice law firm.
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Keith Schiszik
Fredrick, MD Attorney with 51 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
American University School of Law
I have helped over 3,000 people through the divorce process in my career. I try to educate my clients so they understand the law and what a "reasonable settlement" looks like. Over 95% of my cases settle without having to do a trial because I work hard to reach creative solutions to these emotional issues.
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Joel DuBoff
Silver Spring, MD Lawyer with 52 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
Georgetown University Law Center
Joel DuBoff is an trusted and experienced injury and accident attorney in Silver Spring, MD.
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C. Sei-Hee Arii
Rockville, MD Lawyer with 24 years of experience
(240) 621-0007
401 East Jefferson Street
Suite 208
Rockville, MD 20850
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
American University Washington College of Law
"Sei-Hee Arii: one in a million attorney; once in a lifetime individual"
"Her knowledge, expertise and professionalism saved my life."
My promise to you: I will look after your best interest; treat you like the individual that you are; and I will fight... for you.
I have successfully litigated criminal, serious traffic (DUI/DWI), and civil cases for over 20 years. From 2013 to 2024, I received AVVO's Superb 10.0 rating and its Clients' Choice Award. I am AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest level of professional excellence at which a firm can be ranked by its peers, and am a recipient...
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Amy L. Griboff
Rockville, MD Attorney with 21 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
American University Washington College of Law
I use my personal and legal experiences to help my clients and their families. I have written articles for the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and Maryland State Bar Association. I spoken at Churches, Junior League, NARFE, Ameriprise, Prudential, Montgomery Hospice, American Association of Daily Money Managers, Grass Roots Organization for the Well-Being of Seniors (GROWS), and Hospice Caring on topics, such as, Estate Planning: Wills and Trusts, Common Mistakes in Estate Planning, Planning for Long Term Care, Advance Medical Directives, and Guardianship.
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Bruce Michael Robinson
Baltimore, MD Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
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Rolanzo Richard White
Gaithersburg, MD Lawyer with 7 years of experience
(202) 788-6060
9711 Washingtonian Blvd
Suite 550
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Free ConsultationBusiness, Entertainment & Sports, IP and Trademarks
University of Massachusetts School of Law
I am Rolanzo White, Esq., an Attorney practicing business, entertainment, and technology law in Maryland and Washington, DC.
I received my Juris Doctor from the University of Massachusetts. While there I served as a Staff Editor for the University of Massachusetts Law Review, President of the Black Law Students Association, Treasurer of the Student Bar Association, Student Attorney for the Community Development Clinic, and competed in the Frederick Douglass Moot Court Competition.
I am a client-focused, progressive, and creative practitioner who gauges success on how much my expertise and practice can provide value to those around me. Throughout my career, I have...
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Megan Marie Wallace
Bethesda, MD Attorney with 27 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning, Probate and Tax
Georgetown University Law Center and Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Attorney in a boutique law firm focusing on estate planning, trust administration and probate matters, including foreign or ancillary estates, in Maryland, the District of Columbia and Virginia.
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Keith R. Siskind
Owings Mills, MD Attorney with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Social Security Disability and Workers' Comp
University of Baltimore and University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
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David Keith Felsen
Rockville, MD Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
American University Washington College of Law
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Kenneth L. Samuelson
Gaithersburg, MD Lawyer with 52 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Business, Foreclosure Defense and Real Estate
University of Michigan Law School
Commercial real estate transactions, litigation and bankruptcy, and trade secrets, including Chapters 7's and 11's, single asset real estate cases, loan and lease workouts, foreclosure defenses, eviction defenses, refinancings, sale-leasebacks, LLC operating agreements, and LLC member disputes. Focusing in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.
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Behzad Gohari
North Bethesda, MD Attorney with 27 years of experience
(240) 600-0880
6010 Executive Blvd.
Suite 505
North Bethesda, MD 20852
Free ConsultationGeorgetown University Law Center and Widener University Delaware School of Law
Mr. Gohari has spent his career at the intersection of capital markets, law, and technology. Over two decades, and through a dozen startups, he has acted as founder, investor and strategic advisor, as well as utilizing his expertise in cross-border transactions, involving debt and equity financing. In addition to corporate development, equity investments and placements, as well as various securities offerings and financing transactions, he has served as a strategic advisor to startups from the software and biotechnology industries. He has successfully guided his clients and portfolio companies through two of the largest financial crises of the past century developing...
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Benjamin Boscolo
Greenbelt, MD Attorney with 37 years of experience
Insurance Claims, Maritime, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
American University Washington College of Law and Lafayette College
When you speak with Ben for even a few minutes, it’s impossible to ignore his energy. His enthusiasm comes both from his roles as Attorney, Chief Executive Officer, and Owner at CHASENBOSCOLO, and, more importantly, his passion for people. When it comes to his clients, he is a trial lawyer whose sole focus is on fighting for his client’s rights. Ben cannot tolerate a world where working men and women are not treated fairly by the legal system. Ben and the CHASENBOSCOLO team believe in better. They work tirelessly to hold wrongdoers accountable and help their clients overcome troubles.
Ben was...