Maryland residents facing probate issues have access to attorneys who specialize in estate administration, will contests, trust disputes, guardianship, and conservatorship proceedings. The legal framework in Maryland differs from other states in important ways, and the attorneys listed here have experience navigating Circuit Court proceedings and the specific regulations that govern probate cases in this jurisdiction.

The statute of limitations for probate matters in Maryland is generally 3 years, though specific deadlines vary by case type. Cases proceed through Circuit Court, and Maryland's state laws may provide protections or requirements that differ from federal standards. The Maryland State Bar Association sets the professional standards for practitioners, and attorneys who focus on probate in Maryland bring jurisdictional expertise that general practitioners often lack.

The probate attorneys listed here practice throughout Maryland and can be filtered by location, reviews, and experience. Each profile includes practice area details, office locations, and client feedback. We recommend comparing several attorneys before making a decision — most offer free initial consultations, which gives you a chance to evaluate their approach and determine whether they're the right fit.

Before you choose an attorney, it helps to understand the legal landscape. Read our complete guide to probate law in Maryland to learn about filing deadlines, state-specific rules, and what damages or remedies may be available in your case. Then use the directory below to find and compare qualified lawyers across Maryland.

David M. Goldman - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 600 Reisterstown Road Suite605 Baltimore MD 21208
(410) 205-4830
Northeastern University (1992)
Maryland Bar
Unknown Status
Divorce Elder Law Estate Planning
Reza Davani - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Ketterer, Browne & Associates
 4414 Falls Bridge Drive #A Baltimore MD 21211
(855) 522-5297
University of Maryland School of Law (2012)
English
Maryland Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Elder Law Insurance Claims
Michelle Quash Profit - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Profit Law Office
 6301 Ivy Lane Suite 700 Greenbelt MD 20770
(301) 882-3670
Harvard Law School (1989)
English
Maryland Bar
Unknown Status
Elder Law Estate Planning Probate
Kerri Bloom Cohen - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Offices of Kerri Cohen, LLC
 606 Baltimore Avenue Suite 407 Towson MD 21204
(410) 657-2515
University of Baltimore School of Law (1998)
English
Maryland Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Edward Warren Olmsted - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of Olmsted & Olmsted, LLC
 211 Charles Street P. O. Box 1966 La Plata MD 20646
(301) 934-8434
University of Baltimore School of Law (1993)
Maryland Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Thomas B Stahl - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of Thomas Stahl
 6990 Columbia Gateway Dr Suite 360 Columbia MD 21046
(410) 696-4326
University of Aberdeen (Scotland) (2006)
English
District of Columbia Bar
Unknown Status
Divorce Domestic Violence Elder Law
Ryan Thomas West - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
West and West, P.A.; Law Offices of West and West, P.A.
 12 William Street BERLIN MD 21811
(410) 629-7000
Stetson University (2001)
English
Maryland Bar
Unknown Status
Antitrust Law Appeals & Appellate Business Law
Suraj Vyas - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Offices of Suraj A. Vyas, LLC
 Clients By Appointment Only MD 21163
(410) 935-2786
University of Baltimore School of Law (2014)
English, Gujarati, Spanish
Maryland Bar
Unknown Status
Antitrust Law Arbitration & Mediation Business Law
Crystal Sewak Richard - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 124 N. Commerce St. Centreville MD 21617
(410) 758-0877
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law (2002)
Maryland Bar
Unknown Status
Agricultural Law Arbitration & Mediation Business Law
Deborah Marie Engram - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Deborah M. Engram, LLC
 1716 Harford Road Suite 205 Fallston MD 21047
(443) 981-3343
University of Baltimore School of Law (1990)
Maryland Bar
Active License
Business Law Criminal Law Domestic Violence
Peter Antonoplos - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Antonoplos & Associates
 5425 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 600 Chevy Chase MD 20815
(301) 328-8927
Yale University (2014)
Greek, Spanish
New York Bar
Active License
Business Law Estate Planning Probate
Jay Irwin Block - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of Jay Irwin Block
 10451 Mill Run Circle Suite 400 Owings Mills MD 21117
(410) 356-6555
Maryland Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Criminal Law Divorce
Raymond E. Brown - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Office of Raymond E. Brown, LLC
 1910 Towne Centre Blvd Suite 250 Annapolis MD 21401
University of Baltimore School of Law
English
Maryland Bar
Unknown Status
Elder Law Estate Planning Probate
Kathleen McClernan - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Williams, McClernan, & Stack LLC
 22715 Washington Street, Suite 201 P. O. Box 188 Leonardtown MD 20650
(240) 309-4179
University of Baltimore (2004)
English
Maryland Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Estate Planning
Brian W. Ritter Jr. - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Ritter Elder Law & Estate Planning
 30 Industry Lane Prince Frederick MD 20678
(443) 432-0691
University of Baltimore (2008)
English
Maryland Bar
Unknown Status
Elder Law Estate Planning Probate
Keith Havens - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 Ivy Lane Greenbelt MD 20770
(301) 947-3330
American University Washington College of Law (1989)
District of Columbia Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Bankruptcy Divorce
Marie-Yves Nadine Jean-Baptiste - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Saint Yves Law Office
 600 Washington Avenue Suite 201 Towson MD 21204
(443) 707-8692
University of Baltimore School of Law (2015)
English, Haitian Creole
Maryland Bar
Unknown Status
Estate Planning Probate Tax Law
Philip Dales III - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 113 Cathedral St. Annapolis MD 21401
(410) 263-0200
University of Miami School of Law (1973)
English
Maryland Bar
Active License
Arbitration & Mediation Divorce Domestic Violence
Kathleen Lynn Wright - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Ethridge Quinn Kemp Rowan & Hartinger
 100 North Court Street Frederick MD 21701
(301) 698-8182
New York University
Maryland Bar
Unknown Status
Divorce Estate Planning Family Law
Mr. James D. Ealley - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The James D. Ealley Law Office
 135 West Dares Beach Rd. Suite 209A Prince Frederick MD 20678
(410) 535-2200
University of Baltimore School of Law (1997)
English
Maryland Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Estate Planning Probate
Eric Fifer - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Hassani, Focas & Fifer, P.A.
 22 W Pennsylvania Ave Towson MD 21204
(410) 339-7313
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law (2002)
Maryland Bar
Active License
Elder Law Estate Planning Probate
Cedulie Renee Laumann - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1028 Generals Hwy Crownsville MD 21032
(410) 216-7000
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
English
Maryland Bar
Active License
Business Law Employment Law Estate Planning
Travis E. Hise - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Paré & Associates, LLC
 1100 Wayne Avenue Suite 825 Silver Spring MD 20910
University of Baltimore (2015)
Maryland Bar
Unknown Status
Divorce Domestic Violence Estate Planning
Samantha Granderson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
  Bowie
(301) 615-9520
Prince George s County Community College (2016)
English
Maryland Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Estate Planning Family Law
Richard Lee Adams III - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Frame & Frame, LLC
 8562 Fort Smallwood Road Pasadena MD 21122
(410) 437-7421
University of Baltimore School of Law (2020)
Maryland Bar
Unknown Status
Elder Law Estate Planning Probate
Bruce Christopher Lamb - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Bruce C. Lamb, Attorney at Law
 2623 Guilford Ave Baltimore MD 21218
University of Baltimore School of Law (1995)
French
Bar #57346
Maryland Bar
Active License
Verified
Bankruptcy Domestic Violence Legal Malpractice
Diana Lee Klein - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Lawyers' Title & Escrow Services, Lawyers' Realty, LLC
 2450 Riva Rd Suite 200 Annapolis MD 21401
(443) 569-4574
Widener University Delaware School of Law (1997)
English
New Jersey Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Business Law Foreclosure Defense
Lee David Carpenter - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Offit Kurman, P.A.
 1954 Greenspring Dr. Suite 605 Timonium MD 21093
(410) 209-6426
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law (2003)
Maryland Bar
Active License
Business Law Estate Planning Probate
Nicole Rose Hewitt - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
two Big 5 accounting firms and an associate with a prominent Baltimore law firm
 82 W. Washington St. Suite 200 Hagerstown MD 21740
(410) 567-5500
Georgetown University
English
Maryland Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Elder Law Estate Planning
John C. Robinson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Frankel Sims Law
 500 York Rd Towson MD 21204
(443) 652-3265
Widener University Delaware School of Law
English
Maryland Bar
Unknown Status
Estate Planning Probate
Steven M Berger - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Steven M Berger, LLC
 821 West Benfield Road Suite 1 Severna Park MD 21146
(410) 777-5916
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law (1986)
English
Maryland Bar
Active License
Estate Planning Probate
Alan H. Grant - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 15204 Omega Drive Suite 210 Rockville MD 20850
(301) 258-1033
University of Pennsylvania (1976)
District of Columbia Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Collections Construction Law
Kevin F. Bress - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 139 N. Main St., Suite 100 Bel Air MD 21015
(443) 371-7075
University of Baltimore School of Law (1982)
Maryland Bar
Unknown Status
Elder Law Estate Planning Family Law
Jac E. Knust - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Collaborative Law Group
 5513 Twin Knolls Road Suite 220 Columbia MD 21045
(410) 465-8900
Catonsville Community College (1973)
English
Maryland Bar
Active License
Agricultural Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Muriel Tinkler - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Tinkler Law LLC
 201 International Circle, Suite 230 Hunt Valley MD 21030
(410) 936-5104
Maryland Bar
Unknown Status
Education Law Elder Law Estate Planning
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