Matthew A. Pearl

Matthew A. Pearl is an experienced estates and trusts attorney.  He focuses his practice in Estate Planning, including the use of trusts for probate avoidance, asset protection and tax planning, Estate Administration, and Elder Law, including Medical Assistance (Medicaid) planning and eligibility. Matt works closely with individuals and families in various life stages to design … Read More

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John N. Costello

John N. Costello’s practice focuses on corporate, intellectual property and education law.  Formerly an in-house corporate counsel, John represents businesses from a holistic point of view, focusing on real-world solutions that consider all business needs concurrently.  John practices out of both the firm’s Easton and Annapolis offices. John reviews and advises on all types of … Read More

Steven A. Brown Elected as Partner

McAllister, DeTar, Showalter & Walker is pleased to announce that Steven A. Brown has been elected as a partner of the firm. Steven focuses his practice on employment, healthcare, and corporate matters.  He advises clients on the ever-changing best practices regarding corporate and employment matters, including: COVID-19 mandates, guidelines, and best practices, corporate governance, restrictive covenants and trade … Read More

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Charles T. Capute Joins MDSW Bolstering Estates and Trusts Practice

McAllister, DeTar, Showalter & Walker LLC (MDSW) is pleased to announce that Charles (Charlie) T. Capute has joined the firm as of counsel, effective immediately. Charlie is one of Maryland’s preeminent estates and trusts attorneys and has enjoyed a lengthy career advising clients throughout the region. Charlie has focused his career on working collaboratively with … Read More

What We Do (NEW)

Comprehensive Legal Counsel for Complex Needs Synergy is defined as “a mutually advantageous conjunction or compatibility of distinct business participants or elements.” Though it may be an overused buzzword, its essence is what makes our firm unmatched in the depth and scope of the legal services we provide to clients on the Eastern Shore and … Read More

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Zoning & Land Use

We help our clients successfully develop and use their property by interfacing with state & local authorities, neighboring landowners, and the local community.

Real Estate Transactions

Our real estate transactions team helps clients achieve profitable real estate transactions by combining vision, attention to detail, and experience.

Healthcare Law

Healthcare Law

We help our clients overcome the regulatory, business, and competitive challenges they face in the complex, ever-changing healthcare industry.

Employment Law

We help companies minimize their exposure to employment-related claims and keep them in compliance. We are also committed to protecting the rights of workers.

Real Estate Title

We offer comprehensive title company services for owners, buyers, & lenders with a focus on the service and creative problem-solving needed to get deals done.