Estate & Fiduciary Litigation
We help our clients successfully develop and use their property by interfacing with state & local authorities, neighboring landowners, and the local community.
We help our clients successfully develop and use their property by interfacing with state & local authorities, neighboring landowners, and the local community.
Kaitlin A. O’Dowd’s practice focuses on civil and business litigation, practicing out of the Annapolis office. Recently, she served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Pamela K. Alban in the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County, Maryland, where she gained invaluable insight into the interworkings of the legal system and observed countless proceedings … Read More
On May 16, 2023, a civil jury in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, awarded $9.6 million in damages to Yellowfin Steak & Fish House in a unanimous verdict against its former managing member, The Ritz LLC, and Harvey Blonder. This case was premised on allegations that The Ritz and Blonder siphoned off Yellowfin profits for … Read More
Craig A. Snyder’s practice focuses on real estate transactions, employment law, and business and commercial law. Craig received his undergraduate degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Maryland prior to attending law school at the University of Baltimore School of Law, where he graduated with honors and served as the Articles Editor … Read More
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
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
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
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
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
We help our clients successfully develop and use their property by interfacing with state & local authorities, neighboring landowners, and the local community.