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Environmental Law

We help clients manage environmental issues to reduce costs and avoid significant liability from running afoul of complex and multi-layered regulations.

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Civil Litigation & ADR

Disputes and disagreements happen all the time, but when they require representation to fight for your rights MDSW is here to support you.

Banking & Finance

We help financial institutions & banking interests protect their loan portfolios and secured assets, minimize risk, and ensure legal and regulatory compliance.

Construction Law

We help our construction industry clients to resolve disputes, mitigate risk, and increase returns by coordinating between all parties to ensure success.

Agricultural Law

We proudly represent those with Eastern Shore agricultural interests who face unique financial, practical, and legal challenges.

What We Do

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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Kirby L. Hopkins

Kirby represents individuals, families and businesses in a wide range of estate planning and end-of-life issues as well as real estate/zoning and business matters, both as an advisor and a litigator. As part of her estates and trusts practice, Kirby counsels individuals and families to develop custom estate and succession plans that are tailored to … Read More

Strider L. Dickson

Strider Dickson is a former federal and state prosecutor with significant trial experience.  Prior to joining McAllister, DeTar, Showalter & Walker LLC, Strider served for more than three years as an Assistant Attorney General in the Maryland Office of the Attorney General.  During his time as an AAG, he prosecuted cases involving tax and procurement … Read More

Vincent A. Dongarra

Vince focuses his practice on Business & Commercial Law, Healthcare Law, and Administrative Law. Vince has advised businesses large and small, as well as individuals, on how to meet their goals, and has considerable business, regulatory, and healthcare law experience. Born in Seaford, Delaware, Vince began law practice in the Richmond offices of McGuireWoods LLP, … Read More