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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 Hopkins routinely practices in the areas of real estate, commercial and general civil litigation matters, including business and contract disputes, business tort claims, product liability actions, condemnation proceedings and cases requiring alternative dispute resolution. She also advises employers regarding disputes with past or current employees and the enforceability of non-competition and non-solicitation agreements. Kirby … Read More

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Sarah Dwyer-Heidkamp

Sarah Dwyer-Heidkamp is a Trusts and Estates attorney, with a practice dedicated to Estate/Trust Planning and Estate/Trust Administration.   Sarah works with individuals and families to develop and implement customized estate plans that are specifically tailored to the needs and goals of each client.  This includes drafting Last Wills and Testaments, Revocable Trusts, Irrevocable Trusts, Financial … Read More

Anthony P. Kupersmith

Tony’s practice focuses on real estate, land use, and zoning law.  Tony leverages his past experience as County Attorney for Talbot County, Maryland to help clients navigate legal hurdles to achieving the best use of their land.  As County Attorney, Tony was the chief legal adviser to Talbot County and, in this capacity, represented the … 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