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Richard (Rad) A. DeTar

Rad’s diverse litigation practice focuses on regional and national clients, typically involving breach of contracts, business torts, ownership conflicts, real estate disputes, and non-competition and non-solicitation agreements.  In 2023, Rad obtained a $9.6 million jury verdict against the managing member of a company for breach of fiduciary duties and fraud, including over $3 million in … Read More

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William (Sandy) W. McAllister, Jr.

Sandy McAllister has a broad, multi-faceted practice that includes zoning and land use matters, corporate, commercial, construction and general litigation, education law, and general business law. Throughout his storied career, Sandy has successfully represented a variety of institutional and corporate clients. Sandy currently serves as general counsel to the Caroline County Board of Education, Atlantic … Read More

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MDSW Expands Family Law Practice with Addition of Janine Evans Wolford

McAllister, DeTar, Showalter & Walker LLC (MDSW) is pleased to announce that Janine Evans Wolford joined the firm as a Senior Associate.  Janine focuses her practice in the area of family law, with a concentration in divorce, division of property, alimony, custody, visitation, and child support. Ms. Wolford utilizes her years of experience in family … Read More

COVID-19 Employer Update: Expansion of Paid Leave Requirements

Congress recently passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).  Starting April 1, 2020, employers with under 500 employees are subject to two new paid leave requirements.  Covered employers may be required to provide up to 12 weeks of paid leave to full- and part-time employees affected by COVID-19.  A fact sheet on the leave … Read More

MDSW COVID-19 UPDATE – MARCH 16, 2020

Given the expanding Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak and the evolving and immediate impacts of the virus, we understand the concern and uncertainty you may be experiencing.  McAllister, DeTar, Showalter & Walker remains open during normal business hours and committed to serving our clients during this unique time.  However, effective March 17, 2020, MDSW will … Read More

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Strider L. Dickson to Expand Complex Commercial Litigation Practice in Annapolis

Strider Dickson, a former federal and state prosecutor with significant trial experience, has joined McAllister, DeTar, Showalter & Walker LLC (“MDSW”). Prior to joining MDSW, Strider served for more than three years as an Assistant Attorney General in the Maryland Office of the Attorney General, where he prosecuted cases involving tax and procurement fraud, theft … Read More

MDSW expands

The law firm of McAllister, DeTar, Showalter & Walker LLC announces its expansion into Annapolis, Maryland and recent Member election

Easton, Maryland-based McAllister, DeTar, Showalter & Walker (“MDSW”), with offices in Easton, Cambridge, and Ocean City, recently announced that it entered into a lease for new office space at 706 Giddings Avenue in West Annapolis and welcomed a new lawyer with established Annapolis roots. Steven Brown joined the firm as a Senior Associate, focusing his … Read More

Elysha M. Carouge to Expand Corporate Practice

Elysha Carouge, a corporate lawyer and former in-house counsel for a publicly traded global company, has joined McAllister, DeTar, Showalter & Walker LLC (“MDSW”). Elysha maintains an active general corporate practice, with deep experience representing financial institutions and corporate borrowers across a variety of industries in all aspects of commercial and real estate finance. Her … Read More

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Hiring of Vincent Dongarra March 5, 2018

McAllister, DeTar, Showalter & Walker LLC (MDSW) is pleased to announce the hiring of Vincent A. Dongarra. Vince will focus his practice on Business & Commercial Law, Estate Planning & Administration, and Administrative Law.  Firm co-founder Doug Walker stated “MDSW is excited to offer our clients Vince’s depth of experience and we look forward to … Read More