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Craig A. Snyder

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

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Charles Capute

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 businesses and individuals to develop comprehensive, tax-efficient estate and succession plans. He has a thriving estates and trust administration practice, which MDSW and Charlie expect … 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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Morgan Foster Discusses Workplace Flexibility on Fox45

MDSW Partner Morgan Foster talks with WBFF Fox45 about finding flexibility in the workplace after the pandemic and includes some great suggestions for employees.  Morgan makes regular guest appearances on WBFF Fox45, sharing her perspective as a family law attorney and parent of young children. View the video here:  https://foxbaltimore.com/news/bmore-lifestyle/find-some-flexibility-in-your-work-schedule

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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.