Business Details
49 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Westminster, Maryland
Established in 1977, our firm has built a reputation for delivering comprehensive legal solutions to individuals, businesses, and organizations. With over 75 years of collective experience, we specialize in seven core practice areas, including Wills and Estates, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, and Business Law. Our team of seasoned attorneys combines deep local knowledge with a commitment to personalized service, ensuring clients receive strategic counsel tailored to their unique needs.We prioritize clear communication, ethical representation, and proactive problem-solving, maintaining strong ties to the Carroll County community. Our attorneys regularly appear in state and federal courts, advocating effectively for favorable outcomes while upholding the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.
Services
Wills & Trusts
Personal Injury
Domestic Relations
Criminal Defense
Business Law
Real Estate Law
Litigation
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of general practice experience in Maryland law.
- Our attorneys have handled 75+ combined years of diverse legal cases.
- Seven dedicated practice areas ensure comprehensive legal coverage.
- We provide personalized counsel with deep local court knowledge.
- Proven track record in litigation and transactional law since 1977.
Services
Wills & Trusts
Our estate planning attorneys guide clients through creating wills, trusts, and advance directives. We help families navigate probate, administer estates, and resolve disputes while minimizing tax burdens. With expertise in Maryland's estate laws, we ensure your legacy is protected and your wishes are honored.
Personal Injury
We represent clients injured in accidents or by negligence, handling auto collisions, medical malpractice, and premises liability cases. Our litigators negotiate with insurers and pursue trials when needed, working on contingency fees to ensure access to justice without upfront costs.
Criminal Defense
Defending against DUI, traffic violations, and criminal charges, we protect clients' rights through investigations, plea negotiations, and courtroom advocacy. Our team handles misdemeanors, felonies, and juvenile cases across Maryland, emphasizing clear communication about potential penalties and defense strategies.
Business Law
We advise businesses on formation, contracts, commercial leases, and transactions. From start-ups to established entities, our counsel covers entity selection, agreement drafting, and dispute resolution, ensuring legal compliance and strategic growth in Maryland's regulatory environment.
Domestic Relations
Handling divorces, child custody, and property division, we prioritize amicable resolutions while preparing for litigation when necessary. Our practice addresses adoption, alimony, and protective orders, balancing legal strategy with sensitivity to clients' emotional needs.
People
Charles D. Hollman
Attorney
Co-founder with expertise in real estate, land use, and estate administration. Serves as settlement conference officer and bar association committee member. Admitted to MD and federal courts since 1975.
John T. Maguire
Attorney
Specializes in zoning, real estate, and municipal law. Former judicial clerk and settlement conference officer. Active in MD and Carroll County bar associations. Admitted since 1983.
Matthew G. Luzuriaga
Attorney
Focuses on litigation, family law, and criminal defense. Chair of CCBAs Young Lawyers Subcommittee. Judicial clerkship experience and settlement conference officer. Licensed since 2008.
Mandi M. Porter
Attorney
Handles personal injury, estate planning, and criminal defense. Certified mediator with experience in family law and real estate. Member of Maryland State Bar Association. Joined firm in 2017.
Questions
What practice areas do you specialize in?
We specialize in seven core areas: Wills & Trusts, Personal Injury, Domestic Relations, Criminal Defense, Business Law, Real Estate, and Litigation.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations for personal injury cases and charge standard rates for other legal matters.
Which counties do you serve?
We represent clients in Carroll, Baltimore, Howard, Frederick, Anne Arundel, Harford Counties, and Baltimore City.
What experience does your team have?
Our attorneys collectively have 75+ years of experience, with individual practitioners licensed for up to 45 years in Maryland courts.
