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Atty. Donald J. May

Atty. Donald J. May

Donald J. May is a lawyer practicing divorce law, family law, business law and 2 other areas of law.

Ellicott City Ellicott City 62 yrs experience 62 year
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About Donald J. May at a glance

Donald J. May is a Member based in Ellicott City, Maryland, practicing at Donald J. May. They have 62+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1964. Their practice focuses on divorce, personal injury, family law, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1964). Educated at University of Baltimore (J.D., 1964) and Union College (A.B., 1959). Serands clients in Ellicott City, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Donald J. May is a lawyer practicing divorce law, family law, business law and 2 other areas of law
  • Donald J. received a A.B. degree from Union College in 1959, and has been licensed for 62 years
  • Donald J. practices at Donald J. May in Ellicott City, MD

Practice Areas Explained

Donald J. May's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Donald J. May handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

Donald J. May is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Maryland →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Donald J. May is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Maryland →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

Donald J. May is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Maryland →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Donald J. May is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Maryland →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Donald J. May is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Maryland →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Ellicott City are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

Looking for additional Maryland attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Ellicott City or all attorneys in Maryland.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Donald J. May

Where is Donald J. May's law office located?
Donald J. May's law practice is located in Ellicott City, Maryland. The firm is Donald J. May. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Donald J. May handle?
Donald J. May focuses on divorce, personal injury, family law, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Donald J. May practiced law?
Donald J. May has 62+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1964.
Where did Donald J. May go to law school?
Donald J. May earned their education at (J.D., 1964); (A.B., 1959).
How can I contact Donald J. May for a consultation?
You can contact Donald J. May directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
University of Baltimore
- 1964
A.B.
Union College
- 1959

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1964

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