Atty. James F. Maher

Atty. James F. Maher

James F. Maher is a lawyer practicing corporate law, estate planning, municipal law and 4 other areas of law.

Laurel Laurel 57 yrs experience 57 year
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Profile Summary

About James F. Maher at a glance

James F. Maher is a Member based in Laurel, Maryland, practicing at Maher & Maher Chartered. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, real estate, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1969), U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland (1970), and U.S. Supreme Court (1978). Educated at University of Baltimore (J.D., 1968) and Boston College (B.S., 1956). Serands clients in Laurel, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James F. Maher is a lawyer practicing corporate law, estate planning, municipal law and 4 other areas of law
  • James F. received a B.S. degree from Boston College in 1956, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • James F. practices at Maher & Maher Chartered in Laurel, MD

Practice Areas Explained

James F. Maher's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James F. Maher handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

James F. Maher is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Maryland →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

James F. Maher is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Maryland →

Business & Corporate Law

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

James F. Maher 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.

James F. Maher is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Maryland →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James F. Maher is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Laurel 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James F. Maher

Where is James F. Maher's law office located?
James F. Maher's law practice is located in Laurel, Maryland. The firm is Maher & Maher Chartered. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James F. Maher handle?
James F. Maher focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, real estate, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has James F. Maher practiced law?
James F. Maher has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did James F. Maher go to law school?
James F. Maher earned their education at (J.D., 1968); (B.S., 1956).
How can I contact James F. Maher for a consultation?
You can contact James F. Maher 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
- 1968
B.S.
Boston College
- 1956

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1969
U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
Admitted: 1970
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1978

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