Atty. L. Rodney Compton

Atty. L. Rodney Compton

L. Rodney Compton is a lawyer practicing litigation, administrative law, domestic relations law and 3 other areas of law.

Ellicott City Ellicott City 66 yrs experience 66 year
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Profile Summary

About L. Rodney Compton at a glance

L. Rodney Compton is a family law, real estate, litigation, and government attorney based in Ellicott City, Maryland. They have 66+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1960. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1960). Educated at University of Maryland LL.B. (—) and Franklin & Marshall College A.B. (—). Serands clients in Ellicott City, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • L. Rodney Compton is a lawyer practicing litigation, administrative law, domestic relations law and 3 other areas of law
  • L. Rodney received a A.B. degree from Franklin & Marshall College, and has been licensed for 66 years
  • L. Rodney practices in Ellicott City, MD

Practice Areas Explained

L. Rodney Compton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases L. Rodney Compton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Family Law

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

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Real Estate Law

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

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Civil Litigation

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

L. Rodney Compton is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Maryland →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about L. Rodney Compton

Where is L. Rodney Compton's law office located?
L. Rodney Compton's law practice is located in Ellicott City, Maryland. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does L. Rodney Compton handle?
L. Rodney Compton focuses on family law, real estate, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has L. Rodney Compton practiced law?
L. Rodney Compton has 66+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1960.
Where did L. Rodney Compton go to law school?
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Education

University of Maryland LL.B.
- In Progress
Franklin & Marshall College A.B.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1960

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