Atty. Marla Zide
Student Bar Association: Parliamentarian, Spring 1999-Spring 2000; Third Year Representative, 2000-2001. Family Law Clinic: Student Attorney, Spring 2000; Supervising Student Attorney, Fall 2000.
Profile Summary
About Marla Zide at a glance
Marla Zide is an Attorney based in Glen Burnie, Maryland, practicing at ZSTS Law Group. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Maryland (2001). Educated at University of Baltimore School of Law (J.D. Family, 2001) and Suffield Academy (ELISA Class, 1993). Serands clients in Glen Burnie, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
Student Bar Association
- Parliamentarian, Spring 1999-Spring 2000
- Third Year Representative, 2000-2001
Family Law Clinic
- Student Attorney, Spring 2000
- Supervising Student Attorney, Fall 2000
Community Activities
- Planning committee, for the annual Legal Service Conference, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
- Mock Trial Coach, Annapolis High School, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
- Girls ages 7-8 Assistant Lacrosse Coach, Hartford County 2009 Spring Season
Honors & Awards
- Honoree, Pro Bono Resource Center 15th Anniversary Gala, October 2005
- "What's Up Annapolis," Lending Lawyers, 2009
- "Super Lawyers," Rising Stars, 2010
- "Super Lawyers," Rising Stars, 2011
- Solo Small Firm Practice Section 2011 recipient, David Hjortsberg Award
Employment
- Solo Practitioner, Family Law, Protective Orders, Law Office of Marla Zide, September 2011—
- Partner (January 1, 2009—) and Associate, General Litigation (2004-2008), Family Law, Protective Orders, Law Offices of Forman and Zide, May 2004-September 2011
- YWCA of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, January 2002-May 2004
- Attorney, Family Law Litigation, concentrating in the representation of survivors of domestic violence in both District and Circuit Court
- Maryland Legal Services Network, full time May 2001-January 2002, assisted in the created of the Peoples Law Library of Maryland www.peoples-law.org
- Program Coordinator, networking together the Legal Service Providers throughout the State of Maryland
Practice Areas Explained
Marla Zide's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Marla Zide handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Marla Zide is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Maryland →
Marla Zide is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Maryland →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Marla Zide is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Maryland →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Marla Zide is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Maryland →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Marla Zide 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 Glen Burnie 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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