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Atty. W. Steven Paleos

Atty. W. Steven Paleos

W. Steven Paleos is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, asset recovery, civil practice and 56 other areas of law.

Frederick Frederick 45 yrs experience 45 year
Call (240) 877-1518 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About W. Steven Paleos at a glance

W. Steven Paleos is an Attorney based in Frederick, Maryland. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on car accidents, trusts, wrongful death, personal injury, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1981), Virginia (1983), U.S. Supreme Court (1985), and Maryland (Inactive) (2008). Educated at Washington College of Law of American University (J.D., 1981) and Clark University (B.A. Clark, 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Frederick, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • W. Steven Paleos is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, asset recovery, civil practice and 56 other areas of law
  • W. Steven received a B.A. degree from Clark University in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • W. Steven practices in Frederick, MD

Practice Areas Explained

W. Steven Paleos's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases W. Steven Paleos handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

W. Steven Paleos is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Maryland →

Trusts

W. Steven Paleos is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Maryland →

Wrongful Death

W. Steven Paleos is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death 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.

W. Steven Paleos is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Maryland →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

W. Steven Paleos is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense 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 Frederick 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 W. Steven Paleos

Where is W. Steven Paleos's law office located?
W. Steven Paleos's law practice is located in Frederick, Maryland. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does W. Steven Paleos handle?
W. Steven Paleos focuses on car accidents, trusts, wrongful death, personal injury, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has W. Steven Paleos practiced law?
W. Steven Paleos has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did W. Steven Paleos go to law school?
W. Steven Paleos earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A. Clark, 1977).
How can I contact W. Steven Paleos for a consultation?
You can contact W. Steven Paleos 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.
What awards or recognition has W. Steven Paleos received?
W. Steven Paleos's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Washington College of Law of American University
- 1981
B.A. Clark
Clark University
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1981
Virginia
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1985
Maryland (Inactive)
Admitted: 2008

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