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Margaret Hackett Oliver

Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 45% Divorce / Separation
    14 years, 150 cases
  • 20% Family
    14 years, 300 cases
  • 20% Child Custody
    14 years, 120 cases
  • 5% Adoption
    14 years, 25 cases
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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

  • Margaret H. Oliver, LLC
    One Centre Park
    8808 Centre Park Drive, Suite 204
    Columbia, MD 21045
    Office: 410-740-1180
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Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

Photos (1)

Videos (0)

Separation, divorce and family conflict create crisis situations in nearly every family. I am a mediator, collaborative attorney and experienced litigator.... more

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Cool Head in Challenging Situations”

Posted by: a Divorce client, about 1 month ago.

Client Review: I enjoyed working with Meg -- I appreciated her judgement, her cool head, and her ability to respond to my concerns.
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5 star rating

“Just what was needed”

Posted by: a Divorce client, 4 months ago.

Client Review: I would highly recommend Meg Oliver. When I first consulted with her, she helped me calmly make decisions. She was always helpful and accessible. I... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

10 endorsements


Jennifer S Fairfax

Meg is a great family law collaborative attorney. She understands complex legal issues and is creative in problem solving. I recommend Meg to any... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Jennifer Fairfax , Silver Spring (MD), 9 months ago
Kimberly Thorn Arn

I highly recommend Margaret Oliver as a family law attorney and collaborative law practicioner. I consider her to be one of the top family law... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Kimberly Arn , Columbia (MD), 12 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

14 years since Margaret Hackett Oliver was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Maryland Active 1997 02/11/2009

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Owner at Margaret H. Oliver, LLC 2010–present
Minister of Music at St. Mary's Episcopal Church 1992–present
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Baltimore School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1997
Boston University Music Education Teaching Certification 1981
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Maryland Super Lawyer Super Lawyers 2012
Heuisler Honor Society Heuisler Honor Society 1997
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Board Member Howard County Women's Bar Association 2009-present
President Howard County Collaborative Professionals, Inc. 2008-present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 7
Answers: 13 Legal Answers
1 Best Answer - chosen by asker
1 Answer marked "I agree" by other lawyers
3 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
0 Staff Picks
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Publications

Article Publication Date
What's Yours Is Mine and What's Mine Is Mine Women's Journal 2010
The Ripple Effect: Collaborative vs. Court Women's Journal 2009
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Team Approach in Collaborative Divorce Advanced Collaborative Training 2011
Separation and Divorce Second Saturday 2010