William Charles Fanning JR

William Charles Fanning JR

also known as William C. Fanning, Jr., Bill Fanning

4.2
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 34 years

Family Lawyer at La Plata, MD
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +2 more

201 Centennial Street, Suite 2-A, La Plata, MD

About William

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 30%

Our law firm's primary focus is in the area of family law. With over 20 years of experience handling family disputes, Bill Fanning has an in-depth understanding of the legal and emotional issues which affect you and your family. Looking to grow your family through adoption? Fanning Law, LLC - the Law Offices of William C. Fanning, Jr. can ably assist you and your family through the adoption process as well.

35 years

30%
Child Custody 20%

Deciding child custody involves making determinations to both legal custody (who will make decisions regarding the child's medical care, education, and religious upbringing) and physical custody (who lives with the child). Enlist Bill Fanning at Fanning Law, LLC to help you navigate through the maze of custody and support regulations and to ensure that you receive the best agreement available for your situation.

35 years

20%
Child Support 20%

Regardless of the custody and visitation arrangement, both parents have an obligation to support their children financially, and some award of child support is usually ordered to be paid by the non-custodial parent to the parent with primary custody. Enlist Bill Fanning at Fanning Law, LLC to help you navigate through the maze of custody and support regulations and to ensure that you receive the best agreement available for your situation.

35 years

20%
Divorce and Separation 20%

Fanning Law, LLC helps people obtain legal separations, limited divorces and absolute divorces, utilizing fault-based grounds such as adultery, abandonment and cruelty, as well as no-fault divorces.

35 years

20%
General Practice 10%

One of Charles County's top full-service law firms, our La Plata, Maryland offices also represent clients involved in a large range of legal issues. Our effective litigation background is applied to cases involving business & employment issues, personal injury, criminal defense, wills and probate, and general civil litigation matters.

35 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 34 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1991

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 33 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1993

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Fanning Law, LLC

201 Centennial Street, Suite 2-A, La Plata, MD, 20646

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William Charles Fanning JR's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.2 /5.0

23 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Child Support

Posted by Tanika | June 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Amazing Family Law Attorney!

Mr. Fanning is a compassionate, honest, extremely knowledgeable family law attorney who came highly recommended by friends and coworkers. He was extremely supportive throughout my custody/child support case. He kept me abreast on everything regarding my case, thoroughly answered any questions I had, ...and was flexible by allowing me to make payment arrangements. Mr. Fanning supported me and fought for me and I will always be grateful. At the end, I gained sole legal and physical custody of my daughter and her father’s child support obligation did not decrease. I highly recommend this law firm for any of your family law cases.

Posted by anonymous | May 05, 2015 | Child Support

Domestic Relations Matter

Mr. Fanning represented me in my divorce, child support, and alimony case. He was professional and courteous at all times. He took time to explain necessary information, which helped to alleviate my stress and anxiety. Mr. Fanning's knowledge and understanding of the law helped me and my children ge...t the very best possible outcome. My family and I are eternally grateful to Mr. Fanning for the care that he showed to us at one of the most difficult times in our life. Without him we would have been lost. Words cannot express my gratitude for his willingness to go beyond the call of duty. I highly recommend Mr. Fanning for all domestic matters. Forever grateful!

William Fanning

Replied last May 05, 2015

We are so thankful for your business, of course, but more so for your friendship over the years. So glad we were there to help - it has truly been our pleasure!

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William Charles Fanning JR's Lawyer Endorsements

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Robert Baror

Litigation lawyer | Jan 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Bill Fanning is an excellent attorney with a thorough knowledge of the law and legal procedure. Bill and I were opposing counsel in a matter, and I was impressed by the strategies he used and his aggressive, but fair, representation of his client. For these reasons, I strongly endorse Bill Fanning."

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Robert Baror

Employment and labor lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Certificate of Appreciation, Charles County Bar Association

2017

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Honoree, Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service

2015

Recognition, Charles County Bar Association, Family Law Clinic

2014

Recognition, St. Mary's County Law Clinic

2013

Top Lawyers in Maryland, American Lawyer Media

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Owner, Fanning Law, LLC

2002 - 2013

Attorney, Devine & Fanning, PA

1999 - 2002

Attorney, Devine Fanning & Greer, PA

1996 - 1999

Attorney, Fanning & Greer

1995 - 2000

Professor, College of Southern Maryland

1992 - 1996

Attorney, Law Offices of William C. Fanning, Jr.

1992 - 1993

Associate, Alexander & Cleaver

1991 - 1992

Legal Intern, National Labor Relations Board

1989 - 1991

Legal Intern, Catholic University, Columbus School of Law

Associations

2018 - Present

Charles County Circuit Court

Standing Examiner

1992 - Present

Charles County Bar Association

Member

1992 - Present

Prince George's County Bar Association

Member

1992 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

1992 - Present

Maryland Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1991 - Present

Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law Alumni

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Butler v. Tilghman, 350 Md. 259, 711 A.2d 859 (1998)

Success

Goshorn v. Goshorn, 154 Md.App. 194, 838 A.2d 1247 (Md.App. 2003)

Success

Jurney v. Jurney (July 3, 2012)

Success

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Education

1991

Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

Salisbury University

Speaking Engagements

N/A

College Course Paralegal Studies

Publications

2015

Fanning Law NEWS BLOG Latest News

2014

Fanning Law NEWS BLOG Latest News

2013

Fanning Law NEWS BLOG Latest News

Languages

English

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