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 - 5 of 8 reviews | Divorce & Separation

Posted by Keith | April 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

The Worst Layer Around Stay Away

Mr. Fanning handled my divorce and it was a disaster. I ended up doing most of the research and when he got the other parties information in discovery he did nothing with it as there were serious discrepancies that could made my case more favorable. In court he was unprepared and instead sat there as...ked a few questions and at one point handed me his writing pad during the case to write down dispute information from the other party. I was in a total shock. Then he took it upon himself to charge me work work he did not do which is ridiculous. I immediately reported him to the Office of Bar Counsel for failure to properly represent. If you have any chance of winning your case please don’t use this guy. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.

Posted by anonymous | January 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Detail oriented, Organized, and Efficient

Mr. Fanning worked with me in an organized way. He has an attention for detail and explains things thoroughly. I told him exactly what I was seeking in my divorce. He informed me of the entire process. His help and expertise resulted in the settlement that I wanted. He made going through this ci...rcumstance smooth.

Posted by Amber | December 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Family Lawyer of 25yrs

Mr. Fanning supported me through years of emotional turmoil. Divorce and child custody, amongst the lingering effects there of, are no easy task for anyone. Mr. Fanning allowed me the comfort of knowing my case was being handled knowledgeably, professionally and with my best interest as the priority.... He takes the time to put things in perspective when I was often blinded by emotion. His knowledge of the law is incredibly extensive and his reputation within the system is one that is respected. I would recommend Mr. Fanning for your legal needs and I will continue to use his services, as needed, with mine.

Posted by Karen | May 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent

I cannot express the appreciation I have for Mr. Fanning and his wonderful office staff. I went (and still going) through a very difficult divorce where my ex husband hasn’t paid his court ordered alimony. They have always been in contact with me and letting me know what alternatives I have. The comp...assion from the first meeting with Mr. Fanning was very much appreciated. He really listened and cared about my best interest. His experience and skill delivered a divorce settlement that was very impressive. My ex husband is now in contempt of court and Mr. Fanning is diligently trying to bring him to justice. I cannot say how much I appreciate all his hard work. The office manager Jackie has also been such an asset to me. She is always in contact with me every step of the way. I have and will continue to refer Mr. Fanning to anyone who needs an experienced lawyer who will give you the best representation. He won’t stop until justice has been served.

Posted by Brenda | August 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Outstanding Services

Mr. William Fanning was my lawyer for my divorce and he was outstanding. I was very pleased with the legal services provided by his firm. Mr. Fanning answered all of my questions, provided helpful information, kept me informed and provided updates, and explained things very clearly. He was very conce...rned and supportive during my emotional and difficult time and provided excellent advice. His staff was very helpful, very professional, very courteous, completed all requests very quickly and always ensured and confirmed I was satisfied with final results. My ex-husband disagreed with the divorce settlement and on the day of the trial, further negotiations took place at the courthouse. In the end, thanks to Mr. Fanning being an outstanding and very knowledgeable attorney, he ensured I received my requests in the divorce settlement and I was completely satisfied. He showed his outstanding skills in dealing with others and dealing with this difficult issue during my divorce. From day one of hiring Mr. Fanning as my attorney for the divorce, everything was completed in a timely manner. This was a difficult time for me, but I was very pleased with the results. A special THANK YOU to Mr. Fanning and his awesome staff for helping me to move on to a new chapter in my life. I will definitely recommend his legal services to others.

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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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