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ProAbout Laurence
I have lived and worked in Southern Maryland for over thirty eight years, and practiced law here for over thirty three years. All of the lawyers in our firm appear regularly in court, and are also active in other aspects of the legal profession, both locally and state wide. Five members of our firm are past presidents of the Calvert County Bar Association.
We are also active in our community and regularly undertake leadership roles in civic, charitable and educational institutions.
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Practice areas
Languages spoken
French
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| MD | Active | 1981 | 11/30/2015 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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| AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
| AV rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
| AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2012 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Partner | Cumberland & Erly LLC | 1981 - Present |
| Law Cerk | Honorable Perry G Bowen Jr | 1980 - 1980 |
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| Inn of Court of Southern Maryland | Master | 2009 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maryland State Bar Association, Resolution of Fee Disputes Committee | Member | 1981 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Calvert County Bar Association | Member | 1981 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Association of Trial Lawyers of America | Member | 1981 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| American Bar Association | Member | 1981 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Attorney Grievance Commission | Panel Attorney | 1980 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maryland Trial Lawyers Association | Member | N/A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trial Courts Judicial Nominating Commission | Member | 1988 - 1998 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Calvert County Bar Association | President | 1985 - 1986 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Metzger v Kobrine | Plaintiff's request for relief granted | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SHA v Grodon Garner | Plaintiffs verdict for $722,000.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jaklitsch v Ethics Comission | Ethical violation reversed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Publication name | Title | Date |
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| ABA Journal | February Is The Cruelest Month | 2000 |
| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
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| University of Baltimore School of Law | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1980 |
| University of Maryland | Psychology, English | BA in Psychology, Honors in English | 1976 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
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| Calvert County Bar Association | Professionalism and Ethics | 2006 |
Reviews
(4) 5.0 starsAttorney endorsements
(7)
Robyn Riddle, Criminal defense Attorney
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Cumberland is a skilled trial lawyer, a formidable force in the courtroom. This endorsement is without reservation.
Cost
RATES
- Hourly Rates $350-400/hour
- Free consultations 60 minutesSome lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs
- Offers fixed fee-services SometimesFixed-fee are legal services performed for a preset rate, rather than on an hourly basis.
Payment Methods
Cash, Check, Credit card
Contact
Cumberland & Erly, LLC
481 Main Street, P.O.Box 840
Prince Frederick, MD, 20678-0840
Unknown (410) 535-5300
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