Michael Jay Danels

Michael Jay Danels

4.9
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 37 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Greenbelt, MD
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI ... +6 more

7315 Hanover Parkway, Suite D, Greenbelt, MD

About Michael

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-350 per hour

Contingency

25%-33%

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 35 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1990

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 36 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1989

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 37 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1988

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Connecticut for 37 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1988

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offfices of Danels & Lardieri, P.A.

7315 Hanover Parkway, Suite D, Greenbelt, MD, 20770

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Michael Jay Danels's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Dena | July 02, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Excellent Attorney with integrity

I hired Michael Danels 2 years ago to represent me in my divorce. He is very honest and told me the truth about my outcome which didn't happen the way it should have according to his experience as a divorce lawyer. I had a very unique case which stump him a lot which caused him to do a lot of rese...arch and seek advice from his colleagues. He was very responsive and kept me informed about my case. He gave good sound advice which I adhered to. His knowledge about the law and his willingness to get me the best outcome which he did was priceless. His professionalism and integrity was outstanding.

Posted by Don | April 14, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Highly Recommended

I retained Mr. Danels about 6 years ago to handle a divorce case. He was professional and knowledgable. He explained options in good detail. Most importantly, he resited getting drawn into the incessant back and forth with the adverse attorney. This approach kept billable hours reasonable and proved ...to be an effective strategy. Recently I retained him for an unrelated case. Although that case has not closed yet, his performance to date has been impeccable.

Posted by ALF | April 26, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Highly Recommend Michael Danels as Attorney - Experienced, Responsive, Professional, & Accessible!!!

I would like to extend my highest recommendation for Attorney Michael Danels. Mr. Danels recently represented me in my divorce case in Maryland. He was responsive to all of my concerns and requests during the ENTIRE separation/divorce process. Most importantly, he was accessible whether it was by... phone, in person or via email. His response time was usually in a matter of minutes, regardless of whether it was after normal work hours or on the weekends. For court appearances, Mr. Danels provided ample preparation time and was on-time for each engagement. He also ensured that I was totally comfortable with decisions made and provided me with sufficient examples and support that further set me at ease. Mr. Danels was very knowledgeable of the courtroom officials, procedures and protocol and was able to make this portion of the process as smooth as possible. Mr. Danels fully explained the expectations along with my options. He was proactive and did not wait for me to contact him. During no time during this process was I caught "off guard" or surprised. He was very thorough with my specific case and he paid close attention to details. As a female, with very limited experience with the legal/court system, Mr. Danels acted on my behalf and made me feel confident that I would be accurately and fairly represented. From a legal standpoint, he fully minimized the amount of stress that I could have endured during this time. Without hesitation, I highly recommend Mr. Danels for his experience, expertise, professionalism, responsiveness, "office side" manner, and overall legal abilities. At the end, Mr. Danels presented a fair case on my behalf, which resulted in a successful settlement for me. Many thanks to Mr. Danels!!!!!

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Michael Jay Danels's Lawyer Endorsements

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George Patterson

Family lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike is a great lawyer with an excellent reputation among lawyers and judges in the community. About 17 years ago I was tasked with locating a family law lawyer for someone very important to me. I asked numerous lawyers and a few judges. Mike's name kept coming up. After the referral the client was very happy with Mike's services. His reputation as an honest and capable lawyer is well deserved."

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Rosalyn Otieno

Family lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mike Danels is an excellent attorney. I endorse him without hesitation."

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Lorrianne Rice

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Danels is diligent in representing his client's interest."

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Lisa Hesse

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mike Danels is a highly experienced and knowledgeable attorney in all areas of family law and criminal law. His is greatly respected amongst his peers for his no nonsense and fair approach to handling cases and in always dealing with opposing counsel in a fair and ethical manner. He is a highly skilled litigator and great trial lawyer - I strongly endorse this lawyer!"

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

1987

Outstanding Legal Scholar, Quinnipiac School Of Law

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Partner, Law Offices Of Danels & Lardieri, PA

1900 - Present

Member, Law Offices of Danels & Lardieri, P.A.

Associations

1990 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Education

1987

Quinnipiac School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

University of Bridgeport School of Law

JD

1984

Rider University

BA

Speaking Engagements

2015

Prince Georges County bar Association

Marital Property

2014

Priince Georges County Family Bar Association

Custody

2013

Prince George's County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Domestic Violence

2011

House Of Ruth training

Domestic Violence

2010

House Of Ruth training

Domestic Violence

Languages

English

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