Florian Eqrem Tabaku

Florian Eqrem Tabaku

4.9
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 14 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Rockville, MD
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Family ... +2 more

51 Monroe Street, Suite 1501, Rockville, MD

About Florian

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 35%

Anne Arundel, Allegany, Baltimore, Calvert, Caroline, Carroll, Cecil, Charles, Dorchester, Frederick, Garrett, Harford, Howard, Kent, Montgomery, Prince George's, Queen Anne's, Saint Mary's, Somerset, Talbot, Washington, Wicomico, Worcester

15 years

35%
Child Custody 25%

Anne Arundel, Allegany, Baltimore, Calvert, Caroline, Carroll, Cecil, Charles, Dorchester, Frederick, Garrett, Harford, Howard, Kent, Montgomery, Prince George's, Queen Anne's, Saint Mary's, Somerset, Talbot, Washington, Wicomico, Worcester

15 years

25%
Family 20%

Anne Arundel, Allegany, Baltimore, Calvert, Caroline, Carroll, Cecil, Charles, Dorchester, Frederick, Garrett, Harford, Howard, Kent, Montgomery, Prince George's, Queen Anne's, Saint Mary's, Somerset, Talbot, Washington, Wicomico, Worcester

15 years

20%
Child Support 10%

Anne Arundel, Allegany, Baltimore, Calvert, Caroline, Carroll, Cecil, Charles, Dorchester, Frederick, Garrett, Harford, Howard, Kent, Montgomery, Prince George's, Queen Anne's, Saint Mary's, Somerset, Talbot, Washington, Wicomico, Worcester

15 years

10%
Domestic Violence 10%

Protective Orders, Peace Orders, Emergency Family Maintenance, Restraining Orders, Cease and Desist, Personal Protection, Child Abuse, Child Protective Services Investigations

15 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 475-475 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 14 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Z Family Law, LLC

51 Monroe Street, Suite 1501, Rockville, MD, 20850

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Florian Eqrem Tabaku's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

45 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 45 reviews

Posted by Matt | June 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Great Lawyer

Working with Florian was very easy. He helped me with my divorce. He was very easy to get along with. He always made sure I understood what was happening, he was very communicative with what was needed, what was happening, when the next steps would take place. Beyond that, his back office is also a s...olid team who always were very pleasant and super helpful. He will have your back and take care of ya! Thanks again Florian!

Posted by Virginia | June 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Exceptional

I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for Florian's outstanding representation throughout the entirety of my case. His professionalism, dedication, and expertise were evident from our very first meeting until the successful resolution. Florian's ability to navigate the complexitie...s of the legal system with such finesse and proficiency provided me with a sense of assurance and confidence during what was undoubtedly a challenging time. Florian's attention to detail, strategic approach, and unwavering commitment to achieving the best possible outcome did not go unnoticed. Beyond his exceptional legal skills, I am truly grateful for his empathy, understanding, and support throughout the entire process. Florian's willingness to listen, answer my questions, and address any concerns I had made a significant difference and helped alleviate much of the stress associated with the situation. It is clear that Florian is not only an exceptional lawyer but also a compassionate and caring individual who genuinely cares about his clients' well-being. His dedication to ensuring justice prevailed in my case speaks volumes about his character and integrity. I cannot thank him enough for all that he has done for me. Florian's hard work and dedication have made a profound impact on my life, and I will be forever grateful for his representation. I would not hesitate to recommend Florian's services to anyone in need of legal assistance in the future.

Posted by E.C. | December 05, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

TERRIBLE ATTORNEY!

I wish I could leave a rating of -5! In April of 2022, I hired Mr. Florian Tabaku esq, an attorney at James Crawford law firm in Linthicum Heights, Maryland, to represent me in my divorce case. My experience with Mr. Tabaku and this firm was absolutely terrible! I had to schedule regular meeting...s with Mr. Tabaku to make sure things were being completed in the time frame he told me they would. Either Mr. Tabaku and James Crawford law firm are way too busy or there was simply a lack of interest in my case. Mr. Tabaku frequently promised to file motions, request subpoenas and other work would be completed by certain dates and would not be delivered. I would give an additional 3-day grace period and it still would not be done so I was compelled to begin scheduling weekly meetings to make sure he is doing the things he is promising he would do by the dates he promised them. These weekly meetings added up my costs. Additionally, my father, uncle, and I had to have more than 7 meetings with Mr. Tabaku and/or Zachary Groves (Partner at James Crawford Law Firm) to address Mr. Tabaku’s lack of responsiveness (disappearing for weeks at a time), late motions, and other grievances. Ironically, I was billed for these meetings as well. I would not have had to request these meetings regularly if Mr. Tabaku had simply met the expectations he set. Divorce is a very stressful event as it is. For your attorney to not meet deadlines that were promised to me and with no communication only further adds to the anxiety. My grievances with this law firm include: • Intentionally setting false expectations about my case to run up my costs • An inability or unwillingness to give me a straight answer about what kind of outcome to expect in my case • Terrible responsiveness- Phone calls or emails not being returned for up to 4 weeks at a time • Numerous mistakes made on my case then lying to cover it up • Billing me for time taken to fix his mistakes • Other unethical billing practices • Disinterest and lack of any compassion during my entire case • Continual disorganization or confusion concerning my case • An inability to remember key facts about my case despite billing many hours for “review” • Lack of trust due to numerous untruths • Completely ignoring important deadlines which cost me additional legal fees • Documents or information I have been promised that never appear then billing me for follow up • Disagreement about my bottom-line goals in the case • Deviation from what we have agreed to ask for or do without an explanation • Engaging in unnecessary actions that run up attorney fees • Repeatedly doing what he wanted instead of doing what I asked • Rude and disrespectful communication • Negligence: typos and errors in multiple documents filed As it stands, I have accumulated over $50,000 in legal fees when my case did not even make it to trial. My life has been a complete hell since this order was entered and a large part of this is due to Mr. Tabaku’s overpromises, miscommunication, unjust billing practices, and pure outright negligence. Even a 100% refund would not make up for the stress and pain I have endured. Hire Florian Tabaku at James Crawford Law firm if you want your life ruined!

Posted by David | November 04, 2021 | Divorce & Separation

A dedicated professional

I did not initially go with the Law Offices of James Crawford, but wish I had. I came to them following months of frustration at the ineptitude of the law firm I initially hired. I had not done my homework prior to hiring them. However, after lots of research I chose the Law Offices of James Crawf...ord to represent me moving forward. From the outset, Florian exhibited a sincere interest in my case, and established clear goals and guidance. Through his dedication, professionalism and tenacity, we were able to settle my divorce with my wife on our terms. Previously, my wife's law firm had dictated actions to us and I never felt like my best interests were being represented. That was not the case once I had Florian. He clearly explained our position, took the time to gather the facts about my case, and put us in the driver's seat. I am grateful to him and his team for bringing closure (just closure) to the most difficult time in my life. I highly recommend Florian to those who want to be fairly and professionally represented in a divorce.

Posted by anonymous | November 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Bankruptcy

Mr. Tabaku help me with my bankruptcy. Everything was easy. He told me what would happen. It went as planned

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Florian Eqrem Tabaku's Lawyer Endorsements

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Howard Lewis

Business lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Tabaku is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional reputation. He is one of the finest attorneys in his state and I highly recommend his legal services."

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Brandy Peeples

Family lawyer | Nov 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have the pleasure of practicing in the same state as Mr. Tabaku, and his reputation precedes him. He is known in the community to be an excellent advocate for his clients. I would not hesitate to make referrals to him."

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Tanieka Thompson

Family lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Friend

"Attorney is a fantastic attorney who is thorough, compassionate, detailed, and most importantly passionate about his work. I absolutely endorse this lawyer."

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Becket Jones

Family lawyer | Aug 13

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jason Downs

Child custody lawyer | Aug 12

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Unknown lawyer | Aug 12

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"I endorse this lawyer. His client reviews speak for themselves. He goes above and beyond for his clients."

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Michael Doland

Family lawyer | Apr 11

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"The answers of Mr. Tabuku are accurate, analytic, and customized to the needs of the Avvo askers. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for when hiring an attorney."

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David Pittman

Unknown lawyer | Mar 22

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"I endorse this lawyer. His answers to questions posed are very informative and well thought out."

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Child support lawyer | Jul 17

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jonathan Lacour

Car accident lawyer | Apr 28

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"Keen attention to detail with exceptional client service. I endorse this lawyer."

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Car accident lawyer | Mar 29

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"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Hovanes Margarian

Unknown lawyer | Mar 24

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Elbert

Car accident lawyer | Mar 12

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"Florian is an experienced, highly respected attorney who always represents his clients with the utmost of skill,knowledge and understanding.i can readily endorse him without hesitation or reservation."

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Samuel Morgan

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Florian will work hard and use his considerable skills on your case. All you have to do is call him. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jill Rogers

Unknown lawyer | Mar 03

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"This attorney strives to always represent clients the best way possible. I endorse this lawyer."

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Oleg Gherasimov

Family lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Florian is a great family law attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Stephen Shepard

Family lawyer | Feb 24

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"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Tabaku is a highly respected and knowledgeable attorney in Maryland and a valuable member of the Maryland bar and legal community."

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Steven Eversole

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Florian Tabaku is a reputable lawyer and seems to care for his clients. I highly recommend."

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Andrew Hoverman

Unknown lawyer | Jan 17

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"Mr. Tabaku regularly contributes well thought out and accurate responses on Avvo forums. His responses are a great resource to those in need of legal assistance and the legal community at large."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Other

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2024

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2023

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Client's Choice, AVVO

2020

Client's Choice, AVVO

2020

Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Top Contributor, AVVO

2017

Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2016

Capital Region's Premier Lawyer, Capital Region's Premier Lawyers - Wall Street Journal

2016

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Best Businesses of Bethesda Award in Divorce & Family Law, Best Businesses

2015

Client's Choice Award, AVVO

2015

Excellent Rating, AVVO

2015

Top Contributor, AVVO

2015

Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Top Contributor, AVVO

2013

Top Contributor, AVVO

2010

Sixty Plus Board of Directors' Award for Outstanding Lawyering, Sixty Plus Elderlaw Clinic

2010

Phi Delta Phi Distinguished Student of Character and Integrity, Phi Delta Phi International Legal Fraternity

Work Experience

2026 - Present

Attorney, Z Family Law, LLC

2025 - 2026

Senior Family Law Attorney, Blattner Family Law Group

2024 - 2025

Attorney, Law Offices of Thomas Stahl

2020 - 2024

Supervising Attorney, Law Offices of James E. Crawford, Jr. & Associates, LLC

2018 - 2018

Attorney, Law Office of Florian Tabaku

2018 - 2020

Litigation Associate, Rowe, Weinstein & Sohn, PLLC

2013 - 2017

Principal, The Law Offices of Triantis & Tabaku, LLC

2011 - 2013

Owner/Attorney, Tabaku Law Firm, LLC

2010 - 2010

Legal Intern, Sixty Plus, Inc., Elder Law Clinic,Thomas M. Cooley Law School

2007 - 2008

Contractor, Walter Reed Army Institute of Research

Associations

2024 - Present

Howard County Bar Association

2020 - Present

Baltimore County Bar Association

Member

2020 - Present

Anne Arundel County Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Ashe v. Ashe

Court of Special Appeals ruled in my client's favor

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Education

2011

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

Juris Doctor

2008

Mount Saint Mary's University

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

NBI Seminar

Legal Research

Publications

2005

Mountain Echo Candidate Visits Mount

Languages

English

Albanian

Activity

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