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Louis Michael Leibowitz

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  • Rockville, MD
  • Licensed for 20 years
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About Louis

I am a trial attorney with more than a decade of litigation experience.  I have tried countless cases and represented thousands of clients in criminal and civil matters. I have achieved fantastic results for my clients using a combination of creative problem solving, courtroom-tested mettle and tireless preparation.  I focus my practice on criminal defense, civil litigation and family law in the state and federal courts of Maryland and the District of Columbia

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Practice areas

Criminal defenseFamilyLitigation
  1. Litigation: 50%

  2. Family: 25%

  3. Criminal defense: 25%

Languages spoken

English

Contact

51 Monroe Street
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Law Offices of Louis M. Leibowitz

51 Monroe Street
Suite 408
Rockville, MD, 20850

      Resume

      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      DCActive 200210/14/2017
      MAActive200112/02/2020
      MDActive200002/02/2021
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
      Avvo Contributions
      Legal answers16
      Legal guides0
      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate granted
      Super LawyerSuperLawyers2018
      Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2017
      Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2016
      Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2015
      Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2014
      Rising StarSuper Lawyers2013
      Rising StarSuper Lawyers2012
      Public Defender of the YearOffice of the Public Defender2007
      Outstanding Assistant Public DefenderOffice of the Public Defender2003
      Volunteer of the Year AwardLINK: Linking Communities for Educational Success2003
      Work Experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      AssociateStein, Sperling, Bennett, De Jong, Driscoll & Greenfeig, PC2008 - 2011
      Assistant Public DefenderOffice of the Public Defender2002 - 2008
      Law clerkJudge Gerald I. Fisher2001 - 2002
      Associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' AssociationN/A2009 - Present
      Bar Association of Montgomery CountyN/A2007 - Present
      George Washington American Inn of CourtVice PresidentN/A
      Kid PowerBoard of Directors2008 - 2013
      Education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      American University, Washington College of LawJD - Juris Doctor2000
      Tufts UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts1997
      Speaking Engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      Speak Up, Save a LifeMaryland's Good Samaritan Law2016
      Blair High SchoolCyber Bullying2014
      Young Lawyers SectionNuts and Bolts of Discovery2013
      13th Solo and Small Firm ConferenceHow to Prepare for a Jury Trial2012
      Legal cases
      Case nameOutcome
      Victory in Murder CaseNot Guilty on all counts
      Maryland v. Dina HoffmanNot guilty

      Reviews

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      Review Louis Leibowitz

      Handled Legal Malpractice Case Superbly

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      Mr. Leibowitz represented me in a legal malpractice claim (handling of my custody and divorce case as well as the amounts billed) against two family law practitioners at a large firm. Prior to being referred to Mr. Leibowitz, one legal malpractice attorney I contacted answered almost every question I had with an esoteric question – sometimes days later, and stated that thousands of dollars of professional “assessment fees” would be incurred in addition to his legal fees. Another legal malpractice attorney I contacted and had exchanged emails with sent me a retainer agreement that went far above and beyond the scope of what was discussed in our email exchanges, and even contradicted statements in our email, and his requested retainer was far more than I wished to spend. When I inquired about this and referenced the emails, he stated he didn’t get into any retainer agreement discussions and since I had questions about what he sent, he would not represent me. Thus, I wasn’t feeling very hopeful when I was referred (by a family law attorney) to Mr. Leibowitz. I was very pleasantly surprised! Mr. Leibowitz immediately understood the legal issues and what was needed, as well as the best way to logistically handle the matter. In addition, he was kind, thoughtful, and genuinely cared about resolving my situation fairly, expeditiously, and efficiently. He could not have delivered more! He stuck to and was even slightly under budget! He had a letter to the opposing party drafted in less time than other attorneys return phone calls, and the entire matter was resolved in approximately 3 weeks, in which Mr. Leibowitz settled the matter for $16,000 off my legal bill from the opposing party. He handled the negotiation as a tough advocate for me, kept me informed every step of the way, timely consulted with me, and patiently and thoroughly explained things. I am still amazed at my good fortune in being referred to Mr. Leibowitz, and I highly recommend him!
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      If Your in Need of an attorney Mr. Leibowitz is and EXCELLENT choice !

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      Mr. Leibowitz has represented me twice and I must say that I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of an attorney. Mr. Leibowitz is very knowledgeable and professional! He has definitely earned my trust and confidence. He is very sincere and genuinely cares. Each time he represented me the state dropped the case.!! Thank you so much for everything. If you are in search for an amazing attorney, Mr. Louis Leibowitz is an excellent choice!
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      Very professional and friendly.

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      Louis is a wonderful lawyer. He is very responsive and great with communication keeping me informed on the status of my case and what he had done and planned to do. He had my issue resolved quicker than I had expected any lawyer to be able to do. Highly recommend, and i'll be using for any legal matters I need one for in the future
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      The guy you need!

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      I contacted Mr. Leibowitz when I ran into a business manner. He took time to listen to us and get the facts straight. I was very impressed with his approach to the issue and the way he handled it overall. Very upfront and honest, pleasure to work with. Would recommend to family and friends!
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      I highly recommend Louis

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      I contacted Mr. Leibowitz to assist me with a dog attack case that involved myself and my dog being bitten on multiple occasions. This was initially going to be a two part case. The first part would be assisting me with the court proceedings where I was a witness to Montgomery County for the citations issued because the other party was denying the claims. Then after that a civil lawsuit. I met him for a consultation after doing a lot of research and contacting numerous lawyers about my case. I am a very thorough and direct person, and I was able to see those qualities in Mr. Leibowitz. I prepared a binder with incident reports, pictures, and various information pertaining to my case. Other lawyers I spoke with didn’t even review my documents and were just focused on telling me how much money I would get in a lawsuit. Louis was different, he went through all the documents and asked a lot of questions. He brought up important factors such as, does the other party involved own their house because we could get paid through the homeowner insurance. He also explained that even though I was bitten (resulting in a permanent scar) I never sought medical treatment which another lawyer could argue that it wasn’t that serious possibly lessening my pain and suffering claim. I was very impressed with Louis and hired him. Throughout this whole ordeal I was continually impressed by Mr. Leibowitz. He actively worked “behind the scenes” contacting the county attorney and getting information prior to the case. I emailed and spoke with Mr. Leibowitz a lot prior to the court dates and he was always very responsive. Even knowing how responsive he was, there was one occasion where I emailed a question at around 8:30pm expecting that he would respond sometime the next day, but to my surprise I get a response back 30 minutes later. Louis was very professional and did an even better job handling my case than I had expected. To top it all off, I hired him on retainer and would get an invoice once a month outlining what he charged and what was left on my retainer. At the end of the cases, I expected that the retainer would be completely used up or I would have very little left. I just assumed he would pad the numbers and get paid as much as he could (as many lawyers typically do). I was absolutely shocked and thrilled at how much of my retainer I got back. To me, that shows honesty. As I told Louis at the end of our business, I hope that I am never in a situation again where I need a lawyer, but if I am he will be the first person I call.
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      An excellent divorce/custody lawyer.

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      I am very lucky to have hired Louis Leibowitz as my attourney during the most difficult period of my life. Louis was a brilliant moderator between my former-spouse and I during our rough separation. Regarding custody of my children, Louis worked tirelessly negotiating with us until we came to a custody/separation agreement that I am very happy with. We also resolved all of the issues regarding our marital home and property. Louis navigated me through the whole divorce process in a calm and professional manner. I walked into his office totally distraught and panicked but walked out of the courtroom at the end of the whole experience feeling relieved. I give thanks and express my sincere gratitude to Mr. Leibowitz and I reccomend him to anyone who is going through a rough divorce or is having custody issues.
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      Excellent experience

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      Louis Leibowitz represented me in a divorce. My calls and emails were answered promptly. His professionalism and attention to detail was outstanding. Louis' demeanor in the courtroom spoke volumes of his experience. I would recommend Louis to my family and friends.
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      Amazing Defense Lawyer!!!!

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      Simply put amazing defense lawyer he took care of all my worries, very confident in the court room, very confident in his skills. I don't think my results can be any better!
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      True Professional!

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      Louis has gone above and beyond when providing his services. He was willing to help me with a minor issue that was very urgent. He is very knowledgeable of the law and I would highly recommend him to family and friends.
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      Great attorney!

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      I retained Louis Leibowitz in May 2015 after I was subpoenaed to give a deposition as a witness in a lawsuit. I needed an independent attorney to explain the proceedings to me, discuss any liability I may have, and represent my interests. Within a couple of hours of my first meeting with Mr. Leibowitz, he had already contacted the attorneys for both the plaintiff and defendant in the lawsuit. Mr. Leibowitz then succeeded in having my deposition cancelled, which was tremendous relief to me. Mr. Leibowitz was also able to keep me informed of case updates (information I was unable to obtain any other way), and at my request, he attended a mediation session between the plaintiff and defendant. The lawsuit was settled before it went to trial, but for several months I believed that I would have to testify in court – a truly terrifying prospect for me. However, Mr. Leibowitz planned on preparing me for my testimony, and I am sure that if we had reached that point, my preparation would have been superb. Mr. Leibowitz was able to calm me and provide exceptional guidance to me at a time when I most likely would have made some poor, panic based choices. In addition, there were two months prior to the scheduled trial date that I did not need to contact Mr. Leibowitz at all. I assumed I would continue to accrue small legal fees during those months, but I did not, and that was a pleasant surprise. I have complete confidence in Mr. Leibowitz’s abilities. He was always professional in our interactions. He will be the first person I call if I ever need legal advice or services in the future. I can not recommend him highly enough.
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      Adam Harris, Litigation Attorney on Sep 14, 2017
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      Louis is a lawyer's lawyer. He is deeply knowledgeable in criminal, civil, and family law; cool under fire; a courtroom powerhouse; and always puts his clients first. Plus, he's a nice guy who's liked and respected throughout the legal community.

      Meliha Halpern, Litigation Attorney on May 5, 2016
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      Louis is a skilled litigator who shows confidence. We worked together on the litigation of a case. He was able to zone in on the key issues on the case and come up with strategies that ultimately helped get a fair settlement offer to resolve the case. It was a pleasure to work with Louis and I look forward to the opportunity to work with him again.

      Camellia Jacobs, Litigation Attorney on Apr 12, 2016
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I have known Louis since we attended law school together. He is a highly capable, skilled, and dedicated attorney. He is generous with his time and legal knowledge and is excellent at what he does. I never hesitate to send a client his way.

      Christopher Norman, Litigation Attorney on Apr 15, 2015
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Mr. Leibowitz is intelligent, friendly, and well spoken. His diverse background gives him a unique perspective on difficult legal issues, which is certainly a benefit to his clients.

      Ronald Bolt, Litigation Attorney on Feb 4, 2015
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Louis is a great litigator and counselor at law, accomplished in vast areas from civil to criminal.

      Matthew Hertz, Criminal defense Attorney on May 16, 2014
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      Louis is a fantastic litigator and counselor. He is the first person I think of when I need to refer someone to a criminal attorney in Maryland.

      Emilie Fairbanks, Litigation Attorney on Feb 4, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Louis is friendly and always willing to help. I know him from Inn of Court and he has always been a good member of the legal community, generous with his time and an excellent advocate for his clients.

      Gregg Greenberg

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Shawn Whittaker

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Jillian Kindlund, Litigation Attorney on Apr 29, 2013
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Louis is an extremely knowledgeable attorney. He is a vigilant attorney and dedicated to his clients. I would not hesitate to refer a family member to Louis.

      Timothy Hyland, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 17, 2012
      Relationship: Co-worker

      Louis is a knowledgeable, thorough and very capable lawyer, with a broad knowledge of the law, and the ability to see things from all angles and the ability to explain complex matters in an easy-to-understand fashion -- the hallmarks of an outstanding trial lawyer.

      Jeffrey Henry, General practice Attorney on Feb 7, 2012
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer enthusiastically and would not hesitate to send a family member his way

      Caeb Colravy, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 19, 2012
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I worked with Louis at the Office of the Public Defender and have continued to follow his career in private practice. Louis is an incredibly savvy lawyer who leaves no stone unturned on behalf of his clients. He knows the law inside and out, and he definitely knows his way around a courtroom. He's also incredibly empathetic and has excellent rapport with his clients. I endorse him without hesitation.

      Kush Arora, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 23, 2011
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Mr. Leibowitz is an exceptional attorney with an impeccable reputation. He is thorough in his preparation and creative in his strategy while being conscious of the needs of his clients.

      Gary Gerstenfield, Litigation Attorney on Sep 22, 2010
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Mr. Leibowitz is an excellent litigator. I have observed him in many complex and demanding trials. His calm and assured demeanor reflect a true professional who is very comfortable before judges and juries. Mr. Leibowitz is highly respected in the legal community and is known for his ethical standards. I highly recommend Mr. Leibowitz.