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Dondi West counsels and represents clients on matters related to Technology, Business, Cybersecurity, National Security Affairs, and specialized litigation matters. As a former military officer, Mr. West frequently represents military professionals and their dependents during Divorce proceedings.
Dondi brings over 10 years of experience to the practice of law, which includes serving on active duty as an Information Warfare Officer in the U.S. Navy and acting as a Cybersecurity consultant and trusted advisor to Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and Executive Branch organizations.
Mr. West frequently counsels small businesses, technology start-ups, and government contractors on all aspects of the business life cycle, including business formation, contract drafting and negotiation, intellectual property, technology transactions and licensing, cybersecurity, privacy, and e-commerce. Dondi also assists clients with transactional and litigation issues related to government contracting including drafting, reviewing, and advising on proposals, drafting and negotiating subcontractor, teaming and licensing agreements, and bid protests.
Because of his dedication to hard work and community involvement, Dondi was named one of Maryland’s 40 Very Important Professionals (VIPs) Under 40 by the Maryland Daily Record, and was honored as a Distinguished Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Alumni by Black Engineer & Information Technology Magazine. Most recently, Dondi was the only attorney named to the 2014 Rising Stars List by Maryland Super Lawyers in the area of Technology Transactions. Mr. West is a member of the Board of Directors for INNterim Housing Corporation, which is a nonprofit organization that provides shelter, support, and job training to homeless mothers.
Dondi earned his Juris Doctor at The University of Maryland School of Law, where he was an editor on the Maryland Law Review. In addition, he received a M.Sc. degree in Applied Information Technology from Towson University, and a B.S. in Mathematics from Alabama A&M University. Mr. West holds a CISSP certification. Mr. West is an Affiliate Professor at Loyola University Maryland, where he teaches a course titled Legal, Ethical, and Global Perspectives of Cybersecurity.
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Posted by anonymous | September 5, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Dondi is a brilliant and aggressive attorney who helped me through a very difficult divorce. He was always responsive and explained the law in a manner that I understood. I highly recommend him!
Posted by Jessica Wienner | November 7, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Mr. West is handling my Custody case and I love him. So kind, not money hungry, makes you feel like family. He's been amazing with every emotional part of my case and I can't imagine going through this with out him. Love the strength of his military background which made me feel secure that he would ...
Posted by Gary | June 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney
My experience with Mr. Dondi West was positive from the first moment I consulted with him. Mr. West was attentive, thorough, and helpful throughout a very difficult time. I have been dealing with an ex-wife for almost 17 years, after consulting many lawyers with very little to none success, I found M...
Posted by anonymous | May 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney
I retained Dondi as my legal counsel in 2016 for his military background and personal knowledge of the UCMJ. I was leaving a marriage of almost 10 years and was anxious on how I would gain custody of our special needs child. Dondi offered a tremendous amount of knowledge and patience (even when...
Posted by anonymous | May 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Mr. West came to the rescue at a crucial time in a very insane custody case. He was so professional and caring. Especially with our situation of Military and PTSD issues. Coming from the Military he understood every aspect of the stressors and stayed in control, was level headed and so kind to our fa...
"Dondi West impressed me with his professionalism and care for details when he and I each participated in a complex business matter involving difficult tax, real estate and business formation issues. It is obvious that this attorney cares both about being effective and getting things done professionally and in compliance with applicable law. The care that he showed in the business matter we address gives me the confidence to refer family law work to his care - a practice area which I don't handle but he does. May his generation in the Bar all hold to his high standard of getting the right things done the right way at the right time."
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2015
Rising Star, Maryland Super Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, Maryland Super Lawyers
2012
Very Important Professionals List, Maryland Daily Record
2012
Distinguished HBCU Alumni, Black Engineer & Information Technology Magazine
2009
Associate Editor, Maryland Law Review
2002
College Brother of the Year, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc - District of Alabama
2010
Juris Doctor
2006
MA - Masters
2003
BS - Bachelor of Science
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