Kaitlyn Elizabeth Diferdinando

Kaitlyn Elizabeth Diferdinando

also known as Kaitlyn Hynes, Katie DiFerdinando

5.0
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 7 years

Family Lawyer at Columbia, MD
Practice Areas: Family, Guardianship, Litigation, Probate

9841 Broken Land Parkway, Suite 210, Columbia, MD

About Kaitlyn

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 40%

Divorce, custody, grandparent rights, and adoption

40%
Guardianship 25%

Competency Disputes, Guardianship Petition Proceedings and Administration, Undue Influence and Power of Attorney Abuse and Improper Use, and Elder Abuse and Fraud

25%
Litigation 25%

Estate adversary actions on behalf of Executors/Beneficiaries/Creditors; Guardianship admin and competency suits; Will/Trust/POA suits; Civil litigation including domestic, landlord/tenant, real property, Paternity/Adoption, and employment matters.

25%
Probate 10%

All estate related matters including Estate Administration, Caveat Proceedings, Undue Influence, Lost Wills, Executor/Trustee Removals, Creditor matters, Family Inheritance Disputes, wrongful death, and Paternity Actions on behalf of any party.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 7 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2018

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Leffler , Bayoumi, & Oliver, LLC

9841 Broken Land Parkway, Suite 210, Columbia, MD, 21046

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Kaitlyn Elizabeth Diferdinando's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

5 star (6)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by anonymous | April 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Was a lifesaver to my estate issues

It has been a few years but I first consulted Kaitlyn to help close out a deceased parent's estate. What was expected originally to be a simple process turned into a very lengthy ordeal filled with all types of unexpected legal challenges due to circumstances we didn't expect. I was so glad I hir...ed Kaitlyn for this. She fought for us every step of the way, helped us avoid expensive issues and liability, and overall gave me the confidence I could at least sleep at night during what was a stressful situation. When everything was finally closed out it was an incredible relief and the outcome she was able to achieve exceeded my expectations more than I could ever expect. I don't write reviews for legal services much but definitely wanted to leave one. Would highly recommend this attorney.

Posted by Denise | September 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great service

Katie helped me close out my mother’s estate after we found a bank account that I knew nothing about. She’s extremely efficient, kept me informed all along the way and made it a very simple process.

Posted by Andrew | September 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Awesome service

Kaitlyn was very detailed in everything she did and the entire process went smoothly! Professional and courteous! Great job!

Posted by Ashley | June 4, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

She’s the best!

Katie was so prepared and thorough when discussing and planning our estate and guardianship of our child. She thought of every detail and provided suggestions when we were conflicted making certain decisions. She made sure we understood what would happen to our child and estate in the event of our d...eath. Her knowledge, honestly and guidance during the entire process made talking about a difficult matter much easier. We feel at peace knowing our affairs are in order!

Posted by Amanda | November 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Fast, dependable and holds the line

Kaitlyn was on top of the letters I needed. She went above and beyond in her research and made me feel like my issue would be taken care in her hands. She’s tremendous and I’ll not go to anyone else ever again.

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Kaitlyn Elizabeth Diferdinando's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Preller

Probate lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had the pleasure of working with Kaitlyn on an estate matter with some unique issues. Kaitlyn’s knowledge and expertise in probate and real estate matters were extremely helpful in navigating the complexities involved; her clients are lucky have her in their corner, and I hope to work with her again."

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Carolyn Krohn

Probate lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Co-worker

"Katie is a professional, hard-working, personable attorney. I highly recommend her for all of your estate planning and probate needs."

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Alon Nager

Unknown lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Katie is a bright attorney who is diligent in her work and extremely passionate about what she does. I hired her for these reasons and I know that she will do great things in her legal career."

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David Preller

Probate lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Honors

2025

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2024 - Present

Associate Attorney, Leffler, Bayoumi & Oliver, LLC

2023 - 2024

Associate Attorney, Frame and Frame

2020 - 2023

Associate Attorney, Lewicky, O’Connor, Hunt and Meiser

2018 - 2020

Attorney, Estates and Trusts Division Head, Nager Law Group, LLC

2013 - 2017

Legal Assistant, Law Firm of Abigail E. Peoples, PLLC

Associations

2025 - Present

Howard County Women's Bar Association

Member at Large

2022 - Present

Little Friends of Grace Preschool

Board Member

2020 - Present

Howard County Bar Association

Member

2018 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association, Estate and Trust Law Section

Member

2018 - Present

Carroll County Realtor Association

Affiliate Member

2018 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority

Member; Chapter President ('09)

Education

2016

Elon University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2013

University of Baltimore

MA - Masters Legal and Ethical Studies

2011

York College of Pennsylvania

BA - Political Science and History

2007

Mount de Sales Academy

Diploma

Speaking Engagements

2025

MSBA Legal Summit

Bridging the Gap: Estate Planning for Family Law Attorneys

2020

The Superguide to Probate

Maryland Realtor education on representing sellers with estate and inherited real property

2019

Probate for Realtors

The Superguide to Probate

2018

Estate Planning Seminar

Estate Planning: Own Your Tomorrow

Languages

English

Activity

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