Shannon Leigh Kowitz

Shannon Leigh Kowitz

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 16 years

Family Lawyer at Columbia, MD
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Child Custody

10015 Old Columbia Rd Ste B215, Columbia, MD

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 16 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2009

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Location

MLO/Mulinazzi Law Office

10015 Old Columbia Rd Ste B215, Columbia, MD, 21046

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Shannon Leigh Kowitz's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

59 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 17 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Brett | April 27, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Dedicated attorney

Shannon is phenomenal lawyer you can trust. She has a firm grasp of the legal system and exceptional communication skills. Her tenacity during tough negotiations provided me the favorable outcome I desired. If you find yourself requiring the services of a divorce attorney, hire Shannon Kowitz.

Posted by Craig | March 03, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Bases covered!

Shannon is very professional, knowledgeable, and will absolutely look out for your best interests. She made what could've been a very difficult situation (My divorce), easy and painless. Will highly recommend.

Posted by Audrey | January 28, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Amazing Attorney

Shannon Kowitz is an amazing attorney. She not only knows her stuff but she has the ability of making you smile when facing challenging moments. Don't let her daintiness fool you she is a very focused attorney that will advocate for her client and not allow them to be overpowered in the courtroom. ... My divorce is extremely high conflict and emotions run high when we enter the courtroom. At one point my husband's booming attorney was giving it all he had and Shannon never once skipped a beat. As another reviewer said she truly is a secret weapon. I fully endorse her and I know you will not regret working with her either.

Posted by Jennifer | October 19, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

My Not So Secret Weapon

Hiring Shannon to represent me in my divorce was one of the smartest decisions I have ever made. There is no one I would rather have on my side. Facing the possibility of an acrimonious divorce was overwhelming, both emotionally and financially. From our first meeting, and throughout my journey, S...hannon was professional, honest and empathetic and knowledgeable. She listened attentively, and offered her advice, while explaining my options simply and directly. However, her ability to win a favorable outcome, while maintaining a civil relationship with the opposing party (my ex-husband) was probably what I admired most. As difficult as this situation was, divorce did not end our relationship. My ex-husband and I had to continue to co-parent our children. We would have never been able to do that successfully if Shannon hadn’t been able to preserve a respectful relationship with him while she negotiated a beneficial agreement on my behalf. Guiding me through this process, Shannon’s expertise and experience were obvious . She made me feel like I was her priority, and we communicated regularly. She helped me to clearly understand my options, so I could make the toughest decisions, and encouraged me to take the most effective action. Shannon reminded me of my long term goals, and respected my choices. She understood that more than anything I wanted to protect our children, and reasonable compromise was always an option. That being said, she has many tools in her arsenal and whatever the situation called for, she delivered. My outcome could have been much different if it wasn't for Shannon's brilliance and guidance. Her representation is truly priceless, yet I owe her more than I could ever repay her.

Posted by Serene | October 13, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

A definitely wonderful choice

Ms. Kowitz is one of a kind. She offers not only very strong and knowledgable representation for me, but she also is very compassionate and really listens to me as a person and can appreciate how emotional things are with a divorce situation. She was my strong voice and I always felt safe and protect...ed during my divorce with Her representing me. She is fabulous at what she does!

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Shannon Leigh Kowitz's Lawyer Endorsements

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Megan O'Connor

Family lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've known Ms. Kowitz for several years and have the utmost confidence in her as a family law attorney. With her clients, Ms. Kowitz is helpful has a wonderful demeanor. In contested matters, Ms. Kowitz has a reputation for taking on difficult cases and getting the best result possible. I would trust her with my own personal matters."

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Seth Okin

Family lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shannon is the standard for everything you would ever want in a lawyer. She is intelligent, passionate and always focused on her clients and clients' best interests. An aggressive and sharp negotiator, Shannon is an absolute asset to the legal community and to her field."

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David Ruben

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Shannon. She is intelligent, aggressive and always puts her client first. If you are looking to hire an attorney you would be making a great choice by hiring Shannon."

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David Nowak

Family lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"It was an absolute pleasure working with Shannon on a contested custody case. I was the best interest attorney for the child and Shannon represented a parent. She was always professional and zealously advocated for her client. Shannon has impressive negotiation and litigation skills. I looking forward to working with her again."

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Ashley Ward

Family lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Shannon was the Best Interest Attorney in a custody matter I handled. Although the case itself was very contentious, Shannon remained non bias and open to communication and compromise. I was extremely impressed by her continued professionalism even after confronted with less than favorable situations. I look forward to working with her again."

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Jessica Zadjura

Family lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Shannon is a bright young lawyer who is knowledgeable and professional. She is a pleasure to interact with and always courteous to everyone she meets."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

2022 Top Ten Family Law Firm, Attorney and Practice Magazine

2020

Rising Star, Maryland Super Lawyers

2019

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Law Firm of the Year, Pro Bono Resource Center

2016

Rising Star, Maryland Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Maryland Super Lawyers

2015

Top 10 under 40, National Academy of Family Law Attorneys, Inc.

2014

Honorable Mention: Best Howard County Family Law Firm, Howard Magazine

2014

Client Award, Avvo

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Associate, Mulinazzi Law Office

2010 - 2012

Associate Attorney, The Law Office of Stacy LeBow Siegel, LLC

2009 - 2010

Staff Attorney, Domestic Violence Center of Howard County

Associations

2017 - Present

Women's Bar Association

Treasurer

2016 - Present

Women's Bar Association

Secretary

2014 - Present

Howard County Women's Bar Association

Board Member

2013 - Present

Howard County Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Hon. James Macgill American Inn of Court

Member

2013 - Present

Maryland Association for Justice

Member

2018 - 2019

Women's Bar Association

Vice President

2018 - 2019

Women's Bar Association of Howard County

President

2013 - 2014

Howard County Women's Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Indefinite Alimony Award

Client awarded indefinite alimony

Personal Injury Settlement

Settled in favor of client

Alimony Modification

Held Sub curia

Custody Matter

Primary Physical and Sole Legal Custody awarded to Father. Mother granted supervised visitation.

Child support matter

Deviation from Child Support Guidelines Applied

Property distribution matter

Successfully divided marital assets in Client's favor

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Education

2009

University of Baltimore School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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