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Shannon Leigh Kowitz
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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
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What Clients Mention
Advocacy (33)
Case Results (32)
Professionalism (26)
Recommendation (25)
Communication Style (20)
Compassion (20)
Responsiveness (18)
General Knowledge (17)
Practice Area Knowledge (15)
Character & Conduct (14)
Trustworthiness (12)
Cost of Services (10)
Staff & Support (4)
Punctuality (2)
Free Consultations (1)
Showing 1 - 5 of 25 reviews | Recommendation
Posted by Lily A | February 06, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Excellent Attorney
I am incredibly grateful for the exceptional representation I received from Shannon during my child custody and divorce proceedings. From the very beginning, Shannon demonstrated professionalism, expertise, and genuine care for my case. She took the time to thoroughly understand my situation and prov...
Posted by anonymous | August 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Support
Can't say enough good things about this attorney.
Shannon and her term were awesome. She helped me navigate an ugly child support case and very likely saved me thousands. I can't say enough about how compassionate and professional she was. If I ever need family law services again, I'll be going back to Shannon Kowitz for sure.
Posted by LANCE | November 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Great Lawyer
Divorce is hard. It has been a long, frustrating, 2-year process. Shannon has been an excellent guide and lawyer for me. She is well versed in the law, well respected by her peers, and by the magistrates and judges in Howard County. I would highly recommend Shannon to represent you.
Posted by anonymous | December 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney
If there were an option for zero stars, I would take it
Ms. Kowitz was highly unprofessional, did not pay attention to details/orthography, and allowed her friendly relationship with the opposing counsel impact her argument. She was not on my side at all. Please absolutely DO NOT HIRE this attorney. You are even better representing yourself pro se.
Posted by John | September 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family
What every great family law attorney should be
I would like to share what an absolutely amazing attorney Shannon Kowitz is. She is the perfect combination of what I believe every great family law attorney should aspire to: someone who cares about you as a person and yet is also willing to tell you the tough things you may not want to hear but ne...
Shannon Leigh Kowitz's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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
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 AssociationTreasurer
2016 - Present
Women's Bar AssociationSecretary
2014 - Present
Howard County Women's Bar AssociationBoard Member
2013 - Present
Howard County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Hon. James Macgill American Inn of CourtMember
2013 - Present
Maryland Association for JusticeMember
2018 - 2019
Women's Bar AssociationVice President
2018 - 2019
Women's Bar Association of Howard CountyPresident
2013 - 2014
Howard County Women's Bar AssociationMember
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
Education
2009
University of Baltimore School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Child’s mother refuse to let me get my child evaluated… What can I do?
20 Jun 2021
Q&A
Divorce. If your spouse makes more money than you is that good for the other?
03 Mar 2015
Q&A
Should I hire an attorney to modify child support or ask Child Support Services for a review/adjustment?
14 Feb 2015