$ 300-300 per hour
Dawn Merino
also known as Dawn Marino, Dawn Gilligan
About Dawn
Biography
Dawn Merino is an experienced family law / divorce attorney. She has practiced family law exclusively for 22 years.
She is skilled at identifying your particular issues and employing the correct strategies for your case. Attorney Dawn Merino can assist her clients in separating the emotional aspects of the case from the legal realities of the case.
She is compassionate but focused. She is a trained custody and marital property mediator.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Maryland for 33 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1992
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Location
Law Office of Michael F. Gilligan
7418 Baltimore & Annapolis Boulevard, Glen Burnie, MD, 21061
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Posted by anonymous | July 01, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
Very Happy with my Divorce Settlement- I highly recommend - Thank you!
I hired Dawn Merino to handle my separation/divorce. She did an outstanding job for me. My situation was not cut and dry, she did not settle for anything and led us to a better outcome than I had hoped for. I was very happy with her expertise and command of the situation, she took the time to educ...
Dawn Merino's Lawyer Endorsements
"Dawn Merino aggressively pursues every angle of a case on behalf of her clients. She is thorough, detail-orientated, and works tirelessly to protect her clients rights. I highly recommend her."
"Attorney Dawn Merino is a tremendous family lawyer and is deeply committed to providing excellent representation to her clients. I would highly recommend her to anyone needing assistance."
"Attorney Dawn Merino is respected by colleagues and is dedicated to the field and her clients. She is a strategic, relentless, and compassionate attorney who goes the extra mile for her clients. I endorse this attorney because, in addition to those qualities, I know that she can be trusted to handle the case to the best of her ability."
"Dawn and I had a difficult case many years ago that was a multiple day trial. She did an exceptional job and was well prepared, which led the court to making a decision that was in the children's best interests. I endorse her for all family law cases."
"I would highly recommend Dawn Merino to any person searching for a family law attorney. She is intelligent, aggressive and experienced. She has always done an excellent job in every case that I have ever had against her."
"I endorse this lawyer. Dawn Merino served as opposing counsel in a highly contested case in which I represented the opposing party. Dawn is a knowledgable, assertive and effective attorney, with excellent courtroom skills. I am pleased to endorse her, as she represents her clients with experience, expertise, zeal and legal acumen. Dawn also knows how to navigate the legal processes to promote settlement and resolution."
"I have been on opposite sides from Dawn in a couple of matters. She is very knowledgeable and prepared and I would not hesitate to recommend her to someone needing a lawyer for a divorce."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1992 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Michael F. Gilligan
Associations
1992 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember
1992 - Present
Anne Arundel County Bar AssociationMember
1992 - Present
Anne Arundel County Bar Association, Family Law CommitteeFormer Chair
1992 - Present
Anne Arundel County Bar Association, Family Law CommitteePast Secretary
Anne Arundel County Animal Control Commission
Past Chairman
Education
1991
University of Baltimore School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
American University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers