Fred Allentoff

Fred Allentoff

5.0
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 41 years

Family Lawyer at Owings Mills, MD
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +2 more

90 Painters Mill Road, Suite 230, Owings Mills, MD

About Fred

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 35%

Area includes separation and divorce, property division & distribution, child custody & visitation, child support, post-divorce enforcement, and domestic violence.

41 years

35%
Child Custody 25%

41 years

25%
General Practice 10%

Area includes personal injury, criminal defense, and will preparation.

41 years

10%
Landlord or Tenant 5%

Area includes litigation on behalf of landlords, such as breach of lease, breach of contract, wrongful detainer, and tenant holding over.

29 years

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 41 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1985

Inactive - Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Fred Allentoff

90 Painters Mill Road, Suite 230, Owings Mills, MD, 21117-3611

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Fred Allentoff's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

50 Client Reviews

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Posted by Chello | June 15, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Great Advice and Knowledge

One of my relatives suggested Mr. Allentoff to me when they heard I was looking for an attorney to handle my divorce and some other issues. Mr. Allentoff was personable, listened intently and asked the right questions to get the information he needed to assist me. The divorce process is a hard situ...ation to deal with and his excellent representation gave me the confidence and peace I needed to get through this difficult situation.

Posted by Mike | June 12, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Great Lawyer....

Fred took care of my divorce proceedings 13 years ago....absolutely wonderful man who will do anything you ask of him. Helped me and friends through very tough divorces. Don't know where I'd be without his expertise. If you want an honest, caring, and just a plain good guy for your lawyer, Fred i...s your man!!!

Posted by Tricia | June 12, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Competent, Compassionate, and Concerned

After interviewing several attorneys to handle my divorce case, I decided to go with Fred Allentoff. My case involved some intricate issues. Fred handled them in a manner that made me feel secure and lead to the best possible outcome. His compassion for my situation was the light that helped me t...hrough. He was always on top of upcoming deadlines and was always prepared for what needed to be done. Fred didn’t just advise me of a course to take, but he also listened to my opinions and we usually came up with a course of action with which we were both comfortable. When discussing matters with me, he not only had the legal facts straight, but also all my personal information. Fred has also been there for guidance and direction even after the divorce was final. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone.

Posted by Dan | June 04, 2015 | Family

Excellent Attorney

Fred Represented me in a difficult and protracted Family Law case. I am very pleased with Fred's diligence. More importantly Fred has a tremendous sense of personal empathy that he expresses through his passionate pursuit of excellence.

Posted by Sonny | May 29, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Couldn't ask for more....

Fred was my attorney for a divorce negotiation and proceedings. He was timely, informative and extremely knowledgeable. Also, I was impressed by the number of people he knew (other lawyers and judges) when we went to court. He is direct and efficient. Highly, highly recommended.

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Honors

2016

Top Attorneys in Maryland, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Fred Allentoff

1996 - 2001

Partner, Bierer, Allentoff & Margolis

1987 - 1996

Partner, Bierer, Shar & Allentoff, PA

Associations

2014 - Present

Baltimore County Bar Association, Bench/Bar Committee

At Large Member

2014 - Present

Baltimore County Bar Association, Family Law Committee

Member

2013 - Present

Simon E. Sobeloff Jewish Law Society

Member

2000 - Present

Bar Association of Baltimore County

Member

1990 - Present

Maryland Association for Justice

Contributor

1985 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

1985 - Present

Bar Association of Baltimore City

Member

Education

1984

University of Baltimore School of Law

JD

1977

University of Maryland, College Park

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Trying a Child 'Support Case

Child Support

Languages

English

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