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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Posted by Cornelius | December 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Uncontested Divorce

Professionalism at it's very BEST!

Mr. Allentoff was referred by a friend and I am extremely glad that he was my lawyer! What started as a simple uncontested divorce pre-Covid-19 is now finally complete and Fred was the perfect man for the job. Always available and on top of everything, I enjoyed our easy e-mail correspondence. Fred... is a very down to earth guy who actually cares about the people he represents. He is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Posted by Alex | November 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Best at what he does

I was referred to Mr. Allentoff by a friend of mine and my skepticism was already in place seeing that I had already been to four other lawyers whom had told me that getting an divorce or getting back the home that was mine was out of the question because once I was married it was my spouses home as ...well. After 15 minutes I knew I had to hire this LAWYER. I left his office knowing more about my rights and what the law states and he was willing to stand up to the law and anyone else that would refute the law. He will educate you on what you can do and gives you the tools to make the best decision for your situation. You can't go wrong with this choice.

Posted by Wan | June 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

The BEST lawyer ever.

Mr. Allentoff is an exceptional lawyer. I was blown away the very first day I met with him. He made me feel comfortable and made me aware that he was on my side. Mr. Allentoff is definitely the custody case expert! He helped me win my case, and my experience with him throughout my case was exceptiona...l. I am beyond pleased with his service. He always kept me in the loop about the work he did on my case. He also responded to emails and phone calls in a very timely manner. I could not have asked for a better lawyer. He really cares about his clients and I would definitely recommend his services.

Posted by anonymous | April 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Pleased With My Experience

I have never written a review on anyone, but Attorney Fred Allentoff receives "kudos" from me for the way he handled my Divorce. From 1st meeting to the end, he was nothing short of professional and his knowledge of the law concerning my situation was 2nd to none. He always kept me in the loop about ...where things stood. He was up front with my case and where I stood throughout the entire process. He responded to my emails timely and was available for one on one discussions. I have to be honest, it was rough for me at times, and although Fred was compassionate concerning my situation, he let me know that he was hired by me to do a job. He told me it was business and I had to take the emotion out. This is another reason why I really, really respected him; his truthfulness and him wanting to do the best job for me. He always greeted me with a smile and a warm handshake, but when I came to his office I knew it was time to get down to business! I also appreciated that as far as cost was concerned, he was always, always upfront with me. I'd met with a Lawyer prior to Atty. Allentoff and was given a quote for initial services, and no more. Atty. Allentoff explained his fee from the beginning, including what it would cost initially and what it could cost if I had to extend his services. His services were extended and it was well worth it; I'm very pleased with the outcome. I will definitely recommended Attorney Allentoff to anyone that asks or is searching for a Lawyer. I can't "thank him" enough for the outstanding job he did. As the young people say, he is "nothing but the truth!" Fred, you are the real deal, sincerely!! "Thank you".

Posted by Robert | April 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Top Notch Barrister

Fred handled my divorce. In my opinion, his knowledge of the law and his attention to detail is unsurpassed. He managed to protect the majority of my retirement assets and all of my personal property. And he truly does provide his clients with personal attention. Like the 5-star rating indicates; he ...is an excellent attorney.

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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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