Paula J Darrah

Paula J Darrah

5.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 40 years

Family Lawyer at Severna Park, MD
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +6 more

838 Richtchie Highway, Suite 2, Severna Park, MD

About Paula

Biography

Practice Areas

9

Practice Areas

Family 15%

Trial attorney in all areas of family law matters. 40 years of experience helping families. Trial work includes appeals, protective orders, peace order and other matters.

41 years

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 40 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1985

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Warfield & Darrah

838 Richtchie Highway, Suite 2, Severna Park, MD, 21146

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Paula J Darrah's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney

The Right Choice

After consulting with several attorneys, I know Paula was the correct choice. Paula promptly returned calls and emails, she listened carefully and worked hard to ensure a positive outcome.

Posted by Fotini | March 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

The lawyer your ex wished he had

Amazing lawyer! Very professional and straight to the point. I’ve hired Paula several times...for divorce, custody, and visitation and she has been phenomenal every time! Very punctual and meets deadlines. Her staff is also very helpful and professional. She listens and provides professional expertis...e with your goals in mind. Will go above and beyond and work after hours to ensure she represents you.

Posted by anonymous | February 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Professional, Ethical, Dedicated Representation in Attorney Paula Darrah

We hired Attorney Paula Darrah in need of immediate representation and could not be more pleased with our decision in having Paula represent us. Attorney Paula Darrah holds the standard of professionalism and ethics to the highest degree. As an attorney, the quality of Paula’s representation is of no... comparison. Paula Darrah is an honest, thoroughly dedicated attorney with a pronounced focused attention to detail; fully committed to her client’s best interest; immersing herself in her cases in preparation for the most ideal outcome for each of her clients. Paula takes pride in the business of representing her clients and their needs and her unwavering and direct demeanor displays the firm believer of what and whom she is representing; she communicates openly and regularly and is responsive to all court matters and/or filings, and is abundantly knowledgeable and easily displays such, both in and out of the court room. After experiencing multiple attorneys throughout the past many years, Paula Darrah is the only attorney we will use and the only attorney we will recommend. Her guidance, support and dedication is worth far more than any rate charged. Having Paula on our side has been a blessing and we feel lucky to have found her when she was needed the most.

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Paula J Darrah's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Martino

Family lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Paula is an extremely knowledgeable family law attorney who fights hard for her clients' interests. I would recommend her for any client who needs a skilled family law attorney."

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Kathleen McLaughlin

Family lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paula is extremely knowledgeable in all facets of family law and highly regarded by members of the Bar. Clients are well served by her expertise, thorough preparation and good results. I have the utmost respect for Paula and highly recommend her."

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2021

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1995 - Present

Attorney, Warfield & Darrah, PC

1900 - Present

Member, Warfield & Darrah, P.C.

1986 - 1995

Attorney, Corbin Warfield Schaeffer & Meredith

Associations

2001 - Present

US Supreme Court Bar Association

1986 - Present

Anne Arundel County Bar Association

1986 - Present

American Bar Association

1985 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

2016 - 2021

Anne Arundel Community College

Board of Trustees

Sample of Legal Cases

Potts v Potts, 142 Md. App. 448 (2002)

Favorable decision to husband (appellee) was upheald. Affirming trial court ruling in favor of Husband/Client.

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Education

1985

University of Baltimore School of Law

JD

1982

University of Maryland College Park

BA

1982

University of Maryland, College Park

BS

Speaking Engagements

2016

Maryland State Bar Association Maryland State Bar Association

Languages

English

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