Providing counsel to businesses and individuals in Maryland, Florida and the District of Columbia with a focus on Trusts and Estates, Business Law and Real Estate.
Practice areas
Estate and business succession planning for individuals, families and domestic partners, including preparation of powers of attorney, health care directives, wills and trusts. Estate and trust administration (MD, DC, FL).
17 years
Representing small to mid-sized businesses in a variety of legal matters from formation and choice of entity to contract matters, litigation, employment issues, intellectual property matters and real estate transactions.
17 years
Serving as general counsel to businesses and individuals in a variety of matters.
17 years
Languages spoken
English
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| NY | Currently registered | 2015 | 05/25/2021 |
| FL | Member in Good Standing | 2013 | 04/04/2021 |
| DC | Good Standing | 2005 | 03/03/2021 |
| MD | Active | 2004 | 05/28/2021 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| AV (Preeminent) Rated for Ethical Standards and Legal Ability | Martindale Hubbell | 2014 |
| Fellow | Maryland Bar Foundation | 2010 |
| Super Lawyers Rising Star, Business Law (2008, 2009) | Super Lawyers | 2008 |
| Business Law Section Fellow | American Bar Association | 2007 |
| Leadership Academy Fellow | Maryland State Bar Association | N/A |
| Project of the Year | Maryland State Bar Association | N/A |
|---|
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney, Principal | Meredith Blake Martin, P.A. | 2009 - Present |
| Attorney | Astrachan Gunst & Thomas, P.C. | 2007 - 2009 |
| Attorney | Hodes, Pessin & Katz, P.A. | 2004 - 2007 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Naples Area Board of Realtors | Member, Governmental Issues Committee | 2019 - Present |
| Catholic Charities of Maryland | Planned Giving Advisory Committee | 2017 - Present |
| Greater Baltimore Board of Realtors | Member | 2013 - Present |
| Florida Bar Association | Member | 2013 - Present |
| Maryland State Bar Association | Judicial Appointments Committee | 2012 - Present |
| Maryland State Bar Association | Member | 2004 - Present |
|---|---|---|
| American Bar Association | Member, Real Property, Trust & Estate Law Section | N/A |
| Collier County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Baltimore County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| American Bar Association | Business Law Section Fellow | 2007 - 2009 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Intellectual Property Deskbook for the Business Lawyer (Chapter Author) | Insurance and Intellectual Property Litigation | 2009 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland School of Law | J.D. (Honors) | 2004 |
| Loyola University Maryland | B.B.A. (Finance, Cum Laude) | 2001 |
| Loyola University Maryland | M.B.A. | N/A |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| MSBA Solo and Small Firm Conference | SmartPhones for Lawyers | 2009 |
| What You Should Know About Internet Law | Internet Law; Intellectual Property | 2008 |
Posted by Brian
Tue Sep 24 2013
Clare Maisano, Real estate Attorney on Apr 29, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Meredith's skills without hesitation. She handled a friend's real estate dispute efficiently and effectively, and I look forward to referring more clients to her in the future.