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Peter M Berry

2.6
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 20 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Towson, MD
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

1018 Dulaney Valley Road., 2nd Floor, Towson, MD

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Licensed in Maryland for 20 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2005

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Peter Matthew Berry

1018 Dulaney Valley Road., 2nd Floor, Towson, MD, 21204

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Peter M Berry's Reviews

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2.6 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Cate | September 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Beyond Amazing

Words cannot convey how crucial Peter Berry was to helping me get through a scary and overwhelming divorce. His demeanor was always professional yet compassionate, and he enthusiastically tackled even the craziest obstacles my case presented. Originally referred to me by my best friend (who also ...raves about the wonderful experience she had with him), I, in turn, recommended Peter to another friend who has been also been very satisfied with Peter's expertise and courteousness, as well as his prompt response time. GREAT LAWYER.

Posted by mike | March 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Probate

poor excuse for a lawyer

I have left numerous messages sent certified mail to him and have received no return phone calls also he told myself and another family member that we were not allowed to go through our deceased fathers estate he is very shady it was not my choice to use him but the court appointed him based on some ...false accusations made in court by other family members who lied under oath this guy has dragged his feet not only on this estate but also on my mothers two years ago I wouldn't advise anyone to use him

Posted by anonymous | December 29, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Totally unprofessional, incompetent procrastinator

After paying a retainer fee of $2500, Mr. Berry told me he'd email me a draft of my divorce complaint. I waited over a month after receiving nothing to call and inquire what had happened. Laura, his paralegal, told me to look through my emails for it. I called back when I couldn't find evidence of an...y correspondence from Peter Berry. She said he'd email it to me again. Five days later, still nothing. When I emailed him directly, he finally sent it the next day containing another child's name, not my own child's name. After claiming he'd file my divorce papers within a week, he neglected my case for over 2 months until I finally called to inquire what had happened once again. He said the court was holding up the process but that he could not explain why because "I just wouldn't understand." However, he later admitted to the Attorney Grievance Commission that he misplaced my file in the process of moving his office. I had enough of his lack of concern for me and my son and wanted my money back. Peter Berry gave me a "courtesy" refund of a few hundred dollars, but kept $1000 for doing virtually nothing except keep me from sleeping, worried about why he would treat a client so disrespectfully. If I could give 0 stars, I would. He failed to work with due diligence, failed to keep me informed about my case, paid little attention to detail, and acted deceitfully and condescending toward me.

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Peter M Berry's Lawyer Endorsements

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Tracey Ritter

Workers compensation lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Dailey

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I enthusiastically endorse this lawyer's skills and expertise. Mr. Berry and I worked together on a complex interstate child custody matter. Mr. Berry's dedication to his client was noteworthy. His knowledge of the law, and skill at applying it in a complex litigation, are exemplary."

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Michael Dailey

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Honors

2012

Rising Star, Maryland Super Lawyers

2010

Rising Stars, Maryland Super Lawyers

Associations

2005 - Present

Baltimore County Bar Association

2005 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Education

2005

University of Baltimore

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Loyola University Maryland

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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