Name: William Paul Blackford
Address: 8600 LaSalle Road, Towson, MD, 21286, US
Telephone: +1 (410) 729-6267
Price range: $ 350-475 per hour
Rating: 4.8

About William

Biography

Over 20 years of experience as a trial attorney in estate, probate, trust, business and personal injury matters with a broad array of exposure to other areas of law in Maryland and federal courts.

Practice Areas

Probate 40%

Bill has handled the probate and administration of estates of all sizes. He also handles litigation and trial work relating to estates, trusts and contests (e.g. caveat actions) and helped prevent harm or claw back monies wrongfully taken by others.

21 years

40%

Business 20%

Bill has assisted small and mid-size companies with an array of needs through the years. He has regularly helped clients create companies, drafted contracts, helped buy or sell companies and helped in many other matters for clients large and small.

22 years

20%

Divorce and Separation 20%

For over 20 years Bill has helped clients navigate through this very sensitive and important time in life. His smarts and good heart inform his counsel and advocacy so that you can best make decisions during this life-changing time.

22 years

20%

Estate Planning 15%

Bill has over 20 years of experience (and growing) of drafting of wills, trusts and other documents to assist clients in protecting and preserving assets for their children, charitable goals, etc.

21 years

15%

Contracts and Agreements 5%

Have drafted and helped clients respond to and negotiate contracts for personal, business, employment and construction-related purposes.

21 years

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-475 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%

Pro bono

10 %

Retainer

Always

Payment Methods

Cash
Check
Credit Card

Awards

2024 2022 2019

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+ 3

Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 19 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2006

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 21 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

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Location

Blackford Law, LLC

8600 LaSalle Road, Chester Building, Suite 320, Towson, MD, 21286

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Blackford Law, L.L.C.

(410) 647-6677

Fax

513 Benfield Road, Suite 302 (Note: By Appointment Only), Severna Park, MD, 21146

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William Paul Blackford's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

64 Client Reviews

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Posted by William | July 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Unmatched Compassion and Legal Prowess

I couldn't be more grateful to Mr. William Blackford for his guidance and support. His efforts in my child custody matter truly changed the course of my life...and I wholeheartedly recommend his services to anyone in need of a committed, knowledgeable, and empathetic attorney. Not only did he han...dle my case professionally (with a positive result), but he also offered me personal guidance which I did not expect. This may sound trite, but I tell you...Mr. Blackford was worth every penny and I'm incredibly grateful to have had him by my side.

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William Blackford

Replied last July 30, 2024

Thank you so much! It was a pleasure to help you through that difficult time and I hope you are doing great!!

Posted by anonymous | April 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Diligent and Personable Divorce Lawyer

Bill was my lawyer in a divorce case. While the opposing lawyer took minimally 6 weeks to respond to anything (she seemed to have too many cases), Bill was diligent, responsive, and great to work with! He listened to what I was looking for, offered helpful advice, and did his best to move things al...ong under challenging circumstances. Highly recommend his service

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Posted by Janet | April 09, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Breach of contract

We used Mr Blackford for a breach of contract issue we had experienced . We were very happy with him. He was prompt to respond to our questions. He explained and advised us so that we could weigh our choices and make informed decisions. We highly recommend!

William Blackford

Replied last April 13, 2024

Thank you so much for the kind review! I hope you both are doing well!

Posted by David | March 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Great and patient divorce lawyer

Bill Blackford is a lawyer who is not only knowledgeable and professional, but also compassionate, patient and understanding. He helped guide me through a very difficult time. Thank you Bill!

William Blackford

Replied last April 13, 2024

Thank you so much, David! I really appreciate you taking the time to share and it was an honor to help you!

Posted by Larry | April 08, 2023 | Criminal Defense

First class.

I can't recommend Bill Blackford highly enough. When my son became involved in a serious court case, Bill, who knew my son from hockey, stepped in and helped our family tremendously, asking nothing in return. Not being a specialist in criminal law, he gave us valuable advice on finding the right def...ense lawyer. And he went the extra mile (literally) in providing us with needed legal materials. I'm confident of his ability in his areas of the law, but more importantly I'm confident in him as a human being.

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William Paul Blackford's Lawyer Endorsements

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Deborah Hill

Family lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Bill is an ethical and principled attorney who is very experienced in Family Law and a credit to this profession. He has my endorsement. ."

Carlos Lastra

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Bill is an exceptional attorney in Maryland divorce litigation. I have battled against Bill in prior cases and as a result have since referred him a number of clients because I have complete confidence that he will get the job done right."

Andrea Montini

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bill is an excellent attorney - knowledgeable and articulate."

Brad Micklin

Business lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"William Blackford is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show his commitment to serving clients as well as his level of experience. He is an excellent attorney that I recommend wholeheartedly."

Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse William. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

William Worsham

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Christian Lassen

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Very smart attorney."

Christopher Flohr

Family lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"Bill is a great attorney and counselor at law. He has consistently demonstrated skill and insight beyond his years. In addition to his work in Divorce and Child Custody matters, he has done outstanding work in criminal/traffic and small business matters as well. I am proud to call him my law partner and my friend."

Jonathan Katz

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Jul 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have trusted Bill and his law partner Chris multiple times for referrals due to date conflicts, co-defendants, and non-criminal cases, and for brainstorming on cases. Bill has been on the money for brainstorming cases, and on at least two occasions has spent after hours time with me and my clients in doing so. Bill and Chris share my old fashioned view of helping others rise as we rise, including clients and fellow lawyers."

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