William Paul Blackford

We really appreciated how kind and thorough Mr. Blackford was and also so impromptu with taking our case at a short notice. He was great in court despite the opposing counsel who was very rude, arrogant, and disrespectful to both Mr. Blackford and the judge. He held his composure underneath the ci...rcumstances and he was very knowledgeable. If we ever have any other issues we will always use him!

From my first meeting with Bill, he was frank about the reality of my case, the potential for a favorable outcome, and if and how I should pursue it. He was patient and compassionate as I worked through what was often an emotional process, guiding and encouraging me to the finish. He was communicativ...e, consistently providing updates and ensuring that I understood each stage of the process. He listened thoughtfully to my input, and advised me based on his knowledge and expertise. He is a pleasure to work with, knowledgeable, optimistic, and supportive while also being realistic and honest about potential outcomes. I very highly recommend him.

I was recently confronted by a dispute from some family members during the settlement of Mother's Estate. I lived out of state and didn't readily know anyone to ask for recommendations and hadn't had much need for personal legal services in the past. I was concerned about finding someone who was ca...pable and who possessed the legal competence required to handle my very emotional and rather complex matter. I began by contacting legal aid and started interviewing attorney's at a few firms over the course of a few weeks. Without exception they had me feeling less confident when I left their office than I did when I had arrived. This was not the case with Blackford and Flohr, whom I had just randomly selected from an online search listing after reading through their web pages. From the very first contact I felt valued, listened to, and most importantly, understood. Mr. Blackford immediately put my mind at ease not only because of his demeanor but because it was clear to me during our initial consultation that he had a deep knowledge and command of the law as it related to my specific matter. For the first time in four years of struggle with the Estate I felt confident that I had found the right man for the job at hand. Mr. Blackford and his firm worked with me to once and for all resolve the issues that had plagued me for so long. He made himself available as needed for my questions and concerns even during what would normally be off hours. He proved time and time again during a lengthy and sometimes tense negotiation towards an agreeable settlement that I had made the correct hire. He understood my positions and advocated for my best interests. There were even times when he injected a little humor into what were otherwise trying times. This was especially appreciated as the difficulties I was experiencing were often emotionally heavy. I would highly recommend Blackford and Flohr for all of your estate and probate matters, including contested Wills and family disputes. The fees for Blackford and Flohr services are in line with what the other firms that I contacted had quoted me, but for my money I firmly believe it was well spent here. I would not hesitate to contact Blackford and Flohr in the future should I ever need legal assistance in the State of Maryland.

Mr. Blackford was very approachable and willing to listen. He spent the necessary time to understand a very complex business ownership relationship with numerous contractual issues. He provided guidance and helped draft the necessary material that resulted in a favorable outcome for me. I plan on ...continuing to work with Mr. Blackford as I move forward with new business ventures. I absolutely recommend Mr. Blackford and the staff at Blackford and Flohr.