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 Jacqueline | November 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Management Consultant

I highly recommend William Blackford. His communication is very timely and clear. I was very impressed when 8 years later, I emailed William about my case and he quickly replied and provided the documents I needed. Outstanding and very professional.

Posted by Brian | July 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great lawyer with outstanding morals

Bill worked on my very complex case that was extended because of the Covid situation at the courts He was always a great communicator and new the law well. He also brought a high set of morals in all that he did. He is extremely capable and honest …. Hire him if you value an honest and exception...ally capable lawyer

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Posted by Alex | July 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

It pays to have a great lawyer on your side

I love my lawyer, Mr. Blackford. While i am totally not a litigious person, i got my self twice in a predicament where he was smart enough to get my money from a dishonest contractor and a few years later preempted someone from ever suing me again. I trusted his instincts and advise both times and... it worked out. Thank you!

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Replied last July 15, 2019

Thanks so much for the kind and honest review!

Posted by anonymous | June 11, 2019 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Quick and Efficient Counseling meeting

My wife and I met up with Mr. Blackford to get guidance/counseling regarding a dispute we had with our builder. He patiently sat with us as we read the paperwork in question and we were able to get proper guidance that helped us negotiate in the follow up meetings we had with the builder.

Posted by Jane't | October 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great Attorney

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!

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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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