Elizabeth Ashley Pfenson

Elizabeth Ashley Pfenson

4.9
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 11 years

Family Lawyer at Annapolis, MD
Practice Areas: Family, Appeals

125 West Street, Fourth Floor, Annapolis, MD

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 11 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2014

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Location

Council, Baradel, Kosmerl & Nolan, P.A.

125 West Street, Fourth Floor, Annapolis, MD, 21401

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Elizabeth Ashley Pfenson's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Posted by SJB | July 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Polished, Thorough, and Personable

I retained Ms. Pfenson last year (after interviewing a few others) to fight a motion to modify custody. The opposing council was decidedly more “seasoned” and thought she could bully Ms. Pfenson with threats and such. All she did was get to see a real attorney at work. Ms. Pfenson proved that not ...only did the other attorney not know the Maryland Rules but also that the opposing side had made the terrible mistake of underestimating her skills. Ms. Pfenson was so thorough that his case was thrown out and he was ordered to pay a portion of my legal fees. Opposing council was flabbergasted. Ms. Pfenson is more than capable of handling everything that is thrown at her and carries herself with the utmost professionalism and class while knowing the intricate details of the law. Don’t let her polished look and pleasant demeanor fool you into thinking that she can’t go toe-to-toe with any other attorney. She is a formidable adversary and I would tell you that it is best to have her on your side than opposing you. On top of this, she is very personable, responsive, and easy to talk to. Seems unusual to find that combination of skills and qualities but Ms. Pfenson has them. I would recommend her to anyone dealing with a family law matter. I feel very confident having her on my side. She plays to win. Highly recommend her.

Posted by John | July 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

Extremely knowledgeable, dedicated to her clients

Elizabeth is an extremely knowledgeable and creative attorney. Any family law case can by a trying endeavor for all involved and it was nice to have someone understanding of my individual needs and unique situation. She was extremely attentive and receptive to the delicate nature of my case. I highly... recommend Ms. Pfenson and as she is extremely hard working, communicative and truly cares about her clients well being and outcome of the litigation she presents.

Posted by anonymous | July 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Unhappy

She was smart, calm and collected. I wish she would have been more aggressive fighting my divorce case though. I was lead into discovery not realizing the huge cost it was financially and emotionally.

Posted by Laura | July 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

client

Elizabeth always addressed my concerns in a very prompt and compassionate manner. She is smart, very thorough, and direct. Going through a divorce is stressful enough so it is very important that you feel confident that your attorney. In some of our cases our lives and the lives of our children re...ally depend on the work your attorney does for you. I would not wish a high conflict divorce on anybody but if you find yourself in the unfortunate situation of one, I would HIGHLY recommend Ms. Pfenson.

Posted by Tiyana | January 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Pure Excellence

Elizabeth, was the best attorney I could possibly ask for. In my time of doubt, fear and despair she was there to keep me calm and focused. She worked so hard for me I felt like I was apart of her family. She is so knowledgeable down to earth and a force to be reckoned with in the court room. Shes a ...go getter who pays so much attention to detail that is amazes me to watch her do her thing. At this point I can say she is the epitimy of a strength, knowledge and professionalism and I love her dearly....if you have the pleasure of having Elizabeth you'll know exactly what I mean. Tiyana

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Michelle Smith

Family lawyer | Nov 04

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"I have had the pleasure of working with Elizabeth on several family law matters and have always been impressed with her command of the law and ability to strongly advocate for her clients while minimizing unnecessary drama. Elizabeth is particularly thorough and adept at presenting complex material in an organized manner that supports her well-structured legal arguments. Elizabeth's clients can rely on her to provide the highest level of professional representation."

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2019

Rising Star, Maryland Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Maryland Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Associate, Council, Baradel, Kosmerl & Nolan, P.A.

2018 - 2018

Associate, The Law Offices of Stacey B. Rice LLC

2015 - 2018

Associate, Brassel Alexander & Rice LLC

2010 - 2010

Law Clerk for the Honorable Glenn T. Harrell, Maryland Court Of Appeals

Associations

2015 - Present

Anne Arundel County Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

Education

2014

Notre Dame Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2010

Gordon College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2013

Notre Dame Law Review Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen? The Potential Concerns of Finding More Parents and Fewer Legal Strangers in California's Recently-Proposed Multiple-Parents Bill

2013

Notre Dame Law Review Articles Editor

Languages

English

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