Gordana Schifanelli

Gordana Schifanelli

also known as SCHIFANELLI LAW,LLP

4.9
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 11 years

Family Lawyer at Annapolis, MD
Practice Areas: Family, Education, Securities & Investment Fraud

2450 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD

About Gordana

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 50%

Family law- divorce, property division and custody

50%
Education 30%

General Counsel for Somerset County Board of Education, Maryland

30%
Securities and Investment Fraud 20%

Investment and FINRA related matters

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 11 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2014

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 11 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2014

Active

No misconduct found

Location

SCHIFANELLI LAW, LLP

2450 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD, 21401

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Gordana Schifanelli's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

60 Client Reviews

5 star (58)
4 star (0)
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1 star (2)

Posted by anonymous | January 15, 2026 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Top Shelf Attorney

Having never needed a lawyer, I did extensive online research to find an attorney to represent me concerning a family matter. I settled on Gordana Schifanelli afer reading numerous profiles and was extremely happy I did. Gordana's no nonsense, straight forward approach is exactly what I was looking f...or. Her knowledge of family law is second to none and she fights for her clients. The case was settled quickly, fairly and with the least amount of pain. I would highly recommend Gordana to anyone in need of an attorney. If the need ever arises for an attorney in the future, Gordana will be my first call. Top shelf all the way.

Gordana Schifanelli

Replied last January 16, 2026

Thank you so much for your review! I truly appreciate it.

Posted by anonymous | November 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Attorney Ever

Extremely dedicated. We hired Mrs. Schiffanelli as our school board attorney and this was the best decision that we have ever made. She took over a bunch of grievances that was overwhelming in number. We must of had over 20 cases. She handled each one and never lost any of the cases. She got the best... results that could have been expected. She is brilliant, straight forward, and provides perspective most don’t see. Now our school system is running smoothly and it all has to be credited to her.

Gordana Schifanelli

Replied last January 16, 2026

Thank you so much!!

Posted by Rebecca | November 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Investment fraud case

I highly recommend this attorney. She helped me with an investment contract dispute and was extremely professional and efficient throughout the entire process. In the beginning, I had many questions—she patiently answered all of them and didn’t charge me until we formally started working together, wh...ich made me feel very reassured. Her strategy was clear and effective, and thanks to her work, I was able to recover a significant portion of my losses much faster than I expected. I’m very satisfied with the outcome and truly appreciate her help. If you need a reliable, practical, and fast-moving attorney, I would not hesitate to recommend her.

Posted by Delmarva Parent Teacher Coalition | July 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Expert Counsel on Educational Law and Civil Rights

Mrs. Schifanelli provides excellent legal advice and helped us on numerous occasions to navigate complex educational matters and to protect family rights in education. She has an incredible understanding of educational law and civil rights, and helped us resolve our legal matters promptly and efficie...ntly. She takes the time to explain each step of the process and why. She is truly impressive and we couldn't be more pleased.

Posted by anonymous | July 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Legal Powerhouse Who Truly Fights for You

After past experiences where our legal representation felt more like a spectator than an advocate, working with Gordana Schifanelli was a breath of fresh air. She’s the kind of attorney who doesn’t just take your case—she takes charge. For the first time, we truly felt someone was fighting for us, no...t just around us. Gordana has this rare ability to make you feel like you're her only client. She listens, engages, and defends with razor-sharp precision and unshakable resolve. And honestly... we sometimes feel a little sorry for anyone standing across from her in the courtroom. She’s operating on a level the rest of the room hasn’t even warmed up to. If you're looking for an attorney who combines heart, intellect, and grit—Gordana doesn’t just meet that mark, she redefines it.

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Gordana Schifanelli's Lawyer Endorsements

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Iryna Avrine

Immigration lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ross Russell

Unknown lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Schifanelli has demonstrated an impressive breadth and depth of knowledge in a variety of areas of law. She is a true asset to her clients, and is highly respected within the legal community. I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Harris

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Gordona is my go-to estate planning attorney in Maryland."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Other

"Great representation. I endorse this lawyer."

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Nicole Whitaker

Family lawyer | Dec 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Ms. Schifanelli. She demonstrates an impressive knowledge of the law based on her accurate legal answers on Avvo. She is an asset to the legal field and respected by colleagues."

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Lawrence Behrmann

Child support lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Svetlana Kaff

Immigration lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse attorney Gordana Schifanelli for her keen understanding of immigration law."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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John Phillips

Unknown lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"The time a lawyer spends giving back through sites like this show passion for the law and compassion for people. Kudos to you for helping others with sage advice."

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Thomas Mallon

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Mark Oxford

Immigration lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse attorney Gordana Schifanelli. She is a bilingual lawyer, which is a great asset to our clients and the legal community."

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Michael Birchmore

Family lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Schifanelli is a thorough and skilled advocate for her clients. I highly recommend her."

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C. Abbott

Immigration lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Schifanelli shows through her advocacy a true desire to assist her clients. Gordana is a true professional."

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Tracy Berry

Family lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer in Immigration, Estate Planning, and Family Law (Divorce/Separation, Custody, Child Support, Alimony, Property division)"

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

10 Best Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2008

Top Advisor, Reuters

Work Experience

2011 - Present

CEO/President, All source Wealth Management, LLC

2004 - Present

Managing Partner, SCHIFANELLI & ASSOCIATES, LLC

2009 - 2011

Investment Advisor, Wells Fargo, N.A.

1999 - 2009

Financial Advisor, Merrill Lynch & Co.

Associations

2014 - Present

New Jersey Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Maryland Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2013 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association, Membership Committee

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

SCHIFANELLI v. Wells Fargo Advisors

Settled

SCHIFANELLI v. Merrill Lynch &Co.

Settled

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Education

2013

University of Baltimore School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

University of Belgrade

MA - Masters

1994

University of Belgrade

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Firefighters Survivors Conference

Managing your Estate

Publications

2024

Numerous natural law issues Schifnet web site blog

Languages

Serbo-Croatian

Russian

Bosnian

English

Activity

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