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

Showing 51 - 55 of 60 reviews

Posted by Obediah | January 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Fearless Family Attorney

She is passionate and fearless! She is a no-nonsense, no holds barred attorney. She is unquestionably on your side and will fight for you. She absolutely cares about what is right, especially where children are concerned. For me, she was able to produce a fair agreement between me and my ex-wife. Sh...e was able to see through and counter the ridiculous demands from the other attorney. She will not back down, and she will see your fight through for you.

Posted by anonymous | December 27, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

GREAT Lawyer! Period.

I went through divorce and post-divorce trial for several years. I changed six (expensive) lawyers as I felt that none of them had any strategy or skill how to fight back against my litigious ex. Then, luckily, I met Gordana. She immediately knew what needed to be done. She had a strategy. She knows ...the law in detail and she knows how to apply it to protect and promote the interest of her client. She takes the interest of her client to her heart. She is intelligent, bold, superbly knowledgeable, honest, strong and doesn't get intimidated or confused by anyone. I recommend her most highly. She is a rare, precious jewel in her profession.

Posted by Kirsten Owens | December 03, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Excellent Lawyer!

Gordana is headstrong, to the point and honest. She earns her respect as a lawyer. She is proficient and well versed. She worked with my husband and I when no one else would take us seriously and our custody case is now happily closed in our favor.

Gordana Schifanelli

Replied last December 03, 2015

Thank you very much for taking the time to post a review about me and my work. I am very pleased that it worked out for you. Your response is helpful to other people who are looking for strong representation. Best of luck. Gordana

Posted by Pete | September 02, 2015 | Hired Attorney

excellent

very in tune to my specific concerns Loved speaking with her on my behalf....would talk to her all day... if I could.. She definitely gets it,,, and she never lets down ... that's what I love about her drive... Will definitely keep in touch for whatever legal I need in future. Looking forward to that... relationship!! Thanks for everything

Gordana Schifanelli

Replied last September 02, 2015

Pete, Wow....Thank YOU.....I tried my best and it always works....Please dont be a stranger and keep in touch.

Posted by NINA SKY | June 27, 2015

No Shuffling from Schifanelli

I'd asked so many questions and gotten so many answers...all good, I'm sure, that I was more confused about what to do and how to proceed than when I began. There were so many opinions. But when you get right down to it, a generic answer doesn't really help. I didn't get that from Ms. Schifanelli. ...She didn't shuffle me through a quick blanket answer to my questions...instead, even though we didn't have a attorney/client relationship, she outlined perfectly what I needed to do. She didn't sugar coat anything and she didn't pull any punches. That's what I like and that's what I need, someone who knows the answers to complex situations and isn't afraid to "DEAL WITH" them. I sense she has a good heart and likes to share what she knows with others...you can't learn that from any shcool. It's either in your heart or it's not. Because of her willingness to help me understand, I felt that I could approach the situation from a position of strength, rather than engage the fear factor. She even picked up the phone and called me. And when I say she called, I'm telling you she gave me details and went into specifics over the phone even though I hadn't hired her to do anything. That was very valuable to me and very giving of her. Who has time to do that for a stranger? Who would spend more than a few minutes on the phone with a stranger? Who would care? Gordana Schifanelli, that's who. She educated me about some things that I never heard from anyone else. The bottom line is, she had time for me and she didn't talk about money. That's an important factor, of course. Everyone who works has to get compensated for what they know and what they do. But it wasn't a priority in the conversation(s), which includes emails. I mean, I don't know how she does it, especially in this fast paced lifestyle undoubtedly we all have now a days. However, what I do know is I'd recommend her without a doubt to handle anything for anyone and I will hope to engage her in the near future to help me.

Gordana Schifanelli

Replied last June 27, 2015

OMG. ...I just saw your kind words....and I had to respond. ... when you asked "how I do it"..here's how.....I have no time to read about all the great things people say I do....xoxoxxooThank you very much for being so kind and I hope you resolved your issues successfully.

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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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