Kathleen Mary McLaughlin

Kathleen Mary McLaughlin

4.7
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 33 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Annapolis, MD
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Domestic Violence ... +3 more

113 Cathedral Street, Annapolis, MD

About Kathleen

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Child Custody 25%

34 years

25%
Appeals 5%

34 years

5%
Family 5%

34 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 33 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1992

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Kathleen McLaughlin, LLC

113 Cathedral Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401

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Kathleen Mary McLaughlin's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | February 27, 2025

Run

My experience - Run, run as fast as you can, she's rude and not helpful at all. She has no people skills, she gets on the phone and say what do you want. she cuts you off mid sentence. She doesn't explain anything to you. She gets no stars from me

Kathleen McLaughlin

Replied last March 01, 2025

This was a woman who called my office and could not answer any question about the details of her case. The conversation lasted less than two minutes before she ended the call.

Posted by Tess | February 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Believe her!

I was referred to Kathleen by a friend. I liked that she was not part of a larger firm and all correspondence went directly to her. From the start she laid out what was necessary to proceed with a separation/divorce. When I followed her advice things moved along, when I thought I knew better...well ...I didn't. Listen to her!

Kathleen McLaughlin

Replied last February 09, 2021

Thank you! Very much appreciated!

Posted by Sharon | December 07, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Kathleen is the best!

Kathleen is so incredible. She puts her heart and soul into her work. I thank God she was with me on my side of the divorce proceedings. She is professional and thorough. She has so much knowledge of the legal process. We ended up settling the case through mediation, where she advised me and stayed t...here with me throughout that difficult time. While we did not make it to court, she would have been a strong advocate for me and my needs, and would have very likely won the case based on her strength and determination. She truly cares about her clients. I would HIGHLY recommend Kathleen. See less

Kathleen McLaughlin

Replied last December 07, 2020

Very much appreciated!

Posted by Annonymous | October 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Persistent and Determined

Kathleen works very hard and is a terrific divorce lawyer. She knew exactly what I needed and fought hard to get the job done! Kathleen took time to explain verbiage I was unfamiliar with and made sure I was comfortable with all the steps she wanted to take to ensure I was getting a fair settlement. ... Kathleen never gave up even in times I wanted to fold up and throw in the towel. I would highly recommend Kathleen if you need a divorce attorney.

Kathleen McLaughlin

Replied last October 02, 2020

Thank you for a lovely review! Much appreciated.

Posted by Scott | February 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Fantastic Lawyer!

Kathleen McLaughlin is a fantastic lawyer. I originally consulted with her and she got it done. Katherine worked with the other attorney, and got a favorable outcome. I was very pleased with her. She always returned my calls, and was truly on top of things. I have dealt with a number of attorney...s through out my life, business dealings, etc. She was absolutely one of the best I have used! Very comforting during a tough time. I used her for a divorce case.

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Kathleen Mary McLaughlin's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Martino

Family lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kathleen was my mentor out of law school. She is passionate about family law and defends her clients' interests. I recommend her to anyone seeking an excellent family law attorney."

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Joni Eisenstein

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Other

"I have known Kathleen McLaughlin since law school. She is a competent, thorough, and tenacious attorney. She wins every argument whether it's related to the law or not. You are well served having her as your attorney."

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Paula Darrah

Family lawyer

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Joni Eisenstein

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Honors

2016

Pro Bono 2015, Anne Arundel County Circuit Court Facilitator Program

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Owner, Kathleen McLaughlin, Esquire

2008 - 2010

Assistant Bar Counsel, Attorney Grievance Commission

1993 - 2000

Owner, Kathleen McLaughlin, Esquire

1992 - 1993

Associate, Allen Johnson Alexander & Karp

1992 - 1993

Attorney, Anne Arundel County Circuit Court

Associations

2012 - Present

Women's Bar Association of Maryland (Anne Arundel County chapter)

Treasurer

1994 - Present

United States Supreme Court

1992 - Present

Anne Arundel County Bar Association, Family Law Committee

1992 - Present

Anne Arundel County Family Law Committee

Member

U. S. District Court

1999 - 2010

Homeowner's Association of Foxhall Inc.

Vice President

Sample of Legal Cases

Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland v. Julia Colton-Bell, Miscellaneous Docket AG No. 33, September Term, 2009.

ATTORNEY GRIEVANCE COMMISSION OF MARYLAND v. Sherrie T. HOWELL. Misc. Docket AG No. 7, Sept. Term 2010.

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Education

1992

Washington and Lee University School of Law

Doctor of Law (JD)

1988

New York University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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