$ 250-300 per hour
Why pay large firm rates for quality legal representation particularly if you lease (rent or own) or manage real property, run a small business, nonprofit or homeowners association? If you are involved in local government, I have a total of 21 years experience working for and with Maryland municipal governments and have served as a municipal attorney since soon after my admittance to the bar.
I am currently the Town Attorney for the Towns of Forest Heights, Cottage City, North Brentwood, Eagle Harbor and Upper Marlboro in Prince George's County and am also or have been specially retained by other cities and towns.
I am also experienced in land use/zoning law particularly in Anne Arundel Co. and Prince George's County (Md.) representing developers, owners and local governments.
In addition to my core municipal practice, I also handle matters involving zoning, code enforcement, business formation and governance, homeowners association, landlord/tenant matters and tax sale certificate foreclosure of right of redemption cases. I am primarily a municipal and general practice attorney with experience in land use, ordinance drafting, legislative advocacy, contract drafting, review & litigation, personnel and police matters and the entire spectrum of matters facing medium to small cities and towns in Maryland including litigation. I have represented clients in numerous other real estate and government-related matters.
I also enjoy real property related issues including boundary disputes, easements, riparian rights, homeowners association governance and covenant issues, and landlord tenant matters. I have formerly served as an HOA president.
I was raised in northeastern Indiana but was educated in Maryland having lived in central Maryland for the past 25 years. A retired U.S. Marine officer (infantry) and U.S. Naval Academy graduate, and I am also retired as a lieutenant colonel in the Maryland Defense Force's Legal Directorate.
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Posted by Dave | January 9, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Kevin assisted us with the resolution of a claim against a particularly difficult party who insisted on appealing multiple rulings against them. What should have been settled by reasonable business people or a single hearing about the facts of the case, the defendant and his attorney insisted on usin...
Posted by Thomas | July 1, 2016 | Hired Attorney
My neighbor was claiming ownership of a large piece of my property and had built a fence on it. Kevin Best review the claim with county property records and agree that I had ownership of the property. He review my property rights with me and suggest a plan of action to remove the fence and on keeping...
Posted by Amy | May 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney
My experience with the Law Office of Kevin J. Best has been a very positive one and I plan on maintaining a professional relationship with this attorney. I had been handling my particular case myself only to have it appealed (by the person suing me) twice and moved to different courts. The person ...
Posted by Rebekah | May 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Best represented me against my landlord for failure to return the security deposit. The case ended up going to trial. We were awarded treble damages because of the egregious conduct of the defendant. Mr. Best was attentive, honest, and went above and beyond in his representation. I would highly r...
Posted by Diane | January 20, 2015
Kevin represented us in court with outstanding professional ability and knowledge needed to win our case. He went the extra mile to make sure we got the best representation possible and we won!!!
"Kevin is a great attorney. He works hard for his clients and clearly is interested in providing them with great representation."
State, local, and municipal law lawyer | Feb 12
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Mr. Best is very knowledgeable about the intricacies of municipal law and serves his clients thoughtfully and diligently. He has also impressed me with his ethics and his zeal for mastering the law to ensure that his clients get the best representation he can provide. I would not hesitate to entrust a legal matter to Kevin Best."
"Kevin is a smart, thorough and conscientious attorney who has handled several sensitive cases for me. From the pleadings to appellate work, he has never disappointed. He ensures he knows all the details, all the law and the goals of the client. Aside from his legal skills, he is a personable individual that is a pleasure to work with."
"I have watched Kevin's diligence on land use matters as well as his degree of thoroughness in preparing for representation of a client. I highly recommend his work."
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Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2009
Maryland State Service Medal, Governor of Maryland
1992
Navy-Marine Corps Commendation Medal, United States Marine Corps
2010 - Present
Principal Attorney, The Law Office of Kevin J. Best
2008 - 2010
Of Counsel, Funk & Bolton P.A.
2003 - 2008
Associate Attorney, Linowes and Blocher LLP
1996 - 2003
Manager, Research and Information Management, Maryland Municipal League
1985 - 1993
Lieutenant - Captain (Infantry), U.S. Marine Corps
2011 - Present
Prince George's County Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
International Municipal Lawyers Association (IMLA)Member
2003 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Anne Arundel County Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Maryland Municipal Attorneys AssociationMember
2013 - 2014
Maryland State Bar Association, State and Local Government Law SectionPast Chair
2009 - 2010
International Municipal Lawyers Association (Maryland chapter)Chair
Case settled amicably with Town obtaining control over all parking meters along pubic streets in the Town.
In favor of Town (my client). Reversed the judgment of the circuit court and remand for further proceedings in accordance with this opinion.
Treble damages plus legal fees for Plaintiff (my client)
Minor judgment for plaintiff
Judgment for Plaintiffs (my clients)
Variances Granted
Approved
Approved
Plaintiff-councilman was represented by counsel, Timothy F. Maloney, Kara L. Fischer, and the law firm of Joseph, Greenwald & Laake, P.A., and Judge ruled to deny Plaintiff's request for an injunction to have candidate's name placed on the ballot.
Posession awarded to Plaintiff (record owner)(
Judgment in favor of my client
Client (Town) won
Favor of Town-defendant
Default Judgment for Plaintiff
Judgement for Plaintiff (my client) (full restoration of security deposit, interest, and court costs
Remanded by Circuit Court back to Co. Council
Case settled in favor of the Town
Town voluntarily dismissed case and amended ordinance
Passed
Won for plaintiffs (my clients)
Court of Special Appeals affirmed
Won (PGCo. Property Tax Assessment Appeals Board)
Opposed successfully liquor license
Successful rezoning
Won approval of Specific Design Plans
judg. $8,895.32 incl. Int. & costs
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MA - Masters
1985
BS - Bachelor of Science
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