Business Details
Trusted Family Law & Estate Planning Services in Annapolis
Kendall Summers Law is a respected legal practice with over 25 years of experience serving individuals and families in Maryland courts. Our focus areas include family law matters such as divorce, custody, support, and mediation, alongside comprehensive estate planning services. Attorney Kendall Summers combines litigation expertise with mediation training from Harvard Law School's Program on Negotiation to provide client-centered solutions. We prioritize understanding client needs, guiding them through legal complexities with personalized attention and technical proficiency.Our practice extends across Anne Arundel County and surrounding areas, emphasizing compassionate representation during life transitions. The firm maintains affiliations with multiple legal associations while upholding a commitment to community involvement through local church leadership roles. Our approach balances legal acumen with practical problem-solving to achieve favorable outcomes for clients facing family law or estate planning challenges.
Services
Divorce Representation
Child Custody
Estate Planning
Mediation Services
Prenuptial Agreements
Trusts
Wills
Child Support
Separation Agreements
Advance Directives
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of Maryland family law experience
- Our attorney completed Harvard Law School mediation training
- Client-centered approach with personalized legal strategies
- Comprehensive estate planning including wills and trusts
- Proven success in contested divorce and custody cases
What people say
Passion, dedication
Excellent results
Personalized experience
Professionalism
Client-centered approach
Services
Family Law
Our family law practice addresses divorce, custody, and support matters with personalized legal strategies. We guide clients through complex proceedings while protecting their rights and interests. Our experience spans both contested and uncontested cases across Maryland courts.
Estate Planning
Comprehensive estate planning ensures your wishes are honored through wills, trusts, and advance directives. We create tailored solutions to protect assets and provide clarity for loved ones during transitions, combining technical expertise with compassionate counsel.
Mediation Services
Certified mediation services help resolve family law disputes amicably. Utilizing Harvard-trained negotiation techniques, we facilitate productive discussions to reach mutually beneficial agreements while minimizing courtroom confrontations and associated stress.
Child Custody
We advocate for clients' parental rights in custody and visitation matters. Our approach prioritizes children's best interests while ensuring fair arrangements through negotiation or litigation when necessary, with extensive experience in Maryland family courts.
Divorce Representation
Handling both contested and uncontested divorces, we provide strategic representation for property division, alimony, and settlement agreements. Our practice navigates Maryland's absolute and limited divorce requirements to achieve favorable outcomes during complex life transitions.
People
Kendall Summers
Attorney at Law
With 25+ years of Maryland legal experience, Kendall Summers specializes in family law and estate planning. Formerly with national law firms, she combines litigation skills with Harvard mediation training to provide client-focused representation in divorce, custody, and estate matters.
Questions
What family law services do you offer?
We handle all aspects of family law including divorce, child custody, support, visitation, prenuptial agreements, and mediation services across Maryland.
How does your estate planning process work?
Our estate planning begins with a comprehensive consultation to understand your goals, followed by creating customized wills, trusts, and advance directives tailored to your specific needs.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations to discuss your legal needs and develop an effective strategy for your case.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, with experience handling cases throughout Maryland's court systems.
How are legal fees structured?
We offer transparent fee estimates after understanding your case requirements, with payment made in advance of estate planning services.