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Knowledge of Current Law
We perform diligent legal research in crafting our arguments to the court and work closely with our clients because we are committed to pursuing individual client goals.
Client Testimonials
"Laura is a person who cares about people and I feel lucky to have encountered such a knowledgeable, family-centered individual to help me think these important details through."
Legal Experience
Laura Duncan, Attorney at Law
Attorney Laura Duncan is licensed to practice law in Maryland and the District of Columbia and is a member of the Bar Association of Montgomery County, Maryland, and the Bar Association of Frederick County, Maryland, Inc. She served in 2016-2017 as a Fellow in the Bar Association of Montgomery County's Leadership Development Academy and has practiced law in Maryland since 2014. Laura practiced law in DC during law school, representing twelve UDC law clinic clients from 2012-2013.
In her first year of law school, Laura worked as a legal intern for Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) in Washington, D.C. She next worked as a Student Attorney in the UDC Low Income Taxpayer Clinic, and in the UDC Juvenile and Special Education Legal Clinic, representing minors. She began working in criminal defense with Poffenbarger and Weddle in Frederick, Maryland in February 2013. Laura worked at the Mississippi Center for Justice in Biloxi, Mississippi in Spring 2013, completing heir title work for the Katrina housing relief track. Ms. Duncan joined the law firm of Fait & DiLima, LLP in early 2018 and practiced Child Advocacy & Family Law "Of Counsel' at Fait & DiLima from 2018 to 2023.
Laura is a resident of Frederick County, having graduated from Walkersville High & Hood College. Laura teaches legal courses at Hood College and Frederick Community College and recently served as a Co-Chair of the ADR & Collaborative Law Section of the Bar Association of Montgomery County, Maryland for five years. She presents locally on estate planning and other legal topics for LeTip International, St. John's Catholic Prep, and the Montgomery County Association of Administrators and Principals.
Diverse Experience
We serve a diverse clientele and are able to counsel Spanish-speaking clients. Ms. Duncan brings her business acumen and knowledge of
accounting and tax concepts to the negotiating table.
Ms. Duncan is Child Counsel and Collaboratively trained, and she is one
of a network of collaborative professionals serving clients who prefer to negotiate and settle their family matters outside of a courtroom and the
public record to maintain confidentiality and civility. A Collaborative
case does not require the parties to participate in a trial by Judge.
Our Experience
My mission is to provide effective legal representation for Frederick County residents as well as personal service to our clients.
The guiding principle of my practice is respect for the client and their goals. I will counsel and educate each client about their legal rights and options to empower clients in making informed decisions, decisions which impact their lives in significant ways and shape the future of their families.
All client matters will be handled in a professional manner, and I regularly communicate with current clients.
Our Law Firm
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