- DivorceLooking for a divorce and family law attorney? Our divorce attorney, Stephanie Donahue, excels at kind understanding when handling sensitive family law issues. With over 20 years of experience winning cases for her clients, she
- Child Custody and VisitationStephanie Donahue is a partner at The Donahue Law Firm. She entered private practice in 1995 and began a family law practice. She currently has a trial practice focused exclusively on family law, including divorce, child custody and support, alimony, asset protection and property division, complex equitable distribution and divorce mediation. For 20 years she has tried cases throughout the State of Maryland. With an understanding of the emotional, financial, and personal challenges that accompany the separation and divorce process, she provides a comprehensive range of family law assistance, from advising and counseling, to negotiating, mediating, and litigating when necessary.
- Adoption
- GuardianshipWe provide representation to individuals in guardianship proceedings to be appointed the guardian of the person or property of a minor or an individual who is incapacitated. Once appointed guardian we assist in preparation of the required accounting and filings with the Court.
- Spousal Support
- Criminal DefenseAs an active white collar and criminal defense practice. We defend clients, individually and in business settings, who face serious federal criminal charges.
- Wrongful DeathIs a partner of the Firm. He attended the Columbus School of Law, Catholic University of America, and following a two year judicial clerkship for the Honorable Robert M. Scott, Associate Judge of the Superior Court for the District of Columbia, Mr. Donahue entered private practice in 1983 and began his trial practice. He currently has a wide-ranging criminal and civil trial practice, representing individuals and businesses. For nearly 30 years he has tried cases before juries in federal and state courts in the State of Maryland and in the District of Columbia, as well as in other jurisdictions around the country. He focuses his practice in the areas of complex criminal and civil litigation and serious injury and wrongful death litigation, representing both plaintiffs and defendants. Since 1992 he has been recognized by his peers as an AV rated attorney.
- FraudThe Donahue Law Firm as an active white collar and criminal defense practice. We defend clients, individually and in business settings, who face serious federal criminal charges. These cases include prosecutions for fraud, conspiracy, money laundering, racketeering, false claims, false statements, mail and wire fraud, health care fraud, and related charges. We mount a strong and rigorous defense in order to secure the best result possible. We also provide representation to clients who are prosecuted in state courts for state criminal offenses ranging from serious felony charges to misdemeanor and major traffic crimes.
- Misdemeanors
- Money Laundering
- Business DisputesP. Joseph Donahue is a Litigation Associate at The Donahue Law Firm. While based in Anne Arundel County, his practice takes him across Maryland, as well as to the District of Columbia, where he pursues actions in both Federal and State courts. His focus is in general civil litigation, with an emphasis on contract disputes, personal injury, and civil rights.
- Premises Liability
- Personal InjuryIn a moment’s time our lives can be changed, or destroyed, by the careless and indifferent acts of others, leading to life changing tragedy. We have extensive experience representing victims and their families in wrongful death and serious personal injury matters arising from the negligent or intentional acts of others.
- Medical MalpracticeIn a moment’s time our lives can be changed, or destroyed, by the careless and indifferent acts of others, leading to life changing tragedy. The attorneys at the Donahue Law Firm in Annapolis have extensive experience representing victims and their families in wrongful death and serious personal injury matters arising from the negligent or intentional acts of others. These matters include negligence actions for wrongful death and serious injury arising from medical malpractice, commercial trucking and auto accidents, premises liability, nursing home negligence, and toxic tort and mold litigation. We have secured multiple million dollar jury verdicts arising from negligence and intentional wrongful acts, and we are prepared to assist you in every way possible as you seek the damages you are entitled to receive.
- Auto Accidents
- Estate PlanningMaureen Costigan is Of Counsel for the firm. She focuses her practice in the area of estate planning and estate administration. She is also involved in transactional work assisting individuals in forming business organizations and negotiating, preparing, or reviewing agreements. She also represents individuals and businesses in civil litigation. Ms. Costigan first practiced in New Jersey, her home state, with the firm of Malsbury & Armenante. She moved to Washington D.C. in 1985 and worked for Robert M. Adler, Esquire until 1989. Thereafter, Ms. Costigan performed contract work for a number of attorneys including Kenneth J. Annis, Esquire, and The Donahue Law Firm.
- WillsWe prepare durable general powers of attorney so that your finances and affairs can be handled for you during a period of incapacity. Additionally, we offer powers of attorney for specific or limited purposes, as well as advance medical directives and living wills that ensure that your wishes will be carried out in making health care decisions for you in the event you are unable to make the decision for yourself.
- TrustsOur firm assists its clients by narrowing down the broad spectrum of wills and trusts, to find the instrument which meets our clients’ needs. We ensure that the assets of our clients will be transferred to their intended beneficiaries, and that those assets will be used for their intended purposes. Estate planning allows for consideration of the most efficient and economical way of transferring property to your heirs, while minimizing the amount of taxes due. An example of one such method of transferring property is that of a living trust. A living trust is a useful tool to avoid the requirements of probate, while at the same time providing a transition for the management of assets. As individuals age, we are dedicated to providing the support our clients need in this often difficult, but very important process.
- Power of Attorney
- Probate
- Tax Law