Family Law

• Divorce
• Child Support
  Establishing legal paternity gives a father certain rights and responsibilities to his child, including the obligation to pay child support and the right to custody or visitation. It also enables a child to receive benefits or inheritance from their father.
• Child Custody and Visitation
  Child Custody & Visitation – Often, nothing is more difficult or complex in a divorce than the issues of child custody and visitation. Our attorneys help parents develop workable custody and visitation arrangements that meet their children’s needs and reflect their parenting roles.
• Adoption
• Paternity
• Premarital Agreement
  CE Law handles divorce and related issues, such as custody and support. We provide representation in adoptions, paternity, premarital agreements, and domestic violence cases.
• Guardianship
• Spousal Support
  Child & Spousal Support – Often, one of the spouses will be ordered to pay child support or alimony to the other spouse during or after divorce. We help families establish appropriate arrangements that meet their financial needs and capabilities.

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  If you face criminal charges in state or federal court, your freedom and reputation are worth fighting for. Contact Cumberland & Erly, LLC for a free initial consultation with an experienced Calvert County criminal defense lawyer.
• DUI/DWI
  Our attorneys have experience representing first-time offenders and people with prior DUI or DWI convictions on their records.
• Traffic Violations
• Sex Crimes
  Our client was criminally charged with rape and other very serious offenses stemming from an incident that occurred in North Beach, Maryland. From the outset, our client asserted his innocence. After a two day jury trial, Cumberland & Erly, LLC was able to have our client acquitted on all charges.
• Theft
• Misdemeanors
• Embezzlement
• Drug Crimes
• Assault
• Homicide
• Arson
• Shoplifting
  If your child has been charged with a crime or delinquent conduct, ranging from shoplifting to serious felonies, we can help you protect your child’s rights and future.
• Kidnapping
• Manslaughter

Business and Corporate Law

• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Business Formation
• Business Disputes
  Running or starting a business can be complicated. But, with over 100 years of combined experience in business law, our team has what it takes to represent and advocate for entrepreneurs and companies in Maryland.
• Limited Liability Companies

Property Law

• Real Estate Litigation
  CE Law has significant experience assisting clients in various real estate matters, from representing buyers and sellers in closings to obtaining construction permits and licenses.
• Construction Litigation
  CE Law is qualified to represent construction companies, contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, homeowners, and residential and commercial property owners in all manner of construction litigation.
• Real Estate Transactions
  Real estate transactions often imply significant life changes and ambitions for buyers and sellers. Knowing this, we help our clients reach their objectives, no matter how big or small. With attention to detail, we account for the risks associated with the real estate matter, knowing that our clients rely on us to provide the right advice and outcome.
• Eminent Domain
  State and federal eminent domain laws authorize the government to purchase private land for public use, such as the construction of schools, roads, highways, parks, and hospitals.
• Land Use and Zoning
  Other areas of our practice complement our business and commercial law practice. For example, we assist business clients with real estate purchases, leases, and land use issues, which many businesses encounter as they develop. We have experience in personal injury and workers’ compensation matters, which may arise when companies hire employees or contract workers.
• Landlord-Tenant Disputes

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  Personal injury claims generally involve allegations of a wrong or damage to a person’s physical health, rights, reputation, or property. They may be based on a theory of negligence, recklessness, or misconduct.
• Medical Malpractice
• Auto Accidents
• Dog Bites

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  Our team of attorneys has the capacity and resources to handle every aspect of your immediate and long-term estate planning and asset preservation needs.
• Wills
• Trusts
• Power of Attorney
• Probate
  For more than 40 years, our lawyers have been providing the highest quality estate planning and probate services for individuals and families in Southern Maryland.

Finance Law

• Foreclosure