SB Freeman Law Firm is proud to announce that Stephen Freeman, Esq. has been recognized by Lawyers of Distinction as a 2026 award recipient for excellence in Family and Divorce Law. This prestigious recognition highlights attorneys who demonstrate exceptional legal skill, professional achievement, and dedication to serving their clients. Being selected reflects a strong commitment […]
I am thrilled to announce that I have been recognized as a member of Lawyers of Distinction, a prestigious honor that highlights top attorneys across the nation. This recognition is based on a combination of accomplishments, reputation, and peer review — and I am incredibly proud to have received this honor. Being named to this […]
On October 1, 2025, numerous laws passed during the Maryland General Assembly’s 2025 session will go into effect. Many of these laws will impact the practice of criminal, consumer protection, estates and trusts, family, immigration landlord and tenant, and property law. The following bills go into effect October 1, 2025. Criminal Law Consumer Protection Employment/Labor […]
So, you might be asking how can practicing gratitude help me be happier? I’m a strong believer that positive attracts positive and negative attracts negative. In other words, there is a strong correlation between the thoughts you have and your happiness. Negative thoughts can just spiral out of control until you are overcome by them. […]
Join the MSBA for the Uncovering Hidden Data in Family Law Cases on Thursday, August 4th at 1 p.m.! Electronic evidence plays a critical role in family law cases. Locating hidden assets, private email accounts, encrypted communications, or uncovering a spouse’s hidden life may break your client’s case wide-open. Understanding the “how-to” of electronic evidence lays the foundation […]
IN E. N. V. TR., Sept Term 2020, filed July 12, 2021, the Court of Appeals has published a well-researched and comprehensive opinion on de facto parents. E.N. (Mom) and D.D. (Dad) had two children. They all lived together as a family until D.D. was incarcerated. After spending approximately four years in prison, D.D. was released and […]
On one hand, naked agreements to agree are not enforceable. On the other hand, “the mere fact that a letter of intent explicitly contemplates future agreements does not make it unenforceable….” How can you tell the difference? Four Categories of Letters of Intent In Maryland, there are generally four categories of Letters of Intent which create a […]
Court Also Instructs Rules Committee to Address Issue of Prohibition on Out-of-State Attorneys The Maryland Court of Appeals recently ruled that even though a lawyer violated Rule 5.5 of the Maryland Code of Professional Conduct prohibiting the unlicensed practice of law, no sanctions would be imposed. Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland v. Dawn R. Jackson, Misc. […]
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of someone as an introvert? Typically we wrongly think of an introvert as someone who doesn’t like people. Actually, that is not always true. Whether you are an introvert or an extrovert has a lot more to do with how you process things, […]
“We must remember always that accusation is not proof and that conviction depends upon evidence and due process of law.” […]