No one anticipates being involved in a family law dispute. No one wants to deal with that drama. And yet, so many find themselves in that exact situation. It can feel scary. But you don’t have to do this alone.
Family Law Practice Areas
- Custody
Divorce
Child support and alimony
Marital property
Parenting plans
Marriage settlement agreements
Protective orders
De-facto parent’s rights
Child advocacy
Guardianship
Adoption
Third party visitation and custody
You’re not in this alone
Emily Shank is a general practice lawyer who focuses on family law with warm and empathetic engagement. Unlike big law firms, where you may speak or work with a different person each time (and not always a lawyer!), Emily will personally handle your case from start to finish.
Emily is a mom of two little girls. She understands the struggles of parenting – period, let alone when you are doing it while arguing with your spouse. She understands a parent’s instinct to do whatever is best for your children, no matter the cost. She is compassionate and fierce. And she’s in your corner.
Emily P. Shank, Esq.
Emily is a member of the Maryland State Bar, the Carroll County Bar, the Women’s Bar of Maryland, the International Association of Collaborative Professionals, and The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce. She volunteers with the Carroll County Family law clinic, Maryland Volunteer Lawyer Services, and is a Know Your Rights trainer with the ACLU of Maryland. Emily has been recognized for The Daily Record’s 2019 “Leading Women Award”.
Emily grew up in Frederick and graduated from Towson University in 2008. While in college, Emily began a career in jewelry sales, eventually managing a 2-million-dollar store and 10 employees. After college, Emily and her husband moved to San Diego where Emily ultimately attended Thomas Jefferson School of Law. She graduated Magna Cum Laude and was sworn in to the Maryland Bar in 2014.
Emily clerked for the District Courts of both Carroll and Howard Counties with responsibilities to seven Judges. She is skilled at tailoring arguments to present the best case for her client. Emily then went on to work as an associate attorney at the highly regarded firm of Stoner, Preston and Boswell, Chtd. Ready to build her own practice, Emily started Bellator Law, Inc where she fights aggressively for her clients with a compassionate bed side manner. She is one of the only Collaboratively trained attorneys in Carroll County and accepts both Collaborative and traditional divorce cases.
Know Your Rights
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