Civil Litigation Trials & Appeals,
Contract & Business Litigation
& Estate Planning
Civil Litigation: Trials & Appeals
Get the civil litigation experience of a former Maryland and New York Assistant Attorney General and a former US Department of Justice Trial Attorney.
Michael Elder has tried cases and argued appeals in a wide variety of civil trials and appeals.
Business & Contract Litigation
Michael Elder has negotiated and litigated hundreds of contracts and other business disputes on behalf of individuals, large and small corporations, and governmental agencies in various business areas, including real estate and construction.
Estate
Planning
Ensure your wishes are respected and your loved ones are protected with personalized estate planning.
Michael Elder will guide you through the maze of options in creating wills, trusts, and powers of attorney.
Estate Administration & Litigation
Michael Elder provides trust and probate administration and litigation services to help you efficiently manage and distribute estates according to the trust.
Living Trusts & Wills
Protect your healthcare choices with comprehensive living wills and medical directives.
Michael Elder will guide you in creating these legal documents that outline your preferences for end-of-life care, medical treatments.
Power of Attorney & Advance Medical Directives
Ensure your wishes are respected and your loved ones are protected with personalized Advance Medical Directives and Powers of Attorney.
Michael Elder will guide you through your options.
Business & Contracts Litigation
Michael Elder has worked on hundreds of contracts, both simple and highly complex, in connection with real estate transactions, construction projects, and other business areas.
He has expertly negotiated and litigated contracts and other business disputes on behalf of individuals, large and small corporations, and governmental agencies in a wide variety of areas.
Living Trusts & Wills
Michael Elder understands the importance of planning for the future.
A well-structured living trust or will can provide peace of mind knowing that your assets will be distributed according to your wishes and your family will be taken care of when you are gone.
Michael can guide you through the process of creating a personalized plan that meets your needs and goals.
Let Michael use his legal experience to safeguard your legacy and ensure a smooth transition of assets to the next generation.
Ensuring Your Wishes Are Respected
Power of Attorney & Advance Medical Directives
Protect your legal and healthcare choices with a comprehensive Power of Attorney and Advance Medical Directive.
Michael Elder will guide you in creating these legal documents that outline your preferences for end-of-life care, medical treatments, and the appointment of healthcare decision-makers.
By planning ahead, you empower your loved ones to make informed choices that align with your values and wishes.
Michael provides compassionate and personalized counsel to ensure your medical directives are legally sound and reflect your true intentions.
Safeguard your legal and medical wishes – and peace of mind – with Michael’s guidance in Powers of Attorney and Advance Medical Directive planning.
Client Testimonials
“Michael was chosen after reading reviews on Google to represent me in a difficult situation. With his professionalism and kindness, we were able to get through it. I recommend placing 100% trust in him.“
– Patti H.
“Michael successfully represented a case I was one of the plaintiffs involved. This issue had been going on for many years and if he had not taken care of it for us there is no doubt we would still be dealing with it.”
– Lynda S.
“Excellent consultation and theories for litigation potential and options. Excellent knowledge and able to resource plenty of information to support opinions and options.”
– Mark D.
About Michael S. Elder
Michael Elder has a track of success with trials and appeals in Maryland and New York.
A native of Harford County, Michael’s career includes serving as an Assistant Attorney General in both states and a four-year tenure as a Trial Attorney with the US Department of Justice in Washington, DC.
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