William C. Fanning, Jr.
FANNING LAW, LLC
- Biography
Attorney Bill Fanning has focused on family law in Maryland since 1993. He and the staff of Fanning Law, LLC understand the complexities associated with separation, divorce, custody, visitation, and other family law matters and will successfully help you and your family through these difficult issues. With over 20 years of experience handling family disputes, Bill Fanning has an in-depth understanding of the legal and emotional issues which affect you and your family. Looking to grow your family through adoption? Fanning Law, LLC can ably assist you and your family through the adoption process as well. One of Charles County’s top full-service law firms, our La Plata, Maryland offices also represent clients involved in a large range of legal issues. Our effective litigation background is applied to cases involving business & employment issues, personal injury, criminal defense, wills and probate, and general civil litigation matters. Let our experience and skill work for you. Choose Fanning Law, LLC as Your Family Lawyer.
- Practice Areas
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father’s Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Employment Law
- Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Fees
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- District of Columbia
- District of Columbia Bar
- Since 1993
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- Languages
- English:
Spoken, Written
- Professional Experience
- Sole Practitioner
- Fanning Law, LLC
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2013 –
Current
- Partner
- Devine & Fanning, PA
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2001 –
2013
- Partner
- Devine, Fanning, & Greer, PA
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1997 –
2001
- Adjunct Professor, Family Law & Paralegal Studies
- College of Southern Maryland
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1994 –
1999
- Partner
- Fanning & Greer, PA
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1995 –
1997
- Sole Practitioner
- William C. Fanning, Jr., Esquire
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1993 –
1995
- Attorney
- Alexander & Cleaver, PA
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1992 –
1993
- Legal Intern
- National Labor Relations Board
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1990 –
1991
- Federal employment law.
- Counselor
- Columbus Community Legal Services – Families and the Law Clinic
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1989 –
1991
- Non-profit law clinic focusing on family law.
- Education
- The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
- J.D. (1991) | Law
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1988
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1991 - Honors: Moot Court Associate
- Activities: Columbus Community Legal Services – Families and the Law Clinic
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- Salisbury University
- B.A. (1988) | Political Science
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1984
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1988 - Honors: Honor Society
- Activities: Pi Lambda Phi Fraternity
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- Awards
- Honoree
- Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service, Inc.
- Recognition
- Charles County Bar Association, Family Law Clinic
- Recognition
- St. Mary’s County Law Clinic
- Top Lawyers in Maryland
- American Lawyer Media
- Professional Associations
- Federal Bar Association
- Member
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2005 –
Current -
- District of Columbia Bar
- Member
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1993 –
Current -
- Charles County Bar Association
- Member
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1992 –
Current -
- Prince George’s County Bar Association
- Member
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1992 –
Current -
- Maryland State Bar Association
- Member
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1992 –
Current -
- Publications
- Butler v. Tilghman, 350 Md. 259, 711 A.2d 859 (1998)
- Goshorn v. Goshorn, 154 Md.App. 194, 838 A.2d 1247 (Md.App. 2003)
- Jurney v. Jurney (July 3, 2012)
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