What we offer. We are a full service law firm offering criminal defense, DWI, DUI, drug possession, felonies, personal injury, automobile accident cases, estates, civil litgation, divorce, custody, property law, and corporate law among other matters.
Our pricing. We are competitively priced. As a client, you receive excellent value with our firm because we work together as your team.
Why our firm is different. Our lawyers are well respected by the bench and other lawyers. We are all seasoned trial practitioners, and relentless in pursuing our client's interests. Five of our seven lawyers have served as prosecutors or special prosecutors. Together, our lawyers have a total of 131 years of trial experience.
What sets us apart from the others. Our lawyers work together as a team, which is a quality unique among law firms. Our lawyers pay attention to the special details of each case. We are extremely hardworking and ethical. In the courtroom, our lawyers are thoroughly prepared and take all steps necessary to zealously represent our client's interests. We care about our clients. We support them as important individuals and do whatever it takes, within the bounds of the law and ethics, to support their cause. We are compassionate about our client's cases. Six of our lawyers are former Presidents of the Calvert County Bar Association. All of our lawyers are involved in community activities. Our lawyers are supported by legal staff with over 86 combined years in the legal field. Our experience, character and integrity are unparalleled. Our reputation is second to none.
Our goal. Our goal is to obtain the best possible result for each and every client. It is what they deserve and receive from Cumberland & Erly, LLC.
Our AV Rating - The highest in the Legal Community
The General Ethical Standards Rating denotes adherence to professional standards of conduct and ethics, reliability, diligence and other criteria relevant to the discharge of professional responsibilities.
Cumberland and Erly's General Recommendation Rating is: V - Very High
A lawyer must receive a General Ethical Standards Rating before his or her review can proceed to the next step;Legal Ability Ratings.
Legal Ability Ratings take into consideration the standard of professional ability in the area where the lawyer practices, the lawyer's expertise, and other professional qualifications. If a lawyer's practice is limited or specialized, Peer Review Ratings are based on performance in those specific fields of law.
Legal Ability Ratings are:
C - Good to High
B - High to Very High
A - Very High to Preeminent
When both categories of Peer Review Ratings are confirmed, a lawyer receives an CV, BV or AV Rating.
Cumberland and Erly's Legal Ability Rating is: A - Very High to Preeminent, making our overall General Ethical Standards Rating an "AV"
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