Kathleen Duckett McCann

Kathleen Duckett McCann

  • Divorce, Family Law, Domestic Violence ...
  • Maryland
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Biography

Ms. McCann earned her B.A. degree in psychology from the University of Maryland Baltimore County in 1979. She graduated the University of Baltimore School of Law Magna Cum Laude in December of 1996 and was admitted to the Maryland Bar in June of 1997. She was a member of the University of Baltimore Law Review and the Heuisler Honor Society. After earning her law degree, Ms. McCann became associated with the Baltimore firm of Ober, Kaler, Grimes and Shriver. From there, she entered solo practice in Annapolis, Maryland. In 2001, she joined the Annapolis firm of Alan Legum, P.A. Ms. McCann moved from Annapolis to Queenstown, Maryland in 2002. In 2005, she opened a private practice in Queenstown. Ms. McCann concentrates her practice in the following areas: (1) family law which includes divorce, custody and child support, property distribution, alimony and prenuptial agreements; (2) appeals; (3) wills, trusts, and estates; and (4) adult guardianship. She is also an experienced mediator who is court-approved and frequently appointed by the Circuit Court for Queen Anne’s County as mediator in all types of family law cases. Ms. McCann is a member of the American Bar Association, the Maryland Bar Association and subscribes to the Family Law, Estates & Trusts Law, Elder Law, and Alternative Dispute Resolution Sections. She is a member and former treasurer of the Queen Anne’s County Bar Association. She also serves on the Fee Dispute Resolution Committee of the Maryland Bar Association. In 2008, she received the Outstanding Attorney Award from Mid-Shore Counsel on Family Violence for her work advocating on behalf of victims of domestic violence. Ms. McCann is also a member of the Chesapeake Environmental Center. She can be reached by calling 410-827-5622 or online at kdmccann@kdmccannlaw.com.

Education
University of Baltimore
J.D. (1997) | General Practice of Law
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Honors: She graduated the University of Baltimore School of Law Magna Cum Laude in December of 1996 and was admitted to the Maryland Bar in June of 1997. She was a member of the University of Baltimore Law Review and the Heuisler Honor Society.
Activities: University of Baltimore Law Review
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Professional Experience
Attorney and Owner of the Firm
Law Offices of Kathleen Duckett McCann, LLC
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Moved my residence to Queen Anne's County and pened my own law practice in Queen Anne's County in May of 2005
Attorney
Law Offices of Alan Legum, P.A.
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Worked as an attorney practicing law in the areas of personal injury, workers' compensation, contracts, civil rights and employment law.
Attorney and Owner of the Firm
Law Offices of Kathleen Duckett McCann
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Practiced law in Annapolis in my own firm until securing a position as an attorney at the law firm of Alan Legum, P.A.
Associate Attorney
Ober Kaler Grimes & Shriver, Inc. in Baltimore, Maryland
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Associate attorney at Ober Kaler Grimes & Shriver, Inc. for approximately one year. Left the firm to start my own law practice in Annapolis, Maryland
Certifications
Certified Court-Appointed Mediator
Circuit Court for Queen Anne's County
Awards
Leading Lawyer Mediator
Leading Lawyers
Outstanding Attorney Award
Mid-Shore Counsel on Family Violence
Professional Associations
Maryland State Bar
Member
- Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Maryland
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Federal Circuit
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Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    I offer initial consultations in the area of family law at a flat fee of $175.00. Initial retainers are set at the initial consultation meeting depending on the issues in the case. I offer free initial consultations in the area of estate planning.
Practice Areas
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Additional Practice Areas
  • Guardianships
  • Child Custody & Child Support
  • Mediation
Websites & Blogs
Website
Website
Contact & Map
Queen Anne's County Office
160 Shields Ln
Queenstown, MD 21658
Telephone: (410) 827-5622
Fax: (410) 827-5633