Taking a fresh, high-touch approach to estate planning, probate, and adoption.
Planning for or protecting your family and assets doesn't have to be a daunting experience. We approach each case with fresh eyes and proactive, strategic tactics that allow you to focus on what really matters -- you and your family.
MEET
AMANDA
Amanda N. Odorimah, Esq is an educator, speaker, volunteer, and community advocate who is licensed to practice law in the State of Maryland and the District of Columbia.
Amanda deploys a client-centric approach to family law that consistently yields the best possible outcome for the families that she serves. She believes that better results are earned when a client is properly educated, guided, and empowered.
Education
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Bachelor of Arts degree in criminology and criminal justice, University of Maryland at College Park
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Master of Education degree, University of Maryland University College
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Juris Doctorate with a concentration in family law, University of Baltimore School of Law
Experience
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Clerked for the Honorable Cathy H. Serrette in the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County
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Former Estates and Gifts tax attorney for the Internal Revenue Service
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Past faculty member for the Maryland Judicial Education' Family Law University
Bar Association
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Maryland Supreme Court Standing Committee on Pro Bono
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DC Bar Estates, Trust, and Probate Law Steering Committee
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J. Franklyn Bourne Bar Association
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Maryland State Bar Association
Awards
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The Maryland chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) awarded Amanda with The Cheryl Lynn Hepfer Family Law Award
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SuperLawyer Rising Star 2023 and 2024
ESTATE
PLANNING
Proactive and strategic estate planning is essential to protecting your family and your assets. Addressing your estate planning needs today can reduce conflicts and tax liability while ensuring that your assets are distributed as you wish later on.
We’re here to provide information on and guide you through any of the following:
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Wills and Trusts
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Living Wills
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Fiduciary Services
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Family Entities
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Litigation
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Wealth Preservation
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Medical Powers of Attorney
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Guardianship
PROBATE
Managing the estate of a loved one can be an overwhelming experience. Even when the deceased has properly planned, there are certain complex rules and laws that must be followed.
We’re here to provide information on and guide you through any of the following:
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Filing the Estate With the Court
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Taking an Inventory of Documents and Assets
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Valuing Assets
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Paying Income and Estate Taxes
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Overseeing the Payment of Bills and Estate Expenses
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Overseeing the Estate Beneficiaries Disbursement
ADOPTION
Couples and families can face changes and challenges while working through the adoption process in Maryland, which often requires legal assistance. And we believe that every family and their legal needs are unique and require a client-centered approach.
We’re here to provide information on and guide you through any of the following:
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Preparing and reviewing paperwork
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Facilitating background check
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Gathering documents for your home study
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Handling legal disputes
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Communicating with your adoption agency
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Explaining local, state, and Federal laws about adoption
Contact Us!
301-960-4570
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9701 Apolla Drive, Suite 100,
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
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Monday - Thursday
9:00 am - 4:30 pm