Practice Areas

Practice Areas

Ferrante & Dill is a general practice law firm located in Southern Maryland. Our attorneys are knowledgeable and experienced in the areas of family law, personal injury, criminal defense, estate planning, and business law.

Personal Injury

Personal injuries can be devastating. If you’ve been in injured in an accident or suffered as a result of someone else’s negligence, you need an advocate. At Ferrante & Dill, we take pride in our ability to handle all aspects of personal injury cases. Did you know we can help you with coordinating insurance benefits, dealing with medical providers, and handling creditors? There is no reason for you to sort through this overwhelmingly frustrating process alone. See blogs on this topic.

Criminal Defense

Our criminal defense attorneys understand a lot is at stake if you or a loved one have been charged with a criminal offense. When you’re facing criminal charges, you need an attorney to help you understand the potential consequences and navigate the complicated criminal justice system to help protect your livelihood, reputation, and constitutional rights. Ferrante & Dill, LLC attorneys provide diligent defense counsel to people charged with misdemeanors including drug and alcohol related charges, traffic violations, theft, burglary, cases involving juveniles, fraud, homicide, domestic violence, and sex offenses. See blogs on this topic.

Business Law

There are so many details to consider when starting, running, or closing a business. Let the attorneys at Ferrante & Dill help prepare you for success. We are skilled at guiding you through the legal aspects of business ownership whether you need help choosing the proper type of business, negotiating or reviewing contracts, applying for licensing, or closing up shop. Visit blog.
Nobody chooses to get hurt, but if you are injured by someone else’s actions you may be entitled to compensation for your pain and suffering, missed work, medical expenses and future disability. The people who handle these claims for the insurance companies are experienced and highly trained. Their goal is to act in the best interests of the insurance company, not yours. Being represented by a lawyer experienced in this area of the law can increase your chances for a good result.   Our attorneys have represented the large national corporations and insurance companies that ordinary people must face when they find themselves injured in an accident. As your attorneys they can use that experience to get you the best possible outcome. They have worked on a broad range of cases in this area of the law – from small claims to million dollar cases – and usually there is no fee unless they obtain a verdict or settlement in the client’s favor.   We help residents of Calvert County, St. Mary’s County, and Charles County, from Prince Frederick to Lexington Park and La Plata.  Contact our office today for all of your Maryland Personal Injury Law needs. Call (410) 535-6100 or email info@ferrantedill.com. We have offices in Prince Frederick and California, MD to better serve our clients. 
The stakes are high if you or a loved one have been charged with a criminal offense. When you’re facing criminal charges, you need an attorney to help you understand the potential consequences and navigate the complicated criminal justice system to help protect your livelihood, reputation, and constitutional rights. Ferrante & Dill, LLC attorneys provide diligent defense counsel to people charged with crimes including drug and alcohol related charges, traffic violations, theft, burglary, cases involving juveniles, fraud, homicide, domestic violence, and sex offenses.   We represent clients in matters including: 

Driving Under the Influence (DUI)/Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) 

In Maryland, you can be charged with a DUI if you have a .08 blood alcohol concentration (BAC) or above on a breathalyzer test; or, even below .08 if you fail to perform satisfactorily on standard field sobriety tests.  In either case, you risk imprisonment, fines, loss of your driving privileges and the and interlock requirements. The attorneys at Ferrante & Dill can help you prepare to go before a judge or jury to get the most favorable outcome.

Traffic/MVA hearings 

A “simple” ticket isn’t always as simple as you may think. If you have an upcoming court date or administrative hearing with the Department of Motor Vehicles for a moving violation, a parking ticket, a non-moving violation, or violations associated with crimes including DUI/DWI, we are here to help you understand the charges against you and the potential legal consequences. We can help you prepared and present your strongest case. 

Drug Possession and Drug Distribution Charges 

Drug possession and distribution crimes are a focus of law enforcement here in Maryland and the Courts come down hard on people involved in drug crimes. If you have been charged with a drug-related offense it is imperative that you retain counsel as early as possible to get the best possible outcome for your case. Delays can compromise your defense. We offer free initial consultations in all criminal matters. 

Theft and Burglary 

No matter the circumstances, attorneys at Ferrante & Dill will work vigorously to defend you against pending charges. We will examine the State’s case for flaws, and ensure that your rights are protected. 

Fraud 

If you’ve been charged with fraud, our criminal defense attorneys will take the time to review the evidence against you and listen to your side of the story. We will then advise you of the potential penalties if you are convicted, and work to present a strong defense on your behalf. 

Domestic violence 

Domestic violence charges can have serious impact on other areas of your life including security clearances, your career, and custody arrangements. If you’ve been accused of violence by a family member or significant other, you’ll need an advocate to minimize the charges’ impact. Ferrante and Dill attorneys are very experienced in these types of cases and there is no charge for the initial consultation. 

Assault and Battery 

Because assault and battery are fairly common crimes, it’s tempting to use the internet to seek information about your potential penalties. Don’t. The specific details of your case play an important role in the outcome. A Ferrante & Dill attorney will listen to your version of the situation and carefully prepare a defense that best suits your needs. We are experienced in representing clients charged with misdemeanors and felonies. 

Juvenile matters 

Kids occasionally make bad decisions. Sometimes those decisions result in criminal charges. In some cases, a child may even be treated as an adult under the law. As a parent, it can be terrifying trying to figure out the best way to keep your kid’s mistake from having life-long consequences. Our juvenile defense attorneys have represented many children in both the juvenile and adult systems. Your child has a long life ahead of them and a lot of time to do good in this world, don’t hesitate to contact us so we can do our part to help them on that path.  Contact our office today for all of your Maryland Criminal Law needs. Call (410) 535-6100 or email info@ferrantedill.com. We have offices in Prince Frederick and California, MD to better serve our clients.
There are so many details to consider when starting, running, or closing a business. Whether choosing the proper type of business entity, negotiating or reviewing contracts, applying for licensing, or closing up shop, let the attorneys at Ferrante & Dill help prepare you for success. We have extensive experience guiding clients through the legal issues that arise in every phase of the business lifecycle. 

Starting a Business 

You’ve got a great idea and you’re itching to get a new business up and running. There are important decisions to make right out of the starting blocks – choosing the best entity, defining the relationship between the owners and getting the terms into an agreement, establishing trade names, filing for trademarks, and signing commercial leases to name a few.  The lawyers at Ferrante & Dill have helped numerous clients with this process and are proficient at explaining the different choices, helping you evaluate the pros and cons of each and to directing towards choices that achieve their goals. Once you’ve made your choices, we can draft and file all necessary paperwork including Articles of Incorporation or Articles of Organization, Bylaws, Federal Tax Identification applications, operating agreements, and any additional documents necessary to get you up and running. 

Running a Business 

Once you launch your business, your legal needs are just beginning. Our attorneys have vast experience supporting every aspect of your business from contract negotiations to stock issuance to litigation. From Mom & Pop shops to large corporations, the attorneys at Ferrante & Dill have the expertise to advise and guide you throughout your business lifecycle. 

Ending a Business 

If there comes a time that you’d like to wind down your business, the attorneys at Ferrante & Dill can help with your transition via succession planning, the division of assets, winding down and eventually terminating the business entity. Making the right choices at this stage can help the owners avoid personal liability going forward.  Contact our office today for all of your Maryland Business Law needs. Call (410) 535-6100 or email info@ferrantedill.com. We have offices in Prince Frederick and California, MD to better serve our clients.