MDSW is comprised of experienced lawyers whose collective focus is the efficient delivery of legal services in a wide variety of practice areas. Our lawyers have spent decades representing a diverse group of clients, including individuals, families, Fortune 500 companies, private equity firms, hospital systems, banks, closely-held businesses, municipalities, and school systems. Our practice is focused on sophisticated and complex business, finance, civil litigation, real estate, agricultural and zoning matters.
MDSW’s attorneys work collaboratively so that our clients benefit from our respective experience and expertise. In addition, MDSW lawyers have a deep commitment to the Eastern Shore. Some of our lawyers were born and raised here; some have relocated because of the many attributes of this region; but all of our lawyers and their families are deeply involved in and integral to the fabric of this community.
After years of deliberate and strategic growth, MDSW further continues to expand. In 2021, John Costello joined the firm. An avid boater, John began his career as a naval architect. After earning his J.D. at the University of Maryland School of Law, he served as Managing Counsel of Intellectual Property and Technology for Laureate Education, Inc. and Walden University, LLC. John has previously served as counsel for large public corporations and privately-held companies.
Charlie Capute, a well-respected and experienced Estates & Trusts attorney, is the most recent addition to the firm’s Easton office. Charlie adds significant depth to an existing area of strength at MDSW: estate planning and administration. Charlie has enjoyed a lengthy career advising clients throughout the region. “We are fortunate to partner with such a prominent and experienced member of the bar. Charlie has been a friend, colleague, and referral source to many of the lawyers at MDSW, and the addition of Charlie and his exceptional paralegal staff is a perfect fit for this firm,” said Douglas Walker, Managing Partner of MDSW.
With the long presence on the Eastern Shore of MDSW lawyers, we appreciate the challenges our clients often face in this unique market. When you live and work here, you view client relationships as a privilege and responsibility, and serve them and our community with stewardship and purpose. The resources and caliber of MDSW lawyers enable us to provide the level of legal services expected at a large firm but with affordable rates and personalized attention.
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