F. Kirk Kolodner
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
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Kirk Kolodner is a trial lawyer with 30 years of litigation and transactional experience in many diverse areas of law. He is AV rated by Martindale-Hubble, which is the highest rating for legal ability and professional ethics. He has been selected to Maryland Super Lawyers for 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 21014 and 2015. In 2012 and 2013, he had the distinction of being named among the 100 top lawyers in Maryland. He was selected for 2015 among Best Lawyers® in America in the practice area of litigation (trusts and estates). He graduated from Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin, and obtained his law degree from the University of Baltimore School of Law. He is a Member of the law firm and has been practicing law in Maryland since 1980. His practice areas include family, divorce and marital separation law, guardianships, business and commercial litigation, personal injury, real estate litigation, estate and trust litigation, and general civil litigation. His primary focus is family and divorce law. As a trial attorney, Mr. Kolodner asserts his client's interests aggressively, but he is sensitive to the costs and risks involved in litigation. He has significant experience strategizing and analyzing litigation issues, and he has handled all aspects of litigation from investigation, negotiation, pre-trial discovery and motions, to the trial and appeal. Mr. Kolodner is past chair of his law firm's litigation practice, coordinating the firm's litigation among its 20 lawyers. Kirk Kolodner is a trial lawyer with 30 years of litigation and transactional experience in many diverse areas of law. He is AV rated by Martindale-Hubble, which is the highest rating for legal ability and professional ethics. He has been selected to Maryland Super Lawyers for 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 21014 and 2015. In 2012 and 2013, he had the distinction of being named among the 100 top lawyers in Maryland. He was selected for 2015 among Best Lawyers® in America in the practice area of litigation (trusts and estates). He graduated from Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin, and obtained his law degree from the University of Baltimore School of Law. He is a Member of the law firm and has been practicing law in Maryland since 1980. His practice areas include family, divorce and marital separation law, guardianships, business and commercial litigation, personal injury, real estate litigation, estate and trust litigation, and general civil litigation. His primary focus is family and divorce law. As a trial attorney, Mr. Kolodner is past chair of his law firm's litigation practice, coordinating the firm's litigation among its 20 lawyers.
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2015
Gregory Miller
Mr. Kolodner's extensive experience in litigation and trusts and estates law was evident in our case involving a complex family estate dispute. He clearly understood the nuances of Maryland probate law and provided sound legal guidance. However, his communication was often delayed, and I sometimes felt like I was left in the dark about case developments. While his knowledge is undeniable—especially given his recognition as a 'Lawyer of the Year'—the lack of proactive communication made the process more stressful than necessary. He handled the legal aspects well, but I expected a bit more attentiveness. For straightforward estate planning, I’d likely return, but for more involved matters, I’d consider other attorneys who might offer a more responsive approach.
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