Kaya Abukassis
Corinne D. Adams
STEVENS PALMER, LLC 114 W. Water Street, Centreville; 410-758-4600; spp-law.com
YVS LAW, LLC (F/K/A YUMKAS, VIDMAR, SWEENEY & MULRENIN, LLC) 185 Admiral Cochrane Drive, Ste. 130, Annapolis; 410-571-2780; yvslaw.com
Education: University of Baltimore Legal Specialty(s): Family Law, Mediation, Criminal Law The firm said: “Ms. Abukassis is a new attorney in our office and has already shown great promise as an advocate and counselor. She is attentive, bright, and is a wonderful addition to the legal community on the Eastern Shore.”
Education: St. John’s University School of Law Legal Specialty(s): Insolvency, Bankruptcy The firm said: “Corinne is known internally as the ‘Receivership Queen’ for her intricate knowledge of the Maryland Commercial Receivership Act. I know of no other lawyer her age as well-practiced in this niche area. Corinne’s leadership roles include IWIRC and Inn of Court board positions.”
Class of
2023 Meet this year’s class of dynamic, young lawyers nominated by their firm because they demonstrate diligence, passion, and professionalism in their respective area of legal practice. Each lawyer is about 40 years old or younger. Their zenith awaits them. Read on to meet the Up & Coming Lawyers Class of 2023.
Lawyers are listed alphabetically by last name.
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David Baines
Erin K. Benson
LAW OFFICES EWING, DIETZ, FOUNTAIN & KALUDIS 16 South Washington Street, Easton; 410-822-1988; ewingdietz.com
YVS LAW, LLC (F/K/A YUMKAS, VIDMAR, SWEENEY & MULRENIN, LLC) 185 Admiral Cochrane Drive, Ste. 130, Annapolis; 410-571-2780; yvslaw.com
Education: University of Baltimore School of Law Legal Specialty(s): Civil, Personal Injury The firm said: “David is a litigator who shines in the courtroom and handles many of our highly contentious matters. His background in peronsal injury litigation is extremely beneficial to his clients and allows for him to navigate the most difficult of cases. His comfort and proficiency in the courtroom makes him a rising star.”
Education: University of Baltimore School of Law Legal Specialty(s): Environmental, Real Estate, Land Use The firm said: “Erin helps clients secure project permits and approvals, and with document drafting, due diligence analysis, and title review to facilitate successful transactions. Erin is passionate about the work she does at the firm and is a zealous and creative problem solver.”