Hazlehurst Vitrano LLC is a law firm located in Northern Baltimore County, Maryland specializing in federal criminal defense, civil litigation, and collaborative practice.

Criminal Defense

We provide comprehensive legal representation in criminal matters. We are former federal public defenders whose combined experience covers nearly every facet of federal and Maryland criminal law, from investigations through trial, and in appeals and post-conviction proceedings. When liberty and, as is common in such cases, property and business interests are at stake, clients rely upon us to provide trusted counsel and to help them navigate through troubled waters.

Civil Litigation

We also represent clients in civil litigation and administrative proceedings. Our experience is not limited to one particular area, but rather is diverse and includes litigation of many different types, including:

   • Contract disputes
   • Business torts
   • Breach of fiduciary duty and civil fraud
   • Will contests
   • Professional license suspension proceedings
   • Civil rights

The firm also serves as local counsel in matters pending in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland.

Collaborative Practice

Litigation is not the only option, and often it is not the most cost-effective or productive one. "Collaborative law" or "collaborative practice" is a structured dispute resolution process in which:

   • the parties are represented by lawyers who are disqualified from litigation;
   • settlement is intentionally pursued as the outcome of legal representation;
   • cooperation replaces adversarial techniques; and
   • the parties actively participate in all negotiations necessary for resolution.

We encourage our clients to explore collaborative practice as an alternative to costly, protracted litigation. We have the specialized training and experience to facilitate a successful collaborative process.

Contact

Call us today at (443) 992-4105 to schedule a consultation.