Legal custody
Addresses who makes major decisions about education, health, religion, and a child's general welfare.
Maryland counsel for life's hardest turns
Clear counsel.
Steady advocacy.
When the stakes are personal, you need a lawyer who listens closely, speaks plainly, and is ready to fight for what matters.
Family lawDivorce & custodyEstate planningPersonal injury
What we do
Focused experience for deeply personal matters.
Legal problems rarely arrive one at a time. We connect the immediate issue to the larger picture—your children, your finances, your health, and the life you are working toward.
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Family Law
Practical counsel for the decisions that reshape a family—from support and property questions to protective orders and negotiated agreements.
- Child support
- Property division
- Prenuptial agreements
Divorce
A clear plan for moving forward, with careful attention to children, financial security, timing, and the cost of conflict.
- Contested matters
- Mutual consent
- Alimony
Child Custody
Child-centered advocacy for parenting time, decision-making authority, support, enforcement, and modifications.
- Parenting plans
- Legal custody
- Physical custody
Wills & Estate Planning
Thoughtful, understandable planning that protects the people you love and makes your wishes easier to carry out.
- Wills
- Powers of attorney
- Advance directives
Personal Injury
Focused representation after a serious accident, from preserving evidence and dealing with insurers to pursuing fair compensation.
- Vehicle accidents
- Insurance claims
- Injury litigation
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Kindness and strength are not opposites. The best advocacy begins with understanding—and is backed by the preparation to stand firm.
The Kanaras & Rogers approach
A family-law case can affect nearly every part of your life. The right plan starts by identifying what must be protected, what can be resolved, and where a firm line needs to be drawn.
Responsive to the case
Some matters call for careful negotiation. Others require immediate court action. We match the strategy to the facts and explain the practical tradeoffs before you decide.
Responsive to the client
You should never feel like a bystander in your own case. We stay accessible, answer questions directly, and keep the work tied to your priorities.
Child supportAlimonyProperty divisionPrenuptial agreementsProtective & peace ordersEnforcement & modification
Divorce is both a legal process and a major life transition. We help you separate the urgent from the important, understand the likely paths forward, and make decisions with the future in view.
Maryland law, in brief
Maryland currently recognizes three grounds for divorce: mutual consent, six-month separation, and irreconcilable differences. Spouses pursuing separate lives may qualify for the separation ground even while living under the same roof.
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Understand the full picture
Goals, children, assets, debts, safety concerns, and the other side's likely position.
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Set a practical strategy
Define the best outcome, the acceptable range, and the points that should not be traded away.
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Resolve or litigate
Pursue efficient agreement where possible and present a thoroughly prepared case where court is necessary.
Custody disputes demand a steady hand. We keep the focus on a workable plan for the child while building the evidence and legal position needed to protect your role as a parent.
Physical custody
Addresses where a child lives and how time, school, holidays, transportation, and daily care are arranged.
Maryland courts decide custody by the child's best interests. No single factor controls; the analysis is specific to the child, the parents, and the life they share.
Read the Maryland overviewEstate planning is not only about wealth. It is about naming the people you trust, protecting minor children, documenting your wishes, and giving your family a clearer path when it matters.
Listen
We learn about your family, assets, concerns, and the responsibilities you want to place in trusted hands.
Design
We recommend a practical plan and explain each document in plain language before drafting begins.
Complete
We review the documents with you, make final adjustments, and guide proper signing and safekeeping.
Will
Direct property, name a representative, and plan for minor children.
Power of attorney
Choose someone to handle financial matters if you cannot.
Advance directive
Document health-care wishes and appoint a trusted decision-maker.
Trust planning
Evaluate whether a trust supports your family, tax, or control goals.
A serious injury can create medical, financial, and practical pressure all at once. Early legal guidance can help preserve evidence, avoid costly missteps, and keep an insurer from defining the value of your case.
Preserve records, identify witnesses, and establish how the collision or injury occurred.
Document medical treatment, time away from work, property damage, and the human impact.
Handle insurer communications and pursue every responsible party and available source of recovery.
Maryland's contributory-negligence rule can make fault disputes especially important. Speak with counsel promptly before giving a recorded statement or accepting a settlement.
About Andrew Kanaras
Experienced enough to know what matters. Human enough to listen.
For more than three decades, Andrew “Andy” Kanaras has helped Maryland clients navigate legal problems that reach into the center of their lives.
Clients describe Andy as a straight shooter: knowledgeable, responsive, and honest about what a case may require. He takes the time to understand the details, explain the choices, and keep the client informed.
His approach is measured, not passive. He looks for sensible resolutions that protect time, money, and family stability. When agreement is not enough, he is ready to advocate with focus and resilience in court.
Experienced judgmentDirect communicationClient-centered strategyTrial-ready preparation
How we work
Clarity at every stage.
Listen before acting
The facts matter. So do your priorities, your family, and the outcome you need to live with.
Make the law clear
You receive candid advice, realistic options, and a strategy you can understand at every stage.
Prepare for every path
We look for smart resolutions without losing sight of what it takes to present a strong case in court.
Client perspectives
Trusted when the outcome matters most.
The measure of representation is not only the work completed, but how supported and informed a client feels along the way.
“Andy asked all the right questions and addressed all of my concerns and fears. His calm and compassionate manner made agreement possible in a very difficult set of circumstances.”
“He helped me with my divorce and custody, and the process felt smooth and straightforward. He explains things well, answers promptly, and listens.”
“He was on top of everything immediately and kept the communication line very strong. I never wondered about a thing.”
“Knowledgeable, kind, easy to work with, and honest. He returns calls and emails promptly and does not waste your time or money.”
Client comments are presented in abbreviated form. Prior results and testimonials do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Start a conversation
You talk. We listen. Then we tell you what comes next.
Share a brief outline of your situation. Please do not include confidential, sensitive, or time-critical information. Sending a message does not create an attorney-client relationship.
Email us directlyagkanaras.law@gmail.comCall the firm(410) 838-3022Before we speak
Common first questions.
What should I bring to an initial consultation?
Bring any court papers, agreements, relevant correspondence, a short timeline, and the questions you most want answered. For an injury matter, include insurance information, photos, medical records, and incident details you already have.
Will my case have to go to court?
Not necessarily. Many matters resolve through agreement, but the decision depends on the facts, the other party's position, and whether a proposed resolution truly protects your interests.
How soon should I contact an attorney?
Early guidance is often valuable, especially when a deadline, safety issue, pending court date, or insurance claim is involved. If you believe time is critical, contact the firm directly rather than relying on the website form.