Law Firm/Legal Services
Our firm has been dedicated to aggressively representing our clients for over three decades. David C. Gardner, our principal attorney, has represented thousands of individuals and community associations in a variety of civil and criminal litigation, and brings that experience to bear in every case he handles. His paralegal, Serena Wood, has been with the firm for over 20 years, and aggressively works to collect unpaid assessments for our community association clients. His assistant, Pamela Khoury, has been with the firm for over 7 years, and works closely with Mr. Gardner on all of his family, criminal and personal injury cases.
Keywords: Homeowners & Condominium Law, family law attorney, Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney, Maryland personal injury attorney, Civil Litigation, Wills and Estates, family law attorney in Maryland
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
30 years
What is your primary product or service?
We provide legal services to individuals in Montgomery County. We specialize in family law, criminal law, personal injury, real estate, and homeowners and condominium association matters. We also do simple wills and probate estates.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
I have always had a fascination for the law. I enjoy helping people, and practicing law allows me to help people while also honing my skills as a lawyer. I attended law school at American University, after which i clerked for a Circuit Court Judge in Rockville, and then worked for two law firms for 6 years. In 1988, I opened my own law practice in Rockville, which has grown to include one associate and two paralegals.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
As a small firm, we provide hands on, personalized service to our clients. My staff has years of experience, and provides the support services needed when a case requires them. Because of my broad background and experience, we have knowledge of many areas of the law, which enables us to see the entire legal issue, which can be missed by law firms with a more narrow focus.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We have one location and do not plan to expand. We have a large, modern office with free parking in the building.
Provide detailed directions to your location
We are in the Jefferson Plaza building, which is located across from Richard Montgomery High School, at the interesection of Route 28 and Rockville Pike. Head North on Rockville Pike and turn left at Richard Montgomery (by Marlo's), make the first right on Fleet Street, and turn right into Jefferson Plaza. Take an immediate right turn into the parking garage underneath the building.
What type of payments do you accept?
Check, Visa, Mastercard and Discover Card are all accepted.
Which areas do you service?
Five primary areas, which include: 1) Family law, including divorce (contested and uncontested), child custody, child support, alimony and property disputes; 2) Criminal law, including all forms of misdemeanors, felonies, and traffic charges; 3) Personal injury, including auto accidents, slip and falls and medical malpractice claims; 4) Real estate disputes, quit claim deeds, special exceptions, variances and zoning issues; 6) Homeowner and Condominium Association issues, including collection cases, litigation of disputes, drafting rules and bylaw amendments, and general homeowner association representation; and 7) Wills and Estates, including the drafting of simple wills, power of attorneys, and probating estates.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
David C. Gardner owns and operates the business. Serena Wood is the office manager, and she provides litigation support and responds to billing inquiries.
What are your hours of operation?
9-5:30 Monday thru Friday, with after hours appointments available.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
That I helped them in their time of need.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.