Criminal Defense

Even seemingly minor criminal charges can have immediate and long-term consequences. A criminal arrest can adversely affect your finances, your family and your freedom. In addition, criminal charges can jeopardize future job opportunities and your reputation. With so much at risk, it is important to work with an attorney who has the experience and knowledge to provide you with the best possible defense. Christopher W. Jennings represents clients who have been charged with crimes in courts across Maryland’s Eastern Shore. He has built a solid reputation for strategic and successful criminal defense representation. He will take the time to listen, understand your situation and best protect your rights and your interests. Christopher W. Jennings has represented clients charged with a wide range of offenses, ranging from traffic charges to major criminal violations such as attempted murder; and has won many NOT GUILTY verdicts for his clients in both judge trials and jury trials. Christopher W. Jennings has been voted by his peers as an Eastern Shore Leading Lawyer in both criminal law and litigation.

Family Law

At Jennings Law Firm we recognize that the breakdown of a relationship or marriage is one of the most stressful and traumatic events in a person’s life. With that in mind, we are pleased to serve families across the Eastern Shore with issues related to family separations, divorce, child custody, and adoption. As a member of our community, we are there beside you when your family needs us. We make it our first duty to get to know you and your family so that we can provide you with the best legal advice possible. Our compassionate counsel in the aggressive pursuit of fairness and justice is a hallmark of our practice, and we are always focused on serving the best interests of our clients and their children.

General Civil Litigation

We are litigators who roll up our sleeves and make things happen. We understand that a problem will not solve itself. We will not sit around and wait for a solution, and we will not let the opponent control the outcome. We handle many types of litigation including:

• Commercial and Business Litigation
• Construction Litigation
• Insurance Litigation
• Personal Injury Litigation
• Real Estate Litigation

Christopher W. Jennings has been voted by his peers as an Eastern Shore Leading Lawyer in litigation.

Real Estate

Real estate transactions and litigation is a major practice area of our firm. We are knowledgeable and experienced in real estate law and the litigation of real estate disputes. We have represented property owners, buyers, sellers, and builders. We have represented clients in both simple and complex transactions, and have handled legal disputes in areas such as: Contract disputes regarding purchase and sale of land; Land use, zoning, and permit disputes; Landlord-tenant disputes; and Homeowners association disputes.

Personal Injury

As one of the Eastern Shore’s leading personal injury attorneys, Christopher W. Jennings has successfully fought insurance companies with the knowledge he gained working for those companies as an insurance defense attorney for many years. We handle all types of cases involving bodily injuries and insurance companies. We know the laws, we know the insurance industry, and we know how insurance defense lawyers work. Our experienced team will help you overcome the physical, emotional, and financial burdens resulting from an accident. As trial lawyers who are highly experienced in taking your case to court, and we won’t settle for anything less than the maximum legal compensation you deserve. Christopher W. Jennings has been voted by his peers as an Eastern Shore Leading Lawyer in personal injury litigation.

Estate Planning

At the Jennings Law Firm, we can assist you in planning for your life and helping you clarify your vision for the future. We understand the importance of estate planning in your life and the lives of your loved ones. By providing personal and in-depth counseling to you and your family and other loved ones, we can help you achieve your goals and objectives while minimizing taxes and maintaining maximum flexibility. We can help you with w ills, trusts, powers of attorney, medical powers of attorney and appointments of health care representatives, living wills, guardianships, probate and estate administration.

Business Law

We advise many local business clients on organizational structure, corporate governance, finance, and relationships in order to guide their decisions and realize their growth opportunities. We frequently work with clients on a variety of corporate law matters including:

• Entity Formation and Organization
• Corporate Governance
• Contracts and Agreements
• Employment Law

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