Shank Law, LLC is a dedicated family law practice serving clients throughout Maryland, distinguished by its compassionate yet assertive approach to sensitive legal matters. Led by attorney Emily Shank, the firm specializes in guiding individuals through complex family-related disputes with a blend of legal expertise, empathy, and approachable professionalism.
Emily Shank is known for her fierce advocacy combined with a gentle demeanor and irreverent humor, making the legal process more manageable for clients facing emotionally charged situations. She focuses exclusively on family law, offering personalized counsel to individuals dealing with divorce, custody, child support, alimony, property division, retirement assets, and domestic violence cases. Her approach prioritizes client well-being and clear communication throughout each stage of representation.
Services Offered
- Divorce representation
- Child custody disputes
- Child support matters
- Alimony negotiations
- Property distribution
- Retirement asset division
- Domestic violence cases
- Court-Appointed Child Attorney services (Best Interest Attorney and Child’s Privilege Attorney)
- Private child advocacy
- Certified mediation
- Settlement officer services
- Monetary award guidance
Emily Shank has been recognized with multiple professional honors, including the Daily Record’s Leading Women Award, Carroll County’s Family Law Clinic Volunteer of the Year, and repeated selections to Maryland Super Lawyers from 2020 to 2024. She is trained and appointed in Carroll County and Baltimore County as a Court-Appointed Child Attorney and serves as a certified mediator for both court-referred and private mediations.
