Laura Burrows Haviland
Attorney Profile
Top Rated Alternative Dispute Resolution Attorney in Annapolis, MD
Selected to Rising Stars: 2012, 2014 - 2020
Laura Burrows Haviland is the co-owner and founder of Burrows Haviland Law, formerly The Law Office of Laura E. Burrows, LLC. Laura is a skilled trial attorney having focused her practice on all aspects of family law. Currently, in response to the status of family law matters during the Global Pandemic, Laura has focused her practice on working directly with parents and children as a Parenting Coordinator to timely and proactively resolve parental conflict and reduce the impact of divorce and separation on children. Laura is passionate about reducing ACEs for children (Adverse Childhood Experiences), and advocates for parents working with skilled professionals to problem solve and make accountable and enforceable solutions to benefit their children. Laura practices the problem solving method of Parenting Coordination, and receives both private referrals all over the country (with zoom sessions available), as well as Court appointments pursuant to Maryland Rule 9-205.2.
Laura continues to serve as a Mediator and a Best Interest Attorney for children. Laura offers individual mediation as well as co-mediation services with her husband and law partner, Eric Haviland.
- 80%Alternative Dispute Resolution
- 20%Family Law
Mediation, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Name Change, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Same Sex Family Law, Father's Rights
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2021 - 2022
- Rising Stars: 2012, 2014 - 2020
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About Laura Burrows Haviland
First Admitted: 2009, Maryland
Professional Webpage: https://burrowsfamilylaw.com/our-team
Scholarly Lectures/Writings
- Presenter, Maryland State Bar Association: Hanging Out A Shingle, Spring 2015
- International live 90 minute webinar with 1200+ attendees, focused on children's rights, and children's experience and perspectives during as a result of the Global Pandemic. Laura focused specifically on how Parenting Coordination is underused and can better serve families and Courts in crisis. , Panelist/Speaker, Moving Beyond Conflict: Enhancing Child-Centered Decision-Making Post-Pandemic, Our Family Wizard Educational Team, Family Courts, Family Law Professionals, Child Centered Research, Conflict Resolution, 2021
- Presenter, Child Support Workshop, The Law Office Of Laura E. Burrows, 2015
- AFCC 2nd Annual Educational Seminar, Panelist, 2016
- Maryland State Bar Association: Starting a Law Practice, Presenter, 2017
- University of Baltimore School of Law, Family Law Panel, Panelist, 2017
Pro bono/Community Service
- Volunteer, Emory Alumni Association
- Maryland Volunteer Legal Service
Honors/Awards
- Litigation Fellow, Stephen L. Snyder Center for Litigation Skills, University of Baltimore School of Law
- Maryland Rising Star, Super Lawyers 2012
- Ranked top 20, Oral Argument for Jessup International Moot Court Competition, University of Baltimore School of Law
- Maryland Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2014-2022, Super Lawyers
Educational Background
- Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia , B.A., Honors: Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society and Women’s Studies of the Year
Special Licenses/Certifications
- Trained Divorce Mediator
- Trained Parenting Coordinator, pursuant to Maryland Rule 9-205.2
- Trained Collaborative Law Attorney
- Certified Child’s Privilege and Child’s Best Interest Attorney
Bar/Professional Activity
- Academy of Professional Family Mediators (APFM)
- Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (“AFCC”), Board Member, 2017
- Anne Arundel County Bar Association
- Maryland State Bar Association
- Maryland Court of Appeals
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Co-trained Parenting Coordination Course, for Maryland Professionals to meet the requirements to be a certified Parenting Coordinator pursuant to Maryland Rule 9-205.2., 2021
Industry Groups
- Parenting Coordination
Last Updated: 7/13/2021