Top Rated Family Law Attorney in Columbia, MD

Attorney Thomas B. Stahl is a founding partner of Spencer & Stahl, P.C., in Columbia, Maryland. Serving the needs of clients throughout Maryland and the Washington, D.C., metro, Mr. Stahl provides unmatched representation and support to those who have serious domestic relations issues affecting their families, such as divorce, child custody and support, and other related matters. He also has extensive experience handling guardianships and other protections.

A leader in his field, Mr. Stahl has served on the adjunct legal faculty at the University of Baltimore School of Law, and he served as co-coach of the National Appellate Advocacy Competition Moot Court Team of the American Bar Association from 2008 to 2014. He is also the former president, board member, treasurer and secretary of the Howard County Bar Association, where he received the Service Award in 2013 and the President's Award in 2014.

Moreover, he has served as governor of the board of directors of the Maryland State Bar Association as well as the organization's delegate to the American Bar Association House of Delegates. He is also an active member of the D.C. Bar Association, among his other professional affiliations, as well as former member of the James Macgill American Inn of Court. In 2012, he completed the Institute for Family Law Associates' advanced program sponsored by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.

In honored for his outstanding professionalism and service, Mr. Stahl has earned consistent top rankings and endorsements from his peers. He has also received "Superb" 10 out of 10 client ratings on Avvo, as well as many testimonials and referrals from his satisfied clients.

A 1990 graduate of George Mason University, Mr. Stahl received his master's degree from the University of Virginia in 1992. Upon deciding to pursue his legal career, he attended the University of Baltimore School of Law, where he obtained his Juris Doctor in 2008. While there, he was an active participant of the J. Braxton Craven Moot Court Team and served as president of the moot court board. He also received the Dean's Citations for Service in his final year.

Mr. Stahl holds his admission to practice in Maryland and Washington, D.C., as well as before the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland.