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Is the insurance company offering you a fair car accident injury settlement? Would you know how to tell? If the insurance company’s representative is pressuring you to sign off on the agreement, then ...

Driving while impaired or under the influence is a poor decision that many Americans unfortunately make. Often, people lose track of their alcohol consumption and decide to get behind the wheel, which ...

When you’re injured in an accident, it may seem overwhelming dealing with the legal repercussions along with your injury. However, the American judicial system requires that injuries resulting from ...

Fentanyl is a drug that is up to 100 times more powerful than morphine and up to 50 times more powerful than heroin. Although the American public has just recently heard of Fentanyl, it has been ...

For many years, a background check has been a relatively standard part of an apartment or home rental application. The landlord or property management company would look up your information in a ...

Shapiro Zwanetz & Associates (SZA) has garnered a reputation for being the area’s premier law firm concentrating in Criminal and Traffic Defense, and Personal Injury matters. However, Shapiro Zwanetz ...

For most of American judicial history, the bail hearing process has remained largely the same - the defendant and the prosecution both make their case and then the judge uses their legal experience to ...

Throughout my 32 years as a practicing attorney, I have heard defendants in criminal matters repeatedly make the same request: "Please keep me from going to jail!" However, incarceration may be the ...

Don’t get me wrong, it’s fantastic to live in a democratic society where crucial matters are decided by vote rather than swift, angry order of a monarch or dictator. As the great Winston Churchill ...

Have the police arrested you for possession of illegal substances? Are you facing drug charges that may involve misdemeanor or felony sentencing? Dealing with the situation requires a comprehensive ...

It’s often difficult for a layperson to navigate the legal system. Various types of criminal charges result in consequences that might stay with you for a lifetime. Besides that, make a mistake in ...

Fentanyl is a drug that is up to 100 times more powerful than morphine and up to 50 times more powerful than heroin. Although the American public has just recently heard of Fentanyl, it has been ...

Have the police arrested you for possession of illegal substances? Are you facing drug charges that may involve misdemeanor or felony sentencing? Dealing with the situation requires a comprehensive ...

It’s often difficult for a layperson to navigate the legal system. Various types of criminal charges result in consequences that might stay with you for a lifetime. Besides that, make a mistake in ...

Fentanyl is a drug that is up to 100 times more powerful than morphine and up to 50 times more powerful than heroin. Although the American public has just recently heard of Fentanyl, it has been ...

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), crash data suggests that the states that legalize marijuana have had nearly a ten (10%) percent increase in auto accidents compared to ...

According to statistics recently published by the National Safety Council , Americans are now more likely to die via an accidental opioid overdose than in a car accident. Their examination found that ...

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), crash data suggests that the states that legalize marijuana have had nearly a ten (10%) percent increase in auto accidents compared to ...

Thinking that a DUI conviction is no big deal. A criminal conviction is like luggage, it travels with you wherever you go. You CANNOT get rid of a drunk driving conviction. You cannot get it expunged ...

Have the police arrested you for possession of illegal substances? Are you facing drug charges that may involve misdemeanor or felony sentencing? Dealing with the situation requires a comprehensive ...

For individuals who wish to protect their spouse, children, or other loved ones in the event of their untimely death, life insurance has long been the financial product of choice. The popularity of ...

Control is something that we all seek when it relates to important decisions in our lives, especially when those decisions are directly related our finances and personal assets. There may come a time ...

Chances are you have heard about this document while visiting the doctor at some point, but do you know what it is and why you need one? Often referred to as a “Living Will”, an Advance Directive is a ...

Founder and Managing Partner, Jason A. Shapiro, has been recognized in the 2019 edition of “Super Lawyers.” Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of ...

For the 12 th year in a row, our Founder and Managing Partner, Jason A. Shapiro , has been named by US News & World Report as one of America’s Best Lawyers! Jason’s recognition is a significant honor, ...

For over 10 years, the Law Firm of Shapiro Zwanetz & Associates (“SZA”) has been participating in the Toys for Tots campaign during each holiday season. Last year for Christmas 2017, SZA tried ...

For years, police have been using the claim of smelling marijuana as probable cause to search individuals, vehicles, and personal property. And while this measure is considered legal in Maryland, it ...

The law firm of Shapiro Zwanetz & Associates (SZA) is mindful that despite government statistics showing our economy is improving, many people are still out of work, not fully back to work, or a ...

Officer First Class Megan Mattingly, a member of the Frederick Police Department’s drug enforcement unit, has been reassigned to administrative duties while authorities investigate allegations she ...

It’s often difficult for a layperson to navigate the legal system. Various types of criminal charges result in consequences that might stay with you for a lifetime. Besides that, make a mistake in ...

The law recognizes that a teenager under the age of 18 is not an adult. At the same time, local officials understand that teen drug abuse is creating problems. Did you or your teen make contact with ...

People often talk about “courtroom battles,” and as a lawyer myself, I can tell you that there’s a lot of truth to this phrase. Over the past decade, with over 10,000 hours of courtroom experience, ...

Someone was negligent. As a result, you lost a loved one. No amount of money can make up for what happened. However, working with a wrongful death attorney ensures that you receive the compensation ...

If you are in legal trouble, you need the best criminal defense lawyer to be your ally. But how do you know that you have found this professional? What are some traits that signify a dedicated ...

Getting prompt medical treatment should be your first order of business if you suffer a personal injury in Maryland. However, you also MUST be sure to protect yourself legally. Read Shapiro Zwanetz & ...

Someone was negligent. As a result, you lost a loved one. No amount of money can make up for what happened. However, working with a wrongful death attorney ensures that you receive the compensation ...

Is the insurance company offering you a fair car accident injury settlement? Would you know how to tell? If the insurance company’s representative is pressuring you to sign off on the agreement, then ...

Is the insurance company offering you a fair car accident injury settlement? Would you know how to tell? If the insurance company’s representative is pressuring you to sign off on the agreement, then ...

Chances are you have heard about this document while visiting the doctor at some point, but do you know what it is and why you need one? Often referred to as a “Living Will”, an Advance Directive is a ...

Someone was negligent. As a result, you lost a loved one. No amount of money can make up for what happened. However, working with a wrongful death attorney ensures that you receive the compensation ...