Of Counsel

Michael DeHaven

md@mgdehavenlaw.com

Bar Admissions/Licenses

  • Maryland

Court Admissions

Background & History

Michael DeHaven has been litigating cases for over 30 years. Michael began his career as an Assistant State’s Attorney, where he gained invaluable experience trying cases before Baltimore County judges & juries. In 1995, Michael entered private practice, primarily representing members of the Maryland State Teachers Association in criminal and civil matters. In 1996, he joined Bodie, Nagle, Dolina, Smith & Hobbs and was the managing partner in 2002 & 2003. Although Michael’s practice at Bodie initially focused on handling multi-million dollar product liability claims, he developed a passion for family law.

Michael understands the emotional and financial impact that protracted litigation (especially divorce litigation) can have on a client, and thus he always tries to negotiate a fair and amicable resolution of family law matters. Michael believes that a divorcing couple should make every effort to decide what is in their child’s best interest and how to equitably distribute their property. To reach a compromise in a divorce case, the parties and their lawyers must focus on the big picture and negotiate in good faith. Michael always adopts that approach, but if the opposing party or attorney is unreasonable, he relies upon his courtroom experience to zealously advocate for his clients.

Education

  • University of Baltimore, Maryland, 1990
    - JD
  • Frostburg State College, Maryland, 1986
    - BS

Speaking Engagements & Panel Participation

  • A Quick Guide to Family Law and Practice (National Business Institute “NBI”), 2020
  • Financial Divorce Settlements from Start to Finish (NBI), 2020
  • Trial Preparation: Objections/hearsay/evidentiary issues that commonly arise, 2020
    Guest Lecturer, University of Baltimore School of Law, Advance Certificate in Family Law, 2020
  • Applying the Rules of Evidence (NBI), 2019
  • Discovery Tactics for Expert Witnesses.  Lecture for Staff Attorneys of the Maryland Legal Aid Bureau, 2019
  • Social Media, Email & Text Evidence (NBI), 2019
  • Litigating Civil Cases From Start to Finish (NBI), 2019
  • Social Media and Other Electronic Data – How to Get it Admitted In Criminal, Family, And Other Civil Cases (Bar Association of Montgomery County), 2018
  • Internet, Social Media, Smartphone Evidence & More (NBI), 2018
  • Applying the Rules of Evidence (NBI), 2018
  • Getting Emails into Evidence and Relevant Case Law (Baltimore County Bar Association “BCBA”), 2017
  • Advanced Family Law (NBI), 2017
  • How to Get Your Social Media, Email & Text Evidence Admitted (NBI), 2017
  • Hearsay, Email, Business Records & Social Media (NBI), 2016
  • Advanced Issues in Family & Divorce (NBI), 2016
  • Evidentiary issues that attorneys face when trying to admit social media before the court (BCBA), 2016
  • How to Get Your Social Media, Email & Text Evidence Admitted  (NBI), 2015
  • Tips for Representing a Client in a Custody Proceeding When There is an Allegation of Abuse or Neglect of a Minor Child (BCBA), 2014

Publications

  • How to admit social media posts into evidence – Maryland Daily Record

Professional Organizations & Memberships

Awards and Honors

  • AV Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell
  • Super Lawyer 2015 – 2021
  • AVVO 10/10
  • Managing Partner of Family Law Division voted winner of the Maryland Daily Record Reader Rankings for Best Family Law practice

Client testimonials

I received excellent support! Professional, knowledgeable, pro-active.

Bill P.

Frost & Associates provides excellent legal services. The results provided have always exceeded my expectations.

Rita F.

Client testimonials

Super kind and super helpful, they were patient with me all throughout knowing I was struggling to get by and never judged me for my past. Thank you frost law!!

Captain S.

Great communication made a troubling time easy def recommend

James G.

I contacted 6 law firms. Out of 6, I talked to 4 over the phone and 2 over email. Frost & associates, was the only one that listened closely, asked the appropriate questions during the consultation phase. Others were rushing, non attentive, and almost dismissive. Frost was the only one that made me felt heard and assured. After I decided to go with Frost, they were on top of everything, every single step of the way. Kept me in the loop, provided me with case updates regularly. They got my case dismissed before it even went to hearing.

Special Shout out to Nick Berger for doing an amazing job.

If I could, I would give them 10 stars out of 5.

Okan A

Provided excellent, thoughtful advice, were very knowledgeable and provided me with a lot of reassurance about my situation. I would not hesitate to recommend Frost Law.

Nathalie W.

Client testimonials

Well done presentation!

Pete G.

When you are having an issue with the IRS, you need professional help to communicate with the right person within the IRS that can help you with your situation. Unfortunately I was not able to find that person and my situation continued to drag on for months. I would communicate by letter and also attempted to use the phone but to no avail. The IRS did not quit working my case and their letters indicated they were getting stronger in demands.

I found Frost Law Firm paid a reasonable retainer, and they were working my case within days. I was very impressed with their contacts within the IRS and how they represented me. Lauren Mata was my attorney and she was very diligent, great at follow up and did everything she said she would do.

My case was settled not long ago, to my benefit as we were able to prove that our position was correct. Whereas I did not have the credibility with the IRS, Frost and Lauren Mata did. I believe I received good value for what I was charged.

Michael U.

Very informative and knowledgeable on tax law changes.

Kevin J.

They provide very informative webinars on cutting edge tax laws.

Sheryl R.
Of Counsel

Michael DeHaven

Precision

Every detail matters in litigation

The difference between winning and losing often comes down to what you noticed that others missed. I don't overlook anything.

Clarity

You need to understand your options

Legal jargon clouds judgment. I explain your situation plainly so you can make decisions with full knowledge of what's at stake.

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Bar Admissions/Licenses

  • Maryland

Court Admissions

Background & History

Michael DeHaven has been litigating cases for over 30 years. Michael began his career as an Assistant State’s Attorney, where he gained invaluable experience trying cases before Baltimore County judges & juries. In 1995, Michael entered private practice, primarily representing members of the Maryland State Teachers Association in criminal and civil matters. In 1996, he joined Bodie, Nagle, Dolina, Smith & Hobbs and was the managing partner in 2002 & 2003. Although Michael’s practice at Bodie initially focused on handling multi-million dollar product liability claims, he developed a passion for family law.

Michael understands the emotional and financial impact that protracted litigation (especially divorce litigation) can have on a client, and thus he always tries to negotiate a fair and amicable resolution of family law matters. Michael believes that a divorcing couple should make every effort to decide what is in their child’s best interest and how to equitably distribute their property. To reach a compromise in a divorce case, the parties and their lawyers must focus on the big picture and negotiate in good faith. Michael always adopts that approach, but if the opposing party or attorney is unreasonable, he relies upon his courtroom experience to zealously advocate for his clients.

Education

  • University of Baltimore, Maryland, 1990
    - JD
  • Frostburg State College, Maryland, 1986
    - BS

Speaking Engagements & Panel Participation

  • A Quick Guide to Family Law and Practice (National Business Institute “NBI”), 2020
  • Financial Divorce Settlements from Start to Finish (NBI), 2020
  • Trial Preparation: Objections/hearsay/evidentiary issues that commonly arise, 2020
    Guest Lecturer, University of Baltimore School of Law, Advance Certificate in Family Law, 2020
  • Applying the Rules of Evidence (NBI), 2019
  • Discovery Tactics for Expert Witnesses.  Lecture for Staff Attorneys of the Maryland Legal Aid Bureau, 2019
  • Social Media, Email & Text Evidence (NBI), 2019
  • Litigating Civil Cases From Start to Finish (NBI), 2019
  • Social Media and Other Electronic Data – How to Get it Admitted In Criminal, Family, And Other Civil Cases (Bar Association of Montgomery County), 2018
  • Internet, Social Media, Smartphone Evidence & More (NBI), 2018
  • Applying the Rules of Evidence (NBI), 2018
  • Getting Emails into Evidence and Relevant Case Law (Baltimore County Bar Association “BCBA”), 2017
  • Advanced Family Law (NBI), 2017
  • How to Get Your Social Media, Email & Text Evidence Admitted (NBI), 2017
  • Hearsay, Email, Business Records & Social Media (NBI), 2016
  • Advanced Issues in Family & Divorce (NBI), 2016
  • Evidentiary issues that attorneys face when trying to admit social media before the court (BCBA), 2016
  • How to Get Your Social Media, Email & Text Evidence Admitted  (NBI), 2015
  • Tips for Representing a Client in a Custody Proceeding When There is an Allegation of Abuse or Neglect of a Minor Child (BCBA), 2014

Publications

  • How to admit social media posts into evidence – Maryland Daily Record

Professional Organizations & Memberships

Awards and Honors

  • AV Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell
  • Super Lawyer 2015 – 2021
  • AVVO 10/10
  • Managing Partner of Family Law Division voted winner of the Maryland Daily Record Reader Rankings for Best Family Law practice