Adkins, Potts & Smethurst, LLP E. DALE ADKINS, JR. (1915-1982)
CHARLES J. POTTS (1910-1994)

RAYMOND S. SMETHURST, JR.
ROBERT B. TAYLOR

MATTHEW T. MILLS
E. MICHAEL MCCORMACK
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Practice Areas

Land Use / Environmental Law / Business-Related Matters / Criminal Defense

 
 
Land Use

We concentrate in all aspects of the acquisition and development of real property. From contracts through due diligence, title work, property line disputes, and settlement, we will be by your side. Afterwards, you can draw on our extensive experience with respect to any type of subdivision, zoning (all aspects – variances, special exceptions, etc.), or development-related (stormwater management, forest conservation, easements, agricultural permits, etc.) matter.

Environmental Law

The firm has years of experience in the administrative, litigation, and appellate arenas confronting all facets of the federal Clean Water Act and the Maryland Tidal Wetlands, Non-Tidal Wetlands, and Critical Areas Acts.

Business-Related Matters

For more than half a century the firm has provided counsel and representation for varied business interests in all aspects and phases of commerce, ranging from formation through acquisition, expansion, taxation, and planning for a successful future. The firm also serves as local counsel to Perdue Farms Incorporated, Maryland’s largest private employer.

Criminal Defense

The firm’s criminal defense attorney has extensive experience as both a former Assistant State’s Attorney and as a defense attorney. His tenure as a prosecutor gives him both a unique insight into and knowledge of the criminal justice system.