Litigators at Royston, Mueller, McLean & Reid, LLP represent individual and corporate clients in all federal and state courts, orphans’ courts, and administrative agencies throughout the state of Maryland and Washington, DC.  An aggressive, well-trained, and resourceful litigation team has always been a cornerstone of the firm’s practice.  Our success has earned the firm accolades…

The estate planning lawyers at Royston, Mueller, McLean & Reid, LLP provide sophisticated advice and assistance to individuals and families throughout Maryland to develop and monitor lifetime plans.  Through comprehensive review of specific individual needs, and consulting with your other professional advisors such as accountants and investment advisors, our attorneys help clients achieve financial goals…

The family law attorneys at Royston, Mueller, McLean & Reid, LLP help our clients resolve their family issues using all legal tools and resources available to accomplish the desired goals.  These goals may include: Divorce Child Custody & Access Child Support Alimony Property Disposition Separation Agreements Property Settlement Agreements Prenuptial Agreements Postnuptial Agreements Guardianships of…

Buying, selling or leasing real estate is often the largest transaction a person or business ever makes.  The advice of an experienced real estate attorney can help you negotiate the best possible deal for your real estate transaction.  Documenting all aspects of the deal, from the offer to the closing, is also essential to the…

Criminal prosecutions begin long before the trial.  Police investigate crime and make arrests.  Prosecutors conduct investigations and call witnesses to testify before grand juries.  Whenever you are questioned in connection with criminal activity, your freedom and liberty are in jeopardy.  Statements you make to authorities before an arrest is made or charges are issued may…

Since its inception, the business and commercial lawyers at Royston, Mueller, McLean & Reid, LLP have provided transactional representation to— Lending institutions Contractors Real estate developers Industry Business ventures Entrepreneurs From business start-up to sale, termination, or liquidation of a business, our attorneys help you negotiate the terms that are necessary to a successful operation…

We represent and advise some of the area’s best lenders in making commercial real estate (acquisition, development, construction, and refinance) and commercial asset-based (term and lines of credit secured by inventory, accounts receivable, and other property) loans to developers, business owners, and investors.   As part of our commercial real estate and general business practice,…

Doing business in Maryland has many advantages.  Our proximity to the nation’s capital and financial centers is convenient.  Our state’s assistance to new businesses and expansion of existing businesses can be helpful, too.  But to successfully establish and grow a business, or to obtain governmental cooperation and assistance, records need to be kept, taxes need…

For many restaurants, taverns, and other hospitality industry establishments, being able to serve beverages—alcoholic and non-alcoholic—is essential.  In Maryland, this requires a license from the local government authority.  Royston, Mueller, McLean & Reid, LLP has been helping businesses obtain such licenses for more than 25 years.  Our reputation in Baltimore County and throughout the State…

Successfully acquiring and disposing of real estate in Maryland is one thing.  Successfully using your land for its highest and best purpose is something else.  Royston, Mueller, McLean & Reid, LLP provides representation and advice on a full range of land use and local government legal issues, including— Zoning and land use restrictions Community development…