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Kevin Best

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Licensed for 18 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Business

Language

English

About

Why pay large firm rates for quality legal representation particularly if you lease (rent or own) or manage real property, run a small business, nonprofit or homeowners association?  If you are involved in local government, I have a total of 21 years experience working for and with Maryland municipal governments and have served as a municipal attorney since soon after my admittance to the bar. I am currently the Town Attorney for the Towns of Forest Heights, Cottage City, North Brentwood, Eagle Harbor and Upper Marlboro in Prince George's County and am also or have been specially retained by other cities and towns.I am also experienced in land use/zoning law particularly in Anne Arundel Co. and Prince George's County (Md.) representing developers, owners and local governments.In addition to my core municipal practice, I also handle matters involving zoning, code enforcement, business formation and governance, homeowners association, landlord/tenant matters and tax sale certificate foreclosure of right of redemption cases.  I am primarily a municipal and general practice attorney with experience in land use, ordinance drafting, legislative advocacy, contract drafting, review & litigation, personnel and police matters and the entire spectrum of matters facing medium to small cities and towns in Maryland including litigation. I have represented clients in numerous other real estate and government-related matters.I also enjoy real property related issues including boundary disputes, easements, riparian rights, homeowners association governance and covenant issues, and landlord tenant matters. I have formerly served as an HOA president.I was raised in northeastern Indiana but was educated in Maryland having lived in central Maryland for the past 25 years.  A retired U.S. Marine officer (infantry) and U.S. Naval Academy graduate, and I am also retired as a lieutenant colonel in the Maryland Defense Force's Legal Directorate. Please don't hesitate to call ((O)410-777-8506 or (C) 410-533-6019) or email ([email protected]). 

Practices Areas

Business

Language

English

Contact

The Law Office of Kevin J. Best106B Defense HighwaySuite AAnnapolis, MD, 21401

Office: (410) 567-0620

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
August 13, 2009

Kevin is a solid performer who keeps clients informed and can quickly adapt to changing circumstances. Kevin has a keen eye for detail and a the same time can craft imaginative solutions to complex and at times poltically sensitive issues. Highy recommended.

TJ Greenier
August 26, 2009

Kevin helped us with land use matters when we were preparing to purchase our first home. His attention to detail is superb and his work made obtaining our building permit very easy. Kevin is a stand up guy, very trust worthy and strives to ensure his clients get the absolute best service. I highly recommend Kevin to anyone looking for an attorney they can count on.

Dave
January 9, 2017

Kevin assisted us with the resolution of a claim against a particularly difficult party who insisted on appealing multiple rulings against them. What should have been settled by reasonable business people or a single hearing about the facts of the case, the defendant and his attorney insisted on using every means possible to delay and draw out the process. Although this wasn't a huge claim, the issue was based on fraudulent billing by the defendant and we wanted to see it through the entire process on a moral basis. Kevin did a great job getting the defendant to court and making our side of the case clear. We prevailed and Kevin also assisted in collecting the judgement after the defendant began stalling after the judgement was rendered. I highly recommend Kevin for your business law concerns!

Thomas
July 1, 2016

My neighbor was claiming ownership of a large piece of my property and had built a fence on it. Kevin Best review the claim with county property records and agree that I had ownership of the property. He review my property rights with me and suggest a plan of action to remove the fence and on keeping her from excising ownership of it. The plan was successful and the encroach fence was removed. Currently she is staying off the property. Kevin was more then helpful when the Home Ownership Association question the fence removal. His knowledge of HOA convention rules were very helpful in responding to the Community Association. I would hire Kevin again.

Amy
May 30, 2016

My experience with the Law Office of Kevin J. Best has been a very positive one and I plan on maintaining a professional relationship with this attorney. I had been handling my particular case myself only to have it appealed (by the person suing me) twice and moved to different courts. The person has now filed their third and final appeal (allowed) with the court of appeals. I found myself in a situation where legal representation was a must. I had ten days to respond in writing to the writ of certiorari for the court of appeals. I needed an attorney-fast! I googled attorneys and found Kevin J. Best, located in Annapolis. I was pleasantly surprised when Mr. Best personally answered the phone. I was immediately able to discuss my very complicated/time sensitive situation. I scheduled an immediate office appointment (2 hours) and fees were discussed during our phone conversation so there were no surprises. I felt Mr. Best was very reasonable. During the office visit Mr. Best very clearly explained and advised me with examples on how to respond to the writ of certiorari. Since I already had a rough draft of a response and Mr. Best was not familiar with the case to date he advised me to follow through myself to keep the cost down. I worked on my response at home-emailed it to Mr. Best the next day. Within hours he revised it and put it into legal format and emailed it back to me all prepared and ready to mail to the court. This was above and beyond my expectations. All I had left to do was print, make copies and certify mail it to the court. I made the court deadline with days to spare and I filed the paperwork appropriately as required by this court's rules and guidelines- which I had no idea about. All with the help of my new attorney- Kevin J. Best. If needed Mr. Best will represent me at the court of appeals.

Rebekah
May 17, 2016

Mr. Best represented me against my landlord for failure to return the security deposit. The case ended up going to trial. We were awarded treble damages because of the egregious conduct of the defendant. Mr. Best was attentive, honest, and went above and beyond in his representation. I would highly recommend hiring him.

Diane
January 20, 2015

Kevin represented us in court with outstanding professional ability and knowledge needed to win our case. He went the extra mile to make sure we got the best representation possible and we won!!!

anonymous
February 13, 2010

Im on active duty and had a dispute with my landlord over my security deposit. Mr Best's background in the military was great comfort to me because i felt like he knew where i was coming from. Needless to say we got my security deposit back and lawyer fees aswell. I whole heartly recommend Mr Best in any issue, he was consistanly keeping me up-to-date and my wishes in tacked.

anonymous
August 12, 2009

Kevin communicated well with me and offered good legal advice, and consulted with other attornies as needed.

anonymous
August 13, 2009

Kevin is a solid performer who keeps clients informed and can quickly adapt to changing circumstances. Kevin has a keen eye for detail and a the same time can craft imaginative solutions to complex and at times poltically sensitive issues. Highy recommended.

TJ Greenier
August 26, 2009

Kevin helped us with land use matters when we were preparing to purchase our first home. His attention to detail is superb and his work made obtaining our building permit very easy. Kevin is a stand up guy, very trust worthy and strives to ensure his clients get the absolute best service. I highly recommend Kevin to anyone looking for an attorney they can count on.

Dave
January 9, 2017

Kevin assisted us with the resolution of a claim against a particularly difficult party who insisted on appealing multiple rulings against them. What should have been settled by reasonable business people or a single hearing about the facts of the case, the defendant and his attorney insisted on using every means possible to delay and draw out the process. Although this wasn't a huge claim, the issue was based on fraudulent billing by the defendant and we wanted to see it through the entire process on a moral basis. Kevin did a great job getting the defendant to court and making our side of the case clear. We prevailed and Kevin also assisted in collecting the judgement after the defendant began stalling after the judgement was rendered. I highly recommend Kevin for your business law concerns!

Thomas
July 1, 2016

My neighbor was claiming ownership of a large piece of my property and had built a fence on it. Kevin Best review the claim with county property records and agree that I had ownership of the property. He review my property rights with me and suggest a plan of action to remove the fence and on keeping her from excising ownership of it. The plan was successful and the encroach fence was removed. Currently she is staying off the property. Kevin was more then helpful when the Home Ownership Association question the fence removal. His knowledge of HOA convention rules were very helpful in responding to the Community Association. I would hire Kevin again.

Amy
May 30, 2016

My experience with the Law Office of Kevin J. Best has been a very positive one and I plan on maintaining a professional relationship with this attorney. I had been handling my particular case myself only to have it appealed (by the person suing me) twice and moved to different courts. The person has now filed their third and final appeal (allowed) with the court of appeals. I found myself in a situation where legal representation was a must. I had ten days to respond in writing to the writ of certiorari for the court of appeals. I needed an attorney-fast! I googled attorneys and found Kevin J. Best, located in Annapolis. I was pleasantly surprised when Mr. Best personally answered the phone. I was immediately able to discuss my very complicated/time sensitive situation. I scheduled an immediate office appointment (2 hours) and fees were discussed during our phone conversation so there were no surprises. I felt Mr. Best was very reasonable. During the office visit Mr. Best very clearly explained and advised me with examples on how to respond to the writ of certiorari. Since I already had a rough draft of a response and Mr. Best was not familiar with the case to date he advised me to follow through myself to keep the cost down. I worked on my response at home-emailed it to Mr. Best the next day. Within hours he revised it and put it into legal format and emailed it back to me all prepared and ready to mail to the court. This was above and beyond my expectations. All I had left to do was print, make copies and certify mail it to the court. I made the court deadline with days to spare and I filed the paperwork appropriately as required by this court's rules and guidelines- which I had no idea about. All with the help of my new attorney- Kevin J. Best. If needed Mr. Best will represent me at the court of appeals.

Rebekah
May 17, 2016

Mr. Best represented me against my landlord for failure to return the security deposit. The case ended up going to trial. We were awarded treble damages because of the egregious conduct of the defendant. Mr. Best was attentive, honest, and went above and beyond in his representation. I would highly recommend hiring him.

Diane
January 20, 2015

Kevin represented us in court with outstanding professional ability and knowledge needed to win our case. He went the extra mile to make sure we got the best representation possible and we won!!!

anonymous
February 13, 2010

Im on active duty and had a dispute with my landlord over my security deposit. Mr Best's background in the military was great comfort to me because i felt like he knew where i was coming from. Needless to say we got my security deposit back and lawyer fees aswell. I whole heartly recommend Mr Best in any issue, he was consistanly keeping me up-to-date and my wishes in tacked.

anonymous
August 12, 2009

Kevin communicated well with me and offered good legal advice, and consulted with other attornies as needed.

anonymous
August 13, 2009

Kevin is a solid performer who keeps clients informed and can quickly adapt to changing circumstances. Kevin has a keen eye for detail and a the same time can craft imaginative solutions to complex and at times poltically sensitive issues. Highy recommended.

TJ Greenier
August 26, 2009

Kevin helped us with land use matters when we were preparing to purchase our first home. His attention to detail is superb and his work made obtaining our building permit very easy. Kevin is a stand up guy, very trust worthy and strives to ensure his clients get the absolute best service. I highly recommend Kevin to anyone looking for an attorney they can count on.

Dave
January 9, 2017

Kevin assisted us with the resolution of a claim against a particularly difficult party who insisted on appealing multiple rulings against them. What should have been settled by reasonable business people or a single hearing about the facts of the case, the defendant and his attorney insisted on using every means possible to delay and draw out the process. Although this wasn't a huge claim, the issue was based on fraudulent billing by the defendant and we wanted to see it through the entire process on a moral basis. Kevin did a great job getting the defendant to court and making our side of the case clear. We prevailed and Kevin also assisted in collecting the judgement after the defendant began stalling after the judgement was rendered. I highly recommend Kevin for your business law concerns!

Thomas
July 1, 2016

My neighbor was claiming ownership of a large piece of my property and had built a fence on it. Kevin Best review the claim with county property records and agree that I had ownership of the property. He review my property rights with me and suggest a plan of action to remove the fence and on keeping her from excising ownership of it. The plan was successful and the encroach fence was removed. Currently she is staying off the property. Kevin was more then helpful when the Home Ownership Association question the fence removal. His knowledge of HOA convention rules were very helpful in responding to the Community Association. I would hire Kevin again.

Amy
May 30, 2016

My experience with the Law Office of Kevin J. Best has been a very positive one and I plan on maintaining a professional relationship with this attorney. I had been handling my particular case myself only to have it appealed (by the person suing me) twice and moved to different courts. The person has now filed their third and final appeal (allowed) with the court of appeals. I found myself in a situation where legal representation was a must. I had ten days to respond in writing to the writ of certiorari for the court of appeals. I needed an attorney-fast! I googled attorneys and found Kevin J. Best, located in Annapolis. I was pleasantly surprised when Mr. Best personally answered the phone. I was immediately able to discuss my very complicated/time sensitive situation. I scheduled an immediate office appointment (2 hours) and fees were discussed during our phone conversation so there were no surprises. I felt Mr. Best was very reasonable. During the office visit Mr. Best very clearly explained and advised me with examples on how to respond to the writ of certiorari. Since I already had a rough draft of a response and Mr. Best was not familiar with the case to date he advised me to follow through myself to keep the cost down. I worked on my response at home-emailed it to Mr. Best the next day. Within hours he revised it and put it into legal format and emailed it back to me all prepared and ready to mail to the court. This was above and beyond my expectations. All I had left to do was print, make copies and certify mail it to the court. I made the court deadline with days to spare and I filed the paperwork appropriately as required by this court's rules and guidelines- which I had no idea about. All with the help of my new attorney- Kevin J. Best. If needed Mr. Best will represent me at the court of appeals.

Rebekah
May 17, 2016

Mr. Best represented me against my landlord for failure to return the security deposit. The case ended up going to trial. We were awarded treble damages because of the egregious conduct of the defendant. Mr. Best was attentive, honest, and went above and beyond in his representation. I would highly recommend hiring him.

Diane
January 20, 2015

Kevin represented us in court with outstanding professional ability and knowledge needed to win our case. He went the extra mile to make sure we got the best representation possible and we won!!!

anonymous
February 13, 2010

Im on active duty and had a dispute with my landlord over my security deposit. Mr Best's background in the military was great comfort to me because i felt like he knew where i was coming from. Needless to say we got my security deposit back and lawyer fees aswell. I whole heartly recommend Mr Best in any issue, he was consistanly keeping me up-to-date and my wishes in tacked.

anonymous
August 12, 2009

Kevin communicated well with me and offered good legal advice, and consulted with other attornies as needed.