About Us

• Davis, Upton, Palumbo & Dougherty, LLC is a general practice law firm, offering individuals, families and businesses the legal representation they need, whatever their stage in life. This includes: Personal Injury. This area of the practice includes car accidents, wrongful death cases, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, boating and personal watercraft (PWC)/Jet Ski accidents, medical malpractice and workers’ compensation/on-the-job injuries. Criminal Defense. We defend people against charges involving drug possession, drug distribution, and drug paraphernalia offenses, traffic violations, DWI/DUI, theft, burglary, sex offenses, and other misdemeanor and felony cases. Family and Domestic Matters. Family law includes divorce, visitation, custody and child support, alimony, domestic violence and protective orders. Estate Planning and Probate. We draft wills, powers of attorney, advanced directives (living wills), revocable trusts, irrevocable trusts, and handle all types of probate matters. The Estate Planning and Probate Practice Group also advises our clients on methods of preserving or protecting their assets in the event of death or disability. Real Estate. We handle all types of real estate matters, including land use and zoning, construction law and residential real estate. We represent most of the Southern Maryland banks and handle complex commercial transactions. Corporate and Business law. Our practice includes corporation and limited liability company formation, contracts review and drafting, and transactional work involving buying and selling a business. Bankruptcy. We represent individuals and families who are struggling with a financial crisis and may need to seek counsel regarding debt relief options. Either through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 of the bankruptcy code, we help people resolve their financial crisis and move on with their lives. We are a debt relief agency.