MCALLISTER, DETAR, SHOWALTER & WALKER, LLC

MDSW is comprised of experienced attorneys whose collective focus is the efficient delivery of legal services in a wide variety of practice areas. Our attorneys have spent decades representing a diverse group of clients, including individuals, families, Fortune 500 companies, private equity firms, hospital systems, banks, closely-held businesses, municipalities, and school systems. Our practice is focused on sophisticated and complex business, finance, civil litigation, real estate, agricultural, and zoning matters.

MDSW’s attorneys work collaboratively so that our clients benefit from our respective abilities and expertise. In addition, our attorneys have a deep commitment to the Eastern Shore. Some of our attorneys were born and raised here; others have relocated because of the many attributes this region offers; but all of our attorneys and their families are deeply involved in and integral to the fabric of this community.

This February, the firm had the pleasure of expanding its efforts with the opening of Tidemark Title Company. Previously based in our Easton office, Tidemark Title is now located across the street at 101 N. W. Street. Managed by Veronica G. Wainwright and staffed by a knowledgeable team of settlement coordinators and support members, the company has extensive local knowledge on real estate matters on the Eastern Shore, the greater Maryland market, and the state of Delaware.

Further, in October of 2022, accomplished attorney Melanie Jacobs Barney became the most recent addition to the firm’s Easton office. A lifelong Marylander, Melanie began her career in law by earning her J.D from the University of Baltimore School of Law. She has since spent almost three decades practicing trial and appellate litigation. Now, Melanie’s published decisions and litigation experience support her successful transactional practice.

Our long presence on the Eastern Shore enables our attorneys to have a unique understanding of the challenges our clients often face in this distinct market. When you live and work here, you view client relationships as a privilege and responsibility, and serve them and our community with stewardship and purpose. The depth, caliber, and efficiency of our attorneys allows MDSW to provide the exceptional services expected at a large law firm while ensuring affordable rates and personalized attention for all of our clients.

Pamela L. Duke, Esquire, Principal

Bridget M. Mahoney, Esquire, Associate Attorney

410-778-2828 | 410-758-9841 | www.dukelaw.org

127 High Street, Chestertown, MD 21620 203 N. Commerce Street, Centreville, MD 21617