Cumberland & Erly (C&E) is 5 Stars in Every Way, including: · Excellent Technical Knowledge of the law. This includes Criminal Defense, Domestic/Divorce, Business, Trust/Estate, and other. · Pragmatic Execution at the Regional/Local Level. Beyond knowledge, C&E understands the practicalities of how to apply the law in furtherance of Successful Results! · Genuine Empathy for Clients' Difficult Situations and Life Circumstances. Atypical of many lawyers, C&E truly cares about their clients as people - and all the complexities and nuances of personal circumstances inextricably tied to legal matters. Overall, John Erly (Sr Partner) has provided me with the highest quality legal advice/support/representation re criminal, domestic, and business issues. His expertise is at the level of counsel I've retained from top schools (i.e. Harvard, Yale, Northwestern, Stanford) and firms typically staffed by top-tier talent. Even more importantly, John and his colleagues (including Laurence Cumberland, Sr Partner, and various associates) consistently demonstrate the ability to get work accomplished successfully at the local/regional level - through the strongest of relationships with the circuit and district court infrastructure of people, processes, and procedures. Perhaps most importantly, I value John Erly's friendship - and have trusted his personal and professional perspectives for decades. C&E states: "Our goal is to be your law firm for life". Through Excellence and Caring in all that they do, they have been and will continue to be my law firm for life. read more

I had the pleasure of working with Lawrence Cumberland, and I can not say enough about his professionalism and dedication. From the very first consultation, he was attentive, knowledgeable, and committed to ensuring the best possible outcome for my case. He took the time to explain every step of the process, answered all my questions with patience, and provided invaluable guidance. His attention to detail and strategic approach instilled confidence in me, making what could have been a stressful situation much more manageable. Thanks to his expertise and diligence, my case was handled seamlessly and successfully. If you are looking for a law firm that embodies excellence, integrity, and results-driven service, I wholeheartedly recommend Cumberlandand Erly. Their commitment to their clients is truly outstanding, and I am grateful for the exceptional support they provided. read more

Ms. West has represented me on two different occasions and I could not have asked for someone more compassionate and honest to help me through the most difficult times in my life. After my first attorney notified me that she was leaving her firm and dropping me as a client, Ms. West stepped in and set up a conference call with the magistrate to discuss an upcoming hearing before a retainer agreement was even in place. That spoke volumes to me about her character. Once she officially began working on my case, she was always open with me about her experiences and expectations and every recommendation she made also came with some sort of cost/benefit statement. She consistently gave me all of the information I needed and helped me to make informed decisions about what was best for me. Thank you Aimee!!! read more

This is a firm of the highest caliber! Larry Cumberland diligently and painstakingly worked on a case of mine for several years that involved a vehicular accident resulting in the total loss of my vehicle and that re-injured my back from a previous injury. We sued the company whose vehicle caused the accident and after several years of negotiation, Mr. Cumberland was able to settle this case without going to what would have been a difficult and likely protracted trial. I was very pleased with the outcome and was rewarded a very favorable cash settlement. There was communication every step of the way during this process, and Mr. Cumberland's cool, calm demeanor and no sugar-coating approach to his legal advice greatly contributed to the successful settlement of my case. I highly recommend this firm!!! read more

Let me start be saying I know Mr Cumberland probably does a lot of things well. I went to this law firm to have some things removed from my record. I must say they delivered. I'm extremely happy with the outcome of my case. If you need a good attorney Larry Cumberland is your guy. He's straight to the point from start to finish. He got all my cases removed and fully restored my rights. If you need a good lawyer for expungement he's fair and reasonable with the price & follows through. Even tho he told me upfront the outcome isn't a guarantee (nothing is in our lovely court system is) but everything I asked of him was done. I have friends who paid far more for less. I recommend him to anyone who asks. He's a 2nd amendment advocate and I'm so glad I went with this firm. Thanks for everything Larry. read more

********** Ultimate Professionalism, Talent and Ethics ****************** If you are looking for a law firm in Southern Maryland, look no further. These guys a real good. They know the law and do so with excellent communication skills. As a lawyer practicing over 35 years, it was refreshing to have Mr. Cumberland representing my interests with 100% confidence in his abilities and sage legal advice. I have never been a client before and never really want to be one, but if I needed to retain legal counsel again, without any hesitation whatsoever, it would be with Mr. Cumberland. OUTSTANDING legal representation and service in all aspects. You can't go wrong with Mr. Cumberland and his team of superstars. read more

I cannot speak highly enough of the expertise and professionalism I received from John Erly. I found myself in an unpleasant legal predicament, and Mr. Erly led me through it, step by step. Not only is he knowledgeable, but explained clearly to me every step of the way, the laws that applied, the various steps I would face in maneuvering through the courts, and made clear all possible outcomes and the implications of choices I would be faced with along the way. His expertise and gentle manner not only got me through with the best of all outcomes, but left me feeling I had been dealing not only with a professional, but with a friend. Highly recommended. read more

Cumberland and Erly represented my family and me in a lawsuit to establish an easement/right-to-way for property we've owned for over a hundred years. The process was lengthy and intense, requiring extensive research into deeds and documents dating back to the 1900s. Mr. Laurence 'Larry' Cumberland's in-depth knowledge of land rights/laws and usage was evident throughout the trial. He took the time to visit our property, gaining a clear understanding of the right-of-way's usage and its importance to our family. We will be eternally grateful for his professionalism, expertise, and compassion throughout the 4-year process. read more

From day one, Aimee was a great listener and took the time to really learn my story inside and out. Aimee's knowledge of the judicial system and state law was extremely impressive as she laid out all the different routes and options we could take with every proceeding. Every question and concern I had along the way was answered promptly (phone call, texts, late night emails) and Aimee always made me feel like she was looking out for my best interest. If I were looking for legal representation again in the future, my first and only call would be to Aimee West with no hesitation. I can't recommend her enough! read more

Larry Cumberland was an invaluable source of support during what was an emotional and challenging time in my life. His compassion and understanding, along with his professionalism and knowledge, helped alleviate my stress. He was straightforward about the possible outcomes of the case. He patiently answered questions and explained legal procedures. Mr. Cumberland always seemed to be one step ahead in handling the case and even took care of things that opposing counsel was unable to complete. My husband and I are deeply grateful for his service and highly recommend him to anyone seeking legal assistance. read more

Larry Cumberland is a true professional. I came with the need for a specific trust. He explained what the trust would cover and how we would use it. He was very patient with all my and my son-in-law's questions. His office had the trust written up and ready to sign in a short amount of time. At the signing he went over the trust and answered any further questions. His staff is always very cordial and helpful. I would recommend Larry and his firm for any legal needs. read more

Aimee West was absolutely flawless in her work with me to settle a custody modification. She communicated well, was organized, realistic with expectations, and like a fortune teller with her anticipation of what will happen. She had a bunch of scenarios laid out for me and a game plan for each. The best part was that I felt heard and cared about through the whole process. It has completely changed my view of lawyers after being burned before. Thank you so much Aimee!!! read more

I was very pleased with Mr Cumberland and the entire staff. The staff was friendly and helpful and Mr Cumberland was very informative. He was conscious of all the expenses involved in the lawsuit. The suit was handled quickly and received my payout in an short amount of time. Mr Cumberland would be the person I would call for any future legal services I need. read more

Aimee West has represented me on multiple occasions for custody over the years. She is passionate in her work and always professional. She has helped me through some of the toughest times in my life. I have recommended her to friends and family, and wouldn't use any other firm or Attorney. I am thankful for Aimee. read more