Paula J. Darrah

Paula J. Darrah

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Practice Areas:

  • Alimony
  • Child Custody
  • Child Support
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence
  • Parenting Plans
  • Pension Division (QDRO, EDRO, DRO)
  • Prenuptial Agreements
  • Property Settlement Agreements

Biography

Ms. Darrah is a graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park and the University of Baltimore School of Law. Her practice focuses on family law including the areas of divorce, custody and support. Ms. Darrah holds an AV Preeminent rating with Martindale Hubbell for Ethical Standards and Legal Ability.

Education

  • University of Baltimore School of Law, Baltimore, Maryland
    • J.D. - 1985
  • University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland
    • B.A. - 1982
    • Honors: Alpha Phi Sigma

Bar Admission

  • Maryland, 1985
  • U.S. District Court District of Maryland, 1986
  • U.S. Federal Courts, 1986
  • U.S. Supreme Court, 2001

Honors

  • Leading Lawyer (2009, 2010) – What's Up? Magazine of Annapolis
  • Best of Severna Park (2020-2023) - Severna Park Voice

Classes & Seminars

  • Maryland State Bar Association, Lecturer
  • Anne Arundel County Bar Association, Lecturer
  • YMCA, Lecturer

Pro-Bono Activities

  • Anne Arundel County Community College, Member of Board of Trustees, Trustee (2016-2021), Vice Chair (2020-2021)
  • Chesapeake Arts Center, Brooklyn Park, MD Board of Directors (2004-2010)

Professional Associations

  • American Bar Association, Section for Solo, Section for Family Law, Member
  • Maryland State Bar, Section for Family Law, Member
  • Anne Arundel County Bar Association, Member

Current Employment Position

  • Member