Chris began her legal career as one of the first paralegals in the Baltimore area, specializing in estates, trusts and tax, for the law firm of Whiteford, Taylor, Preston, Trimble & Johnston. While working full time, Chris continued her education at night with tax and accounting courses, then a Master's Degree in Taxation, and finally a law degree from the University of Baltimore School of Law. After 18 years in large law firms downtown, Chris opened her own estate, trust, business and tax practice in Towson in 1992. Drawing on her advanced education and years of practical experience, Chris is able to provide specialized, timely and affordable legal services to her clients.

Recognized for her sophisticated expertise and pragmatic, cost-effective approach to representing clients, Chris brings a unique blend of experience and education to advising clients in estate planning, estate and trust administration, business planning and retirement planning. The combination of experience of over 25 years and advanced technology, efficient management, and utilization of paralegals, enables Chris to streamline costs and to deliver responsive and timely legal services. Approachable, down to earth, and patient, Chris knows how to listen and to guide clients through examining and understanding complex as well as basic planning strategies. Chris is committed to education of clients as well as personalized attention and accessibility.