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Mediators in Lutherville-Timonium, MD: 2026 rankings

53 mediators ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Lutherville-Timonium: Earl J Acquaviva, Jr. Esq. Mediator, Arbitrator, Attorney, LFR Score 66/100; 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 1 PM.

  2. 3

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Stacy Siegel - Siegel Solutions LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 53.

  3. 4

    Most-reviewed: McCabe Russell Divorce and Child Custody Lawyers, 252 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 53 ranked; ranked #4.

Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

53 Lutherville-Timonium mediators are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 53 rated law firms.

Top 10 mediators in Lutherville-Timonium at a glance

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Top 10 mediators in Lutherville-Timonium at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Earl J Acquaviva, Jr. Esq. Mediator, Arbitrator, Attorney665.0★ (31)Carney, 1 mi awaySatTop score
2Gann Partnership Mediation and Litigation Support655.0★ (73)Baltimore, 8 mi away——
3Stacy Siegel - Siegel Solutions LLC644.0★ (4)Cockeysville, 2 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
4McCabe Russell Divorce and Child Custody Lawyers604.8★ (252)Scaggsville, 26 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Most reviews
5Maryland Divorce Mediation & Legal Services604.3★ (6)Towson, 3 mi awayEvenings—
6Weinberg Mediation Center584.9★ (27)Annapolis, 33 mi away——
7Cecilia Paizs | The Mediation Center582.7★ (7)Columbia, 23 mi away——
8Batchelder Law & Mediation, LLC574.8★ (27)Towson, 2 mi awayEvenings—
9Amos Perrick Law574.8★ (48)Columbia, 22 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
10McCabe Russell Divorce and Child Custody Lawyers574.9★ (101)Rockville, 38 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—

All 53 mediators in Lutherville-Timonium, in rank order

Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

  1. Ranked #1 in Lutherville-Timonium

    Based in Carney, 1 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
  2. Based in Annapolis, 33 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    124 South St #1, Annapolis, MD 21401
  3. Based in Towson, 2 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 10 AM–7:30 PM · Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    21 West Road Ste 103, Towson, MD 21204
  4. Based in Columbia, 22 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 48 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    9520 Berger Rd Ste 212, Columbia, MD 21046
  5. Based in Rockville, 38 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    401 N Washington St Ste 500, Rockville, MD 20850
  6. Based in Takoma Park, 37 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 188 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 188 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 10 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1358 Holton Ln, Takoma Park, MD 20912
  7. Based in Columbia, 19 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 121 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 121 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5850 Waterloo Rd Ste140, Columbia, MD 21045
  8. Based in Towson, 3 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 45 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    502 Washington Ave #700, Towson, MD 21204
  9. Based in Towson, 3 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    606 Baltimore Ave Unit 204, Towson, MD 21204
  10. Based in Columbia, 23 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 116 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 116 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10015 Old Columbia Rd Suite B 215, Columbia, MD 21046
  11. Based in Owings Mills, 9 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    11419 Cronridge Dr, Owings Mills, MD 21117
  12. Based in Columbia, 20 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General practice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 51 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5513 Twin Knolls Rd #220, Columbia, MD 21045
  13. Based in Owings Mills, 10 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10451 Mill Run Cir #400, Owings Mills, MD 21117

Mediators ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 53 ranked mediators here; the rest are on their profiles.

mediators in Lutherville-Timonium, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Synergy Divorce Solutions514.9★ (58)32 mi
27Bodie Law514.5★ (8)In Lutherville-Timonium
28Law Offices of Allyson B. Goldscher, LLC513.9★ (18)6 mi
29Colbert Law Firm LLC504.9★ (55)36 mi
30Darcy A. Shoop, LLC505.0★ (19)38 mi
31Forman Clothier Law Group, LLC494.5★ (48)32 mi
32Law Office of ​ Andrew B. Greenspan, LLC495.0★ (11)19 mi
33Burrows Haviland Law494.0★ (8)33 mi
34TruNorth Divorce Solutions494.8★ (25)31 mi
35Law Offices of Jessica L. Murray, LLC.493.8★ (55)22 mi
36CGA Law Firm484.1★ (103)37 mi
37Law Office of Paul A. Capriolo & Cynthia Hatten Unglesbee, P.A.483.8★ (17)22 mi
38Suzanne Ryan Law, LLC485.0★ (21)39 mi
39Zadjura Family Law LLC475.0★ (12)32 mi
40Kendall Summers Law474.5★ (16)33 mi
41The Law Office of Samantha Granderson475.0★ (6)38 mi
42Zadjura Family Law LLC464.5★ (4)20 mi
43Attorney Steve Plaisted - PeaceLaw - MyPeaceLawyer.com464.4★ (7)36 mi
44Joehl Law - Virginia B. Joehl464.7★ (14)38 mi
45Law Offices of Hollie S. Cutler, LLC465.0★ (3)32 mi
46The Law Office of David V. Diggs, LLC463.2★ (9)24 mi
47The Thomas Firm Inc465.0★ (6)34 mi
48Darrah Family Law465.0★ (4)26 mi
49Martino Law465.0★ (6)32 mi
50Law Offices of Ellen L. Lee, LLC454.3★ (11)38 mi

Also serving Lutherville-Timonium

20 more mediators within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

How we ranked Lutherville-Timonium mediators

We scored 53 Lutherville-Timonium mediators on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

LFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Lutherville-Timonium data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Bar status10%An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded)Not yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7Measured
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)Measured
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose a mediator

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many mediation matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
  3. Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
  4. Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
  5. Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
  6. Ask whether the mediator is a lawyer, what mediation training or accreditation they hold, and how many matters like yours they have mediated.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask a mediator

  • How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
  • How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
  • Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
  • Are you a lawyer, and who prepares the written agreement?
  • How many sessions does a matter like ours usually take?
  • Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?

Terms explained

Contingency fee
A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
Retainer
Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
Flat fee
One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
Limited-scope representation
Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
Statute of limitations
The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
Good standing
A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
Law society
The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
Board certification
Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
Attorney–client privilege
The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
Conflict check
The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
Pro bono
Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
Legal aid
Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.

Mediators in Lutherville-Timonium: frequently asked questions

Which mediator has the highest LFR Score in Lutherville-Timonium?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked mediator in Lutherville-Timonium, MD is Earl J Acquaviva, Jr. Esq. Mediator, Arbitrator, Attorney with an LFR Score of 66/100. It has 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 1 PM. Gann Partnership Mediation and Litigation Support (#2) and Stacy Siegel - Siegel Solutions LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 53 mediators on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many mediators are there in Lutherville-Timonium?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 53 mediators serving Lutherville-Timonium, MD. 1 of them is based in Lutherville-Timonium; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which mediators in Lutherville-Timonium are open 24/7?

5 ranked mediators in Lutherville-Timonium post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Stacy Siegel - Siegel Solutions LLC (#3), McCabe Russell Divorce and Child Custody Lawyers (#4) and Amos Perrick Law (#9). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which mediators in Lutherville-Timonium work on weekends?

10 of 53 ranked mediators post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Earl J Acquaviva, Jr. Esq. Mediator, Arbitrator, Attorney (#1), Stacy Siegel - Siegel Solutions LLC (#3) and McCabe Russell Divorce and Child Custody Lawyers (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Lutherville-Timonium mediators have?

The median Google rating among 53 rated mediators in Lutherville-Timonium is 4.8★, with a median of 18 reviews. McCabe Russell Divorce and Child Custody Lawyers has the most, 252 reviews, and ranks #4. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank mediators?

Each mediator gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do mediators outside Lutherville-Timonium count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Lutherville-Timonium city center, our service radius for mediators. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.

Can mediators pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?

No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.

How do mediators in Lutherville-Timonium, MD charge?

Mediators usually charge by the hour or a flat fee per session, and the cost is often split between the two sides. Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

Is an agreement reached in mediation legally binding?

Mediation is voluntary and the mediator does not decide anything. If both sides agree, the terms are usually written up and signed, and in a divorce or custody matter filed with the court to become binding. Each side can have its own lawyer review the agreement first. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of mediators in Lutherville-Timonium, MD ranked?

By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.

Does a lawyer need an office in Lutherville-Timonium?

No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.

Update log for Lutherville-Timonium

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 53 mediators serving Lutherville-Timonium.