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Comprehensive Services for Family-Run Businesses

The Law Office of DeCaro & Howell provides the innovative legal strategies to meet today's challenges in commercial enterprise. We understand that a successful business requires forward-thinking solutions that are timely and cost-effective.

Our attorneys provide full-service counsel in corporate law, from entity formation and taxation to succession planning and litigation. Our core clients are mid-sized to large family-owned companies in southern Maryland, the Washington, D.C area, and northern Virginia.

DeCaro & Howell offers the sophisticated work typically associated with a larger law firm, while maintaining the primary benefits of retaining a smaller firm — responsive personal service and inventive, tailored solutions. As close legal advisers, we can address both the business concerns and personal legal matters of clients:

• Starting, buying or selling a business
• Contracts and transactional work
• Commercial litigation and dispute resolution
• Tax litigation and bankruptcy
• Simple wills and estate administration
• Advanced estate planning and asset protection

Thomas DeCaro has practiced for nearly 30 years. He is a CPA and a former IRS tax law specialist. His unique acumen in taxation, accounting and business litigation enables him to protect and advance client interests in every facet.

Marla Howell has been with the firm since 1994, bringing extensive knowledge of corporate law and tax issues. Our approach is to carefully consider clients' concerns, diligently research and analyze the problem, and come up with fresh, viable solutions.

DeCaro & Howell is proud of its success and standing within the legal, professional, and business communities. Our lawyers maintain continuing relationships with clients, and gain many new clients from their referrals. Call us at 301-464-1400 to arrange an initial consultation at our office in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.