The Montgomery County-based law firm of Andalman & Flynn, PC Mary Ellen Flynn was selected to pen the first chapter of the Practice Manual for the Maryland Lawyer, Fifth Edition. In this introductory section of the esteemed legal guide, Ms. Flynn shares her significant acumen in the area of Law Firm Management. Leveraging her depth of knowledge in collections, she also includes detailed guidance for attorneys regarding the construction of retainer agreements, client billing, and the collection of fees.On October 22 and 23, 2019, the Maryland State Bar Association will be hosting “Essentials of Maryland Practice”, a two-day session for attorneys that covers the material contained in the new manual. Ms. Flynn will review the contents of her chapter via a pre-recorded presentation at the event.

The Practice Manual for the Maryland Lawyer is the best how-to-guide and fundamental reference on the essentials of Maryland law practice. Since 1981, this ultimate practical, nuts and bolts resource has served as both a cornerstone for new lawyers who are building real-world know-how and a touchstone for seasoned practitioners who trust its reliable, concise authority. It contains valuable information covering key practice areas of law, practical information and how-to pointers from an outstanding list of experienced, accomplished Maryland practitioners.

In addition to her contribution to the Practice Manual for the Maryland Lawyer, Ms. Flynn has authored numerous articles for prestigious publications, including the newsletter of Maryland State Bar Association,The Litigator, and the journal of the Maryland Association for Justice, Trial Reporter. A cum laude graduate of Washington College of Law at American University, she has obtained an A/V® rating from Martindale Hubbell®, the highest possible peer review rating of attorneys for ethics and legal ability. A highly respected “lawyer’s lawyer”, Ms. Flynn routinely represents other attorneys and frequently lectures on collections law. She has also served as an expert witness in Maryland state and federal courts as an expert on collections law and attorney’s fees.

About Andalman & Flynn. P.C.: Founded in 1998 in downtown Silver Spring, Maryland, Andalman & Flynn has forged a distinguished reputation for legal excellence. The firm serves clients throughout Maryland and the District of Columbia, offering compassionate, quality service and winning representation across a broad range of legal areas. With a concentration on disability benefits law,family law, and collections law, the firm focuses on cases that impact the rights of everyone, and they are there for clients when responsive legal help is most critical. The firm has provided legal analysis on national and local television and radio, and their attorneys often testify before legislative bodies and are routinely invited to contribute to prominent legal publications. For more information about Andalman & Flynn, please visit the website at https://andalmanflynn.com/ or call 301.563.6685.