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Serving and Educating Clients with Experience, Skill, and Professionalism

At the law firm of Trainor, Billman, Bennett, Milko & Smith, LLP, our Annapolis family law attorneys have been providing excellent legal services to the clients for a combined total of over 150 years. We are a small firm of dedicated attorneys and staff who enjoy our work with clients and are committed to providing exceptional representation to those dealing with difficult legal issues. From our central location in historic Annapolis, only steps from the State Capitol, we proudly serve clients throughout the state of Maryland.

Top-Rated Lawyers Minimizing Risks for Clients

Our law firm and attorneys have been recognized by a number of respected lawyer rating organizations, including Super Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell and Best Lawyers in America. Our attorneys are so well regarded in the professional community that they are routinely sought after as educators to Judges and fellow attorneys, as well as advisors on burgeoning areas of the law and relevant legislative changes.

Excellence in Family Law 

Our practice is entirely dedicated to family law. Our highly skilled attorneys have guided clients through a wide variety of legal labyrinths, and they continue to enjoy the challenges.

Our Down-To-Earth Approach

Family law cases can be among the most stressful legal matters, with a great deal at stake for our clients. Our attorneys are dedicated to taking a calm, compassionate, and practical approach to these cases so we can help clients make informed decisions about their legal options.

Our Expertise and Experience have Won Us Clients Throughout Maryland

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Firm News

Leslie Billman has been honored as one of only 25 lawyers statewide making the 2023 Family Law Power Lawyers list. Candidates were selected by judges and lawyers alike.


Michelle Smith was honored to be the advocate on behalf of the Maryland State Bar Association leading to the Maryland Legislature’s 2023 passage of the House and Senate bills which reformed Maryland Divorce law to no longer require fault grounds for divorce complaints as of October 1, 2023. Since then, Michelle has traveled the state providing training to family law attorneys through various bar associations on the implementation of several important new family law statutes and has been twice interviewed by the Daily Record.


Jim Milko recently presented a training on recent changes to Child Support laws during the Maryland State Bar Association’s Legal Excellence Week seminars. Jim was recently selected by public vote to the 2022 Leading Lawyers for Annapolis & Central Maryland list in the area of Family Law Mediation Services by What’s Up Media and to the Top Attorneys in Maryland list by Baltimore Magazine.


Todd Bennett has been selected by his peers as a 2022 Super Lawyer, and awarded the 2022 AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubble and named to the 2022 Best Lawyers in America list.


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Contact Our Top-Rated Maryland Family Law Attorneys Today

For help with child custody, support, property division, alimony/spousal support, and other matters related to divorce, complete the form below or call 410-280-1700 to schedule an initial consultation to discuss your case. The law offices of Trainor, Billman, Bennett, Milko & Smith are located in downtown Annapolis, Anne Arundel.

How Can We Help You?

Serving and Educating Clients with Experience, Skill, and Professionalism

At the law firm of Trainor, Billman, Bennett, Milko & Smith, LLP, our family law attorneys have been providing excellent legal services to clients for a combined total of over 150 years. We are a small firm of dedicated attorneys and staff who enjoy our work with clients and are committed to providing exceptional representation to those dealing with difficult legal issues. From our central location in historic Annapolis, only steps from the State Capitol, we proudly serve clients throughout the state of Maryland.

Top-Rated Lawyers Minimizing Risks for Clients

Our law firm and attorneys have been recognized by a number of respected lawyer rating organizations, including Super Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell and Best Lawyers in America. Our attorneys are so well regarded in the professional community that they are routinely sought after as educators to Judges and fellow attorneys, as well as advisors on burgeoning areas of the law and relevant legislative changes.

Excellence in Family Law

Our practice is entirely dedicated to family law, and we have extensive experience in this area. Our highly skilled attorneys have guided clients through a wide variety of legal labyrinths, and they continue to enjoy the challenges.

Our Down-To-Earth Approach

Family law cases can be among the most stressful legal matters, with a great deal at stake for our clients. Our attorneys are dedicated to taking a calm, compassionate, and practical approach to these cases so we can help clients make informed decisions about their legal options.

Our Expertise and Experience have Won Us Clients Throughout Maryland

Best-Lawyer-America-LOGO
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National-TrialLawyersLogo

Firm News

Leslie Billman has been honored as one of only 25 lawyers statewide making the 2023 Family Law Power Lawyers list.  Candidates were selected by judges and lawyers alike.


Michelle Smith was honored to be the advocate on behalf of the Maryland State Bar Association leading to the Maryland Legislature’s 2023 passage of the House and Senate bills which reformed Maryland Divorce law to no longer require fault grounds for divorce complaints as of October 1, 2023.  Since then, Michelle has traveled the state providing training to family law attorneys through various bar associations on the implementation of several important new family law statutes and has been twice interviewed by the Daily Record.


Jim Milko recently presented a training on recent changes to Child Support laws during the Maryland State Bar Association’s Legal Excellence Week seminars. Jim was recently selected by public vote to the 2022 Leading Lawyers for Annapolis & Central Maryland list in the area of Family Law Mediation Services by What’s Up Media and to the Top Attorneys in Maryland list by Baltimore Magazine.


Todd Bennett has been selected to both the 2021 list of SuperLawyers and Best Lawyers again.


Read more news

Contact Our Top-Rated Maryland Family Law Attorneys Today

For help with child custody, support, property division, alimony/spousal support, and other matters related to divorce, complete the form below or call 410-280-1700 to schedule an initial consultation to discuss your case. The law offices of Trainor, Billman, Bennett, Milko & Smith are located in downtown Annapolis, Anne Arundel.

How Can We Help You?

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