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ZM Law Group is a boutique law firm headquartered in Owings Mills, Maryland, that specializes in the intersection of family and business interests. For over 20 years, the firm has marketed itself as “Your Family’s Lawyer,” providing a holistic approach that addresses domestic legal needs alongside the complexities of owning and operating a family business.

Core Practice Areas

The firm’s strategy is built on three main pillars designed to protect a family’s personal and professional legacy:

• Family Law: Comprehensive representation for divorce, child custody, alimony, and prenuptial agreements. They are particularly skilled in cases where a family business is a marital asset, requiring sophisticated valuation and division.
• Business Law & “In-House” Counsel: Serving as external “in-house” counsel for small to mid-sized businesses. This includes entity formation (LLCs, Corporations), contract drafting, employment handbooks, and navigating daily legal “curve-balls” so owners can focus on growth.
• Estate & Succession Planning: Crafting customized plans that include Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney. A key specialty is Business Succession Planning, ensuring a smooth transition of leadership and ownership to the next generation while minimizing tax exposure and family conflict.

Leadership & Experience

• Zhanna A. Maydanich, Esq. (Founder): With over 25 years of experience (licensed in MD since 1998), Ms. Maydanich founded the firm with a vision of providing “Big Law” expertise with the personal attention of a boutique practice.
• Background: Having immigrated to the U.S. as a child, she brings a unique perspective on the “American Dream” and the importance of protecting the businesses families work hard to build.
• Reputation: She is highly rated for her empathy in difficult family transitions and her “fierce” advocacy in business litigation and negotiations.

Distinctive Firm Features

• Integrated Strategy: The firm recognizes that for business owners, family and business are rarely separate. Their legal advice accounts for how a business decision affects family dynamics and vice-versa.
• Accessibility: ZM Law Group offers extended hours for appointments and virtual consultation options to accommodate the busy schedules of entrepreneurs and working parents.
• Proactive Approach: Instead of just reacting to lawsuits, the firm focuses on “preventative law”—identifying potential disputes in partnership agreements or estate plans before they escalate.

• Service Areas: Serves clients in Owings Mills, Columbia, Baltimore, and throughout the State of Maryland.