Hope Blocton, Esquire is a dedicated attorney serving clients throughout Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Michigan. A native of River Rouge, Michigan, she earned her undergraduate degree from Michigan State University before obtaining her Juris Doctor from Western Michigan University, where she graduated Cum Laude with a concentration in litigation. With more than seven years of legal experience, Ms. Blocton has built a reputation for providing thoughtful, effective representation to individuals and families across the communities she serves. Through her practice, Bloc One Services, LLC, she continues to deliver high-quality legal services grounded in professionalism, integrity, and a strong commitment to access and fairness. The firm has been recognized for maintaining high standards of legal achievement while ensuring that services remain accessible and reasonably priced. Ms. Blocton handles a broad range of legal matters, including bankruptcy, real estate transactions, family law and divorce, as well as civil and business litigation. Her practice reflects a deep understanding of both the legal and personal complexities her clients face, and she works diligently to provide clear, strategic guidance throughout every stage of the legal process. To schedule your free consultation today, call 240-200-0076 or fill out our contact form online.

Steve, originally from Baltimore, holds a JD and an MBA in Finance from the University of Maryland. In addition to advanced degrees, Steve has completed several training programs on representing taxpayers before the IRS including earning the NTPI Tax Fellow® and Certified Tax Resolution Specialist (CTRS) designations. Before becoming the Managing Partner of Cromwell & Company, Steve was the Controller for NFR Security, Inc. As a key member of the management team, he contributed to the success of completing the sale of NFR Security to Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd., (Ticker CHKP) and the post-integration support of the two companies. Prior to that, he held controller positions with other high tech firms in the Baltimore Washington corridor and a senior analyst position in the treasury department of ICMA Retirement Corporation in downtown DC. Steve has significant experience in tax preparation, representing clients before the IRS, auditing, business valuation, and investment advisory. Occasionally when time permits, Steve has taught accounting courses at local universities and community colleges in the DC Metro area. In his free time, Steve enjoys being outdoors running, hiking, and biking. On Saturday afternoons in the fall, you can find Steve at University of Maryland football games cheering on the Maryland Terrapins.