Dondi West | Maryland Military Divorce Lawyer

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About Dondi

Dondi West counsels and represents clients on matters related to Family Law, Personal Injury, Small Business, Intellectual Property, Cyber, and National Security Affairs.

Dondi brings over 10 years of experience to the practice of law, which includes serving on active duty as an Information Warfare Officer in the U.S. Navy and acting as a consultant and trusted advisor to Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and Executive Branch organizations.

Throughout Maryland, Mr. West is recognized as a top performer amongst his peers, and in fact represented a client against one of the largest railroad corporations in the world, resulting in a confidential multi-million dollar settlement.  Due to his service as a Naval Officer, Mr. West is one of the most highly sought after attorneys for complex military domestic relations matters.

In addition to his litigation practice, he frequently counsels small businesses, technology start-ups, and government contractors on all aspects of the business life cycle, including business formation, contract drafting and negotiation, intellectual property, technology transactions and licensing, cybersecurity, privacy, and e-commerce.  Dondi also also assists clients with transactional and litigation issues related to government contracting including drafting, reviewing, and advising on proposals, drafting and negotiating subcontractor, teaming and licensing agreements, and bid protests.

Because of his dedication to hard work and community involvement, Dondi was named one of Maryland’s 40 Very Important Professionals (VIPs) Under 40 by the Maryland Daily Record, and was honored as a Distinguished Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Alumni by Black Engineer & Information Technology Magazine.  Mr. West is a member of the Board of Directors for INNterim Housing Corporation, which is a nonprofit organization that provides shelter, support, and job training to homeless mothers.

Dondi earned his Juris Doctor at The University of Maryland School of Law, where he was an editor on the Maryland Law Review.  In addition, he received a M.Sc. degree in Applied Information Technology from Towson University, and a B.S. in Mathematics from Alabama A&M University.

A proud native of Selma, Alabama, Dondi currently resides in Clarksville, Maryland with his wife Kimberly and has three sons Dondi Jr., Zion, and Zamar.

Call 410-814-7557 for consultation information.

Admission

Verified Maryland

2010

Education

Towson University

MA (Applied Information Technology)

2006

Alabama A&M University

BS (Mathematics)

2003

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
  • American Bar Association
  • Maryland State Bar Association
Honors / Awards
  • Very Important Professionals List, Maryland Daily Record
    2012
  • Distinguished HBCU Alumni, Black Engineer & Information Technology Magazine
    2012
  • Associate Editor, Maryland Law Review
    2009
  • College Brother of the Year, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc District of Alabama
    2002

Founded 2010

The Law Office of Dondi West Highlights

Divorce & Family Law, Accident & Injury, Business, Science, Technology & Internet, Military

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