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achel M. Hess brings a wealth of experience to CarneyKelehan, with over 40 years of expertise in real estate law. Her practice encompasses condominium, homeowner and community association law, as well as land use, corporate, collections, zoning, bankruptcy, and contract law.

    A seasoned attorney, Hess has guided clients through complex real estate projects, including residential, commercial, and mixed-use properties. Prior to joining CarneyKelehan, she was a partner at Winegrad, Hess & Heimlicher in Owings Mills, where she advised clients on navigating the intricacies of real estate law.

    Hess's academic background includes a law degree from the University of Baltimore School of Law and a Bachelor of Science in accounting from the University of Maryland. Her expertise has been sought after by various organizations, including the University of Baltimore School of Law, Maryland Building Industry Association, and Baltimore County Bar Association, where she has delivered lectures and written manuals on real estate law.

    As an expert witness in condominium-related cases, Hess has provided valuable insights to courts in Maryland. She is also a member of several professional associations, including the Maryland State Bar Association, Community Associations Institute, and National Capital Building Industry Association.

    CarneyKelehan LLP, where Hess now practices, offers a comprehensive range of legal services to businesses, individuals, and families across Maryland. With offices in Columbia, Annapolis, and Salisbury, the firm provides expertise in areas such as real estate transactions, land use, zoning, education law, wills, trusts, estate administration, probate work, tax preparation, and litigation in state and federal courts.