Avery & Upton

At Avery & Upton, we pride ourselves on being a family-run firm led by the dynamic father-daughter duo, Bruce Avery and Prudence Upton, alongside our dedicated associates Suzanne Ryan and Christy Zlatkus. Our commitment to treating clients like family ensures that you receive genuine respect, individualized care, and attentive service at all times. You will never feel neglected; instead, you'll stay informed about every aspect of your case. Since 1993, we have been delivering expert family law services to both traditional and nontraditional families across Maryland and globally—having worked with clients from nearly every corner of the world except Antarctica. We believe in a collaborative approach to legal matters: our team consists of attorneys who are skilled mediators as well as negotiators. Our practice encompasses not only traditional litigation but also mediation processes such as Collaborative Practice and interest-based negotiation techniques—all tailored to find the method that best suits you for resolving disputes effectively. Whichever path is chosen during this journey together, we maintain that adopting reasonable stances enhances your chances of reaching satisfactory outcomes while preserving relationships despite disagreements in sensitive family situations. Ultimately, our goal is always focused on achieving lasting resolutions beneficial for everyone involved.