Attorneys

For more than 35 combined years, the attorneys at the Law Offices of Forman and Zide, LLC have been helping people throughout the state of Maryland navigate their way through the legal process.  When confronted with a legal issue most people would benefit from speaking with an attorney.  We will work with you to explain the process and help you make important decisions affecting your finances, your family and your future.

Find out more about the firm’s lawyers by reviewing our personal bios:

Alan S. Forman

Email: Alan S. Forman | Phone: 410-766-7630

Alan Forman has built a successful record for his clients for nearly three decades. Mr. Forman is known for his perseverance, dedication and compassion, not only for the law, but for his clients and their interests. Mr. Forman enthusiastically shares his expertise with fellow attorneys and students of the law. His areas of practice include:

• Immigration
• DUI, DWI and traffic matters
• Personal injury
• Medical malpractice
• Family law
• Wills and estates
• Contracts and business law
• Criminal defense and juvenile defense
• Administrative hearings
• Real estate

His affiliations and commendations include:

• Member, Anne Arundel County Bar Association
• Board of Trustees, Anne Arundel County Bar Association; 1998-2000
• Mentor, Anne Arundel County Bar Association
• Member, Family Law Committee, Anne Arundel County Bar Association
• Member, Maryland State Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association
• Member, Grey Panel Cases
• Member, Academy of Law and Public Service
• Panel Member, Maryland Attorney Grievance Commission
• Chairperson, Anne Arundel County Bar Association Community Service Division; 2001 and 2002
• Chairperson, Anne Arundel County Bar Association Law Week; 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2003
• 2001 Recipient Anne Arundel County Bar Association Trustees Award for Outstanding Service to the Bar Association and the Legal Profession

Marla Zide

Email: Marla Zide | Phone: 410-766-7630

Marla Zide joined the firm as an associate in 2004. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Zide was the program coordinator for the Maryland Legal Assistance Network, working to bring together legal service providers throughout the state of Maryland. She began her litigation career with the YWCA of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County. At the YWCA Ms. Zide advocated for victims of domestic violence in protective order cases and in divorce, as well as other domestic areas.  Her areas of practice include:

• Family law
• Elder law
• Divorce
• Child custody
• Collaborative law
• Adoption
• Domestic violence
• Guardianship

Her affiliations and commendations include:

•  Member, Anne Arundel County Bar Association
• Acting President, Women's Bar Association, Anne Arundel County Chapter; 2005-2006
• Member, Maryland State Bar Association
• Section Council, Young Lawyers Section, Maryland State Bar Association
• Anne Arundel County Representative, Maryland State Bar Association; 2004-2005
• Membership Co-Chair, Maryland State Bar Association; 2005-2006
• Member, American Bar Association
• Planning Committee, Legal Service Conference; 2000,2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006
• Coach, Annapolis High School Mock Trial; 2004, 2005, and 2006
• 2005 Pro Bono Resource Center Anniversary Gala Honoree

Contact us to discuss your legal needs.

Call us at 410-766-7630, or contact us online to find out how we can help you. Our main office is located in Glen Burnie, Md. and we also maintain offices in Annapolis, Ellicott City, Owings Mills, and Laurel, Md. for the convenience of our clients.

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