Avigayil Pearlman
About
Avigayil Pearlman: A Dedicated Family Law Attorney in Baltimore
Avigayil “Gayil” Pearlman is a distinguished family law attorney based in Maryland and Washington, DC. With a remarkable academic background and extensive professional experience, she has established herself as a leading expert in complex family legal matters.
Educational Excellence and Legal Training
Avigayil’s journey to legal prominence began at the University of Baltimore, where she demonstrated exceptional academic prowess:
- Graduated magna cum laude from the University of Baltimore School of Law
- Ranked in the top 23% of her class
- Earned a concentration in family law
- Previously graduated summa cum laude with a B.S. in Business Administration
During her time at law school, Pearlman gained invaluable practical experience through various internships and programs:
- Judicial intern at the Circuit Court for Baltimore City
- Judicial intern at the Orphan’s Court of Baltimore County
- Rule 16 Student Attorney at the Bronfein Family Law Clinic
- Participated in a summer program at the University of Aberdeen School of Law in Scotland
Pearlman’s commitment to legal excellence extended beyond the classroom:
- Staff editor for the University of Baltimore Law Review
- Member of the Royal Graham Shannonhouse III Honor Society
- Participant in the university’s National Trial Competition team
Professional Background and Current Practice
Prior to her legal career, Pearlman accumulated over a decade of experience as a legal administrator, providing her with a unique perspective on the practical aspects of law practice.
Currently, Pearlman serves as an esteemed attorney at the Law Offices of Thomas Stahl, where she specializes in family law. Her expertise encompasses:
- Divorce proceedings
- Child custody and child support
- Alimony and spousal support
- Property division
- Domestic violence cases
- Estate planning
- Probate
- Estate Litigation
Client-Centered Approach
Known for her compassionate and comprehensive legal representation, Pearlman is dedicated to:
- Protecting clients’ interests
- Ensuring clients’ voices are heard
- Achieving optimal outcomes in challenging family law cases
Awards
Legal Experience
- Current: Law Offices of Thomas Stahl, Associate Attorney
- 2017-2021: Council, Baradel, Kosmerl & Nolan, P.A., Associate Attorney
- 2016: Bronfein Family Law Clinic, University of Baltimore School of Law, Rule 16 Student Attorney
- 2016: Law Clerk
- 2015: Magistrate Hope Tipton, Circuit Court for Baltimore City, judicial law clerk
- 2015: Orphan’s Court of Baltimore County, judicial intern
- 2010-2013: H.A.V.E.N. Virtual Assistant, Owner/Principal Virtual Assistant
- 2010-2011: Franchise & Business Law Group
- 2004-2010: Saul Ewing LLP, practice assistant
- 2002-2004: McIntyre, Tate, Lynch & Holt, legal assistant
- 2001-2002: Pearce, Vort & Fleisig, Legal Secretary/Paralegal
Education
- 2017: University of Baltimore School of Law, J.D.
- 2015: University of Baltimore, B.S. Business Administration
Honors and Awards
- 2023: Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch
- 2020-2022: Rising Star, Maryland Super Lawyers
- 2016-2017: University of Baltimore Law Review, Staff Editor
Associations and Service
- American Bar Association
- 2020-2021: D.C. Delegate to the Young Lawyers Division
2019-2020: Maryland Delegate to the Young Lawyers Division
Anne Arundel County Bar Association
- 2020-2021: D.C. Delegate to the Young Lawyers Division
- Baltimore County Bar Association
- DC Bar
- Maryland State Bar Association
- 2018-2019, 2020-2021: Co-Chair of Diversity and Inclusion Committee, Young Lawyers Section
2019-2020: Chair of Legislation Committee, Young Lawyers Section
Montgomery County Bar Association
- 2018-2019, 2020-2021: Co-Chair of Diversity and Inclusion Committee, Young Lawyers Section
- Sobeloff Jewish Law Society
- Women’s Bar Association
- Women’s Bar Association of D.C.