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
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
2017: University of Baltimore School of Law, J.D.
2015: University of Baltimore, B.S. Business Administration
Maryland Best Interest Attorney Training – Certified 2021 by the Maryland State Bar Association Introductory Interdisciplinary Collaborative Divorce Training – Certified 2021 by the Institute for Family Conflict Resolution
2023: Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch
2020-2022: Rising Star, Maryland Super Lawyers
2016-2017: University of Baltimore Law Review, Staff Editor
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
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
Sobeloff Jewish Law Society
Women’s Bar Association
Women’s Bar Association of D.C.