Family Law, Divorce & Custody
Representation in Maryland divorce, custody, support, and family matters, including military-connected issues involving deployment, benefits, or service obligations.
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Maryland counsel for family, injury, military, and business matters.
The Law Office of Dondi West assists with divorce and custody, personal-injury claims, legal issues connected to military service, and business and technology matters.
The firm also represents clients in federal security-clearance matters. Representation depends on the forum, the matter, and the rules that apply.
Former U.S. Navy Information Warfare Officer · Firm established in 2010. Read Dondi West’s background and credentials
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Security Clearance
Counsel for security-clearance concerns involving Statements of Reasons, adverse decisions, mitigation records, and applicable review processes.
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Personal Injury
Legal help with Maryland injury claims and the insurance issues that follow an accident.
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Veterans & Military Affairs
Counsel for veterans, service members, and military families on legal questions connected to service. The available representation depends on the issue and the applicable forum.
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Business & Technology Law
Counsel for business formation, contracts, technology transactions, government contracting, commercial disputes, and related business decisions.
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Founding Attorney
Dondi West
Dondi West is a Maryland attorney and former U.S. Navy Information Warfare Officer. His background includes law, military service, cybersecurity, national-security environments, government organizations, and technology.
He founded The Law Office of Dondi West in 2010. His military and national-security background informs his understanding of service obligations and security-clearance issues. His technology background is relevant to business and technology agreements.
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Insights
Current legal analysis and practical checklists.
Personal Injury
Maryland Government Injury Claims: Check Notice Deadlines Early
October 31, 2026
Identify the responsible government entity, the correct notice recipient, and the records to preserve.
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Family Law & Divorce
Military Divorce and TRICARE: Plan Health Coverage Before the Decree
October 31, 2026
Check former-spouse eligibility, compare replacement coverage, and confirm enrollment deadlines.
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When a Statement of Reasons Arrives: A Practical First Week
September 2, 2026
A practical, federal guide to organizing a response after receiving a Statement of Reasons in a security-clearance matter.
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