Columbia, Maryland · counsel shaped by service and systems

Counsel for matters shaped by service, security, and complex systems.

Dondi West brings a Navy information-warfare and cybersecurity background to disciplined advocacy for Maryland individuals, families, veterans, service members, and professionals.

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Practice areas

Practice areas where disciplined preparation matters.

The firm handles matters that affect families, careers, security clearances, and business interests. Explore the practice areas below to see where the office may be able to help.

Family Law, Divorce & Custody

Guidance for divorce, custody, support, mediation, and family matters, including concerns affecting military families.

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Personal Injury & Accidents

Focused representation for people dealing with the consequences of an accident, injury, or unsafe conditions.

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Security Clearance Matters

Informed support for security-clearance concerns, including Letters of Intent, Statements of Reasons, and applicable appeal processes.

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Veterans & Military Affairs

Legal support informed by an understanding of military service, national-security environments, and the needs of military-connected clients.

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Business Litigation

Early assessment of business-dispute and litigation concerns. The availability and scope of representation are confirmed during a consultation.

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Bring the facts and the questions you have. The office can discuss the next practical step and whether representation is available for your matter.

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Attorney Dondi West

A professional record built across law, service, and technology.

Attorney Dondi West is a former U.S. Navy Information Warfare Officer and holds the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification. He has served as a cybersecurity consultant and trusted advisor to Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and Executive Branch organizations.

That background informs careful, systems-aware preparation in matters involving military life, security clearances, professional consequences, and complex personal challenges.

Former U.S. Navy Information Warfare Officer
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Experience advising Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and Executive Branch organizations

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Counsel for matters shaped by service, security, and complex systems.

Practice areas where disciplined preparation matters.

Family Law, Divorce & Custody

Personal Injury & Accidents

Security Clearance Matters

Veterans & Military Affairs

Business Litigation

Request a consultation

A professional record built across law, service, and technology.

Legal notes. Practical analysis.

Practice Areas

Family Law, Divorce & Custody

Personal Injury / Accidents

Business Litigation

Veterans & Military Affairs

Business & Technology

Security Clearance Appeals & Incidents

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