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Samantha Posner

Partner

Partner

Samantha is a Partner at Rice Law. During her time at The University of Maryland, College Park, Samantha majored in Family Science, which gave her early exposure to the practice of family law, and it was at that time that Samantha knew she had found her calling.  After completing her Juris Doctor from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 2012, Samantha immediately began practicing family law at a boutique family law firm.

Samantha joined Rice Law in late 2018, where she lends an instrumental hand to family law cases. Samantha has built a strong reputation for herself in the Maryland family law community, and has a vast presence not only in Anne Arundel County, but in Baltimore County and Howard County as well. She has also been certified as a Parenting Coordinator, Mediator, and as a Best Interest Attorney.

Samantha Focuses Exclusively on:

  • Custody
  • Divorce
  • Child Support 
  • Protective Orders
  • Pre-Nuptial Agreements
  • Post-Nuptial Agreements
  • Parenting Coordination 
  • Best Interest Work
  • All Other Family Matters

Given her extensive background, Samantha has all the essential skills of an effective family law attorney. Samantha focuses her practice primarily on matters of divorce, child custody, child support, and protective orders.  Samantha is an exceptional negotiator with a gift for settling the most complex, unique domestic matters, and she strives to provide peaceful solutions for her clients while helping them navigate through what may be the most difficult time of their lives. Samantha is also a fierce, experienced litigator who zealously advocates for her clients in the court room

Education

  • Juris Doctor, cum laude 2012
  • Admitted, Maryland State Bar Association 2012
  • Baltimore School of Law Baltimore Juris Doctor, Cum Laude, Maryland 2012
  • University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland: Bachelor of Science 2009

Training

  • Certified Parenting Coordinator, 2024
  • Advanced Training Certified Child’s Access and Child’s Best Interest Attorney, 2014
  • Completed Certified Mediation Skills Course, 2011
  • Maryland State Bar Association, 2012
  • Baltimore County Bar Association: Young Lawyers Committee & Family Law Committee
  • Anne Arundel County Bar Association
  • University of Baltimore Young Alumni Council: Events Chair, Executive Board Member
  • Maryland Super Lawyers Rising Star, Family Law, 2020-2024
  • Leading Lawyer, Family Law, What’s Up Annapolis Magazine, 2024
  • Up & Coming Lawyer, Family Law, What’s Up Annapolis Magazine, 2023