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Zoa Dolan Barnes

Zoa Dolan Barnes

4.4
5 reviews

23 N. Center Street, Westminster, MD 21157-5103

Family Law, Adoption, Special Education and 1 more

About Zoa Dolan Barnes

Zoa Dolan Barnes is a lawyer practicing family law, adoption, special education and 1 other area of law. Zoa received a B.A. degree from Hood College in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years. Zoa practices at Hill, Barnes & McInerney, LLC in Westminster, MD.

Zoa Dolan Barnes (Westminster, Maryland)

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Family Law
Posted by anonymous
February 04, 2025
Hired Attorney

Zoa is incredible. Not only did she represent my mother during her divorce, custody, and support case when I was a child but she also represented me through my own divorce, custody, and support case. She was always an open ear and my voice of reason. She helped me through multiple contempt hearings and she even stumped my ex while on the stand, catching him in his lies. I still recommend her to everyone in the area, and I have even considered moving back to Maryland to have her represent me when things go sideways in the state I live in now. To this day, even with my case being closed 5 years ago, she still remembers me when I call and she is still a listening ear and voice of reason. Simply incredible!

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
June 16, 2009
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I sought Zoa Barnes' services in 2005 when my husband of nearly 25 years suddenly left our marriage. When I realized I was going to be in for the fight of my life, a friend who works for another local firm told me "YOU NEED ZOA BARNES." Zoa was absolutely instrumental in securing a very generous settlement AND A VERY NICE ALIMONY AWARD for me. Zoa was tough in the courtroom, yet maintained her grace and decorum even when faced with opposing counsel (nasty witch from Hell). Zoa is THE BEST!

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
December 01, 2009
Hired Attorney

Zoa was great but the office staff was the worst they did not treat us with respect and it was very hard to ever talk to Zoa we had to always talk to her staff which were unhelpful

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
February 03, 2015
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Appellate Practice
Posted by anonymous
August 31, 2013
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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 1
    • Adoption
  • Education Law 1
    • Special Education
  • Wills and Probate 1
    • Wills

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
    Accepted Credit Cards
    American Express
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  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Hill, Barnes & McInerney, LLC
    Firm Onwership
    Minority Owned

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1995, Maryland
    1995, U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
    Memberships
    Carroll County and Maryland State (Member, Family Law and Administrative Law Divisions) Bar Associations
    Maryland Trial Lawyers Association
    Maryland Women's Bar Association - Board Member.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Maryland
    Class of 1995
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Hood College
    Class of 1992
    B.A.
    Political Science

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