Michael Katz Esq. - Columbia, MD
Attorney at Family Legal Advocacy Group, LLC
Child Welfare Law (CINA/TPR) Lawyers in Columbia, MD
7120 Minstrel Way Ste. 202 Columbia, MD 21045
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Columbia Child Welfare Law (CINA/TPR) Lawyer
Updated: 05/30/2026
Areas of Practice
- Child Welfare Law (CINA/TPR)
- Education Law Committee
- Third Party Custody Cases
- Mediation
- Adoption
- Court-Appointed Counsel for Children
- Guardianship of Minors
- Litigation
Litigation: 25%
Attorney Information
Overview
Michael Katz, Managing Partner at FLAG, practices exclusively family/child welfare law and education law. Michael has dedicated his professional career to assisting families navigate the often complex and emotionally challenging child welfare and education law arenas. Michael strongly believes that his clients need to be knowledgeable about legal issues directly impacting their families so that they can be empowered to make decisions that best meet the needs of their families.
Michael has been involved with issues relating to child welfare for the past twenty years both as an educator and an attorney. Michael began his professional career as a teacher of special education students in Baltimore County and then as an elementary school teacher in Baltimore City before entering law school. While Michael thoroughly enjoyed his teaching experience, he felt that he could better serve children as a legal advocate.
Michael graduated Magna Cum Lade, in the top 10% of his class, from the University of Baltimore Law School. In additional to the work at FLAG, for the past fourteen years Michael has served as Managing Attorney for a law firm the represents children in abuse and neglect cases. Michael has received certification to serve both as a Court Appointed Child's Counsel in family law cases and as a mediator in Maryland Courts. Michael also represents parents in education matters as he has extensive experience advocating at Individual Education Plan Meetings and Due Process hearings. Education advocacy allows Michael to advocate for the services children need to be successful. Michael strongly believes that regardless of the socio-economic environment in which a child is raised, education truly is the key to a successful future for all children.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Maryland Child Advocacy Award
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Baltimore School of Law,
Baltimore,
Maryland
Honors: magna cum laude
Honors: Legal Aid’s Child Advocacy Unit
Honors: Advocates for Children and Youth
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University of Baltimore School of Law,
Baltimore,
Maryland
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Non Legal Education
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Towson State University,
Baltimore,
Maryland
B.S., Bachelor of Science
Honors: magna cum laude
Honors: With Honors
Major: Elementary Education
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Towson State University,
Baltimore,
Maryland
Current Employment Position(s)
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Managing Partner
Past Positions
- Office of the Public Defender, Child in Need of Assistance Division, Assistant Public Defender
- Law Office of Darlene A. Wakefield, P.A., Staff Attorney
Languages
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English
Classes and Seminars
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Introduction to CINA Law
- Understanding IDEA
Pro Bono Activities
- Advocates for Children and Youth
- National Association of Counsel for Children
- Maryland Foster Youth Resource Center
- Jemicy School
- Maryland Volunteer Legal Services
- Maryland Disability Law Center
Bar Admissions
- Maryland, 1998
- District of Columbia, 2011
Other Affiliations
- Maryland State Bar Association
- Baltimore City Model Court Master/Family
- Baltimore City Model Court Mediation Committee
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Contact
7120 Minstrel Way
Ste. 202
Columbia, MD 21045
Phone: 443-545-0167
Fax: (410) 884-0401
Email: Send a message
Website: http://flagfamilylaw.com
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