SECOND PARENT/STEP-PARENT ADOPTION SEMINAR
SUNDAY, JANUARY 26, 2025 1:00-2:00PM
ZOOM LINK WILL BE EMAILED TO REGISTRANTS
TWO DAYS IN ADVANCE
Summer Abel, a family law attorney licensed in Maryland and the District of Columbia, will be presenting a virtual seminar during which she will provide useful information about the second-parent and step-parent adoption processes in Maryland and DC. This includes examples of court forms and other resources, statutory requirements, and answering any questions on the topics.
Summer Abel is an attorney in Offit Kurman's Family Law Practice Group, based in the
firm's Bethesda, Maryland office. She offers a comprehensive range of family law services,
including divorce and separation agreements, child custody and support, spousal support,
property division, and pre-marital and post-marital agreements. Summer is dedicated to
advocating vigorously for her clients in court while addressing the complexities of family
law matters to achieve effective resolutions.
With extensive experience in family law, Summer has developed a deep understanding of
the field through her work at various law firms. Her background also includes handling
vaccine litigation cases under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program
(NVICP), managing pharmaceutical product and toxic tort cases, and serving as a public
defender, where she represented clients in criminal, mental health, and juvenile matters.
As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, Summer is passionate about supporting families
of all types. She recognizes the unique challenges each family faces and leverages her
personal and professional experiences to guide clients through these challenges, aiming
to achieve the best possible outcomes. Her approach to family law emphasizes empathy
and practicality, ensuring that each client receives solutions tailored to their specific needs
and goals.
