Morgan P. Appel

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Morgan P Appel Family Lawyer

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Morgan P. Appel, Esquire is a Partner at Meiselman Helfant & Wills, LLC. Ms. Appel has extensive experience in contested family law cases, including cases involving divorce, custody, child support, alimony, marital property, retirement assets, and domestic violence. Ms. Appel also has experience with drafting separation agreements and prenuptial agreements. She is committed to helping her clients navigate and understand the process while also ensuring that their interests are protected. Ms. Appel will work diligently to assist clients in achieving their objectives.

Ms. Appel was selected to the 2020, 2021, and 2022 Maryland Rising Stars list by Maryland SuperLawyers Magazine.

Ms. Appel is currently the Co-Chair for the Family Law Section of the Montgomery County Bar Association.  She was also the Programming Co-Chair for the Family Law Section of the Montgomery County Bar Association from 2020 to 2022. Ms. Appel is also a member of the Montgomery County and Maryland State Bar Association. She was a fellow for the Montgomery County Leadership Development Academy from 2017 to 2018.

Ms. Appel joined Meiselman Helfant & Wills, LLC, as an associate in 2016. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Appel served as the Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Richard S. Bernhardt, Associate Judge of the Circuit Court for Howard County, Maryland. She was named Partner in 2023 and continues her high-quality work ethic into her new role.

Ms. Appel received her B.S. in Family Science from the University of Maryland in 2011, and her J.D. from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 2015. Ms. Appel graduated cum laude from law school with a concentration in Family Law. As a law student, Ms. Appel participated in the University of Baltimore Bronfein Family Law Clinic for two semesters, solidifying her passion for families and her goal to make the divorce process as easy for her clients as possible.

During her first year as a law student, Ms. Appel interned for the Baltimore City Department of Social Services and developed skills necessary to advocate for all types of families. During her second year, Ms. Appel was elected as Community Service Chair for the University of Baltimore Students for Public Interest Executive Board. The following year, she served as Co-President and was ultimately one of ten students awarded a dean’s citation for the work she performed in that role. Ms. Appel also served on the staff of the University of Baltimore Law Forum for two years.

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Thank you for representing me and for all your hard work in getting the judgment RIGHT for my family and me since day one. Because of your thorough work, my children and I have enjoyed a harmonious and peaceful twelve years after the divorce and still going. You cared about us and made sure all conflicts were resolved correctly at the beginning. I cannot thank you enough for your outstanding work. I am one of your most satisfied clients.

Nogah helped me with a very difficult divorce and child custody case. The custody case was made even more difficult by wrongful restraining orders against me by the other party, which were masterfully defended by Nogah, leading to their dismissal. She stays on top of all the issues and is very responsive to emails and phone calls. I totally relied on her advice and experience, even when things looked hopeless. It paid off. The end result was a favorable verdict of child custody for me. I highly recommend Nogah. I was fortunate to have her represent me!

Highly recommend Vince Wills and Morgan Appel. Their knowledge of MD family law and the guidance they provided was invaluable. Vince made sure that i understood the legal process and was comfortable with my decisions. He is well respected among his colleagues and Montgomery County circuit court Judges. Vince is especially strong in advising on cases that are financially involved. I felt that Vince and Morgan definitely put my best interest first and were always quick to respond to my concerns/questions. In addition, the staff and other attorneys of the firm would collaborated on my case, which made me feel even more confident that I had chosen the right representation. Vince and Morgan are an excellent team and I was very pleased with their services.

Divorce is miserable. Vince was someone I could trust, which is invaluable when navigating the confusing terrain of settlement agreements, court dates, and opposing attorneys. I felt confident that Vince made recommendations in my best interests and those of my young daughter. He was willing to fight for me and I had the impression he (a) was well-known and well-respected in the industry and (b) personally cared about the outcome of my divorce. Vince was both professional and caring. He picked up the phone when I called or returned my calls right away. He was responsive to email. His invoices were clear and fair. I do not recommend divorce but, if you are in that boat, Vince is a great person to have on your side. Highly recommended.

Ms. Helfant worked with me to get unpaid child support payments due to me from an earlier period, as well as increased payments due to a large increase in my ex-husband’s income. Ms. Helfant was skillful, kind, reassuring, and responsive. She kept me apprised of the steps in this lengthy, but ultimately successful legal process.

I feel very fortunate to have Neal Meiselman and Nogah Helfant as my lawyers in my divorce case. They both are the best ever! They are both so kind and understanding and really know their laws. They advocated for me till the last minute covering every corner. They were always so well prepared and the PERFECTION of the motions they filed, the timing of the filings, and the laws they sited. They are exceptional attorneys and always very well prepared. I am proud to say they were my lawyers.

Neal Meiselman and Morgan Appel provide first-rate advice and advocacy that can be trusted in the most challenging family law matter. Their knowledge of the law and almost more importantly the way the courts actually work is invaluable. They helped me consider the risks and chart a path forward for me to attain my goals. They are insightful, empathetic, understanding, and never judgmental. I always felt comfortable discussing anything with them — and that is how lawyers should be.

Meiselman Helfant & Wills provides trusted services and support for all family law matters.

Family law matters can seem overwhelming. We’re here to provide you with assistance, advice, and representation you need to help you get the fair outcome you deserve.

We provide trusted legal services in all areas of family law, including domestic abuse, separation agreements, alimony, division of marital assets, divorce, and all areas of child custody, visitation, and support.