Divorce/Family Law, Criminal Defense, Traffic/DWI/DUI Defense, Personal Injury, Bankruptcy, Creditor/Debtor Rights, General Civil Litigation

Principal, Law Office of Tara K. Shoemaker & Associates, LLC. Family Law, Divorce, Custody, Child Support, Paternity, Contempt, Domestic Violence Advocacy, Protective Orders, Peace Orders (Restraining Orders), Visitation, Criminal Defense, Drug Offenses, Possession, Distribution, Assaults, Battery, DWI/DUI, Sex Offenses, DSS Appeals, MVA Hearings, Personal Injury, Collections, Debtor/Creditor Rights, Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense.

Associate Attorney - Family Law, Criminal Law, DWI/DUI, Traffic Matters, Bankruptcy

Largest contributor to case summaries published in the Report of the American Antitrust Institute's Private Enforcement Project. Highlighted benefits from private enforcement of antitrust cases, detailing the purpose of private antitrust enforcement and the benefits of private remedies.

Law School Intern to Hon. G. Edward Dwyer, Chief Judge of Frederick County Circuit Court.Legal Research/Writing, including drafting a written MVA Administrative Appeal Opinion.Assisted in coordination of new, expanded Law Library now open in the lower level of Frederick County Courthouse.

Maintenance, Design, and Consulting of consumer and commercial grade freshwater, marine, and reef aquariums. Consulted on design and selection of high-end water gardens and Koi ponds, sold and selected domestic and imported Koi. Selection featured show-quality premium Japanese and Israeli Koi. Attended and participated in trade shows such as Koi America with sister company Patio Ponds LTD, exclusive representative for Israeli producer Mag Noy Koi, at Koi America Shows hosted by the Mid-Atlantic Koi Club.