About Katie

Katie DiFerdinando is a Maryland attorney focusing on complex guardianship, elder law, adoption, and fiduciary litigation, as well as high-conflict family law and appellate advocacy. She is known for her thorough preparation, strategic judgment, and ability to focus courts and opposing counsel on the issues that matter most.

Katie is recognized for her practical, solution-oriented approach to mediation and settlement, helping clients resolve disputes efficiently while protecting their long-term interests. When trial is necessary, she brings disciplined advocacy and careful record development to every case. She also handles appellate matters arising from complex guardianship, estate, and family law cases, ensuring continuity of representation and effective issue preservation.

Clients value Katie for her candor and steady guidance. She is committed to providing honest, realistic assessments of the strengths, risks, and likely outcomes of each matter so that clients are fully informed and confident in their decisions, whether resolving a case through settlement or proceeding to trial.

Katie earned her Juris Doctor from Elon University School of Law and her master's degree from the University of Baltimore. She is admitted to practice in Maryland and the United States District Court for the District of Maryland. She has been recognized for her professional achievement and peer respect through selection to Super Lawyers Rising Stars.

Outside the courtroom, Katie is actively involved in professional education and leadership. She regularly teaches continuing education courses for the Carroll County Realtors Association and supports organizations focused on empowering and advancing women.

When Katie isn't practicing law, she enjoys spending time with her family and visiting Walt Disney World whenever possible. A Maryland native, she remains engaged in the legal and local community.

Honors & Recognition

Education

  • Juris Doctor

    Elon University School of Law, 2016

  • Master of Arts in Legal and Ethical Studies

    University of Baltimore, 2013

  • Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies

    York College of Pennsylvania, 2011

    Cum Laude

Bar Admissions

  • Maryland (2018)
  • United States District Court for the District of Maryland (2018)

Professional Memberships

  • Carroll County Association of Realtors, Affiliate Member (2018–Present)
  • Grace Lutheran Church, Little Friends of Grace Preschool, Board Member (2022–Present)
  • Women's Bar of Maryland, Howard County Chapter, Board: Member at Large (2025)
  • Maryland State Bar Association; Estates and Trusts Section
    • Outreach Committee Member (2018–Present)

Practice Areas

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