
Bar/Court Admissions
- Maryland
- U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
- U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware
- Delaware (Inactive)
Lee Ann Adams
Lee Ann Adams focuses her practice on business transactions, banking and finance, real estate, and estate/trust planning and administration. Her comprehensive experience enables her to provide well-rounded legal services to clients in various industries, ensuring their legal and financial interests are well-protected at every stage.
In her business law practice, Lee Ann counsels businesses through each phase of their lifecycle, from formation and structuring to mergers, acquisitions, and dissolution. She works closely with entrepreneurs and business owners to navigate legal matters, including contracts, corporate governance, and everyday issues that may arise, ensuring that businesses can thrive and mitigate legal risks along the way.
Lee Ann’s real estate practice spans both commercial and residential transactions, providing guidance in negotiating and drafting purchase and sale agreements, handling property transfers, and facilitating settlements. These real estate settlements are conducted through Bay Title Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Council Baradel, which allows Lee Ann to provide clients with seamless and comprehensive services in real estate law.
In her estate and trust planning practice, Lee Ann is passionate about helping individuals and families secure their legacies and protect their loved ones. With a compassionate and client focused approach, she works closely with clients to design a customized estate plan. Lee Ann provides clear, practical guidance that gives clients peace of mind knowing their assets will be managed and distributed according to their wishes.
In addition to estate planning, Lee Ann assists families with estate and trust administration, providing clear and efficient guidance through what can be a daunting process. She communicates effectively with heirs and beneficiaries, ensuring they understand each step of the probate and trust administration process. By handling the legal and administrative details, Lee Ann relieves the burden on families and helps guide them through this challenging time.
In her spare time, Lee Ann enjoys spending time with her husband, two children, and their dog, Sam.
Professional Associations
Maryland State Bar Association
Anne Arundel Bar Association
Maryland Land Title Association
American Land Title Association
Honors / Awards
- Super Lawyers – 2020-2022
- Whats Up? Annapolis Magazine Leading Lawyer – 2020-2021, 2024-2025
- Best Lawyers – 2024-2025
Community Involvement
Academy of the Holy Cross, Advancement Committee, Board of Trustees
Education
- University of Maryland School of Law (J.D., cum laude, 2012)
- University of Maryland (B.A. in History, 2009)
Practice Areas
News
- Elizabeth A. Pfenson and Lee Ann Adams to Speak at MSBA Family Law University
- Four Council Baradel Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers 2025
- Thirteen Council Baradel Attorneys Recognized in What's Up? Magazine's "Leading Lawyers" 2024
- Six Council Baradel Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers
- Fifteen Council Baradel Attorneys Recognized by Maryland Super Lawyers 2022
- Twelve Council Baradel Attorneys Recognized in What's Up? Magazine's "Leading Lawyers" 2021
- Council Baradel Elects Lee Ann Adams and Elizabeth A. Pfenson as Partners
- Seventeen Council Baradel Attorneys Recognized by Maryland Super Lawyers 2020
- Lee Ann Adams to Speak to AACAR on Ground Rent and Front Foot Fees
- Lee Ann Adams Joins Council Baradel's Business Practice