Your Eastern Shore Legal Team.
With over sixty years serving clients on the Eastern Shore, the attorneys of Ewing, Dietz, Fountain & Kaludis have a history of delivering cost-effective results for our clients.
Our Firm
Ewing, Dietz, Fountain & Kaludis, P.A. is an “AV” rated general practice firm located in the heart of Easton, the historic colonial capital of Maryland’s Eastern Shore. For six decades, we have provided legal services to individuals, businesses, non-profit organizations, and local governments in Talbot County and surrounding areas. We invite you to learn more about the history of our firm and the specific practice areas of each attorney by going to the “Firm Profile.”
Practice Areas
Trusts & Estates
Planning an estate is one of the most important steps that an individual can take to protect property and assets for the next generation. Our estate planning attorneys can help with the simplest or most complex estate.
Family Law
Our experienced attorneys are prepared to handle even the most difficult of family matters. With decades of experience, we will work to accomplish your goals as it pertains to child custody, child support, protective orders, adoption, and divorce matters.
Auto Accidents
Injuries sustained from auto accidents can be difficult to overcome. Give us a call immediately, the consultation is free and you should have the benefit of counsel prior to discussing your matter with the insurance company.
Workers’ Compensation
Have you been injured on the job? You may be entitled to a number of benefits that your employer will not voluntarily divulge to you. Let our team discuss with you so that you can make an informed decision.
Real Estate & Zoning
Our attorneys have represented and counseled private landowners, developers, lenders, and prospective purchasers when it comes to zoning law and land use for over 20 years.
Municipalities
Our firm represents a number of municipalities on the Eastern Shore and have done so for over a decade. From advising municipalities to drafting ordinances to defending lawsuits, our experienced attorneys will work diligently to attempt to achieve the goals of our client.
Civil Litigation
Our experienced attorneys have handled a wide array of civil litigation matters. As a general civil litigation practice, we have represented both plaintiffs attempting to recover damages and defendants attempting to prevent or minimize the recovery of damages.
Banking, Collections & Foreclosures
Whether you are a local bank or individual undergoing and attempting to defend against foreclosure proceedings, our attorneys have experience from both perspectives. We represent a number of banks on the Eastern Shore and also work with individuals to defend against foreclosure actions.
Our Attorneys
Our firm provides advice and services relating to business planning, commercial and financial transactions, compliance with governmental regulations, family law, personal injury, workers’ compensation, real estate, land use and zoning, and trust and estate planning and administration.
Karen M. Kaludis
Kaludis serves as a court-appointed and private domestic mediator
John M. "Matt" Eglseder
Eglseder focuses on corporations, real estate, estate planning and estate administration
Sharon M. VanEmburgh
VanEmburgh represents local governments and is attorney for Easton and Centreville
Alexis "Lex" Kramer
Kramer is engaged in a general practice including civil and domestic/family law litigation
William C. Chapman
Chapman’s focus includes family law and civil litigation, municipal law, and zoning
Philip E. L. Dietz, Jr.
Dietz’s expertise lies in banking, corporations, real estate, and estate administration
David J. Baines
Baines is experienced in personal injury and domestic trials as well as other civil matters.
Aaron Cooper
Cooper’s practice includes civil litigation, municipal law, domestic matters and other areas.