David Coaxum

David Coaxum, Attorney at Law

David Coaxum is a member of Gordon Feinblatt LLC’s family law and litigation teams. With extensive experience in negotiating, settling, and litigating complex domestic matters.

He represents clients throughout Baltimore City, Howard County, Prince George’s County and Anne Arundel County. Additionally, he serves on Maryland’s Attorney Grievance Commission which ensures lawyers uphold their professional obligations.

Early Life and Education

David Coaxum worked hard during his school years to achieve success. After graduating from Robert Smalls High School in 1952, he joined the United States Navy and served on ships throughout the Caribbean and Mediterranean Seas. Upon retirement from the service, David began teaching. Additionally, he was active with organizations such as American Legion, Masons & Shriners, and Omega Psi Phi fraternity.

David Coaxum is passionate about improving the quality of life in his community. He serves on several advisory boards in Savannah, Georgia that focus on youth and young adults’ wellbeing. Furthermore, he advocates for at-risk youth and serves as a mentor to others. Additionally, David is an active member of both International Longshoreman’s Association and his church.

Professional Career

David Coaxum is an attorney specializing in Family Law matters. He also has extensive knowledge of Civil Litigation and Business Transactional matters. This past spring, David joined the 60-lawyer Baltimore firm Gorden Feinblatt LLC.

He specializes in handling complex domestic matters that pose legal, business and reputational risks. His areas of expertise include asset distribution, separation agreements, alimony and child custody/access disputes. With more than 25 years’ experience handling these cases, he was appointed to Maryland’s Attorney Grievance Commission which ensures lawyers adhere to their professional responsibilities. A graduate of Howard University and Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law, he is also a member of both Maryland’s and District’s Bar Associations.

Achievements and Honors

David Coaxum has been honored by peers as a Super Lawyer for his work in the Baltimore area. This honor was determined through an evaluation of 12 indicators, such as peer recognition and professional achievement within legal practice.

David is a member of both the Maryland Bar Association and American Bar Association, as well as being on the Maryland Attorney Grievance Commission.

He serves on the Hospital Service District Board and as treasurer for several nonprofit organizations. For his civic commitment, he has earned numerous awards such as McDonald’s 365 Black Award and Neighborhood Development Foundation Leadership Award.

Personal Life

David Coaxum is an esteemed attorney with more than 25 years of experience in family law. His practice encompasses all areas of family law, from asset distribution and property division to alimony payments, child custody rights and access rights.

Gordon Feinblatt LLC’s Baltimore office offers an impressive range of experience to its clients. He serves as legal counsel and adviser on high-profile defamation claims, entertainment negotiations, and company dissolution disputes. Furthermore, he was appointed to the Maryland Attorney Grievance Commission – a body which ensures Maryland lawyers abide by their legal responsibilities. Furthermore, Gordon is passionate about philanthropy; raising funds for organizations like Maryland Pro Bono Resource Center and HopeWorks–a nonprofit providing aid to sexual assault survivors worldwide.

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