Linda Sorg Ostovitz is an excellent family law attorney and mediator with more than 29 years of experience, which includes a term as president of the Howard County Bar Association.  She is an educator and advocate specializing in legal matters related to separation, divorce, and child custody. In addition to providing legal representation in court, Attorney Ostovitz also provides mediation services to help families come to a fair and legally-sound conclusion outside of the courthouse. Attorney Ostovitz puts her knowledge and experience to work for clients and the community every day. She enjoys speaking to community groups and mentoring junior attorneys to increase awareness about all of the legal options related to family law. Attorney Ostovitz is well-regarded and respected among her peers and community leaders. She is a strong advocate for her clients and inspires the highest level of confidence, allowing the best and most informed decisions to be made. 

J.D. – University of Baltimore, 1981 

B.S. – University of Baltimore, 1978

Maryland Court of Appeals, 1981 

U. S. District Court, 1989

U. S. Supreme Court, 1990

Civil Mediation

Divorce Mediation: Parenting and Child Issues

Divorce Mediation: Property and Financial Issues 

Collaborative Law Certification

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Fellow, 2011 to present
​Professionalism Commission of the Court of Appeals

Judicial Nominating Commission, Member

• Family Law Section
• Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Section Council
  
• Criminal Law Section Council, 1992

Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys Association, 1988-1999

Maryland State Attorneys Association, 1981-1990 

MICPEL Lecturer

Maryland State Police and Howard County Police Department Academy Lecturer

National Family Resiliency Center – Parenting Classes