Patricia A. Cleaveland

Patricia A. Cleaveland is a Baltimore attorney and member at Alperstein & Diener, P.A., whose practice covers civil litigation, personal injury, negligence, collections, business law, contracts, and real estate. She represents clients in disputes involving financial obligations, property interests, contractual issues, and injury claims. Her work spans transactional and contested matters involving businesses, individuals, and property owners. She brings decades of Maryland practice experience to a broad range of civil matters.

Patricia earned her B.A., cum laude, from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. She later received her J.D. from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, School of Law. During law school, she contributed to the University of Baltimore Law Forum, including a published article addressing closed-circuit television for child abuse victims. Her academic background combines strong undergraduate achievement with legal writing and research experience.

Patricia handles civil litigation and personal injury matters involving negligence, contractual disputes, collection claims, and real estate issues. Her business law work includes agreements and commercial relationships, while her real estate practice addresses disputes and concerns tied to property interests. She is identified as a key contact for civil litigation and personal injury matters. Her experience includes matters requiring negotiation, case preparation, and courtroom advocacy.

Patricia A. Cleaveland is a Member and is admitted to practice in Maryland and the US District Court for the District of Maryland. She is a member of the Maryland State Bar Association. She has received an AV peer rating from Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting significant professional recognition from her peers. Her background combines civil litigation, personal injury, collections, business law, contracts, and real estate work across decades of legal practice.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Alperstein & Diener, P.A.
• Member, Maryland State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Maryland

Education

• University of Maryland
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Maryland
  Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude

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