Margaret M. Witherup
About Margaret M. Witherup
Margaret M. Witherup is a lawyer based in Burtonsville, MD and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2022. Margaret M. Witherup is recognized in the following practice area:
- Burtonsville, Maryland
- Environmental Law
Current Firm: Witherup Allen Law
Education: American University Washington College of Law, J.D., graduated 1994
Location: Burtonsville, MD
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