LEGAL SERVICES
FAMILY LEGAL ADVOCACY GROUP, LLC (FLAG)
(410) 884-0400
flagfamilylaw.com
With changes in the law, LGBTQ individuals and families in Maryland still face unique legal issues. Family Legal Advocacy Group, LLC (FLAG) can assist you with your legal issues.
As the legal landscape for LGBTQ families continues to evolve, having an attorney who is knowledgeable about the best and most current ways to secure family rights is extremely important.
FLAG can assist you with:
• Reproductive Rights and Protection
• Estate and Medical Care Planning
• Marriage and Divorce Issues
• Name and Gender Changes
FLAG believes in supporting all individuals with family-related legal issues. Whether your family consists of a single individual or many members, our attorneys understand how to assist clients in getting the appropriate legal protections for their families.
Although we often work with parents who are separating, one of the most rewarding areas of our practice is helping to protect families as they are newly forming.
Contact FLAG at 410-884-0400 for assistance with any LGBTQ legal issues.
THE LAW OFFICE OF JENNIFER P. MAAS, PLLC
jennifer@JPMfertilitylaw.com
https://www.JPMfertilitylaw.com/
The Law Office of Jennifer P. Maas, PLLC is a family formation law firm dedicated to helping LGBTQ+ New Yorkers looking to form, expand and secure their families.
The law firm works with parents to secure their parental rights through Judgments of Parentage or Orders of Second or Step-Parent Adoption, having obtained Parentage Orders for many of the firm’s lesbian and non-binary clients throughout New York City, Long Island and beyond. The firm works with LGBTQ+ clients to draft Embryo, Egg or Sperm Donation Agreements when working with known donors, and reviews such Agreements on behalf of
donors themselves. Additionally, the law firm is operated by an attorney who formed her family using surrogacy, and proudly represents intended parents seeking to build their families through the use of gestational surrogacy.
With locations in Manhattan and Long Island to conveniently meet clients when needed, the Law Firm takes a modern and compassionate approach to its practice by using technology and flexible hours to accommodate clients’ busy schedules. We pride ourselves on the limited need for in-person meetings, while still providing comprehensive legal services and individualized attention.
Visit our website for more information or contact us for a consultation!
THE LAW OFFICE OF MELISSA L. TORTO
https://www.lawofficeofmelissaltorto.com/
The Law Office of Melissa L. Torto is owned by Attorney Melissa Torto. Melissa is a licensed attorney in Massachusetts, Colorado, Michigan, and New York with licensure in Illinois coming at the end of January, 2026. Melissa works closely with egg donation agencies, embryo donation agencies, and surrogacy agencies across the country as well as with clients pursuing an independent match leveraging her extensive knowledge of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) law. She has worked as an ART Attorney since graduating from Suffolk University Law School in 2015. Melissa has assisted hundreds of parents (including same-sex couples, heterosexual couples, and single parents) with drafting and negotiating egg donor, embryo donation, and gestational carrier agreements, as well as establishing parentage rights, drafting insurance appeals and adoption petitions, and guiding parents through the legal issues that surround the entire surrogacy, egg donation, and embryo donation process.
Melissa has been a moderator and speaker on panels for the American Bar Association as well as for Suffolk Law, and continues her surrogacy outreach by visiting clinics and attending conferences regarding Family and Surrogacy Law. Please contact at lawofficeofmelissaltorto@gmail.com.
OLEAGA LAW, LLC
Janene Oleaga, Esq.
janene@ivfesq.com
https://www.ivfesq.com/
Offices in New York City and Portland, Maine
254 Commercial Street, Suite 245, Portland, ME 04101 ~ (207) 200-6780
305 Broadway, Suite 711 New York, NY 10007 ~ (212) 897-5839
Oleaga Law LLC is a boutique law firm dedicated to all aspects of family formation law. Representing LGBTQ individuals, intended parents, egg donors, sperm donors, and embryo donors, Janene’s mission is to guide and protect your family as you navigate the world of assisted reproduction and adoption.
Janene is experienced with gestational carrier agreements, egg donation/sperm donation agreements, embryo disposition, embryo donation, and all methods of securing legal parentage including confirmatory adoptions, pre-birth/post-birth orders, and judgments of parentage.
Oleaga Law LLC serves clients in Connecticut, New York, Maine, New Hampshire and international.