Franch, Jarashow, Burgmeier & Smith, P.A., was founded by William A. Franch in 1971. At that time, he had practiced law in Annapolis for ten years.

Ronald H. Jarashow joined the growing firm in 1976 after a law clerkship with the Chief Judge of one of the Maryland appeals courts.

Besides our main office in the state capital, the firm has always maintained offices in Baltimore and in Washington, D.C. In order to best serve our clients' interests, we have handled legal matters in all parts of the Maryland region, in other states, and, sometimes, in other countries, on issues large and small.

As our work has increased, Franch, Jarashow, Burgmeier & Smith, P.A. has expanded to include many attorneys and a complement of legal assistants, law clerks, and support staff. To economize and keep legal fees for clients under control, we have continued to increase the firm's efficiency. The varying experience of our firm members permits us to match your needs with the appropriate person who can efficiently and economically address your legal problem.