About Us
Our Story
Ryan Lewis and Nick McDaniels founded Lewis McDaniels, LLC in 2020 with the goal of building a law firm that holds at its core a focus on service to others. In our view, the practice of law is a service profession and our clients call upon us on some of their best days and some of their worst. Regardless of each client’s circumstance, our firm seeks to live out our mission of Cura Personalis, or “care for the entire person.”
As our firm continues to grow, and as we serve more of our neighbors in the Frederick community and throughout the state of Maryland, we always strive to be a great resource for our communities, a great place to work for our employees, and a trusted adviser and fierce advocate for our clients.

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Ryan is recognized by his peers for being gifted at analyzing complex situations in an objective and impartial manner enabling him to advise clients of the legal and practical implications of their decisions.
Apart from his professional experience, Ryan is also regionally renowned for singing karaoke in falsetto. When he’s not treating everyone to his musical talents, you can find Ryan running or camping outdoors with his beautiful family. Those who know Ryan would agree that he is, above all else, an empathetic, loyal, and selfless individual with an endless curiosity a passion for improving the lives of others.
Education
- B.A. in Religious Studies from Penn State
- J.D. from Delaware Law School
Nicholas R. McDaniels is a managing partner at Lewis McDaniels, LLC. His practice focuses on Personal Injury, Family Law, and Estate Planning, among other areas of law. Prior to co-founding the firm, Nick was as solo-practitioner with McDaniels Law, LLC.
He is a proud member of the National Lawyers Guild, Maryland State Bar Association, Baltimore Teachers Union, and member of the Board of Directors at the Community Law in Action.
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This West Virginia native likes to spend his free time in the mountains with his beautiful family and their herd of animals, playing music, throwing weights around in his barn.
Education
- Westminster Senior High School, Westminster, MD – Class of 2005
- B.A. – English, Secondary Education – Marquette University – Class of 2009
- M.S. – School Administration and Supervision – Johns Hopkins University – Class of
2012 - J.D. – University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law – Class of 2015
Admitted to Maryland Bar: 2015, Admitted to U.S. District Court for the District of
Maryland: 2017
CPF No: 1512160102
Maryland Real Estate Broker's License No: 664045
Organizations
- Baltimore Teachers Union
- Maryland State Bar Association
- National Lawyers Guild
- Board of Directors at the Community Law in Action


Nicholas R. McDaniels is a managing partner at Lewis McDaniels, LLC. His practice focuses on Personal Injury, Family Law, and Estate Planning, among other areas of law. Prior to co-founding the firm, Nick was as solo-practitioner with McDaniels Law, LLC.
He is a proud member of the National Lawyers Guild, Maryland State Bar Association, Baltimore Teachers Union, and member of the Board of Directors at the Community Law in Action.
More About Nicholas
This West Virginia native likes to spend his free time in the mountains with his beautiful family and their herd of animals, playing music, throwing weights around in his barn.
Education
- Westminster Senior High School, Westminster, MD – Class of 2005
- B.A. – English, Secondary Education – Marquette University – Class of 2009
- M.S. – School Administration and Supervision – Johns Hopkins University – Class of
2012 - J.D. – University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law – Class of 2015
Admitted to Maryland Bar: 2015, Admitted to U.S. District Court for the District of
Maryland: 2017
CPF No: 1512160102
Maryland Real Estate Broker's License No: 664045
Organizations
- Baltimore Teachers Union
- Maryland State Bar Association
- National Lawyers Guild
- Board of Directors at the Community Law in Action

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Her position at the firm does not stop there however, as she also communicates with the firm’s clients and works on their matters to make sure each client knows that we’re always a call away with any questions regarding their cases.

Alicia Bates is one of the best and most organized paralegals around. She works directly with attorney Nicholas McDaniels to accomplish and facilitate the efficient representation of our firm’s clients. When she is not working vigorously at the office, you can find her selling homes to anyone from first time home buyers to investors, as she is also a realtor for Union Preferred Realty.
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Prior to joining Lewis McDaniels, Alicia worked as an assistant to a plastic surgeon where she became knowledgeable on the clinical and administrative sides of healthcare.
Alicia is a Maryland native who is also very passionate and cares deeply for causes such as child foster care and animal rescues.
Alicia Bates is one of the best and most organized paralegals around. She works directly with attorney Nicholas McDaniels to accomplish and facilitate the efficient representation of our firm’s clients. When she is not working vigorously at the office, you can find her selling homes to anyone from first time home buyers to investors, as she is also a realtor for Union Preferred Realty.
More About Alicia
Prior to joining Lewis McDaniels, Alicia worked as an assistant to a plastic surgeon where she became knowledgeable on the clinical and administrative sides of healthcare.
Alicia is a Maryland native who is also very passionate and cares deeply for causes such as child foster care and animal rescues.


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50 Citizens Way, Suite 202
Frederick, MD 21701
Tel: 301-818-0405
Fax: 301-818-0221