Estate Planning
- Wills
- Revocable Trusts
- Powers of Attorney
- Advance Medical Directives
Meet
MitchCornwell
Trusted Counsel for Families, Fiduciaries& Businesses Since 1984
For more than four decades, Mitch Cornwell has helped individuals, families, business owners, and fiduciaries navigate estate planning, probate administration, business planning, and tax-related matters with thoughtful guidance and practical advice.
As both an attorney and a Certified Public Accountant, Mitch brings a perspective that helps clients consider not only the legal issues—but the financial implications of life’s most important decisions.
Estate Planning
Probate & Estate Administration
Attorney & Certified Public Accountant
Serving Maryland’s Eastern Shore Since 1984
Helping Clients Planwith Confidence
Estate planning is about more than preparing documents. It's about protecting the people you love.
Whether preparing a first will, establishing a trust, guiding a family through probate, or advising a closely held business, Mitch believes clients deserve thoughtful answers, careful planning, and the confidence that comes from understanding their options.
Planning for the future should bring peace of mind—not uncertainty.
How Mitch Helps
Practice Focus
Probate & Estate Administration
- Probate Proceedings
- Personal Representative Guidance
- Estate Settlement
- Fiduciary Representation
Business & Tax Planning
- Business Planning
- Document Drafting & Review
- Fiduciary Tax Matters
- Estate & Trust Tax Guidance
Justin Aronson
Managing Attorney
Family Law · Construction Law · Commercial Litigation
Mitch Cornwell
Attorney
Trusts & Estates · Probate · Business Planning
Boutique Service. Complementary Experience.
Working Together at Aronson Law
Aronson Law brings together attorneys with distinct strengths and a shared commitment to exceptional client service.
Mitch leads the firm's Trusts & Estates practice, helping clients plan for the future, administer estates, and navigate probate with confidence.
When matters involve business ownership, family considerations, or litigation, clients benefit from the collaborative approach of a boutique firm where attorneys work closely together to provide practical, well-rounded counsel.
Education & Professional Background
1978
University of Delaware
Phi Beta Kappa
B.A., English Literature
1981
University of Maryland School of Law
Juris Doctor
1981
University of Baltimore
Certificate in Accounting
1981
Maryland
Admitted to the Maryland Bar
1985
Certified Public Accountant
Mitch's educational background reflects the same qualities he brings to his practice today: careful analysis, thoughtful communication, and attention to detail.
A Career of Service
- President, Talbot County Bar Association
- Member, Maryland State Bar Association
- Member, Maryland Association of CPAs
- Member, American Academy of Attorney-CPAs
- Former Talbot County Auditor (2006–2025)
- Former Member, Judicial Nominating Commission
- Tax counsel in administrative matters
- Interim counsel to the St. Michaels Board of Appeals
Alongside his professional service, Mitch has dedicated many years to coaching youth lacrosse, serving as a Cub Scout and Boy Scout leader, participating on the YMCA board, and serving as a church elder, committee chair, and choir member.
Outside the Office
When he's not advising clients, Mitch enjoys spending time with his wife, Julie, their two sons, and their rescue dogs.
His long history of community involvement reflects the same commitment to stewardship and service that he brings to his legal practice.
Rooted on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Committed to the people who call it home.
The best estate plan is one that gives your familyclarity, confidence, and peace of mind.
Thoughtful Planning. Trusted Guidance.
Plan for Tomorrow with Confidence
Whether you're preparing your first estate plan, administering the estate of a loved one, or planning for the future of your family or business, Aronson Law is here to help.