Mr. Harold Phillip Dwin, of Pikesville, Maryland, passed away September 3, 2025. He was 86. Born on March 22, 1939, in Brooklyn New York, he was the son of the late George Dwin and Belle Dwin. He is survived by his wife of 37 years Mara (nee Settler). Harold's family moved to Baltimore, Maryland when he was still a baby. In Baltimore, he attended City College High School and went on to attend the University of Maryland in College Park, MD, graduating in 1960. He served in the United States Navy from 1960-1963. After attending Law School at the University of Maryland, Harold went on to become one of Baltimore City's first public defenders. In 1977, he was a founding partner in a Baltimore law firm that became Cohen & Dwin. He personally handled thousands of criminal defense, personal injury and worker's compensation cases before retiring in 2024.

Harold was an avid boater, golfer and traveler, with a passion for Corvettes and fine wine.

Harold is survived by his loving wife Mara, his sister Marilyn Mandel, his brother-in-law Herb Mandel, his sons Bradley Dwin and Evan Dwin, step-son Paul Kappelman; and by his grandchildren, Taylor, Lexie, Amanda, Ellie and Sarah, and his niece and nephews: Amy, Steven and Paul. Funeral Services will be held at Sol Levinson's Chapel, 8900 Reisterstown Road Pikesville, Maryland 21208, on Monday, September 8th, 2025, at 12:00pm. Interment to be held at Oheb Shalom Memorial Park, 430 Berrymans Lane, Reisterstown, Maryland 21136. Please omit flowers, contributions in his memory can be made to the Lizzie Kappelman Breast Cancer Research and Innovation Fund, online at give.vanderbilthealth.org/give/554312, or to Beth Am Synagogue, online at bethambaltimore.org. Please check sollevinson.com for Shiva information.

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Published by The Baltimore Banner on Sep. 5, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for Harold Dwin

6 Entries

Sally C. Chester

Yesterday

I am so sad to learn of Harold´s passing. He was a wonderful attorney and always supportive of my career. He was my mentor, Jack Rubin´s best friend. They were people lawyers whose clients remained loyal and indebted to them for their devoted representation. Harold adored Mara and was devoted to her comfort and happiness. He was a gentleman and loyal friend. The Bar in Heaven is adding new members too quickly as I lose another pillar in my career. Enjoy a toast with Jack and Carol; I know the vintage will be bold and smooth.
My sympathies to Beautiful Mara and the family. My heart aches for all of you.
Sally C. Chester

Dr. Denise Madden

September 8, 2025

I was saddened to hear of your passing! I learned a lot working for you. It made me stronger and wiser. Prayers of comfort to your family. May you rest and peace.

L. Pearl Brown

September 6, 2025

Deepest condolences and prayers to the Dwin family in the loss of Harold Dwin.
Rest in peace Mr. Dwin.

Lenny Arzt

September 6, 2025

Harold: A sweet dear friend. My fraternity brother. My Camp Tamarack buddy. My teammate. Loved him. Will miss him
Lenny Arzt

Les Leeb

September 6, 2025

Dear Mara, Evan & Dwin Family,
My heartfelt sympathies on the loss of Hal. I have such fond memories of Hal. Your home was Jarrett´s second home. May all the good memories help sustain you during this difficult time.
Sending love across the miles,
Les Leeb

Kayla Darby

September 5, 2025

I was shocked to hear of the passing of Mr. Dwin. He wasn´t always the easiest person to work for but I always respected him and enjoyed my many years working with him at Cohen & Dwin. He always had the best stories and, when time allowed, he would tell them for hours.

We also had birthdays very close together so we would occasionally share a cake at the office. He always let me pick the flavor because that´s the kind of man he was.

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