I went to court today and there was no change in the cases being heard. Mine was a Leaving the Scene that might not qualify under Phase 2 guidelines. I was told to expect a change that would be announced next week. I just had two April 2021cases reset for December 15,...
Tough Times Call For Tough Representation
Maryland
More than a Decade Ahead of my Time
I can't remember exactly but it was in 2012-2013 when I had a bad Domestic Violence Assault in Harford County. I prayed a jury trial and the case was set for trial. The couple were not married and had been on and off again. My client who was in jail called me and...
Courts Reopen- Let the Madness Begin
Courts reopened today to different practices and procedures depending on the jurisdiction. I suggested and the MCDAA formed a Covid-19 Committee to get some uniformity for trial practice. Only a few judges have been interested in the Organization's input, although...
2020 Best Lawyers in America
Just announced today that I have been selected again.
Firm News: Same Building, But Address Has Changed
My building address has been changed from Susquehanna Avenue to 215 Washington Avenue. I am still in the same place, but the new owners believe the address should be changed. Not my area of expertise.
Super Lawyer 2019
Announced today that I have been selected for the 13th straight year.
2008-2019 Best Lawyers In America
I got the email today that I have been selected again. You take nothing for granted and each case is as important as the next. Each case involves someone's life and maybe liberty. You want to be one of the Best lawyers in America then you better be the best lawyer...
It May Be Embarrassing But Tell Me The Truth
Clients sometimes want to create a new reality. They do this by not telling the lawyer the truth or all the facts. They hope it gets hidden that way. I tell everyone I need to know exactly what happened.. I am a really good lawyer according to my peers and clients,...
Wonderful Christmas Card
i just got a really nice card from a client who had multiple drug and alcohol issues. His father passed a way a few years ago and he got lost in grief. It took 2 cases to get him on track. Here is what he wrote: "Thank you for giving me a second chance to get my...
You Pay Peanuts You Get a Monkey
That is a phrase my former partner used years ago when he set a fee and the potential client said he or she knew a cheaper lawyer. I started writing this a couple months ago but thought I would finish it today. The particular case that generates this was an Ex...