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Shawn Matlock is a commercial attorney, effective in high volume, time sensitive practice, and able to guide clients to practical legal solutions on a variety of issues. An effective leader, he is adept at managing and coordinating the efforts of both the internal legal team and outside legal counsel.  Resourceful and focused with an ability to cultivate and manage good working relationships with clients.  He has demonstrated capabilities in working with internal operating departments and outside advisors to structure and close transactions.  A trusted advisor, negotiator and mediator, recognized as a proactive and committed leader with exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Over the course of my 31 years of experience, my practice has primarily focused on surety and construction law.  I am rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, I have been selected as a Best Lawyer in Construction Law by The Best Lawyers in America 2013-2022 and I have been named as a Super Lawyer in Maryland for Surety law by Super Lawyers for 2015 - 2022.. In the surety industry I have represented most of the major surety companies as well as many mid-size and smaller companies.  I have been involved as counsel on large multi-state, multi-project contract performance bond defaults, involving workouts, financing and takeovers as well as large national bankruptcy matters for commercial bond sureties.  I have also represented sureties in pursuing indemnity, salvage and subrogation rights.  Over the years I have been very active in the surety industry writing articles, giving presentations and attending/sponsoring conferences around the country.  I spearheaded the creation of the Philadelphia Surety Claims Association and I am a founding Officer and member of the Board of Directors.  In 2016 I was named a Vice Chair of the ABA/TIPS - Fidelity and Surety Law Committee and continue to serve in that capacity today.  I updated Chapter 10, Payment Bond Surety's Right to Contract Proceeds, in the ABA publication titled The Law of Payment Bonds, 2d Ed.  I co-authored Chapter 6 Surety Claims in Bankruptcy in the ABA publication titled Surety Aspects of Bankruptcy Law and Practice.  I co-authored Chapter 4, Financing the Principal in the ABA publication titled the Bond Default Manual, 4th Ed.  I co-authored Chapter 20, The Commercial Surety’s Collateral in a Principal’s Bankruptcy Case in the ABA publication titled The Law of Commercial Surety and Miscellaneous Bonds, 2d Ed.. In May 2016, I spearheaded the creation of the Surety Today® live podcast program.  Surety Today® is a live podcast educational resource for professionals in the surety industry presented monthly by the attorneys of the Surety Law Group at Wright, Constable and Skeen.  Surety Today®  podcasts offer 30 minutes of in-depth discussion on topics of narrow focus and practical importance to those in the industry.  I am the host and have presented on numerous surety related topics.  The presentations are recorded and can be found as podcasts on spotify, apple podcast, amazon music, sticher, and Podbean and are also transcribed and can be found at and .. In the construction industry I have represented fortunetors, architects, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers and owners in a wide variety of matters.  From negotiating and drafting contracts, to preparing and filing claims, bid protests, mechanics liens, litigation, collections, mediations and arbitrations.  I regularly present seminars for the construction industry.

Ms. Baker is a Partner in the Corporate/Commercial Department. She represents business clients in full range of matters, including entity formation and modification, owner agreements, contract review and negotiation, and, in particular, trademark and copyright issues. She also has a concentration in health care, assisting many types of health care providers in business and contracting matters. In addition, she advises and supports healthcare service providers.. Ms. Baker is extremely active in her community. She assists growing businesses through the Maryland Small Business Development Center’s CEO Accelerator Program, and she mentors two high school students through My Sister’s Circle.

Mr. Wothers practices in the Litigation Department of Niles, Barton & Wilmer, LLP, concentrating in insurance coverage litigation, property insurance law, related first party insurance matters and commercial litigation. His experience includes investigation and litigation in various first party areas, including coverage disputes, arson and fraud investigations across North America.. In addition to representing many domestic carriers, Mr. Wothers represents a significant number of syndicates in the world's leading specialist insurance market: Lloyd's of London. He works with underwriters, brokers, managing general agents and third party administrators to handle excess and surplus lines insurance coverage, reinsurance, and litigation in the mid-Atlantic United States.. Mr. Wothers has lectured extensively regarding investigation of fraudulent claims, insurance coverage, and first party property appraisal. He also has extensive experience in subrogation. His liability/third party practice includes construction defect matters and commercial litigation involving business related matters. Mr. Wothers practices in the state and federal courts of Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, New York and Washington, D.C.. Mr. Wothers serves on the Firm's Management Committee, and previously served as Managing Partner for seven years. Mr. Wothers is a member of the American Bar Association's Property Insurance Law Committee, and the Tort Trial and Insurance Practice sections. He is also a member of Defense Research Institute.. Mr. Wothers was recognized by Maryland Super Lawyers as a top attorney in Insurance Coverage and Business Litigation from 2008-2015. Mr. Wothers was profiled in the 2012 edition of Maryland Super Lawyers magazine in an editorial titled, "Insurance Exchange." He is also rated by Martindale-Hubbell as an AV- Preeminent® Top Rated Lawyer in Insurance Law.. Mr. Wothers serves as Vice Chair of the Carroll Hospital Center Board of Directors and Chairman of their Risk and Compliance Committee, as well as Secretary of the Board of Directors of LifeBridge Health, its parent company. He is a member of the Risk, Audit and Compliance Committee of LifeBridge Health and serves as Chairman of the Board of Carroll Hospital’s Cen-Mar Assurance Company.  Mr. Wothers also serves on the Carroll County Planning and Zoning Commission in Carroll County, Maryland.

Mr. Fetterman practices in the Litigation Department, focusing on complex commercial, business, and contractual matters throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. He also has extensive experience successfully briefing and arguing appeals, including numerous cases before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.  In addition to his duties as a litigator, Mr. Fetterman assists clients with statutory and regulatory compliance.. Prior to joining Niles Barton, Mr. Fetterman served as a prosecutor with the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office.  He uses this experience to provide comprehensive service to clients dealing with fraud, misrepresentation, and other potentially criminal issues.  Mr. Fetterman currently practices before the state and federal courts in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and West Virginia.. In 2011, Mr. Fetterman was named a SuperLawyers Rising Star in Maryland.

Experienced Contracts attorney serving clients in Baltimore and surrounding areas.

Experienced Contracts attorney serving clients in Baltimore and surrounding areas.

Experienced Contracts attorney serving clients in Baltimore and surrounding areas.

Experienced Contracts attorney serving clients in Baltimore and surrounding areas.

Experienced Contracts attorney serving clients in Baltimore and surrounding areas.

Experienced Contracts attorney serving clients in Baltimore and surrounding areas.

Experienced Contracts attorney serving clients in Baltimore and surrounding areas.

Experienced Contracts attorney serving clients in Baltimore and surrounding areas.

Experienced Contracts attorney serving clients in Baltimore and surrounding areas.

Experienced Contracts attorney serving clients in Baltimore and surrounding areas.

Experienced Contracts attorney serving clients in Baltimore and surrounding areas.

Experienced Contracts attorney serving clients in Baltimore and surrounding areas.

Experienced Contracts attorney serving clients in Baltimore and surrounding areas.

Experienced Contracts attorney serving clients in Baltimore and surrounding areas.

Experienced Contracts attorney serving clients in Baltimore and surrounding areas.

Experienced Contracts attorney serving clients in Baltimore and surrounding areas.

Experienced Contracts attorney serving clients in Baltimore and surrounding areas.