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Mr. Curley practices in the Litigation Department, concentrating in commercial litigation, real estate litigation, maritime law, property insurance law, related first party insurance matters and general business litigation. Mr. Curley’s practice includes insurance law, construction law, tort defense and contract disputes. He also has extensive experience in subrogation. His liability/third party practice includes intellectual property litigation as well as construction defect matters and commercial litigation involving business related matters.. Mr. Curley practices in the state and federal courts of Maryland and North Carolina. Mr. Curley is a member of the American Bar Association’s Intellectual Property Litigation Committee and the National Association of Subrogation Professionals. He previously served as law clerk to the Hon. Clayton Greene, Jr. of the Maryland Court of Special Appeals while Judge Greene was serving on the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County.

Mr. Croll was born in Baltimore on December 5, 1959. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from The University of Michigan and a law degree from Washington University School of Law. Mr. Croll’s practice is concentrated in the areas of creditors’ rights, bankruptcy and commercial litigation. He is admitted to practice before the Court of Appeals of Maryland, the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, the United States Courts of Appeals for the Third and Fourth Circuits, the United States Court of Claims, the United States Tax Court, and the Supreme Court of the United States. Mr. Croll has lectured on creditors’ rights, bankruptcy, and collection law.

Mr. Chrencik is an associate with the firm.  He practices in product liability and medical malpractice defense.  Mr. Chrencik was a summer associate and law clerk with the firm from 2009 to 2010, joining the firm as an associate in 2010.  While in law school, Mr. Chrencik also studied at Erasmus University School of Law in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, and interned for the Honorable Alan M. Wilner, former Chief Judge of the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland.

Mr. Buckwalter joined Niles Barton in 2001 and is a partner in the litigation department, concentrating in insurance law, professional liability, general civil litigation, and employment law.  He has litigated cases at the trial and appellate levels in both state and federal courts. His litigation practice includes insurance coverage and defense, professional negligence, wrongful death/survival actions, motor vehicle torts, premises liability, casualty subrogation, and employment discrimination. In addition to his litigation practice, Mr. Buckwalter counsels employers with regard to personnel issues, drafting effective workplace policies, and complying with federal, state, and local employment laws.

Michael Zwaig is the founding member of Michael A Zwaig PA. A native of Argentina, Mr. Zwaig is fluent in Spanish and extends his services to the latino community throughout Maryland. He is extremely dedicated to his practice and his clients.. Mr. Zwaig has more than twenty five years of experience litigating both civil and criminal cases.  His current practice includes personal injury, worker's compensation, medical malpractice, criminal defense, and immigration.  Prior to opening his practice, he gained experience as an Assistant Attorney General in the Criminal Investigations Division for the State of Maryland prosecuting white collar crimes.  He also served as an Assistant Public Defender, representing indigent clients in cases ranging from aggravated felonies to death penalty.  Finally, he worked as a Law Clerk in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City for the Honorable Edward J. Angeletti.. Mr. Zwaig is a graduate of the University of Baltimore School of Law. He completed his undergraduate studies as the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC).  Mr. Zwaig is an active member of the Maryland State Bar Association, the Baltimore County Bar Association, the Maryland Hispanic Bar Association, and the Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys Association.

Meredith L. Pendergrass focuses her practice on defending employers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators in workers’ compensation matters throughout Maryland and the District of Columbia. She regularly appears in both Maryland and the District of Columbia at agency-level proceedings all the way through each jurisdiction’s highest court system on appeals. She is also co-editor of Goldberg Segalla's Workers' Compensation Defense blog.. Meredith previously clerked in the Office of the Attorney General in the Health Occupations, Prosecution and Litigation Division, and then for Administrative Judge Lenore R. Gelfman in the Circuit Court for Howard County, Maryland. In both clerkships she gained valuable understanding of contemporary issues in the dynamic field of health care, as well as behind-the-bench insights into judicial procedure and decision-making, both of which she applies effectively in her present workers’ compensation practice.. Beyond her handling of workers’ compensation agency and court proceedings, Meredith’s exceptional oral and written advocacy skills are reflected in her frequent authorship of briefs for submission to the District of Columbia Court of Appeals and in her law school accolades. Meredith won the “Best Oralist” award in the 2014 National Moot Court Competition, competed on the Labor and Employment Trial Team and the Telecommunications Moot Court Team, and graduated summa cum laude from The University of Baltimore School of Law.

Meighan’s practice consists primarily of civil litigation in the areas of construction and commercial disputes. She has successfully navigated her clients through all of the stages of a lawsuit—discovery, pre-trial motions practice, mediation, trial and appeal—in the Maryland and District of Columbia state and federal court systems. She is also experienced in admiralty and maritime law, personal injury/auto torts and real estate matters.. Beyond her legal practice, Meighan teaches a contract law class for the construction management program at the Community College of Baltimore County. She is an active member of the Federal Bar Association, Maryland Chapter and Secretary of Sail Baltimore, the non-profit organization that brings tall ships to the Baltimore Harbor. She is a former Chair of the Young Lawyer’s Division of the Bar Association of Baltimore City and she is a Fellow of the Baltimore Bar Foundation and Maryland Bar Foundation.

Matt M. Paavola was born and raised in a working class neighborhood in East Baltimore. Coming from a blue collar family, he has a deep-rooted affection for labor rights. Matt now resides in Baltimore County with his wife, Lisa, where they raised their three daughters, Jordan, Kirsti, and Kati. They are active with Grace Fellowship Church of Timonium.. A graduate of the University of Maryland School of Law, Matt began the practice of law in the Essex area in 1982. He founded his own firm in 1986 and created Workers’ Comp Law Firm, LLC which he owned up through 2023. Matt now operates his own solo practice.. Mr. Paavola has tried cases at virtually every level of Maryland's judicial system, from the various courts of original jurisdiction to the Court of Appeals of Maryland. He has also been involved in a great deal of federal litigation. Mr. Paavola's greatest source of pride is his trial skills in workers’ compensation law. He has tried well over 2,000 Workers' Compensation cases and appeals.. Mr. Paavola is a member in good standing of the Maryland Association for Justice (formerly the Maryland Trial Lawyers Association). The thrust of his focus has been workers' compensation legislation that improves the status of the injured worker. He was nominated and elected to the Board of Governors in 2000 and retired in 2005 when he received the MAJ prestigious Defender of Justice Award.. Mr. Paavola was also busy on the Board of Kids' Chance, an organization founded to help provide scholarship money for the children of seriously injured workers, for over a decade. He co-hosted the Lawyer's Show for over 5 years which aired on WJFK Radio every Saturday morning.. Mr. Paavola is very active with charitable groups. He has served at the Helping Up Mission as a coordinator and volunteer with the Legal Aid Ministry of Baltimore for over twenty years. This is a not-for-profit organization that furnishes pro bono assistance to the indigent. He has served as State Membership Director of the Greater Baltimore Christian Legal Society (now known as Maryland Christian Legal Society) for over three decades. That effort has led to the creation of a law student mentoring program connecting students with local members of the Christian Legal Society. In 2022, Mr. Paavola helped to found a free legal aid clinic in South Baltimore known as the Good Samaritan Advocates where locals meet with volunteer Christian attorneys monthly at the City of Refuge facility in Brooklyn.. His volunteer efforts have led Mr. Paavola to work with the Essex/Middle River/White Marsh Chamber of Commerce (now known as the Chesapeake Gateway Chamber of Commerce) and Sta-Put Educational Committee. This committee was instrumental in establishing a resident mediation program to facilitate community stability in impoverished areas of eastern Baltimore County.. Mr. Paavola is active on the Baltimore County Bar Association and the Maryland State Bar Association serving on the Insurance, Negligence and Worker's Compensation subcommittees. Mr. Paavola has twice chaired the Public Awareness Committee for the Baltimore County Bar Association. He was nominated in 2020 and selected to serve on the Maryland Court of Appeals' Standing Committee On Pro Bono Services.. Memberships & Associations:. Awards & Recognitions:Member, Maryland Association for Justice (formerly the Maryland Trial Lawyers Association). Director, Maryland Christian Legal Society (formerly the Greater Baltimore Christian Legal Society). Co-Director of Legal Aid Ministry of Baltimore (L.A.M.B.). Chesapeake Gateway Chamber of Commerce (formerly the Essex - Middle River - White Marsh Chamber of Commerce). Baltimore County Bar Association and Maryland State Bar Association - Insurance, Negligence and Worker's Compensation Subcommittees. Board of Directors of Kids Chance Inc. (Scholarships for children of injured workers). Member, MTLA Workers' Comp Legislative Subcommittee. Formerly a Legal Commentator on WJFK Radio since 1998. Martindale Hubbell AV rated attorney. 2017 Who's Who Directories - Top Attorney of North America. 2015 co-recipient of The Daily Record's Leadership in Law Award. 2015 co-recipient of the prestigious Trial Lawyer of the Year Award conferred by the Maryland Association of Justice.. Defenders of Justice Award In Grateful Appreciation of Matt's Work In Preserving The Civil Rights of Maryland Citizens During the 2005 Maryland Legislative Session for the Maryland Trial Lawyers Association.. Induction into the Honor Guard Award bestowed upon Matt M. Paavola for faithful Pro Bono Service and Kingdom Lawyering by the Alliance Defense Fund, September 12, 2006.. Essex - Middle River - White Marsh Chamber of Commerce Special Recognition Award presented to Matt M. Paavola for his dedication and service to the community, 2005. The Maryland Bar Foundation's Election as a Fellow for demonstrating outstanding dedication to the community, the administration of justice and the traditions of the profession of law.

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Maryland attorney who focuses primarily on bankruptcy and debt issues for my consumer clients.  I have been an attorney for 20 plus years with a law degree and master’s degree in business.  I live in Baltimore yet represent clients throughout the State of Maryland.  I have filed hundreds and hundreds of cases for clients with attention to not only detail but with tremendous sensitivity to the hardship my clients are facing.  Filing bankruptcy is a difficult decision for my clients and with it comes stress and emotions.  In the end I provide a fresh start for my clients and help them get their lives back on track.

Maryland and South Florida criminal defense lawyer who has represented adult and juvenile defendants in over 1,200 criminal cases ranging in severity from first degree murder to drug possession and DUI.  Has challanged the government in over 60 jury trials, and appeared on national television as a legal analyst for Face the Nation on CBS. Will fight to the finish on every case.  Born and raised in Baltimore County and attended Pikesville High School.  Received undergratuate education at The University of Michigan and then law degree at The University of Miami School of Law.

Mary McNamara Koch is a partner at Murphy, Falcon & Murphy, having come on board at the persistent requests of Judge Billy Murphy. In her first trial with the firm in 2010, she orchestrated a $34.33 million verdict in a case involving a group of restaurant employees in Baltimore who suffered brain damage because of a carbon monoxide leak – one of the top ten largest settlements in the country that year.. Ms. Koch is widely regarded as Murphy, Falcon & Murphy’s “woman of steel.” Her persistence, preparation, and indefatigable desire to win have led her to a string of successes in trial, private practice, and beyond.. Ms. Koch tirelessly reviews all facets of her cases. As an attorney, her preparation allows her to anticipate unforeseen complications and present unconventional leads: “The practice of law is creative. Cases morph, not always the way you want them to, but you have to be able to control the way they can transform. You have to remain creative from beginning to end.”. Ms. Koch began her career as an Assistant State’s Attorney in Baltimore City. Her tenacity and endless preparation led her to win over 100 felony jury trials, losing just one. In 1997, she was designated as Special Assistant United States Attorney, where she remained for two years before entering into the private sector of the law. Ms. Koch is a graduate of Lebanon Valley College and the University of Baltimore School of Law.

Marc Campsen is an associate at Wright, Constable & Skeen, LLP, in Baltimore, Maryland. Mr. Campsen’s practice includes a wide variety of civil litigation matters in federal and state courts with a particular focus on Commericial disputes, Construction Law, Surety & Fidelity, and Insurance Defense. Mr. Campsen advises and represents clients in all phases of litigation, including appellate matters. Mr. Campsen also offers a unique set of problem solving skills to his business clients, which he developed during his time with a national publishing house and an internet start-up, both located in New York City.

Malcolm P. Ruff is a trial attorney and Associate at Murphy, Falcon & Murphy.    As an aggressive and passionate advocate, Malcolm currently focuses his practice on representing victims of negligence in personal injury, medical malpractice, and wrongful death matters.  Malcolm’s commitment to social justice also drives him to zealously fight for the rights of citizens in civil rights, criminal defense, and DUI matters.  Malcolm is a battle-tested and fearless litigator in the courtroom and has fought vigorously on the behalf of his clients with proven efficacious results.. Malcolm is an Alum of Gilman School and went on to attend Duke University where he played Football for the Blue Devils and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in African & African American Studies.  He earned his Juris Doctorate degree from The University of Baltimore School of Law in 2012 and launched his legal career as an Assistant State’s Attorney in both the Baltimore County and Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Offices.  After garnering invaluable experience as a prosecutor, Malcolm joined a private general practice firm in Baltimore where he was named a Senior Associate and focused on personal injury and criminal defense litigation before recently joining the ranks of Murphy, Falcon & Murphy.. Malcolm has worked frequently with The Center for Urban Families, The Public Justice Center, and has served as a Law Fellow with the NAACP National Office of the General Counsel.  He has also been honored by the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, The National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, The American Society of Legal Advocates Top 40 Under 40, and the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys Top 10 in Maryland.   Malcolm is also the founder of 'The Pagya Project', a non-profit grassroots organization that works to mobilize members of under-served communities in Baltimore to strategically combat issues like homelessness and street violence.  He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Ed Block Courage Award Foundation in partnership with the NFL & NFL Players Association as well as The Gilman School Alumni Board of Governors.

Lisa Spitulnik is Counsel in the Firm's Real Estate Group.  Her practice involves representing developers and builders in real estate acquisitions and sales, financing, and the development of shopping centers, office buildings, and residential developments and lenders in foreclosure actions. Lisa regularly represents borrowers in defeasance transactions.

Lawrence “Larry” S. Greenberg earned his bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Political Science at Boston University. He received his law degree from the University of Baltimore. After graduating from law school, Larry joined the firm where his practice focuses on representing individuals who are injured in automobile accidents or from the negligence of others. Larry also represents individuals accused of crimes and traffic offenses, including representing clients at their Motor Vehicle Administration hearings. Larry also devotes a portion of his practice to business litigation.. Larry is an adjunct professor at the University of Baltimore School of Law where teaches litigation related classes.. Larry received training and the certification from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) for DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing. This is the same training that all Police Officers in Maryland take before they can properly investigate if a driver in Maryland is drinking and driving.. Larry is past president of the Maryland Association for Justice (MAJ). He has served on multiple committees and sections in MAJ, including, legislative, auto-negligence, membership, marketing, awards, nominating, mentoring, new lawyers, trial reporter, scholarship, task forcing, technology,  Sponsorship Committee, and the Criminal Law Section. He was active in the MAJ Foundation.. Larry worked tirelessly with the MAJ Public Outreach Committee, where he assisted in planning charity events in conjunction with Safe Kids of Maryland. Together, they donated bike helmets and smoke detectors to underprivileged children and families throughout the state. Larry also worked with MAJ to create the first Social Work Program between the University of Maryland Medical System and MAJ, which donated money to underprivileged families to assist them during times of need when their loved ones were in the hospital.. Larry is also active in the other bar association, including the Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys Association and the American Association for Justice. He has lectured on many topics in Maryland on civil and criminal law issues.  Larry has also testified in Annapolis on multiple occasions before the House and the Senate for issues concerning the rights and safety of Maryland residents.. Larry was a Captain and Legal Officer JAG of the Maryland Defense Force where he provided legal support for the Maryland Army National Guard and the Maryland Air National Guard.. Larry is married and has two children and a dog, which he brings to work on most days. Larry was on the Sponsorship Committee of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.

Kristen M. Mack is an associate with Hansel Law, PC. Kristen focuses her practice on civil rights cases.. Throughout her legal career, she has gained experience in a variety of plaintiff civil litigation practice areas, including lead paint, nursing home negligence, medical malpractice, automobile negligence, and premises liability.. During law school, Kristen served as the Manuscripts Editor of the Law Forum and as the Outside Events Chair of the Women’s Bar Association. Also during law school, she received a Dean’s Citation for service to the law school community, as well as the UB Living the Creed Award.. Kristen is currently an active member of the American Association for Justice (AAJ), Maryland Association of Justice (MAJ), the Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA), the Bar Association of Baltimore City (BABC), and the University of Baltimore School of Law Alumni Association (UBLAA).. In 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022, Kristen was selected as a Super Lawyers Rising Star, an award given out to no more than 2.5% of Maryland lawyers. Also in 2019, Kristen was selected as one of the Daily Record’s Leading Women, an award honoring Maryland’s top 50 women under the age of 40 based on things such as education and career history, mentoring experience, membership in professional organizations, awards and accolades, community involvement (e.g. volunteering in civic/nonprofit organizations), and commitment to creating change in the community.

Kim Seabright is an insurance defense attorney focused on Workers' Compensation in the State of Maryland. Kim has been practicing before the Workers' Compensation Commission since her first day as an attorney, and is recognized by peers and commissioners as prepared and effective. Having practiced on both sides of the aisle, with previous experience as plaintiff's AND defense counsel, Ms. Seabright brings a nuanced perspective to each case and is an effective negotiator and litigator.. Ms. Seabright was born and raised in Maryland, graduating from Hagerstown Community College with two degrees before becoming a paralegal. While working as a paralegal in personal injury and workers’ compensation firms, she obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Law and American Civilization from Towson University in 2017. After several years in the legal industry, Kim sought her Juris Doctor from Penn State Law, graduating in 2021 with concentrations in Advocacy & Litigation and Health Law. Prior to joining the team at Schmidt, Dailey & O'Neill, Ms. Seabright worked as both plaintiff's counsel for workers' compensation/general liability matters, and as a well-respected criminal defense attorney, awarded "Top 40 Under 40" by the National Trial Lawyers for her work.. Assisting clients in both Spanish and English, Ms. Seabright is admitted to practice in Maryland and a member of several professional organizations. She has experience litigating and co-chairing cases in almost every county in the State of Maryland and before the United States District Court. Ms. Seabright is member of the Maryland Bar Association, the Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys’ Association, the Baltimore County Bar Association, the Anne Arundel Bar Association, the Montgomery County Bar Association and the Maryland LGBT+ Bar Association. She is also a public notary in the State of Virginia.

Kerry D. Staton attended Oberlin College and the University of Maryland School of Law, where he received his Juris Doctor in 1980.. Mr. Staton is a member of the Maryland Association for Justice (formerly the Maryland Trial Lawyers Association) where he served on the Board of Governors from 1988 through 1995. He is a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America (now the American Association for Justice), where he has served as the Maryland State Delegate and Minority Caucus Member for Maryland. Mr. Staton is a Fellow of the Maryland Bar Foundation, the Reginald Heber Smith Law Fellowship, and the Fourth Circuit Judicial Conference.. As a testament to his reputation within the legal profession, Mr. Staton was elected as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. Membership in the College is restricted to the top 1% of lawyers in each state. He was also appointed as a Commissioner to the Attorney Grievance Commission by the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals of Maryland. Previously, he served as a Peer Review Panel member, a Review Board member, as well as Chairman of the AGC Review Board.. Mr. Staton was named 2013 Baltimore Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers®. A significant honor, only a single lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area is recognized as "Lawyer of the Year." Mr. Staton's selection was based on the impressive voting averages he received during Best Lawyers® exhaustive peer-review assessments and it reflects the high level of respect he's earned among other leading medical malpractice lawyers in Baltimore for his abilities, professionalism, and integrity.. Mr. Staton has also lectured widely, including the University of Maryland School of Law, the Office of the Attorney General, Johns Hopkins Hospital, the Western Shore Dental Society, as well as testifying before the Maryland legislature on issues of law, medicine and tort reform.. Mr. Staton experienced the pain of medical malpractice first hand when his mother received negligent surgical care that led to severe brain damage and her being confined to a nursing facility for the rest of her life. It was this experience that led Mr. Staton to focus his legal career on helping the victims of medical malpractice and to one that ensures patient rights.. Mr. Staton is on the Board of Directors of the Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service, which provides legal services to low income citizens. He has also served on the Board of Directors of the Howard Community College Foundation Board, and Marian House, a transitional housing program for homeless women.. Mr. Staton and his wife, who is also an attorney, have raised two children. They currently live in Clarksville, Maryland.

Kenneth W. Ravenell is a senior partner at Murphy, Falcon & Murphy, where he oversees all criminal defense cases presented to the firm. He has defended numerous clients on charges ranging from securities fraud, bank fraud, healthcare fraud, money laundering, murder, and narcotics.. Noted for his dogged determination, incredible work ethic, and legal brilliance, he has earned an enviable track record in the courtroom, winning more than 250 jury trials throughout the country. Mr. Ravenell’s acquittal rate of close to 70% dwarfs the national average.. In 2005 Mr. Ravenell successfully defended Leeander Blake before the United States Supreme Court where Mr. Blake contended a statement of confession was taken from him in violation of his Miranda rights.. In United States v. Morrison (2009), Mr. Ravenell and his partner, Judge Billy Murphy, successfully represented Rodney Morrison, a multi-millionaire cigarette magnate, in a six-month trial where he was charged with RICO, RICO conspiracy, murder, arson, armed robbery, and possession of a firearm as a convicted felon. Morrison was ultimately convicted only on a charge of handgun possession and faced a maximum sentence of ten years as opposed to life without parole. Mr. Ravenell attributes the incredible success of the case to the impressive team of attorneys he worked with throughout the trial and stresses the importance of teamwork in complex matters.. Mr. Ravenell also represented well-known Baltimore-area priest, Maurice Blackwell, in State of Maryland v. Maurice Blackwell, a 2003 case that charged the priest in a sexual abuse scandal after he was shot by the man whom he allegedly molested years earlier. After a high-profile trial, all charges against Mr. Blackwell were dismissed.. In 2009, Mr. Ravenell was selected to join the prestigious American College of Trial Lawyers, an invitation-only organization that seeks to improve the standards of trial law. This is a distinguished honor achieved by less than 1% of the nation’s attorneys. Mr. Ravenell was also selected over all other Maryland attorneys to appear on the cover of the January 2012 issue of Maryland Super Lawyers.. After graduating cum laude from South Carolina State University in 1981, Mr. Ravenell pursued his J.D. at the University of Maryland School of Law in Baltimore, where he graduated in 1984.

Kenneth C. Vogelstein earned his Bachelor of Arts in Engineering from Johns Hopkins University in 1979. In 1984, Dr. Vogelstein graduated from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry as well as the University of Baltimore School of Law, with both a DDS and a Juris Doctor, respectively.. Dr. Vogelstein has been practicing law for the past 24 years with his practice primarily focusing on cases involving catastrophic personal injury, birth trauma, and cerebral palsy.

Kelli Ann Prokop is an attorney at the Maryland law firm of  Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P.A. She specializes in personal injury, criminal defense, workers compensation and has lititgation experience.

Keith was born and raised in Salisbury, Maryland. He earned his law degree in 2015 from the University of Baltimore School of Law, and has an undergraduate degree from Towson University.. Prior to law school, Keith worked as a law clerk with the Office of the Public Defender in Wicomico County. This time at the public defender’s office inspired him to be a criminal defense attorney, and his passion for criminal defense work lead him to obtain the highest grades in his class for Constitutional Law and Constitutional Criminal Procedure while in law school. During law school, Keith interned with the Honorable Sally D. Adkins of the Court of Appeals of Maryland, the Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office, and worked with Professor Bryon L. Warnken to update and revise Professor Warnken’s treatise Maryland Criminal Procedure. After graduating with honors from law school, Keith clerked for the Honorable Michael J. Finifter for the Circuit Court of Baltimore County.

Kathleen R. Kerner is an associate attorney at Janet, Janet & Suggs. She primarily works as a personal injury lawyer in Minneapolis, representing the rights of individuals who were injured by other people’s misconduct or negligence. She is highly skilled in this complex area of law and is intimately familiar with all its aspects, including the related paperwork and procedures. She can proficiently guide you throughout the legal process while making sure your rights are fully protected and your best interests are well-represented. Ms. Kerner is admitted to practice law in both state and federal court in Maryland. She can help you resolve all your legal troubles in a timely and professional manner. The firm is available by phone 24/7!

Justin is a Partner with Bob Katz Law. As a personal injury attorney and an experienced litigator, clients rely on Justin to solve their most difficult legal problems. Justin focuses his practice on a diverse set of injury claims.. Whether the client is a victim of a simple car accident, or a wrongful death, Justin and his team work tirelessly to get results for each client. Justin’s diverse practice regularly handles the following types of injury matters on behalf of clients:. Motor vehicle collisions/automobile negligence claims,Bus and trucking accidents,Uninsured/underinsured motorist claims,Wrongful death actions,Maryland Workers’ Compensation Claims,Dog bites/Animal attack injuriesFood poisoning injury,First and third-party insurance bad faith claimsInjuries to Children (minor settlements). Prior to joining with his father’s practice, from 2004 until 2011, Justin began his legal career at a preeminent and highly respected Plaintiff’s personal injury practice where he received extensive first-chair trial experience and tried hundreds of cases to verdict. In 2011, Justin joined the Bob Katz Law Injury Group to work with his father and is proud to have been able to continue his legal education under the mentorship of his father, Robert W. Katz. In 2011 Justin was named a “Rising Star” by Maryland Super Lawyers and continued to receive this recognition through 2018. He was also selected to membership in the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 organization, as well as the National Trial Lawyers, Top 40 under 40 in 2015 and 2016, and has a Superb 10/10 rating on AVVO.. Justin is admitted to and practices throughout the District and Circuit Courts of Maryland and Virginia, the Maryland Court of Special Appeals, and the United States District Court for the State of Maryland, the Superior Court for the District of Columbia, and the United States District Court for the Commonwealth of Virginia (Eastern District).. Justin received his J.D. from Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law and his B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis. He is admitted to practice in Maryland, District of Columbia, and Virginia.. Recent Representative Matters:. Negotiated an $850, settlement for a Maryland woman who was injured when an unleashed dog knocked her over causing her to sustain a hip fractureNegotiated a $400, settlement for a woman who was injured when a truck abruptly changed lanes and struck her vehicle causing a severe neck injury resulting in an emergency surgical procedure and a difficult recovery.Justin and a Texas Lawyer, Jessie Guerra, recovered $1.25 million in a Virginia swimming pool drowning matter on behalf of a mother and father whose child was lost due to lifeguarding negligenceNegotiated a $265, settlement on behalf of a woman who was rear-ended in a car accident resulting in a fractured arm. After surgery she was left with permanency, loss of use of the arm and scarring.Justin and Allan Serrano recovered more than $200,000 for a woman who was traveling straight on a green light when another driver made a left in front of her. She suffered permanent injuries to her hand and wrist and ultimately required a surgery.Recovered more than $110,000 for a man who injured his right leg, right hand, and right shoulder at work. The man had a complicated history of prior medical conditions including arthritis, diabetes, renal disease, and other factors. The case involved claims against Maryland Subsequent Injury Fund as well as the employer/insurer.. Publications. The One Satisfaction Rule, September 23, 2019Kentucky’s Medical Review Panel is Unconstitutional, March 12, 2019Is There a Non-Hospital Peer Review Privilege?, September 25, 2018Apologies Don’t Sink Ships in Ohio, March 28, 2018Doctor’s Employer Left Holding the Bag, January 2, 2018Is the Medical Malpractice Insurance Crisis Over? Florida Says, “What Crisis?”, September 15, 2017Spangler v. McQuitty: A Second Bite at the Apple, January 10, 2017Sometimes, the Tortoise Loses, July 4, 2016Can Drug Addicts Sue Their Pharmacies and Doctors?, October 5, 2015Wrongful Death Rewind, March 26, 2014An Unsettled Settlement, March 21, 2013. Professional and Civic Involvement. Member, Fairfax Bar Association, 2013-present. Member, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, 2013-present. Member, Auto Negligence Section, Maryland Association for Justice, 2005-present; Vice Chair, 2009-2010. Member, American Association for Justice, Motor Vehicle Collision, Highway and Premises Liability, 2004-present. Member, Maryland State Bar Association, 2004-present. Member, Montgomery County Bar Association, 2004-present. Member, Prince George’s County Bar Association, 2004-present. Honors. Selected to Rising Stars of Maryland Super Lawyers® list, 2011-2018. Named “Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyer” by The National Trial Lawyers. Top 100 National Trial Lawyer. Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Lawyers in Maryland. 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