Litigation in Baltimore typically spans from 9 to 30 months, depending on case complexity, court schedules, and settlement likelihood.
Baltimore Court Backlog
Estimated active litigation case backlog in Baltimore courts ranges from 600 to 2,000, reflecting typical urban court congestion.
Litigation Baltimore Filing Volume
Monthly litigation filings are estimated between 150 and 350 cases, based on historical trends and public court data.
Litigation Case Outcomes
Resolution rates vary: around 20% of cases settle pre-litigation, 35% after filing but before trial, and about 10% succeed at trial. Outcomes depend on case type and representation.
Practice Areas: Toxic Substances, Litigation, Litigation
Mr. Finamore is a member of the firm’s Management Committee and Compensation Committee. He is the Chair of the firm’s Diversity Committee.. In the Litigation Department, his practice concentrates in the areas of employment law and general liability. He is admitted to practice in Maryland and the District of Columbia. His litigation experience includes employment claims, various first and third party insurance claims, fraud and subrogation. He is a member of the Law Firm Alliance [LFA] Lender Liability Litigation Subgroup.. In addition to his litigation practice, Mr. Finamore regularly counsels employers on employment issues, workplace policies, and compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws. Mr. Finamore began practicing in employment law while serving on active duty in the US Army Judge Advocate Generals Corps at Aberdeen Proving Ground. He is the author of "The Employment Process, A Practical Guide.". Mr. Finamore has been recognized as a top attorney in general litigation and employment and labor by Maryland SuperLawyers magazine. He is a member of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel and the Defense Research Institute. Mr. Finamore is an active participant on the DRI Employment Law Committee’s listserv and has published articles in DRI’s The Voice and the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel's Employment Practices and Workplace Liability Section Newsletter.. Mr. Finamore is also actively involved in the Baltimore community, and currently serves as Secretary on the Executive Committee of the Board of Boys Hope Girls Hope of Baltimore. BHGH of Baltimore is a privately funded, non-profit multi-denominational organization that provides at-risk children with a stable home, positive parenting, high quality education, and the support needed to reach their full potential.
1211 Saint Paul Street , Baltimore , Maryland 21202
Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Class Action, Litigation
Philip C. Federico is a founding and senior partner with Schochor, Federico and Staton, P.A.. Mr. Federico is certified by the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys and has lectured at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Union Memorial Hospital and other health care facilities, as well as the National Business Institute to Lawyers and Paralegals in Maryland. Because of his expertise in the field, Mr. Federico has been asked to testify before the Maryland Legislature on issues related to law, medicine and tort reform.. For the last 13 years, Mr. Federico has maintained an AV rating in the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory™—the highest rating an attorney can receive for legal ability and ethical standards. He has also been named a Maryland Super Lawyer™ every year since 2006, and has been designated as one of the Top 100 Attorneys in Maryland™ in 2010 and 2011, by that organization.. Most recently, Mr. Federico was recognized as the 2014 Baltimore Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers®. Only a single lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area is named “Lawyer of the Year,” making it a particularly significant accolade. Mr. Federico’s selection was based on the impressive voting averages he received during the exhaustive peer-review assessments Best Lawyers® conducts with thousands of leading lawyers each year, and receiving this designation reflects the high level of respect he has earned among others in the legal community for his abilities, professionalism, and integrity.. Mr. Federico became interested in medical malpractice law when—during his lacrosse and football careers at Johns Hopkins University—he suffered an injury that was not properly treated. That medical mistake prematurely ended his playing career. Marvin Ellin and Jon Schochor, then the most prominent Baltimore-area medical malpractice lawyers, took his case and eventually became professional mentors.. In addition to his eminent legal career, Mr. Federico is also active in his community. Since 1995, he has served as a trustee of the Boys' Latin School of Maryland (President in 2007-2008). He has also served on the Board of the Associated Italian American Charities of Maryland since 1993, receiving the "Bud Ecalano Award" in 1998. He now also serves on the Board of the Living Classroom Foundation.. Mr. Federico has a son, Torin, and lives with his wife Diane in Baltimore, Maryland.
Practice Areas: Civil , Contracts, White Collar Crime, Litigation, Litigation
P. Andrew Torrez founded his own firm in 2015 after nearly twenty years of experience in “big firms” in Baltimore, Maryland and Washington DC. Today, Mr. Torrez focuses his practice on business litigation in Maryland and the District of Columbia. He represents individuals and businesses in complex civil disputes, including breach of contract and business torts, intellectual property, employment law, insurance coverage, and appeals before various state and federal appellate courts. He has also worked very closely with individuals, startups, and established businesses to provide counseling, advice, and other services with an eye towards minimizing future potential liabilities.. In addition to his trial experience in state and federal courts, Mr. Torrez has also represented his clients in administrative proceedings, before state agencies such as the Maryland Board of Physicians and the Maryland Board of Education, in alternative dispute resolution (ADR), including court-ordered mediation, and in AAA arbitration disputes with eight- and nine-figure sums at stake. Mr. Torrez has briefed and argued numerous appeals before the Maryland Court of Special Appeals, the Maryland Court of Appeals, the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, as well as in the U.S. Court of Appeal for the Fourth Circuit. He is admitted to the bars of the District of Columbia and Maryland.. A 1997 graduate of Harvard Law School with honors, Mr. Torrez has been recognized as a “Local Litigation Star” for the State of Maryland by Benchmark Litigation since 2011, and was previously acknowledged as a “Rising Star” in the region. He is a member of the Board of Governors of the Maryland Chapter of the Federal Bar Association and belongs to the Serjant’s Inn and Wranglers law clubs in Baltimore.
111 South Calvert Street , Baltimore , Maryland 21202
Practice Areas: Litigation
Ms. Severance is an associate in the Litigation Department of Niles, Barton & Wilmer, LLP. She concentrates her practice in the areas of civil and commercial litigation, insurance coverage and property insurance law, subrogation, and employment law in the state of Maryland.. Ms. Severance was recently appointed to serve on the Board of the Eubie Blake National Jazz Institute and Cultural Center in Baltimore.
Practice Areas: Drugs & Medical Devices, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Products Liability, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Defective and Dangerous Products, Wrongful Death, Litigation
Robert K. “Rob” Jenner founded Jenner Law, P.C. in 2018, focusing his practice on helping individuals and families affected by the harmful conduct of others. His main practice focuses on cases involving personal injury, wrongful death, products liability, mass torts, and therapy abuse. What he enjoys most about being a lawyer is continuing his family legacy of social activism and fighting for social justice by representing the underdog – often against large, well-funded institutions.. With over 35 years of experience in the legal industry, Rob is a true career trial lawyer who is empathic and non-judgmental, leading a team-driven approach to every client’s case. His employees have worked with him for 10 years, 17 years, 21 years, and more, cultivating a culture of respect and family in the workplace which translates into superior client relationships and advocacy. He understands representing clients with physical, emotional, and psychological trauma and seeks to ensure they are not victimized again by the legal process after suffering the harm that brought them to his law firm for help.. Of working with Rob, his fellow lawyers have said, “Rob Jenner and his firm are the model for caring, compassionate, and effective lawyers. Rob is a listener. Especially for clients, Rob will make sure that he hears you, understands you, and that your voice will be heard.” His former clients have said, “Rob Jenner, treated me like a person, not a payday. I could contact him directly if I wanted to. His staff were always polite and willing to help me with any questions that I had.”. Rob graduated from Franklin & Marshall College with a Bachelor of Arts in History in 1982. Subsequently, he earned his law degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Law in 1985, cum laude. He is licensed to practice law in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Massachusetts, as well as admitted to practice in the United States District Courts for the District of Maryland and District of Columbia. He is also admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.. Rob is honored to have received numerous industry awards and recognitions across his career, including being named “Lawyer of the Year” in Baltimore, MD by Best Lawyers® for Products Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs in 2022, for Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Plaintiffs in 2017 and 2013, and for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs in 2016. He has received the honor of being name to the Best Lawyers® lists for Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation, and Product Liability Litigation every year since 2006.. He has also achieved an AV Preeminent Rating with Martindale-Hubbell, was named one of “America’s 52 Most Influential Trial Lawyers” by The National Law Journal & The Trial Lawyer Magazine, has been selected for inclusion in the Maryland Super Lawyers list every year since 2007, and won the Trial Lawyer of the Year Award from the Maryland Association for Justice.. Rob is a sought-after speaker for events across the country and is a member of the Maryland Association for Justice, American Association for Justice, Trial Lawyers Association of Washington, D.C., Maryland Bar Association, Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, Federal Bar Association, and more.. Rob cultivates a culture of giving back within his law firm. Beyond representing and serving their clients, Rob’s team maintains and contributes to the Jenner Law Donor Fund, a charitable trust that routinely makes contributions to causes of the employees’ choice, including programs addressing food insufficiency, veterans, women’s safety, and animal protection.. Outside of work, Rob is happily married with two adult children, Matthew and Nicole. He is also a Certified Master Scuba Diver with Special Certifications as a Rescue Diver, Wreck Diver, Night Diver, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Deep Diver, and Boat Diver and an amateur underwater photographer.
Scott P. Kurlander graduated cum laude from Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts, where he was a member of the Honor Society and sports editor for independent student newspaper, the Tufts Daily. He was also a four year varsity lacrosse player at Tufts and honored as team captain his senior year. He then graduated cum laude from Widener University School of Law in Wilmington, Delaware.. Mr. Kurlander is a former judicial clerk to the Honorable Paul E. Alpert, Associate Judge of the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland. He is also a former judicial clerk to the Honorable Edward J. Angeletti, Judge of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, Maryland.. Mr. Kurlander brings a tireless work ethic to his cases. Senior partner Kerry Staton has affectionately called him the "James Brown of Schochor, Federico and Staton" for being the hardest-working man in the firm.. Outside of his responsibilities at the firm, Mr. Kurlander is an active supporter of the Calvert School and Gilman School in Baltimore and Tufts University.. Mr. Kurlander is a devoted husband and proud father. He lives with his wife, an Assistant Attorney General in Maryland, and three children in Reisterstown, Maryland.
36 South Charles Street , Baltimore , Maryland 21201
Practice Areas: Civil , Insurance , Products Liability, Litigation, Litigation
Mt. Trager's work covers a broad spectrum of litigation matters, with a focus on the defense of life, health and disability claims (individual and ERISA) in the state and federal courts of Maryland and the District of Columbia, as well as the Maryland Insurance Administrations and Maryland Office of Administrative Hearings. He also represents major life and disability insurance companies in actions involving interpleader, beneficiary and rescission issues, as well as agent/broker conduct. Mr. Trager is an active member of DRI's Life, Health and Disability Committee, including serving as Program Vice-Chair for the 2016 DRI LIfe, Health, Disability & ERISA Seminar and Program Chair for the 2017 DRI Life, Health, Disability & ERISA Seminar. He has been previously recognized as a "Rising Star" by Baltimore Magazine and Maryland SuperLawyers Magazine (2011 and 2012) and is a frequent speaker at industry conferences.
2650 Quarry Lake Drive , Baltimore , Maryland 21209
Practice Areas: Litigation
Steven K. Fedder, is known as a trial lawyer who readily understands, interprets and clarifies complex business and financial disputes. Steve believes hHis communication with clients, opposing counsel, and other decision-makers is the key to developing persuasive arguments. His practice covers a wide variety of areas, including trial and appellate work, franchise disputes and dealerships, marital and estate litigation, and partnership/corporate disputes. Steve has tried cases nationally in federal and state courts and before arbitration panels, as well as in significant matters before state and appellate courts. He is admitted to the Maryland and D.C. Bars.
201 N. Charles Street , Baltimore , Maryland 21201
Practice Areas: Litigation
Tara K. Clarke focuses on estate administration, wills and commercial litigation. Ms. Clarke returned home to Maryland to practice law after graduating in the inaugural class of Drexel University College of Law and serving a judicial clerkship with the Honorable Mark I. Bernstein, Court of Common Pleas in the First Judicial District of Philadelphia’s Commerce Court. Prior to attending law school, Ms. Clarke was a research biologist with the Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute at the National Naval Medical Center and is published in the International Journal of Radiation Biology. She also presented and published in the proceedings of NATO Human Factors and Medicine Panel Research Task Group Meeting 2005.. Professional Memberships • American Bar Association Section on Real Probate and Trust Law • Baltimore City Bar Association • Maryland State Bar Association Section on Estates and Trusts Section on Animal Law Young Lawyers Section. Community Service • 11th Street Family Health Services Prepared wills, power of attorney and advanced medical directive documents for low-income families • Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service Pro bono cases in the area of wills, estates, trusts, and guardianships. Hobbies include playing tennis, squash and volleyball, traveling, reading, and spending time with family and friends.
I have been a trial lawyer and advocate since 1987. I regularly represent my clients in the State and Federal trial courts in Maryland and the District of Columbia. I also work for my clients in the probate and tax courts, and before administrative law judges. I work for you or your business in the following courts:. I can also be specially admitted for your particular matter in other state and federal locations, around the Country.. Our firm concentrates in several areas of law, including:
I am an experienced Baltimore business litigator, real estate attorney, and business counsel. In my more than twenty years of experience, I have been proud to help a broad range of companies and individuals resolve their legal issues in the most effective manner possible. I formed my own firm to be able to provide my clients the same excellent service I have provided for years, with the flexibility that is needed in today's business marketplace.
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