Dates to remember BARRISTER The Anne Arundel County The Newsletter of the Anne Arundel Bar Association May 2018 For meeting details, visit www.aabar.org So All You Lawyers Out There…. Do You Feel It Still? A s I was cleaning out my parents’ basement in preparation for the estate sale of their home that they lived in for nearly 50 years, I came across a photo album of my Dad at some sort of party. It looked like he was the guest of honor in one of the photos, so I looked a bit further. There was a page that contained an announcement of the party and it stated that it was my father’s retirement party from his service with the State of Maryland. I looked at the date of the party, September 16, 1986. After doing some quick math in my head, I realized that the retirement party for my dad took place before he had even reached the age of 60! He would not turn 60 until October 19, 1986. I stood there in the basement of my childhood home, looking at that announcement in utter disbelief. I am now only seven short years from being at that same age as my father was in those photos, and yet as I write this I can’t imagine retiring before I turn (gulp) 60. I mean 60 is the new 45, isn’t it? I started to think about all the permutations of that party, at that time in his life, and in mine. There is a picture of me at the party, and I then remem- bered attending it; I was a senior in college at Washington University in St. Louis, but that semester I was taking part in an internship at the United States Department of State in Washington, DC, in the fall of 1986, working in the Office of Analysis for the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. I figured this intern- President’s Message by Steve Wrobel Continued on page 4 JUNE 11 AABA Annual Meeting Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County Annapolis, MD 5:00 p.m. President’s Reception Annapolis, MD 6:00 p.m. ______________ JULY 26 Wine Tasting and Tour Dodon Vineyards Davidsonville, MD 6:45 p.m. ______________ SEPTEMBER 28 Pre-Crab Feast Golf Tournament Queenstown Golf Queenstown, MD 7:45 a.m. AABA Crab Feast Sandy Point State Park Annapolis, MD 7:45 a.m. ______________ Practice Notes . ..........................................................3 Family Law Tips from Judge Schaeffer. ................... 6 Estates and Trusts Matters .......................................8 Spring Golf Sets Record ........................................ 10 Contents AABA President Steven Wrobel (right) at the Spring Golf Tournament with his teammates Mike Lindner, Patrick Daley, and Hon. Mark Crooks.
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Dates to
remember
BarristerThe Anne Arundel County
The Newsletter of the Anne Arundel Bar Association May 2018
For meeting details, visit www.aabar.org
So All You Lawyers Out There…. Do You Feel It Still?
As I was cleaning out my parents’ basement in preparation for the estate sale of their home that they lived in
for nearly 50 years, I came across a photo album of my Dad at some sort of party. It looked like he was the guest of honor in one of the photos, so I looked a bit further. There was a page that contained an announcement of the party and it stated that it was my father’s retirement p a r t y f r o m h i s service with the State of Maryland. I looked at the date of the party, September 16, 1986. After doing some quick math in my head, I realized that the retirement party for my dad took place before he had even reached the age of 60! He would not turn 60 until October 19, 1986. I stood there in the basement of my childhood home, looking at that announcement in utter disbelief. I am now only seven short years from being at that same age as my father was in those photos, and yet as I write this I can’t imagine retiring before I turn (gulp) 60. I mean 60 is the new 45, isn’t it?
I started to think about all the permutations of that party, at that time in his life, and in mine. There is
a picture of me at the party, and I then remem-bered attending it; I was a senior in college at Washington University in St. Louis, but that
semester I was taking part in an internship at the United States Department of State in Washington, DC, in the fall of 1986, working
in the Office of Analysis for the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. I figured this intern-
President’s Message by Steve Wrobel
Continued on page 4
JUNE 11AABA Annual MeetingCircuit Court for Anne
Arundel CountyAnnapolis, MD
5:00 p.m.
President’s ReceptionAnnapolis, MD
6:00 p.m.______________
JULY 26Wine Tasting and Tour
Dodon VineyardsDavidsonville, MD
6:45 p.m.______________
SEPTEMBER 28Pre-Crab Feast
Golf TournamentQueenstown GolfQueenstown, MD
7:45 a.m.
AABA Crab FeastSandy Point State Park
Annapolis, MD7:45 a.m.
______________
Practice Notes . ..........................................................3Family Law Tips from Judge Schaeffer. ................... 6Estates and Trusts Matters .......................................8Spring Golf Sets Record ........................................ 10
Contents
AABA President Steven Wrobel (right) at the Spring Golf Tournament with his teammates Mike Lindner, Patrick Daley, and Hon. Mark Crooks.
OH MY. I THOUGHT IT WAS SPELLED “HEIR”!
MEDIATION. NOW MORE THAN EVER.
STEPHEN P. KROHN, ESQUIREFAMILY LAW PRACTITIONER SINCE 1978
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Practice Notes...Compiled by Hon. Philip Caroom
SPECIAL ALL-CRIMINAL EDITION
Criminal evidence - Frye-Reed expert qualifi-cation-procedure & standard: 1) Facts - Neither State nor defense requested a pretrial hearing in child sex-abuse case for defense expert (psychologist as to children’s memory) so judge excluded witness without a hearing, holding that witness failed the Frye-Reed standard. Holding - Trial judge erred by ruling based on proffer without evidentiary hear-ing; burden should have been placed on proponent. Alford v. State, --Md.App.—(3/2/18). 2) Frye-Reed approval does not require that “scientific commu-nity” is unanimous in acceptance of (here, “shaken-baby”) theory and trial court properly could make fact-finding as to general acceptance despite conflict. Sissoko v. State, -- Md.App.—(2/21/18).
Criminal procedure – pretrial home-detention – credit for time served: Because defendant could have been charged with escape for violation of pre-trial home-detention, he should have been granted credit for time served against his sentence. Johnson v. State, --Md.App.—(3/2/18).
Criminal procedure – hearings required-1) discharge of counsel & 2) plea withdrawal: 1) Where defendant sent two pretrial letters to Court asking to discharge counsel, trial judge erred by not inquiring about these before accepting plea, even though they were not raised in open court. State v. Weddington, -- Md. – (2/21/18). 2) Ten days after sentencing, defense counsel alleged that Defendant had just entered mental-hospital and that counsel now had concerns about his competence at time of plea. Trial judge erred denying motion without a hearing. Harding v. State, 235 Md.App. 287 (2017).
Criminal procedure – in banc review of in limine ruling – preservation: When State failed strictly to follow the procedural requirements of Rule 2-551 for in banc review, the Court of Appeals held the ruling not properly preserved. State v. Phillips, -- Md. – (2/2018).
All bar association members are invited to contribute Practice Notes as to any legal points or information which might be useful to other attorneys. These should be sent to: Attn.- Hon. P. Caroom, Court House, c/o AABA, P.O. Box 161, Annapolis, Md. 21404, or by email to [email protected].
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ship would be a good precursor to my career as an intelligence officer (spy?) in the U.S. military. That never did come to pass since I decided to go to law school instead, and the closest I got to my spy career was marrying a beautiful, German-born brunette named Natasha, so I think I came out way ahead in the end anyway. Considering the Soviet Union dissolved in 1991, it seemed like a good move in retrospect. And we never hear about Russia in the news anymore. But I digress.
My father would go on to live 30 years after he retired, succumbing to old age at the age of 90 in December 2016. It struck me that living for 30 years after you retire sounds great, but it doesn’t even sound that long really, does it? Then I figured that since my Dad joined the Army in 1944, at the age of 17, he actually “worked for a living” for less than half of his 90 years (43, al-though he would’ve argued that he worked plenty as a kid picking beans and any other crops that needed seasonal workers while he grew up dur-ing the depression). But that is about as good a work-life balance as anybody could ever achieve. In retirement, my dad traveled to Hawaii many times to visit his first set of grandchildren who grew up there, he played A LOT of golf, and he even came to visit me in Europe in the back of an Air Force Cargo Ship (a C-141 as I recall), fly-ing free as a Space Available passenger (retiree) out of Andrews AFB and landing in Mildenhall, England in July of 1995. In fact, he made three trips to Europe that summer. He and mom came to visit me in England in June via the traditional commercial flight route; while there, my dad and I planned his return a month later on Space A. During that visit, we played golf and attended the Open Championship being held that year at St. Andrews. Although John Daly won that year, I will never forget watching Jack Nicklaus take a 10 on a Par 5 because he took four shots to get out of “Hell’s bunker.” I actually saw that. But I digress some more. My Dad returned again to Europe with Mom in September of 1995 for my wedding to that beautiful brunette. Three visits to Europe in 4 months. Probably couldn’t have done that if he wasn’t retired.
So now I am thinking about how long is long enough in this profession of ours? I believe that
lawyers can continue to make contributions to our profession and our community long after hitting the 6-0 mark, or the 7-0 mark. I am sure that some of you reading this consider the 8-0 mark the time when you will start thinking about retirement. God bless you.
I started my own solo practice in West An-napolis in March 2015, two months after I turned 50. In many ways, I feel like I am starting my legal career all over again, and it is exciting, exhausting, nerve-racking, fulfilling, and rewarding. I really haven’t had this much fun since I ran my own office as the Area Defense Counsel (i.e. military public defender) at Lowry AFB in Colorado in 1994. Every day carries with it a new challenge and a new responsibility. I was a partner with a couple of Baltimore firms since the early 2000s, but I think this endeavor is just more… personal. I just pray for the energy to do it as long as I can, and at a level that best serves my clients.
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So what is the appropriate age to consider retirement as an attorney? Judges in Maryland face mandatory retirement at age 70; although I still see many in the courthouses of the state continuing to serve in some capacity. Federal and state attorneys can face (or is it “are rewarded”) the same mandatory retirement options that my Dad accepted in 1989 after his 30 years of service to the State of Maryland. Partners sometimes stay on at their firms as “Of counsel” or just keep plugging away until they can’t work anymore. I watched Mel Sykes argue a case in the Court of Special Appeals when he was well into his 80s. And he was still as sharp as a tack. So there is no right answer.
This article was originally titled Work-Life Balance. But that was an incredibly boring title, and there wasn’t a good song that came to mind. Last year, an indie rock band called Portugal the Man came up with a very-catchy song called “Feel it Still.” The chorus goes:
Ooh woo, I’m a rebel just for kicks, now I been feeling it since 1966, now Might be over now, but I feel it still Ooh woo, I’m a rebel just for kicks, now Let me kick it like it’s 1986, now Might be over now, but I feel it still
The two “time” references were the band har-kening back to the Motown sounds of 1966, and the Beastie Boys of 1986. For me, it goes back to (roughly) when I was born, and when I was 21 years old, being in a great college thanks to Air Force ROTC, the world laid out in front of me, and for one night, hanging out at Dad’s retirement party. It’s a great song that my teenage kids love as much as I do. I plan to keep on “kickin’ it” as long as I feel it still.
One of the ways to keep feelin’ it is to be en-gaged with your fellow bar members. Play softball with the kids who are also actually lawyers. As an AABA member, come to the Crab Feast in Sep-tember, but this year introduce yourself to some-one you don’t know just for the heck of it. Come to a Pub Quiz. Go talk to middle school students on Law Day. Come to the next Barrister’s Ball (in 2020) or better yet, plan on coming to our next Bar Weekend in 2019 (to be hosted by our next President Stacey Rice). More on that in the fall.
At the Barristers Ball in March, we held a wonderful event at Navy-Marine Corps Memo-rial Stadium, which honored many in the bar association, as well as our family members who have served this country. If you ever served in the military, perhaps are retired but miss the courtroom, come to a Veteran Mentor training session held at the Vet Center in West Annapolis. I can get you in touch with the guy who runs it. You will be trained to work with veterans in the new Veteran Treatment Docket held every month in Judge Miller’s courtroom in Glen Burnie. You will get more out of it than you put in, I promise. If you work in Annapolis, walk down to the harbor occasionally at lunchtime, and marvel at all the people who come from all over the world to see our beautiful city.
Stay balanced. Work, play, rest, repeat. And hold off on the retirement party as long as you can, or as long as you want. As long as you can feel it still.
HON. PAUL A. HACKNER (RET.)
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giving the opposing party(ies)/counsel twenty-four (24) hours’ notice, etc. (See Maryland Rules 1-204, 1-351, and 1-203);
• The motion to shorten time must be “walked through” in order to be considered;
• To walk through a motion, an attorney must first electronically file the motion through the MDEC system. The attorney must then appear in the Civil Clerk’s Office (room 100) with the
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envelope number of the electronic filing. After appearing in the Clerk’s Office, the attorney shall appear in the chambers of the Family DCM Judge or outside of Courtroom 2D at the time designated in the Motion;
• Once ruled on, the DCM Judge’s Chambers will notify you via email or telephone of the ruling. Please note: if the Motion to Shorten Time is granted, you do not have to walk through the underlying Motion to Postpone or Motion to Appear by Telephone. These motions will be presented to the DCM Judge when ripe for ruling.
• Please note that these are not changes to the postponement instructions on the Circuit Court’s website located at: www.circuitcourt.org. This is simply intended to clarify the “walk through” process and as a reminder of all relevant rules that apply to these ex parte motions.
Second, in regard to proposed Consent Orders and proposed Judgments of Divorce, the following process is in place:
• Consent Orders and proposed Judgments of Divorce filed within 2 weeks of a scheduled hearing must be electronically filed through the MDEC system and first reviewed by the Fam-ily Law Office of Case Management. They do not get directly submitted to the DCM Judge or the Chambers Judge.
• If applicable, all proposed Consent Orders and proposed Judgments of Divorce shall include a child support guidelines worksheet. If the par-ties have agreed to a deviation from the amount of support in the guidelines, the Consent Order and proposed Judgment of Divorce shall clear-ly set forth a legally acceptable explanation for the deviation. The DCM Judge will review the proposed Order/Judgment and make a determi-nation as to whether the deviation is in the best interest(s) of the minor child(ren).
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Estates and Trusts MattersBy Fred Franke, Jr.
This is being written after the General Assembly adjourned sine die but before the end of Governor Hogan’s post-
Session bill signings. Although not yet signed, it is a safe bet that amendments to the Maryland estate tax will become law. These amendments will impact Maryland estate planning practice in important ways.
Two identical bills sailed through the Senate (SB 646) and the House (HB 308). The legisla-tion was prompted by the new federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, signed into law late last year. The federal legislation increased the federal estate tax unified credit thereby from $5 million (indexed—the threshold was $5.49 million in 2017) to a new threshold of approximately $11.2 million for 2018 (after indexing). The increase of the federal unified credit, however, sunsets in 2025.
The Maryland estate tax had been ratcheting up by $1 million each year for tax years 2016-2018 to catch up with the federal threshold. The Maryland estate tax exemption (Tax-General § 7-309) was due to match the federal threshold in 2019 and years thereafter. The Maryland changes were made under an assumption that the federal unified credit would be the $5 million (indexed) amount, not an amount over $11 million per the new law. Since the Maryland law, as written, would have resulted in a significant loss of tax revenue due to the drastically increased federal unified credit, the General Assembly turned its attention to the issue in the 2018 session.
The legislative “fix” to this shock to the state’s fisc is to freeze the Maryland estate tax threshold at $5 million (not indexed). This means that a gap between the federal threshold and the Maryland threshold will continue. Even after the sunset date for the federal law (assuming it remains as part of the law), presumably the federal unified credit will be indexed to amounts well beyond the (new) Maryland threshold. For wealthy clients’ planning documents probably should retain provisions dealing with the gap amount.
The Maryland estate tax changes, however, add a powerful new tool for clients whose estates exceed the $5 million Maryland estate tax thresh-old. Assuming the Governor will sign the legisla-tion (which appears very, very likely) the legisla-tion will permit portability of the Maryland estate tax. This means a surviving spouse can use his/her deceased spouse’s unused Maryland threshold amount at the second death. The portability rules for the state are somewhat analogous to the federal rules. Notably, a timely Maryland estate tax must be filed (MET-1) electing the portability.
The state portability provisions offer ad-ditional planning opportunities for our clients effective next year, assuming that a timely return is filed and portability elected. It is a truism, of course, that political winds blow this way and that and any prediction is risky. Nevertheless, these changes appear very likely to become law and a planning committee ought to give advice and craft documents anticipating such changes
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Spring Golf at South River Sets Record
Everyone hates a Monday morning, unless it is a beautiful spring morning spent on the golf course. Perhaps that’s why the AABA
had record-breaking participation in this year’s Spring Golf Tournament on Monday, April 23. For this tournament, we welcomed 19 foursomes to the Golf Club at South River. Our members, sponsors
and guests enjoyed an outdoor breakfast of donuts, bagels, fruit and coffee before heading out to the greens.
The foursome of Scott Forney, Randy Sroka, Ryan Chamberlain and Steven Hyatt claimed the top spot in the tournament. They faced tough competi-tion, including second-place finishers Bill Sporre,
Scott Forney, Randy Sroka, Ryan Chamberlain and Steven Hyatt received first-place honors in the Spring Golf Tournament.
Matthew Chalker, Richard Berwanger, Andrew Burnett and Jeff Bowman
Kaitlyn Loughner won the women’s longest drive award.
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The second place team of Bill Sporre, Ed Hartman, Dave Corbin, and Paul Pitcher (not shown) finished just one stroke behind the winners.
Dave Corbin and Ed Hartman celebrate an amazing chip shot into the hole.
Joe Devlin, Britt Rife, Matthew Berhardt and Jim Ellis
Jonathan Pasterick putts as Mike Darrow looks on.
Ed Hartman, Dave Corbin, and Paul Pitcher, who finished just one stroke behind the winners. Randy Sroka and Kaitlyn Loughner were the winners of the men’s and women’s longest drive competitions. And AABA President Steve Wrobel demonstrated his skills on the green and took home the Closest to the Pin award.
The AABA extends a special thanks to the 2018 Spring Golf Tournament Committee Chair Kemp Hammond. A portion of the proceeds from this year’s Spring Golf Tournament will be donated to support the community services provided by the Anne Arundel County Bar Foundation.
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The AABA’s Annual Membership Meeting will be held on Monday, June 11, at 5:00 p.m., in Courtroom 4C of the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County.
Come to welcome 2018-2019 President Stacey Rice and thank outgoing President Steve Wrobel.
♦ The Nomination Committee will present the slate for the 2018-2019 Officers and Trustees: President-Elect, Brian Marsh; Treasurer, Kemp Hammond; Assistant Treasurer, John Doud; Secretary, Marla Zide; Assistant Secretary, Suzanne Burnett; Trustees, Karen Cook, Hon. Mark Crooks, John Gardner, Greg Jimeno, Saul McCormick, Hon. Tim Meredith, Josh Ortega, and Michelle Smith.
♦ Presentation of the 35- and 50-Year Certificates of Recognition
Reception includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and one drink ticket for beer or wine. Adults - $40 per person; $50 after June 4. Children - $25 per person; $35 after June 4. No reservations are required to attend the Annual Meeting.
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AABA Winery Tour & Tasting
Thursday, July 26, 6:45–9:00 p.m. The Vineyards at Dodon Davidsonville, MD
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WHERE? Sandy Point State Park (Follow the signs to the Heron, Osprey & Peregrine Waterfront Pavilions)
WHAT? Unlimited Crabs, Beer and Soda, Corn on the Cob, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Swimming, Boat Rentals, Music and much, much more.
2018 CRAB FEAST GUEST REGISTRATION FORM
Please reserve _______ places for my guests at the AABA Crab Feast Name: __________________________________________________________ Phone: __________________________________________________________ E-mail: __________________________________________________________ Guests’ Names: __________________________________________________________________________________ Enclosed Amount: $_____________ (@ $65 per guest) □ Check (payable to AABA) □ Credit Card #: ______________________________________________ Exp. Date: ______________ Billing Zip______________ CVV # (on back of card): ______________ Complete and mail this form to: AABA, P.O. Box 161, Annapolis, MD 21404 Questions? Call (410) 280-6950 or send an email to [email protected]
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NOTE: There is a $4/person entrance fee for Sandy Point State Park.
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28TH ANNUAL PRE-CRAB FEAST GOLF TOURNAMENT
Friday, September 28 • 7:45 a.m. Shotgun Start Queenstown Harbor Golf Course Come and experience the Queenstown Harbor Golf Course, which features spectacular Chesapeake Bay waterfront beauty and superior service to make for an unforgettable round of golf. Golfers should arrive by 7:15 a.m. for the 7:45 a.m. shotgun start. Cost: $130 per person (includes greens fees, cart, prizes, and refreshments), $140 after September 21. You can register online at www.aabar.org or use the form below. Please remember that until your check is received in the AABA office, your space is not guaranteed.
PRE-CRAB FEAST GOLF TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION FORM
Please reserve _______ places for the AABA Pre-Crab Feast Golf Tournament Name: __________________________________________________________ Phone: __________________________________________________________ E-mail: __________________________________________________________ Choose one: □ Place in foursome □ Will assemble foursome Players’ Names: _______________________________________________________________________________ Enclosed Amount: $_____________ ($130 per golfer; $140 after Sept. 21) □ Check (payable to AABA) □ Credit Card Visa/Mastercard #: __________________________________ Exp. Date: _______________ Billing Zip Code: __________________________ CVV # (on back of card): _________ Complete and mail this form to: AABA, P.O. Box 161, Annapolis, MD 21404
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Frame & Frame is pleased to welcome ERICA A. R. REDMOND
as an Associate Attorney with the firm
Erica Redmond received her Juris Doctor from University of Baltimore School of Law. While a law student, she worked for Frame & Frame as a law clerk. Once she passed the Bar, Erica worked for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Civil Litigation Department as a contractor before returning to Frame & Frame as an associate attorney. Erica grew up in the Catonsville/Arbutus area and attended The Seton Keough High School before attending Lenoir-Rhyne College and graduating with a degree in Business Management. Erica will handle the firm’s personal injury and auto claims, as well as all family law matters.
Tara Frame will focus on Estate Planning, Elder Law, Long Term Care Planning, Asset Protection Planning, including Revocable, Irrevocable, and Special Needs Trusts, Medicaid Planning, VA Pension Planning, and Workers’ Compensation.
Frame & Frame Attorneys At Law Pasadena – 410.255.0373 Stevensville – 410.643.2202 www.frameandframelaw.com
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ties. Unlimited free parking. $1,000.00 - $1,250.00/month. Call Tom Pavlinic at 410.573.9850 (office) or 410.703.0543 (cell).
ATTORNEY OFFICE SHARE/OF-FICE SPACE GLEN BURNIE: Share Class A office space in convenient Glen Burnie location with busy, long-standing, solo law practice. Referrals of overflow work possible. One or Two offices avail-able. Includes office, conference room, waiting room, and parking. Secretary also available. Contact Joe LaMore 401-760-4100 or [email protected].
OFFICE SPACE: Seeking subtenant to share furnished office suite in Severna Park. Separate large windowed office with shared reception/secretarial area, conference room, small kitchen, and file room. Ritchie Court, 877 B&A. $1,600 per month. Contact Myron Barlow 410-315-9681.
SERVICES
ADOPTION: Available to consult, as-sist in, and handle referrals in all types of adoptions. John Greene, Jenna Forman Clothier, 410-878-7230. www.families-thruadoption.com.
ECONOMIST: Lost income for person-al injury, wrongful death, employment and discrimination cases. Valuations of small businesses and pensions for
Classified advertising rates: $.50 per word, prepaid. To place a classified ad, contact the AABA at (410) 222-6860.
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY: sought for solo practitioner in GB/Annapolis. Litigation experience preferred. Send resume, cover letter, and salary require-ment to [email protected].
CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY: sought for mid-size firm in Maryland suburbs of DC. Spanish fluency/profi-ciency required. Please email resume to [email protected].
FOR LEASE
OFFICE FOR LEASE: 402 Crain Hwy N, Glen Burnie. 1,535 Sf free-standing office building with great exposure on Crain Highway. Multiple offices, conference room and legal library. Ample parking with additional two-car garage on site. Within walking distance to glen burnie district court. Former office of Joseph Miklasz. For more information contact— Joe Sera, [email protected], (410) 266-1113
FOR SALE
ANNAPOLIS: Cathedral Street Office Condo. $259,900. 2 parking spaces. 940 square feet. Bathroom with shower. Brand new carpet and paint. [email protected].
FOR RENT
ANNAPOLIS TOWNE CENTER OFFICE SPACE: Share sparkling new, spacious office with outside balcony overlooking Towne Centre Blvd. 2 offices available. All ameni-
divorce and contract disputes. Univer-sity Professor with extensive experi-ence. Dr. Richard B. Edelman, 8515 Whittier Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20817. (301) 469-9575 or 1-800-257-8626. Visit www.economic-analysis.com. VISA/MC.
ESTATES & TRUSTS: Kullman CPA, LLC: Experienced in the taxation of estates and trusts, working closely with attorneys, trustees and personal repre-sentatives. Barbara G. Crocker, Certified Public Accountant, (410) 266-9885, www.kullmancpa.com
SETTLEMENT ATTORNEYS: No More underwriter Audits/No More Staffing Issues. Keep your clients. We do all processing, recording, disbursing and issue the title policy. We deliver a complete closing package, ready for YOU to do the closing. Call John Bren-nan, Attorney, Four Seasons Title (Anne Arundel Bar Member) 410-224-1400 or 301-261-8177.
MISCELLANEOUS
:A College of William and Mary Dean’s List Rising Junior and Anne Arundel county resident, double major Philosophy and Public Policy with circuit court and legislative intern experience seeking summer job with a well-reputationed county law firm May-August. Interested? Please contact [email protected] for a complete resume.
PARTNERS DESK: w/ leather inlay, Mahogany Secretary w/ right hand return (Myrtle Desk), and red leather button couch. Call 410-263-0200.
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*Each case is different and the law firm’s past record in obtaining favorable awards, judgments, or settlements in prior cases is no assurance of success in any future case.
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Debbie Potter
Along with numerous esteemed awards, accolades, and inductions from the legal community, Debbie Potter was this year’s proud recipient of The Daily Record’s, “2018 Leadership in Law” award. The Leadership in Law honorees are committed to excellence, working tirelessly to uphold the highest legal standards in Maryland, and serve as community leaders and mentors to the next generation of legal professionals.
At Potter Burnett Law, our pride of personal injury lawyers has the legal experience, leadership and proven track record to represent you and your family. Our award-winning lawyers are focused on fighting for the damages you deserve, while protecting your pride and justice in every case. Acclaimedpersonal injury attorneys Deborah L. Potter, Suzanne V. Burnett, and Andrew T. Burnett understand the importance of standing by your side. Our compassionate and experienced team will confidently represent you, defend your loss, and litigate on behalf of your interests.
Welcoming cases in the areas of car crashes, nursing home abuse, and medical malpractice.
January 2018 Jury Verdict
$1,100,000CHARLES COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT
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February 2018 Jury Verdict
$993,000DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SUPERIOR COURT
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March 2017 Jury Verdict
$1,050,000BALTIMORE CITY CIRCUIT COURT
April 2017 Jury Verdict
$1,122,286HARFORD COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT
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