Ian Thomas Valkenet

Obtained verdict in favor of my client for $36,620.54 for defamation, including an award of punitive damages.

Won dismissal of four-count felony indictment before trial on behalf of my client who was accused of burglary, theft, and cybercrimes.

Obtained verdict in favor of my client in the amount of $24,150.80, including recovery of attorney's fees, relating to a construction dispute.

Obtained judgment in favor of my client in the amount of $13,838.01 for breach of contract.

Obtained judgment in favor of my client in the amount of $13,365.30 for breach of contract.

Obtained judgment in the amount of $52,609.90 against subcontractor for its breach of contract.

Obtained settlement of $50,000 in favor of my client for contractual claims against the US Postal Service

Won summary judgment to defeat claims to real property asserted by four separate lienholders and establish fee simple ownership in my client, solely.

Defeated a plaintiff's claim for ejectment asserted against my client.

Obtained settlement invalidating competing claim to real property, benefitting my client.

Obtained settlement in favor of my client in the amount of $25,000.00

Obtained verdict in favor of my client in the amount of $21,241.62 for breach of contract.

Negotiated Settlement in favor of my client in the amount of $70,000.00 in relation to a contractual dispute.

Negotiated settlement in favor of my client in the amount of $33,405.30 in connection with a contract dispute.

Obtained a settlement in favor of my client in the amount of $340,000.00

Negotiated settlement of $22,785.00 in favor of my clients for claims against real estate professional.

Won summary judgment in favor of my client for $534,487.96 for a breach of contract.

Negotiated a settlement in favor of my client in the amount of $65,000.00 for construction defects.

Obtained judgment in favor of my client in the amount of $170,212.87 for breach of contract.

Obtained judgment in favor of my client in the amount of $15,510.00 for breach of contract.

Obtained a verdict in favor of my client in the amount of $154,815.91 for breach of contract.

Obtained a judgment in favor of my client eliminating $140,000 of mortgage liens, plus recovery of $11,000 in attorney's fees and costs against the lender.

Obtained judgment in favor of my client in the amount of $8,006.00 for breach of contract.

Obtained a settlement in favor of my client in the amount of $30,000 for breach of contract.

Negotiated settlement in favor of my client regarding the distribution of net proceeds of the sale of jointly-held real property.

Obtained judgment in favor of my client in the amount of $35,404.69, which included an award of attorney's fees and costs for breach of contract.

Obtained settlement agreement whereby my client acquired title to disputed real property without any payment, whatsoever.

Obtained settlement for my client in the amount of $164,000.00 for claims of negligence.

The Appellate Court affirmed a prior verdict in favor of my client for ~$400,000.00

Obtained summary judgment in the amount of $17,786.00 for breach of contract, which included recovery of attorney's fees and costs.

Obtained judgment in the amount of $68,911.80, which included a punitive award, against all Defendants for breach of contract, equitable lien, and fraud.

Obtained verdict in the amount of $13,447.52 which included an award of attorney's fees and costs for a breach of contract claim.

Obtained trial verdict in favor of my client and against an unlicensed contractor for breach of contract.

Obtained judgment in favor of my client and against Defendant for partition of real property.

Obtained defense verdict after trial for my client, who was sued for an alleged breach of contract.

Obtained trial verdict in the amount of $93,433.55 in favor of my client.

Obtained $12,500 settlement in favor of my client representing full recovery of contractual claim, plus attorney's fees and interest.

Obtained a settlement in the amount of $60,000 in favor of my client based on a construction/contract dispute.

Negotiated a settlement in favor of my client (who was sued for breach of contract) whereby my client was paid $11,500.

Obtained a $25,000 settlement for my client for tree limbs that were unlawfully trimmed from her property.

Obtained verdict in the amount of $8,627.90 in favor of my client for breach of contract.

Obtained settlement in favor of my client in the amount of $8,500 for minor injuries sustained in an auto collision.

Obtained dismissal of all claims asserted against my client, who was sued for $448,968.00

Obtained defense verdict in favor of my client, who was sued for an alleged breach of contract exceeding $40,000.

Obtained settlement in favor of my client on claims of breach of contract.

Negotiated settlement in favor of my client in the amount of $33,000.

Obtained judgment in favor of my client in the amount of $7,475.27 for breach of contract.

Obtained judgment in favor of my client in the amount of $27,853.06.

Obtained trial verdict in favor of my client establishing possession of commercial property and arrears exceeding $42,000.

Obtained dismissal of all claims against my client.

Obtained judgment in favor of my client in the amount of $200,000.00 for breach of contract and fraud.

Obtained trial verdict in the amount of $73,239.68 in favor of my client for claims of breach of contract.

Obtained judgment in the amount of $41,421.76, constituting recovery on unpaid contractual sums, plus prejudgment interest, attorney's fees and costs.

Obtained judgment in favor of my client establishing rights to real property to resolve boundary dispute.

Obtained a trial verdict in the amount of $16,360.79, representing recovery of unpaid contractual sums owed, plus attorney's fees, costs and prejudgment interest.

Obtained judgment in the amount of $160,814.93 constituting recovery of unpaid contractual sums, plus attorney's fees and costs.

Obtained summary judgment in favor of my client, who was sued for an alleged breach of contract, on all counts.

Negotiated settlement to avoid eviction for commercial tenant sued for $90,000+ in unpaid rent.

Obtained trial judgment in the amount of $9,988.11 in favor of my client

Obtained trial judgment in the amount of $10,836.68 in favor of my client.

Obtained settlement in the amount of $29,000 in favor of my client.

Obtained trial judgment in the amount of $13,958.19 in favor of my client.

Obtained dismissal of all claims against my clients, who were sued for more than $1,000,000 related to a house-flip.

Sued and recovered full value of contract against a Defendant who had breached his purchase agreement.

Obtained a trial verdict in the amount of $3,916.82 for unpaid commissions in favor of my client.

Successfully sued to compel the sale of two properties in Baltimore City, worth more than $500,000, after the buyer attempted to renege.

Obtained settlement in the amount of $9,216.75 for water damage caused by failing roof.

Negotiated settlement in which my client was paid $28,000 and received the benefit of an easement.

Obtained trial verdict in the amount of $47,212.37, which included full recovery on contract, plus attorney's fees, interest, and costs.

Obtained trial judgment in the amount of $8,149.60 in favor of my client

Obtained judgment in favor of my client forcing sale of real property worth $800,000

Obtained settlement in the amount of $114,600 in favor of my client

Negotiated settlement in the amount of $12,000 in favor of my client, who was suing for breach of contract.

Negotiated settlement in favor of my client in the amount of $22,500, who was suing for breach of contract.

Obtained dismissal of all charges against my client, who was accused of violating Baltimore City landlord/tenant laws.

Negotiated settlement in the amount of $18,000 in favor of my client, who sued for breach of contract.

Negotiated settlement in favor of my client in the amount of $20,000, who sued for wrongful removal of trees from her land.

Obtained dismissal of all charges against my client, who was accused of second-degree assault.

Obtained settlement in the amount of $25,591.87 constituting payment in full for client who was owed money under a contract.

Obtained $15,012.61 settlement for client who was owed under a contract.

Obtained $40,000 settlement for client who had initially been sued for contract claims.

Obtained $99,000 settlement for client against national bank for breach of contract.

Negotiated a $25,000 settlement for my client, who sued a general contractor for breach of contract.

Negotiated settlement in favor of my client in the amount of $158,634.13, which constituted full recovery on an unpaid contract.

Obtained trial verdict in favor of my client in the amount of $1.4 million for breach of contract.

Obtained trial verdict for my client ($10,409.15) against former tenants who had damaged property.

Obtained full recovery for my client ($25,719.62) from a Defendant that had defaulted on a contract.

Obtained dismissal of all counts for client accused of multiple counts of felony forgery.

Won summary judgment in favor of my client in the amount of $244,348.60

Obtained judgment in favor of my client in the amount of $9,941.00 for a breach of contract.

Obtained a $3,000 settlement for a client who was owed back wages.

Obtained judgment in the amount of $131,333.97 secured against real property.

Obtained a judgment in my client's favor in the amount of $176,960.36 for fraud. The judgment included recovery of attorney's fees, costs, and punitive damages.

Obtained a $15,000 settlement in favor of my client for back wages owed.

Obtained summary judgment in my client's favor regarding ownership land.

Obtained a settlement of $13,000 for my client, which included its attorney's fees and costs

Obtained a dismissal of all charges for a client accused of theft.

Negotiated a reduced plea agreement for a client accused of felony assault on a police officer. Client was not convicted, paid a $57 fine, and received a short term of unsupervised probation on a minor misdemeanor count

Negotiated a settlement worth $5,076.71 in favor of my client, which included all costs and attorney's fees.

Obtained a judgment in the amount of $5,854.90 in favor of my client against a former tenant. The judgment included all costs and attorney's fees.

Obtained dismissal of all claims against my client, who was alleged to have breached a contract.

Negotiated a settlement worth $119,326.40 in favor of my client.

Obtained a permanent injunction and a monetary award of $27,335.24, including attorney's fees, in favor of my client.

Negotiated a settlement worth $265,000.00 in favor of my client.

Negotiated a settlement worth $225,969.82 for my clients

Obtained a $9,500 settlement in favor of my client relating to a breach of contract.

Reported decision in my client's favor, resolving a novel issue of Maryland law regarding the scope and coverage of an owner's policy of title insurance.

Negotiated a settlement worth $101,831.19 for my client.

Obtained a $165,703.34 judgment in favor of my client which included total recover of all damages, attorney's fees, costs, prejudgment interest and punitive damages.

Obtained a $17,000 settlement in favor of my client for unpaid wages.

Won a reversal of the trial court after it improperly awarded a six-figure attorney's fee judgment against my client.

Obtained a $75,000 cash settlement for my client for unpaid wages and overtime.

Summary judgment in favor of my client (subcontractor) in the amount of $232,005.52 against general contractor for violation of Maryland's Prompt Payment Act, which included attorney's fees, costs, and prejudgment interest.

Negotiated a $21,500 payment payable to my client on a complaint for specific performance under a contract for sale of real property.

Reported decision of the Court of Special Appeals holding in my client's favor on a novel issue of real property law.

Obtained settlement for my client securing substantial loan to real property.

Obtained a $50,000 settlement for my client for unpaid real estate broker commissions.

Obtained a dismissal of all counts for client charged with two counts of burglary.

Obtained a defense verdict on all counts for my client, who was accused of civil fraud

Obtained dismissal of all counts against my client, accused of negligence on claims in excess of $500,000.

Obtained dismissal of all counts against my client, accused of contributing to lead paint injuries of a minor, in excess of $1,000,000.

Obtained a settlement for my client to obtain repayment of a loan in excess of $20,000.

Obtained a settlement for my client to obtain repayment of a loan in excess of $20,000.

Obtained a $10,000 settlement for my client for minor construction defects in her home.

Obtained a settlement for my client to obtain repayment of a loan and unpaid wages of nearly $20,000

Obtained trial verdict in my client's favor for $227,981.90 for breach of contract

Obtained a settlement for my client in excess of $30,000 against a defendant who had breached its contract.

Obtained a defense verdict on all counts for my client, who was sued over a real property transaction worth $250,000

Obtained a $2,500 settlement for my client for a bruise obtained during a car accident.

Obtained a trial verdict of $47,217.59 which included punitive damages and attorney's fees on behalf of my client.

Obtained trial verdict in favor of my client for full return of security deposit, plus treble damages, attorney's fees, prejudgment interest, and costs.

Trial verdict for $26,548.02 in favor of my client.

Obtained settlement in favor of my clients in dispute with national financial institution for $84,000.

Obtained settlement in favor of my clients in dispute with national financial institution for $84,000.

$70,000 verdict in favor of my client

Obtained a trial judgment in favor of my client in the amount of $346,741.94.

Obtained a $75,000 settlement in favor of my client

Trial verdict in favor of my client for $114,000.

Obtained a settlement of $65,000 for my client.

Verdict for $68,000 in favor of my client

$1.1 million dollar trial verdict for my client.

Obtained a $20,000 settlement for my client for minor property damage.

Obtained a $43,500 settlement for my client for breach of contract.

Won summary judgment in my clients' favor, who had been sued for $75,000

Obtained trial judgment in favor of my clients, who had been sued for $12,500

Obtained trial verdict in favor of my clients in the amount of $54,004.99

Obtained trial judgment in favor of my client in the amount of $133,816.02, which included punitive damages and attorney's fees.

Obtained $200,000 judgment against defendant for breach of real estate contract.

Obtained $15,000 settlement on behalf of client injured in a "slip and fall."

Obtained PBJ for client accused of carrying a handgun, and facing a mandatory minimum period of incarceration.

Negotiated a time served sentence for a client accused of first degree assault.

Obtained summary judgment in my client's favor.

Negotiated a "stet" for a client accused of obstructing and hindering a police investigation.

Obtained dismissal of all counts against client sued by PNC Bank.

Obtained "not guilty" verdict on charge of second degree assault after bench trial.

Defeated motion to dismiss filed by debtor seeking to avoid foreclosure. Preserved security interest for lender client.

Obtained dismissal of all charges for client facing three years incarceration

Obtained relief from automatic stay to permit client to perfect its lien interest in real property owned by the debtor.

My client was sued in seven consolidated cases for forged checks; obtained dismissal of all seven cases.

Employer sought to deny my client unemployment benefits. Beat employer at contested hearing and my client retained benefits.

Obtained dismissal of all charges for client accused of drug-related offenses.

Negotiated a PBJ, unsupervised probation and no fine for client accused of DUI.

Obtained dismissal of all charges for client accused of burglary

Obtained $14,953.86 judgment in favor of client.

Obtained declaratory judgment in favor of lender client securing lien interest.

Obtained a dismissal of all counts against client being sued for money damages.

Summary judgment in favor of lender client securing mortgage.

Obtained summary judgment in favor of client being sued for lead-paint injuries.

Obtained release of state-held lien to establish priority of lender's lien.

Negotiated settlement to obtain full refund of security deposit for tenant client.

Negotiated $25,000 settlement for client.

Negotiated a PBJ, unsupervised probation, and $100 fine for client facing 20 years for multiple counts of second degree assault.

Negotiated a settlement to ensure my client retained ownership of development property

Negotiated a settlement in favor of my client for personal injury and emotional distress.

Obtained judgment and warrant of restitution for clients who had squatter living in their property.

Obtained a PBJ (no conviction, no points) for client facing 1 year in jail for driving on a suspended license.

Obtained judgment in favor of lender client securing mortgage against claims by the Chapter 7 Trustee.

Successfully argued to affirm US District Court ruling that lender client was entitled to lien priority over IRS based on equitable conversion.

Obtained $6,500 settlement for client who suffered minor injuries as a result of a bouncer using excessive force.

Obtained settlement for homeowner who was being sued for $41,000. Homeowner paid nothing, and obtained title to home free and clear of claims.

Obtained a dismissal of all charges for client accused of possession of marijuana. I further moved to expunge all records relating to my client's arrest and charges, which was granted.

Successfully argued a motion to dismiss all counts against general contractor client being sued for money damages.

Obtained judgment in favor of developer client to acquire land by adverse possession that was "stolen" by a fraudulent deed in the early 1980's.

Obtained judgment in favor of developer client acquiring land by adverse possession in Fells Point where title was traced to Col. Edward Fell in 1760.

Obtained a dismissal of all counts against client being sued for money damages.

Negotiated a settlement to secure lender client.

Obtained dismissal of charge for client accused of failing to remain on scene of accident (2 month maximum penalty).

Negotiated a stet for client accused of failing to send her children to school and facing 20 days in jail.

Negotiated relief from automatic stay to allow lender client to remain fully secured.

Obtained maximum recovery under insurance policy for wrongful death of my client's family member, resulting from an auto accident.

Client faced max penalty of $1200 and 12 points on license (mandatory suspension). Obtained "not guilty" dispositions on citations for reckless driving and negligent driving, reduced a 5 point speeding offense (76 mph in 30 mph zone) to 2 points.

Negotiated a 10 day sentence for client charged with DUI (multiple past offenses).

Water was seeping into my client's basement from his neighbor's house. I negotiated a settlement where my client received $30,000 and the neighbor fixed the problem.

Negotiated a $150 fine-- no jail time, no suspended sentence, no probation-- for client accused of driving on a suspended license (5th offense).

Negotiated a time-served sentence -- no fine, no suspended time, no probation -- for client accused of possession of heroin.

The Plaintiff obtained a $13,200 judgment against my client in 2008. Based on procedural defects, I successfully vacated the judgment, clearing my client's name.

Obtained dismissal of charges for client accused of driving on a suspended license.

Petition for Emergency Mental Health Evaluation granted, allowing my clients to get a relative to treatment.

Obtained relief from the automatic stay in federal court to allow my client to pursue claims against the debtor in state court.

Negotiated settlement for client securing right to use easement created in 1897 in historic Annapolis.

Defendant built an artificial pond that was overflowing onto my client's property. I negotiated a settlement whereby the defendant fixed the pond at his own cost, and paid my client $3,800 for their damages.

Successfully argued to allow client to retain driving privileges, despite facing 13 month suspension for DUI, interlock and points violations.

Client was accused of felony theft after confession. Negotiated a reduction of charges and obtained a Probation Before Judgment (PBJ-- not a conviction).

Obtained a PBJ for client accused of driving on a revoked license (second time offender). One day unsupervised probation, no fine, no points, no conviction.

Obtained a dismissal of all counts for client charged with driving on a suspended license.

Obtained dismissal of charges for client accused of theft.

Successfully argued over State's objection to obtain a PBJ for client charged with DUI after blowing a 0.17 BAC.

Successfully argued to close probation and avoid jail time for client who had violated her probation, and was facing 18 months.

Obtained dismissal of charges for client accused of theft.

Obtained a dismissal of count one (second degree assault), and negotiated a PBJ for count two (malicious destruction of property).

Obtained "not guilty" verdict for client accused of DUI and DWI following a bench trial.

Obtained dismissal of count one (felony insurance fraud) and negotiated a Probation Before Judgment (PBJ) for count two (false statement to police officer).

Obtained a Probation Before Judgment (PBJ) for an under-aged client accused of DUI and blowing a .11 BAC.

Negotiated a stet for client charged with DUI and accused of blowing a .23 BAC.

Successfully argued to avoid jail time for client who was facing a year in prison for violating his probation.

Obtained a dismissal of all charges for client accused of theft.

Negotiated a weekend sentence for a client who violated his probation, and was facing 18 months in prison.

Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) granted motion for "no action" for client accused of refusing to submit to breath/blood tests during DUI citation.

Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) granted motion to modify suspension to allow client accused of DUI offenses to participate in Ignition Interlock Program to preserve client's uninterrupted driving privileges.

Negotiated small fine --no jail time and no probation for client charged with multiple counts of possession of CDS.

Obtained a dismissal of all charges for client accused of felony theft.

Negotiated settlement for lender client to secure lien interest in real property through receivership

Negotiated Probation Before Judgment (PBJ) for client accused of driving without a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), carrying a maximum penalty of 60 days in prison. Client received no jail time, no conviction, and no points on his license.

Obtained defendants' signatures on confirmatory deed of trust to fully secure client's lien interest on real property.

Negotiated an $8,000 settlement for client who suffered minor injuries following an auto accident involving the U.S. Postal Service.

Obtained a "not guilty" on all three counts for client accused of serious traffic violations.

Obtained a Probation Before Judgment (PBJ) for client accused of traffic offenses, avoiding points on his license.

Negotiated settlement with landlord to prevent client from being evicted

Negotiated settlement for client sued for damages exceeding $35,000

Obtained $125,000 judgment for client against defendants who had breached a contract.

Obtained dismissal for client named as defendant in receivership action

Obtained a "not guilty" verdict on all 9 counts for client accused of major traffic violations

Negotiated stet for client accused of 6 counts of delinquency

Negotiated release of easement for clients over whose front lawn easement ran.

Obtained a dismissal of all charges for client accused of driving without a license (maximum penalty 60 days in jail).

Obtained $75,000 judgment against defendant who committed real estate fraud.

Negotiated $40,000 settlement in favor of client injured in car accident