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Theodore Brian Kiviat
also known as Ted Kiviat
About Theodore
Biography
A seasoned civil litigator, Theodore B. Kiviat began his legal career in California, where he honed his skills litigating inside the nation's largest court system - the Los Angeles County Superior Court. While practicing in California, Mr. Kiviat's efforts for his clients resulted in two jury verdicts that awarded punitive damages, including a multimillion dollar verdict against movie director Peter Bogdanovich. After returning home to Maryland, Mr. Kiviat practiced at two of Maryland's largest law firms (Venable LLP and Shulman Rogers PA) before founding his own firm in 2012. In 2014, Mr. Kiviat became Of Counsel to Maryland's Longman & Grack LLC
Mr. Kiviat offers a client-first approach to legal representation that is fully committed to achieving the client's objectives while providing open communication, impassioned advocacy and efficiencies born from experience. Whether zealously advocating for you in the litigation arena or providing exceptional representation and counsel outside the the courtroom, Theodore Kiviat is well positioned to champion his client's interests with dynamic legal solutions that offer the best strategy for success.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Litigation
70%
34 years | 65 cases
Appeals
30%
34 years | 15 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 300-350 per hour
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 25 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 25 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 33 years
State: California
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
Longman & Van Grack LLC
10411 Motor City Drive, Suite 750, Bethesda, MD, 20817
Law Offices of Theodore Brian Kiviat
Longman & Van Grack, LLC, Rockville, MD
Law Offices of Theodore Brian Kiviat
Longman & Van Grack, LLC, Washington, DC
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Posted by Diane | February 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent attorney
Our case was very complicated with thousands of documents to review. Ted has the ability to sort through massive amounts of material in order to simplify and present a case....and we won! He is a kind, professional, and intelligent attorney with an incredible memory for details. We would highly rec...
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"Ted is a fantastic attorney. Having worked with him on numerous matters, I give him my highest enforcement. His clients are lucky to have him working on their cases, and I look forward to the opportunity to work with Ted again."
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Experience
Honors
1991
American Jurisprudence Award for Trial Advocacy, Am. Jur. Publishing
1989
Kappa Delta Phi, Tulane University
1988
Gary Fretwell Award, Tulane University
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Partner, Longman & Van Grack LLC
2012 - 2014
Attorney, KIVIAT LAW LLC
2008 - 2011
Attorney, Shulman, Rogers, Gandal, Pordy & Ecker, P.A.
2005 - 2008
Attorney, Venable
2003 - 2005
Attorney, Bromberg, Rosenthal, Siegel & Goodman LLP
2001 - 2003
Contract Attorney, Dickstein Shapiro Morin & Oshinsky
1997 - 2000
Attorney, Dapeer, Rosenblit & Litvak LLP
1994 - 1997
Attorney, Zelig & Associates
1992 - 1994
Attorney, Chapin Fleming & Winet
Associations
2009 - Present
Bar Association of Montgomery CountyMember
2001 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember
1992 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1992 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1989 - Present
Phi Alpha DeltaMember
2006 - 2008
Washington Building CongressMember
1988 - 1989
Phi Alpha ThetaMember
1987 - 1989
Community Action Council of Tulane University StudentsVice Chairman
Sample of Legal Cases
Meir v. Good Samaritan Assisted Living
Settled
McCalley v. NVR
Obtained dismissal of attempted class certification by plaintiffs
Romero v. NVR
The Court of Special Appeals sustained the judgment of the trial court and the Court of Appeals denied certiorari.
Lexington Insurance Co. v. NVR
Obtained summary judgment for client
Deonarian v. Westin
Defense verdict for client
ESA v. Quaker WIndows, et al
Settled prior to trial
Choice Hotels v. Quality Inn Enid
Settled prior to trial
City of Palmdale v. Dillard
Court ordered Landlord to repair his property
Heller v. Estate of Eric Wright
Settled prior to trial
Stevens v. Heller
he Appellate Court reversed the dismissal of the underlying action and the award of attorney's fees and remanded the case back to the trial court.
City of San Marino v. Claypool
Settled during trial
St. Ives v. Strandberg
Court verdict for client
Charter Adjustments v. Taylor
The Appellate Court reversed the lower court and remanded the case back to the trial court.
City of Temple City v. Gabriel
Court verdict for municipality
Pearson Taylor Fund v. Marlette
California Court of Appeal reversed the ruling of the lower court.
Johnson Machinery v. Burns Security
Settled during trial
Spencer v. Bogdanovich
Jury verdict of $3.9 million for plaintiffs
Norpschen v. Farmers
Settled prior to trial
Canino v. Aetna
Settled prior to trial
Anderson v. Deluna & Allen
he jury returned a verdict for my client and awarded both compensatory and punitive damages.
Ray v. Rose
Settled during trial
Dadson v. Christina Development
Settled during trial
Gutz v. Four T Ranch
Settled prior to trial
Katz v. Fleming
Settlement before trial
NMS Family Trust v. State Farm
Settled prior to trial
NMS Family Trust v. State Farm
Settled prior to trial
Romero v. NVR
Obtained summary judgment for client. Summary Judgment affirmed on appeal.
Education
1992
California Western School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
Tulane University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2016
Longman and Van Grack Law Blog
Legal Liability for Tree Damage in Maryland, Virginia and D.C.
2016
Longman & Van Grack Law Blog
Contributory Negligence in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia: Still Alive After All of These Years,
1993
California Western School of Law Telecommunications Law Seminar Journal
Get with the Program: Legal Barriers to Radio Station Programming
Languages
English