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Biography
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:
- The District Courts of Maryland
- The Circuit Courts of Maryland
- The Superior Court for the District of Columbia
- The District of Columbia Court of Appeals
- The Maryland Court of Special Appeals
- The Maryland Court of Appeals
- The United States District Court for the District of Maryland
- The United States District Court for the District of Columbia
- The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
- The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia
- The United States Supreme Court
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:
- Land disputes, including purchase, sale and ownership, the use of land, and title insurance issues.
- Construction disputes arising from home or commercial projects, including payment and surety disputes, claims about the quality and completeness of work, and unlicensed contractors.
- Contract disputes arising from any area of commercial dealing, such as the sale of goods and services, and the relationships we form to get things done.
- Corporate issues that arise with owners, shareholders, officers and employees cannot agree.
- Personal injury claims for injuries and death caused to you or a loved one.
- Probate disputes that arise when a loved one dies, but there are questions about the will, an inheritance, or how the Personal Representative is doing the job.
- Criminal matters where the State of Federal authorities have accused you or a loved one of a crime.
I work in the State and Federal courts in Maryland and the District of Columbia. We solve problems.
I stand for you in the State and Federal courts in Maryland and the District of Columbia.
I handle arbitration, liens, design and construction defect,and general breach of contract cases..
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Litigation
60%
39 years
Contracts and Agreements
15%
39 years
Real Estate
13%
39 years
Construction and Development
10%
39 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2019 2017 2016
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2018 2017 2016
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Licenses
Licensed in District of Columbia for 37 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 38 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Location
Young & Valkenet
600 Wyndhurst Avenue, STE 230, Baltimore, MD, 21210-9998
Law Offices of Thomas C Valkenet
Ste 230, 600 Wyndhurst Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21210
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Thomas C Valkenet's Reviews
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Practice Areas
Lawsuits & Disputes (18)
Real Estate (10)
Litigation (3)
Residential (3)
Construction & Development (2)
Consumer Protection (2)
Contracts & Agreements (2)
Estate Planning (2)
Foreclosure (2)
Banking (1)
Bankruptcy & Debt (1)
Business (1)
Car Accidents (1)
Credit Repair (1)
Debt & Lending Agreements (1)
Debt Collection (1)
Divorce & Separation (1)
Employment & Labor (1)
Insurance (1)
Land Use & Zoning (1)
Libel & Slander (1)
State, Local And Municipal Law (1)
What Clients Mention
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Compassion
Posted by Amancia E | June 08, 2017
Thorough and Thoughtful
Thomas patiently listened to our concerns and questions and offered us a lot of information about our rights, legal options and courses of action. The knowledge and confidence he gave us immediately reduced our stress levels and helped us make the best decision for our situation. Highly recommended.
Posted by Joseph | December 08, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Litigation
Expertise and professionalism at its best
Tom was irreplaceable during my litigations. My matter, to me, seemed so immense and consuming. That was until I spoke to Tom Valkenet. His knowledge and professionalism is second to none. I was thoroughly pleased with my time in conversation and in email with mr. Valkenet. He was never too busy ...
Posted by NINA SKY | January 29, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
No "DOUBTING THOMAS" here...
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Posted by anonymous | March 12, 2014
Telephone Consultation
Spoke with Mr. Valkenet over the phone regarding a potential case. I explained the details regarding our situation and he offered guidance and also discussed similar cases that he was aware of. He referred me to another attorney due to the area where I live and the extra cost it would be for travel (...
Posted by Peter | August 23, 2010
Very helpful
Mr. Valkenet contacted me through this website and had answered my questions over the phone with great knowledge and concern
Thomas C Valkenet's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I have long been very impressed with the extensive depth of knowledge and experience of Attorney Valkenet whenever he gives advice on legal issues. I am thoroughly convinced he will be of tremendous help to any client seeking his legal services. You will be glad you hired him, if you choose to do so."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Valkenet brings with him a wealth of litigation experience to each matter he is handling, and consistently acts with the utmost professionalism."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Valkenet is a great asset to the legal community and to his clients. He is quite knowledgeable and provides excellent representation and advice."
"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
Hovanes Margarian
Construction and development lawyer | Jul 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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David Applefeld
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Joseph Owens
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Mary Keating
Employment and labor lawyer
William Heyman
Brain injury lawyer
David Gilliss
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Bennett Wills
Debt collection lawyer
Brandy Peeples
Appeals lawyer
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Presenter- Professionalism in law practice for new bar admittees, Maryland Professionalism Center
2014
Presenter- Professionalism in General Practice for New Admittees, Maryland Professionalism Center
2013
Presenter- Professionalism in Civil Litigation for New Admittees, Maryland Professionalism Center
2013
Guest Judge, University of Baltimore School of Law Lincoln-Douglass Moot Court Team
2010
Employer's Certificate, Towson High School Office of School to Career Transition
N/A
Martindale- Hubbell "AV" rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1994 - Present
Shareholder, Young & Valkenet
1988 - 1993
Associate, Venable Baetjer & Howard
1987 - 1988
Associate, Lord & Whip
Associations
2014 - Present
St. Gerard's Young Men's Christian AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' AssociationAttorney Member
2013 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the District of ColumbiaAttorney Member
2013 - Present
Wranglers Law ClubMember
2011 - Present
Baltimore City Bar LibraryAttorney Member
2011 - Present
United States Supreme CourtAttorney Member
2006 - Present
World Combat Arts FederationMember
2006 - Present
Gaijin Ryu DojoMember
1994 - Present
United States District Court for the District of ColumbiaAttorney Member
1988 - Present
District of Columbia Court of AppealsAttorney Member
1988 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth CircuitAttorney Member
1987 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationAttorney Member
1987 - Present
United States District Court for the District of MarylandAttorney Member
1982 - Present
National Forensic Honor Society (Delta Sigma Rho-Tau Kappa Alpha)Member
Cathedral School Parent's Association
President
Cathedral of Mary Our Queen, School Board
Member
Bar Association of Baltimore County
Attorney Member
2015 - 2016
Maryland Land Title AssociationAssociate memb
2005 - 2010
Friends School of BaltimoreHead Junior Varsity Boy's Soccer Coach
1994 - 1995
Keswick Improvement AssociationPresident
1991 - 1992
Maryland Association of Defense Trial CounselChair, Products Liability Substantive Law Committee
1989 - 1990
Maryland Association of Defense Trial CounselCo-Editor, "Defenseline"
1988 - 1990
Maryland State Bar Association Committee on Delivery of Legal Services to Hearing Impaired PeopleAttorney Member
1988 - 1992
Maryland Association of Defense Trial CounselExecutive Committee
Sample of Legal Cases
Estate of Joseph ** v. ***** Schools
Settled
Mao v. BHPI
Mixed- defense verdict on most counts, modest award to plaintiffs on two counts.
Kim v. Anatevka
$30,000 judgment for our client
TL v. Multiple Parties
$300,000
Bankruptcy Trustee v. Lender
Settled
Estate of X v. Business
Settled
State Ethics Commission v. Doe
Settled
WT v. AM, Co.
$1.1 Million judgment for client
ML v. KH
$30,000 judgment for client
Swanson v. Martins
$195,000 judgment
CRT v. TD
$79000 verdict for plaintiff.
G v. Lateef
Plaintiff's judgment for client
Harcum v. Rent2Day
Plaintiff's judgment
Agent v. Principal
Settled
B.B. v. Chap
Dismissed
ACF v. W-T
Summary judgment for general contractor
A State Medical Board v. A Medical Professional
Professional retains license
Blue Heron v. Jones
Money judgment for homeowner
Jane Doe v. Dr. Smith
Settled
Susquehanna Bank v. United States of America
judgment affirmed
National Institutes of Health FCU v. BAC Home Loans Servicing
judgment affirmed
Col** Corp v. Inter**
negotiated settlement
Winter v. S.
Return of deposit
Wesh v. multiple parties
Summary judgment and settlement
Robert B. v. John M.
Negotiated settlement
John M. v. Heilker
Settled
Chadwick v. Bordley-Randall
Negotiated settlement
Jones v. Insulation Contracxtor
Negotiated settlement
James J. v. Insulation Company
Negotiated settlement
Sener v. Leonard
Negotiated settlement
United States v. Susquehanna Bank
Trial judgment upheld on appeal
Robinson v. Casino
Favorable court order
Robinson v. Multiple parties
TRO request denied
Anon. v. Anon.
Settlement involving return of jewelry
Savage v. Empire
Settlement in favor of our client
Fidelity v. Song
$75,000 judgment for our the Plaintiff
Balbier v. Swartout
Settlement for Plaintiff
In the Matter of Taylor
Judgmenet for the Petitioner
Holland v. Holland
Judgment for our client
Dominion Financial Services v. Bank of America
Decision for the Appellee
Susquehanna Bank v. United States
Judgment for the Plaintiff
State v. Shaub
Acquittal of the Defendant
Epsilon v. American Conservative Union
Award in favor of the Petitioner
Investors Title v. Okon
Judgment for the Plaintilff
Gannon v. Eaton
Summary judgment for the Defendant
Mayor & City Council v. VLB
Settlement for the Defendant
Schulze v. Imoke
Judgment for the Plaintiff
Lissee v. Puller
Settlement for the Defendant
Guttman v. Wells Fargo
Decision for the Appellees
America's Best v. Black Olive Development
Judgment for the Defendant
Logan v. Citibank
Judgment entered for Citibank
In re: Hurst
Negotiated settlement that paid lender's lien
Greaves v. Mathis
Disposed of claim to easements in adjoining land
Ceres Marine Terminals v. Taylor
Disposition of claims an injured longshoreman.
Travel Committee v. Pan Am, 91 Md. App. 123 (1992)
John P. Sarbanes, George F. Pappas
Orfanos Contractors v. Schaefer and Strominger
Adjudication of rights in "paper street"
Education
1986
University of Baltimore School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
St. Anselm College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
The Royal Graham Shannonhouse, III Honor Society
Reflections on Royal Shannonhouse as mentor
2015
Maryland Professionalism course for new admittees
Lawyer Professionalism in practice
2015
Claim handling seminar
Maryland Title Insurance traps for the unwary
2014
Lawyer Professionalism course for new admittees to the Maryland Bar
Lawyer Professionalism in General Practice
2014
Investors Title Continuing Legal Education
Real Property issues in Maryland Bankruptcy
2013
Professionalism Course for New Admittees
Lawyer Professionalism in Civil Litigation
2012
Maryland Professionalism Course for New Admittees
Lawyer Professionalism in Civil Litigation
2010
In-house claim counsel education
Maryland ground rents- anachronism and clouds on title
2009
Seminar on Maryland real property law
Unique issues and changes in real property law.
Publications
2017
Linkedin Pulse
Maryland broadens subpoena power to access your land.
2017
2016
Trial Reporter Magazine (MAJ)
The Limited Appearance in Maryland Civil Litigation
2016
Linkedin Pulse
Maryland outlaws non-disparagement clauses...mostly.
2016
Upper Bay Boating
Betting on the Vessel Excise Tax
2016
LinkeIn Pulse
Reflections on canoes, wakes and a wet judge.
2015
2015
2014
Maryland Court of Special Appeals
Nat'l Isnt. of Health v. BAC Home Loans
2014
Portfolio Media (Law360)
Susquehanna Bank beats IRS
2014
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Susquehanna Bank v. United States
2014
2014
Linkedin
Give up control to deliver the deed
2014
The Law Library
The Supremes protect your cell phone from the police
2014
The Law Library
Your broken leg is now the Trustee's, feel better?
2014
The Law Library
Squatter convicted of stealing a house
2014
The Law Library
Columbia Gas flexes federal muscle to take easements
2013
jdsupra.com
Proving lost profits in a busted market
2013
2013
The Law Library
Arbitration clauses should not mean surrender
2012
2012
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Top Contributor
Thomas earned significant contribution points in 2018.
Legal Answers
Q&A
Deed & Finance Affidavit
13 Jan 2026
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Joint Pretrial Statement Plaintiff ?
01 Aug 2025
Q&A
Can my ex-boyfriend claim any money from the property if i sell it later on?
29 Jul 2025
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Maryland now allows you to hire lawyers for limited engagements in civil litigation!
05 Apr 2015
Video Legal Guide
How to beat a bank for a quarter million bucks.
16 Oct 2014
Legal Guide
Your broken leg is now the Trustee's broken leg. Feel better?
23 Jul 2014