John T. Brennan

John T. Brennan

also known as Terry Brennan

5.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 35 years

Litigation Lawyer at Annapolis, MD
Practice Areas: Litigation, Real Estate, Business ... +2 more

1997 Annapolis Exchange Parkway, Suite 300, Annapolis, MD

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Litigation 75%

36 years

75%
Real Estate 10%

22 years

10%
Business 5%

36 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-500 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 24 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2002

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 24 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 25 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2000

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 35 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1990

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

The Brennan Law Firm, LLC

1997 Annapolis Exchange Parkway, Suite 300, Annapolis, MD, 21401

The Brennan Law Firm, LLC

2245 Texas Dr, Suite 300, Sugar Land, TX, 77479

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John T. Brennan's Reviews

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4 Client Reviews

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Posted by John | March 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Straight to the Point and the Gentleman to Hire.

I was involved in a real estate insurance case for a home that foreclosed in Maryland. My case was previously non-suited in Virginia State court and re-filed again in Maryland State Court with the plaintiffs hopes to win by default or relying on 'older' laws. At the suggestion of Mr. Brennan, we move...d the case to Federal Court and that is where things started to get traction. Mr. Brennan was thorough and precise in his research and approached our defense with a recent law passed in regards to Real Estate Matters in addition to context of the contract and the limitations within. The new laws content was hard for me to wrap my head around, to say the least, but he was able to correctly decipher and explain the new laws and how it applied to my case. This was not a simple, cut to the chase, case. We approached the case with a Motion to Dismiss on several accounts and it took the Federal Court six-months to reach a verdict (as an indication of the complexity of the case). On one account the court sided with our Motion and the case dismissal was granted on that alone. On the other account, the court found standing however did not delve to deep into the contract because the case had enough reason to grant the Motion to Dismiss. Now about Mr. Brennan. He is straight to point and doesn't sugar coat anything. It sometimes may be a hard pill to swallow but 'it is what it is'. Don't try to make sense of how the court works, follow his advise and work with him cause he is truly working for you. All attorneys are not cheap, but when you have a complex case, you don't need cheap, YOU NEED AN EXPERT...you need John 'Terry' Brennan. With Mr. Brennan, you truly do get what you pay for.

Posted by anonymous | February 18, 2016 | Lawsuits & Disputes

WWTD??

I now ask myself What Would Terry Do? Yep! I had a splendid consultation with Terry about a couple months ago after a situation was boiling over and lawsuits were threatened. Attorney Brennan had the smarts and the patience to listen through my emotional mud puddle of a story and managed to give me a...dvice. Actually, his patience extended past that as the stressful situation continued and spoke to me a few more times. I am very grateful for having meet him; a major piece of mind. His business card is still tucked away in my purse. Thanks again Terry!

Posted by anonymous | November 10, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent litigator!

The Brennan Law Firm was retained by me to litigate what turned into a complex civil matter with an extremely adversarial opponent. Throughout the course of litigation, which lasted a year, I found Mr. Brennan to be an effective and honest advocate. His knowledge of the law was exemplary and his fra...nk and appropriate legal advice was very much appreciated. Mr. Brennan did an excellent job of accurately apprising me of continuous and difficult legal circumstances, both good and bad, as the matter progressed. Mr. Brennan and his staff were completely able to keep track of a multitude of procedures and filings through their excellent knowledge and use of a variety of legal and information technology tools. I was not the most patient or controlled client and the Brennan Law Firm did an excellent job of keeping my emotions and prejudices in check, through honest and frank evaluations of the case as it progressed. I highly recommend this attorney, and his practice, for any matter requiring tenacious, educated legal representation.

Posted by Angel | May 04, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

If you want it done right, don't do it yourself, hire Mr. Brennan!

Whew! Where do I start?? These last two years have been hell. However, it is all made better when you have a sophisticated, knowledgable, astute attorney on your side - also known as Mr. John "Terry" Brennan. I have been battling a case where a landlord defrauded me into leasing a property that s...he knew was being foreclosed, lied about it, went back on an agreement we made and subjected me and my child to intruders coming in as they please. Needless to say, I needed an attorney right away. First, I felt God lead me to Terry, and when God appoints someone to you, they must be doing something right. Terry is amazing to watch in court; even the judges and other viewers in court have complimented his style and knowledge after our hearings! Sometimes I sit there feeling like a proud parent! Lol! I have never dealt with any court issues, so with this being my first and the worst I could imagine dealing with, (no one wants the security of home being attacked); I needed someone who knew their stuff. Not only is Terry a prime attorney, but also a real estate broker - exactly what my case needed! It's like I got a 2-for-1!! He also knows RE law and I am left trusting Terry's approach in every way. True enough attorneys are pricey and Terry's cost is no different, however I am a firm believer that you get what you pay for and I think Terry has been worth every penny. Although my case is not completely over (I know, it's been two years), I feel confident that with God and Terry on my side, I win!

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John T. Brennan's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kevin Best

Litigation lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly endorse this lawyer. Terry is ethical, intelligent and competent. I would not hesitate to recommend my own clients for his services."

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Kevin Best

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Member/Partner, The Brennan Law Firm, LLC

2001 - 2004

Of Counsel, Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice

2000 - 2001

Associate, The Jefferson Law Firm

1997 - 2000

Of Counsel, Erdos Harger & Juravich

1994 - 1997

Owner, The Law Offices of John T. Brennan

1990 - 1994

Associate, Baker & Botts

Associations

Anne Arundel County Bar Association

Member

Education

1990

University Of Texas

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

Rice University

B.A.

Languages

English

French

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