Michael P Darrow

Michael P Darrow

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 48 years

Construction and development Lawyer at Annapolis, MD
Practice Areas: Construction & Development, Contracts & Agreements, Debt Collection ... +2 more

221 Duke Of Gloucester Street, PO Box 668, Annapolis, MD

About Michael

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-310 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 41 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1985

Retired

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 48 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1977

Inactive - Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Hillman, Brown & Darrow, P.A.

221 Duke Of Gloucester Street, PO Box 668, Annapolis, MD, 21404-0668

Law Offices of Michael P Darrow

221 Duke Of Gloucester St, Annapolis, MD, 21401-2506

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Michael P Darrow's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

45 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Litigation

Posted by Amy | January 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

If you want to win, hire him!

Where do I start? We were lucky to be referred to Mr. Darrow when we thought our case had little hope of being favorably resolved. Being from out of state (Illinois), we were worried that our case would be taken with a grain of salt. Not Mr. Darrow. He was detailed, fierce, intense and honest wit...h us from the beginning. When we finally were able to meet with him in person, he was courteous, respectful and really good at breaking things down into Lamen's Terms for us. I sat in the courtroom watching him fight for us and was speechless. I can't say enough amazing things about this man and his ability to fight for the "little guy". Thank you so much Mr. Darrow for helping us win an EXTREMELY challenging case. It was an honor to have him work for us and we are so eternally grateful to be able to sleep at night. MAKE SURE YOU CHOOSE HIM!! He is the type of litigator who will fight till the end and find justice for all!

Posted by anonymous | March 18, 2009 | Litigation

There is no one better

I have worked with Mike Darrow on and off for approximately 10 years now on several different matters. I have used him for real estate transactions; real estate contract law; business contract matters; and general defense. I have used him when I was the plaintiff and when I was the defendant. Ther...e is no one better. He is honest. He is just. There is no nonsense. He is a bull-dog. If you are going up against him, you better start thinking about settlement terms. Yet he values us as clients. He understands the total financial impact of litigation and tries to minimize costs where effective. His process is effective and he is quick to respond. I have referred three people to Mr. Darrow and I know all three are just has happy, if not more. Don't bother looking for another attorney, just don't hog all his time as we need him too.

Posted by anonymous | January 19, 2009 | Litigation

Real Estate Law

Handled a real estate case for us. Was very pleased with how he handled every aspect of the case. Was very pleased with how he handled the court portion of the case as well. Mr. Darrow is a very experienced, tenacious lawyer, with a confidence and competance in the courtroom is amazing.

Posted by anonymous | January 14, 2009 | Litigation

Client Review

Mike is very thorough in his approach and has an exceptional grasp of legal issues. He is an excelent trial attorney. Mike breaks the case down to its basic points which allows the judge to understand your side. Mike seems to have an excellent reputation in the courthouse as well as with his peers....

Posted by anonymous | January 14, 2009 | Litigation

Client Review

Mr. Darrow handled a very detailed contract dispute for me and my business partners and did an excellent job of conducting himself in the courtroom and ensuring that proper justice was served.

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Michael P Darrow's Lawyer Endorsements

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Richard Simmons

Business lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Leahy

Real estate lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse Michael Darrow without reservation. His knowledge of the law, integity and commitment to his clients is exceptional and worthy of notation."

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Stanley Klos

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike Darrow is a first rate attorney who relies upon a wealth of experience and common sense to consistently achieve superior results for his clients."

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Daniel Mellin

Litigation lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mike Darrow is a fearsome and highly respected trial attorney. His cousin Clarence Darrow would be proud of him."

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M Spurgin

Litigation lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mike is an excellent litigator who cares about getting good results for his clients. He knows the law, is always well prepared and always places his clients' interests first."

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Samuel Brown

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work. One of the most thorough and Knowledgeable lawyers in construction law. Phenomenal results for clients. Referrals to him from attormneys throughout the state."

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Stacey Rice

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"Michael Darrow is an intelligent, honest, and hard working litigator. His 30 plus years of experience in the courtroom gives his client's an incredible advantage. If you want a pit bull on your side, you want Michael Darrow as your attorney."

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Jonathan Pasterick

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Marietta Warren

Litigation lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"Among the legal community, Michael Darrow is known as an incredibly aggressive and competent trial attorney. In addition to general litigation, he has earned a well deserved reputation as the "go to" for complex construction and contract litigation. Whether your matter is big or small, complex or simple, Mr. Darrow's experience and dedication to his clients can't be beat."

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Brian Lyman

Litigation lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mike Darrow is an excellent trial lawyer. He has the experience, intellect and examination skills to win cases at trial."

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Richard Simmons

Unknown lawyer

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John Critzos

Personal injury lawyer

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Stanley Klos

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer

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M Spurgin

Litigation lawyer

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Brian Lyman

Debt and lending agreements lawyer

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Marietta Warren

Business lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Readers Choice Best Attorney, Capital Newspaper

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Leading Lawyer Award, What's Up? Annapolis Magazine

2009

Construction Industry Top Lawyer, 2010 Super Lawyers Magazine

2008

AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2006

AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2005

AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2004

AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1980 - Present

Senior Partner, Hillman, Brown & Darrow, PA

Associations

2011 - Present

Reliable Contracting Co., Inc

Board of Directors

1991 - Present

J. F. Johnson Lumber Co

Board Member

American Trial Lawyers Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

2009 - 2009

Prince George's County Bar Association

Member

2009 - 2010

St Joseph's University

Advisory Council

2003 - 2006

Archbishop Spalding High School

Former Board of Directors

1999 - 2002

St Mary High School

Former Board of Directors

1986 - 1990

Associated Builders and Contractors

Board of Trustees

Sample of Legal Cases

State Wide Septic and Backhoe v Covington

Successfully reversed Circuit Ct

Gilbane Building Co v. Architectural Systems

Reversed Lower court ruling

Secretary of Labor v. Joseph J. Magnolia, Inc

Successfully vacated Secretary of Labor Ruling

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Education

2009

Harvard University Law School

Certification in Mediation

1977

University of Baltimore School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1973

Creighton University

BS - Bachelor of Science, BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

University of Texas

Speaking Engagements

N/A

Construction Industry Issues

Construction Disputes and how to Deal with Them

Publications

1976

University of Baltimore Law Review RESPA--Issues

Languages

English

Activity

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