I have been practicing law since 1981 . I am AV rated and for the past five years been recognized as a " Super Lawyer " .
I am committed to excellent service and at all times a professional practice . I value clients and their concerns .
I am fortunate to be in a position to help those that need my services .
I practice employment law for both employers and employees , handle a wide range of personal injury matters , WCC and business litigation cases .
I am counsel to public school administrators and principals in two counties and have represented public school employees in many of Maryland 's counties .
i am licensed in Maryland , Colorado and West Va .
We have two offices Baltimore County and Washington County .
Practice areas
Serious personal injury from products , vehicles and premises
40 years
Have handled hundreds of WCC matters . Have lectured and taught on topics in WCC to unions , lawyers and employers
40 years, 1,000 cases
general transactional and litigation work in the commercial and business area
39 years
Wage and hour , ADA , FMLA , non compete , collective bargaining agreements , severance agreements
39 years
Hospitals , rehab centers , mental health care malpractice
Languages spoken
Czech
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WV | Inactive | 2013 | 04/23/2022 |
CO | Inactive | 2000 | 03/05/2022 |
MD | Active | 1981 | 11/30/2015 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Super Lawyers | Thomson Reuters | 2017 |
AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
BEST SECTION AWARD | MSBA | 2008 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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President | Bodie Law | 2009 - Present |
Court Judge | University Of Baltimore School Of Law | 1992 - 2013 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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LERA | Member | 2016 - Present |
Maryland State Bar Association | Board of Governors | 2013 - Present |
FINRA | public arbitrator | 2005 - Present |
Baltimore County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
American Bar Association, Litigation Section, Construction Committee | Member | N/A |
Baltimore County Bar Association, Fee Arbitration Committee | Former Chair | N/A |
National Arbitration Forum's Panel of Arbitrators and Mediators | Chair | N/A |
Maryland State Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section | Chair | 2007 - 2008 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Maryland Employment Law Deskbook | Public School Employment Law Issues | 2014 |
use of mediation in employment disputes | Different appoaches to resolve employment disputes | 2007 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Harvard University Law School | Advanced Negotiation | 2002 |
University of Baltimore School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1981 |
University of Maryland | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1978 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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MSBA CLE - BACO CLE | Mediating Worker Compensation cases | 2012 |
business adr conference | business adr | 2007 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Minton vs Baltimore County | affirmed favorable trial decision |
Winkers,Inc v Sparks | verdict for plaintiff in excess of 1,000,000.00 |
Fried vs MCC | reversal with a substantial award |
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Marc Atas, Workers compensation Attorney on Feb 10, 2018
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I endorse this lawyer.Great lawyer. Very Knowledgeable. Real student of the practice of law. Very effective. Fights for his clients.Always prepared
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Marc Atas, Workers compensation Attorney on Feb 10, 2018
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I endorse this lawyer.Great lawyer. Very Knowledgeable. Real student of the practice of law. Very effective. Fights for his clients.Always prepared
Andrew Serafini, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 24, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer. Incredibly knowledgeable. Overall great guy to work with.
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