Litigation
Clients such as a major real estate developer, financial institutions, national broker dealers, several national title insurance underwriters, a nursing home chain, a surety company, and other national, regional and local businesses and individuals turn to our firm when confronted with litigation. We take pride in our zealous, aggressive, and ethical representation of our clients’ interests, with the understanding that common sense advice is crucial at all stages of the litigation process. In each representation, we ensure that our clients fully understand the potential cost, risks, and benefits of litigation. We work closely and communicate frequently with our clients, to ensure that we understand and achieve our clients’ objectives. Based upon our approach to litigation and the results that we have achieved, we have established long term relationships with our clients..
We ensure that the attorneys with the requisite experience and skills are assigned to the matter at issue. We do not overstaff cases, and ensure that our services are provided as efficiently as possible. Our litigators have a broad range of experience in federal and state courts at both the trial and appellate level, and all are licensed in the District of Maryland and the District of Columbia.
Commercial Litigation
A primary focus of our litigation is commercial litigation. We have represented real estate developers, businesses, and individuals in matters involving:
- Contract Disputes
- Employment Disputes including restrictive covenants and trade secret violations
- Shareholder and Partnership Disputes
- Estates and Trust Litigation
- Insurance Coverage Disputes
- Creditors' Rights including Bankruptcy Litigation
Real Estate Litigation
- Representation of developers in various legal challenges to development projects
- Representation of lenders and homeowners in real estate disputes involving title defects and challenges to title
- Commercial landlord/tenant disputes
Securities Related Litigation
- FINRA Arbitrations involving customer disputes with broker dealers
- FINRA and SEC inquiries and investigations
- Counseling regarding Broker Protocol issues
White Collar Criminal Litigation
- Representation of companies and individuals in investigations conducted by State and Federal prosecutors