Our Expertise
Rated “AV (Preeminent)” (38 consecutive years)
The highest rating given by Martindale-Hubbell National and International Law Directory.
Best Lawyers in America (ADR)Washington Post: “Washington, DC's Top Lawyers” (ADR)Naifeh and Smith: “The Best Lawyers in America” (ADR)Wall Street Journal “Top Rated Lawyer” (ADR)What's Up Annapolis: “Leading Lawyers” (ADR)
LEGAL SERVICES
The firm focuses on the following areas of the law:
General Civil Practice including Contracts, Appellate Practice, Construction Law, Zoning and Land Use, Corporate,
Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Marine Contract and Finance, and Maritime Matters
The firm is licensed to practice in the following jurisdictions:
State Courts: Maryland, District of Columbia and Colorado
Federal Courts: U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, U.S. Court of
Appeals for the 4th Circuit; U.S. Claims Court, U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia,
United States Tax Court
Other: American Arbitration Association, Panel of Arbitrators
ARBITRATION AND MEDIATION
Conducted over 450 commercial and construction arbitration proceedings ranging from under $10,000 to $1,000,000+ in dispute. Prepared scheduling orders, conducted in-person hearings, and prepared interim and final awards.
Arbitrator, American Arbitration Association, Commercial and Construction Industry Panels. Served on single and three member panels since 1989.
Private Arbitrator and Mediator, primarily focused on commercial and construction disputes. Generally referred by private counsel for single-arbitrator or mediator proceedings.
Private Arbitrator and Mediator, primarily focused on commercial and construction disputes. Generally referred by private counsel for single-arbitrator or mediator proceedings.