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I am an attorney, licensed to practice in Maryland and the District of Columbia and have 38 years of experience in the practice of Maryland Workers Compensation and personal injury law.

I am one of the founding partners of one of the most respected, experienced and highly successful law firms in Maryland that specializes in these practice areas - and others.

I have represented thousands of injured workers in Maryland over the last 38 years, primarily law enforcement, and have spoken around the state to interested groups on Rights and Responsibilities under the Maryland Workers Compensation law.

I have tried before a jury, over a hundred cases and have successfully argued cases, involving the Maryland Workers Compensation law, before the Maryland Court of Special Appeals and the Maryland Court of Appeals.

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I have extensive experience in communicating effectively with counsel on both sides of a Maryland workers compensation and personal injury case and with insurance adjusters. I have served as chair of the workers compensation section of the Montgomery County Bar.

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I am currently a member of the ADR Section Council of the Maryland Bar. Our committee is at the fore-front in providing guidance to attorneys in all areas of alternative dispute resolution and in their legal and ethical obligations.

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I have very successfully mediated cases throughout Maryland and in D.C. for over 30 years by court appointment and private request. I have also successfully taken hundreds of hours of advanced training to keep current on the law and the process. That training continues.

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I have been requested to serve as a mediator by both the Plaintiff and Defense bars - and I "travel the state" - from western Maryland to the eastern shore.

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Over the past 3 years, I have mastered Zoom and hosted mediations almost exclusively via this platform. Zoom is preferred by all parties because of its ease of use and versatility. Significantly, ensuring confidentiality is a primary goal for each case.

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I am a native Washingtonian, married to Barri for 47 years. We have two great kids - Jennifer and Michael. We're very proud that they are now highly successful in their careers. Long distance cycling is one of my passions - I have ridden my bike all over the country for charity causes. I also donate my spare time to Food & Friends in Washington, DC and other charities.

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My Mission

 

My goal is to offer the most experienced, efficient and cost-effective mediation services available in Maryland and D.C. in the areas of law that I know best...workers compensation and personal injury.

My services will offer both parties their best chance to resolve the issues and the case in a

voluntary, collaborative, decision-making process - in person or virtually via the Zoom platform.

I conduct mediations within the guide lines established by the Maryland Mediation Confidentiality Act, by Maryland Title 17 for Court Referred Civil Mediations and within the guidelines established by the
Maryland Standards for conduct of Mediators, Arbitrators and other ADR Practitioners.

I am also committed to continuing my mediation training - ongoing.