Cases
Representative Matters: Jones v. Dancel, 792 F.3d 395 (4th Cir.), cert. denied, 136 S. Ct. 591, 193 L. Ed. 2d 470 (2015). Lead counsel defending companies in class action arbitration for alleged violations of federal
state laws relating to financial services.
Estate of Pascal Charlot v. Bushmaster Firearms, Inc., 628 F.Supp.2d 174 (DDC 2009). Lead counsel defending firearms manufacturer in case brought by decedent's estate against manufacturer whose weapon was used by D.C. Sniper to kill decedent.
Craft v. North Seattle Community College Foundation, et al. Lead counsel defending company in federal class action for alleged violation of financial services law.
Associated Sulpicians of the United States -- Priest Abuse Litigation. Lead defense counsel for society of Roman Catholic priests against claims of priest abuse.
Beretta U.S.A. Corp. - Firearms Litigation. National trial
appellate counsel defending firearms manufacturer in national litigation brought by municipalities
individuals.
Hamilton v. Beretta U.S.A. Corp., 750 N.E. 2d 1055 (C.A.N.Y. 2001). Lead appellate counsel for firearms manufacturer in case of first impression as to negligent distribution
marketing.
Tates v. The Kronheim Companies, United States District Court for Maryl
. Lead defense counsel in jury trial involving allegations of race
gender discrimination.
Managed Care Professionals, Inc. v. Washington Hospital Center, United States District Court for Eastern District of Virginia. Lead defense counsel for Washington Hospital Center in litigation involving claims of breach of contract, defamation
tortious interference.
Stansel v. NAACP, Superior Court of District of Columbia. Lead defense counsel for NAACP in jury trial
appeal involving breach of contract, sexual harassment
related claims.
Columbia Medical Plan, Inc. v. Roche Biomedical Laboratories, Inc., United States District Court for the District of Maryl
. Lead defense counsel in jury trial involving claims of fraud, negligent misrepresentation, breach of contract
unjust enrichment.
Chavis v. NAACP, Superior Court of the District of Columbia. Lead defense counsel for National Association For The Advancement Of Colored People, Inc. in litigation arising from termination of former executive director.
Wassel v. Samuel, et al., United States District Court for the District of Maryl
, United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit,
Circuit Court for Baltimore County, Maryl
. Lead defense counsel in case arising under federal
state securities laws.
Williams v. Beretta, U.S.A., Inc., United States District Court for the District of Maryl
. Lead defense counsel in trial of employment discrimination claims.
Maryl
National Bank v. Wilbur E. Simmons, et al., Circuit Court for Howard
Anne Arundel Counties. Lead defense counsel for bank in foreclosure
lender liability actions.
Operating Engineers Local No. 37 Pension Fund v. Maryl
Circuit Boards Corporation, et al., United States District Court for the District of Maryl
. Lead defense counsel for shopping center developer in environmental litigation.
State of Maryl
v. Arthur M. Lebson, Circuit Court for Baltimore City. Lead defense counsel for physician accused of Medicaid fraud.
United States v. Edward M. Ashton, et al., United States District Court for the District of Maryl
. Lead defense counsel in jury trial involving charges of assaulting a federal officer
other crimes.
Reisterstown Plaza Associates v. The May Department Stores Company, United States District Court for the District of Maryl
. Lead counsel for shopping center owner in trial involving lease dispute.
Baltimore Neighborhoods, Inc., et al. v. Continental Realty Corporation, United States District Court for the District of Maryl
. Lead defense counsel in jury trial involving claims of housing discrimination.
John P. Br
enburg, et al. v. Julian Seidel, et al., 859 F.2d 1179 (4th Cir. 1988). Lead defense counsel for former bank official sued in connection with savings
loan crisis in Maryl
.
Thomson, et al. v. Weinberger, et al., United States District Court for the District of Maryl
. Lead counsel for plaintiffs at injunction hearing
on appeal in constitutional challenge against army's drug testing program.
First Federal Savings & Loan of Annapolis v. Rouse Real Estate Finance, Inc., Court of Special Appeals of Maryl
. Lead counsel for First Federal at jury trial
on appeal in breach of contract case involving mortgage commitments of $16,500,000.
First Maryl
Leasecorp v. Riggs
related cases. Lead counsel in multi-state litigation against more than fifty obligors under notes held by client as collateral.
Fagan, et ux. v. Howard County, Maryl
, et al., 304 Md. 250 (1985). Specially appointed by circuit court as counsel for plaintiffs in case testing constitutionality of state law affecting thous
s of property owners in Columbia, Maryl
.
Shopco Laurel Company, et al. v. Holiday Universal, Inc., et al., Circuit Court for Prince George's County. Lead defense counsel for national shopping center developer in jury trial involving claims of fraud
breach of contract.
Beneficial National Life Insurance Company v. Barbernell, United States District Court for District of Maryl
. Co-counsel defending insurance company in jury trial involving claims exceeding $20,000,000 for fraud
breach of contract.
Brown v. State of Maryl
, 285 Md. 469 (1979). Lead defense counsel in jury trial
appeals involving charge of arson of clubhouse at Laurel Raceway.
Gulf Oil Corporation, et al. v. Governor of the State of Maryl
, et al., 437 U.S. 117 (1978). Lead counsel for Gulf Oil Corporation in litigation challenging the constitutionality of state divestiture laws.
Clagett, et al. v. Hutchison, et al., 583 F.2d 1259 (4th Cir. 1978). Lead defense counsel for majority shareholders of Laurel Raceway against various claims by minority shareholders.
Roemer, et al. v. Board of Public Works of Maryl
, 426 U.S. 736 (1976). Lead counsel for plaintiffs at trial
in Supreme Court of United States in litigation challenging constitutionality of state laws authorizing public funds for church-related colleges.
Frederick Shoppers World v. The Fleming Companies, Inc., United States District Court for the District of Maryl
. Co-counsel defending shopping center developer in jury trial in breach of contract action by major tenant.
Ames Department Stores v. 140 Village Shopping Center, United States District Court for the District of Maryl
. Lead defense counsel for shopping center developer at trial in action by major tenant for injunctive relief.
Sheesley v. Valley Mall Associates, United States District Court for District of Maryl
. Lead defense counsel for shopping center developer at trial in action brought by major subcontractor.
Mid-Atlantic Subaru, Ltd., et al. v. Fuji Heavy Industries, Ltd., et al., United States District Court for District of Maryl
. Lead defense counsel for Japanese manufacturer challenging court's jurisdiction.
Howard County Council v. Howard County Executive, Circuit Court for Howard County. Lead counsel for Howard County Council in action involving interpretation of county charter.
In Re British American Properties, Inc., United States Bankruptcy Court (Maryl
). Lead trial counsel for British American in major bankruptcy action relating to Mercantile Bank
Trust Building.
