I have been practicing law for over 23 years, and have won hundreds of cases for people just like you. Whether it is a case of mistaken identity, or being in the wrong place at the right time, I promise to listen to your story and build a strong case to defend you. I am also well-qualified to stand up for those who have been injured by another's negligence.

As one of the leading attorneys in Maryland's Lower Eastern Shore, I know what needs to be done to win your case. With reasonable fees and a dedication to professionalism, you won't feel rushed or belittled in my office. I promise that and my staff I will treat you with the courtesy and respect that you deserve. We promise to deliver nothing but a thorough, professional criminal defense and personal injury representation when handling your case. This is the type of personalized advocacy that you can expect when you come into my office.

If you would like to schedule an interview or want more information, please feel free to contact me in any way that you feel comfortable, either by calling my office at (410) 205-1684 or by emailing me.

Areas of Practice

Criminal defense
Personal injury
Traffic defense & violations

Bar Admissions

Maryland
U.S. District Court of Maryland

Education

J.D., University of Baltimore School of Law
Honors: Research Assistant for Professor Byron L. Warnken, Spring 1996
Honors: Who's Who
Honors: American Law Students 1995, 1996, 1997
Honors: President, Criminal Law Society
Honors: Executive Board, Student Trial Lawyers
Honors: Member, Honor Court
Honors: Student Bar Association
Honors: Sigma Delta Kappa
B.A., Salisbury University (Political Science with a minor in English)
Honors: Pi Sigma Alpha
Honors: Member, Habitat for Humanity
Honors: Official Citation Legislative Intern, Maryland General Assembly 1992 Session
With Honors

Awards & Recognitions

Super Lawyers
AV Preeminent Martindale Hubbell
Fellow, American Bar Association
10.0 "Superb" Avvo Rating
National Association of Distinguised Counsel (2015)
Current Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the United States (2012)
Current Voted "Best Lawyer" by readers of Eastern Shore Magazine (2012)
Top Maryland Lawyers (2011)
Leading Lawyers of Maryland's Eastern Shore (2010 - 2011)
Award of Recognition for Successful Prosecution (2004)

Professional Memberships

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney Association

Past Employment

Circuit Court for Wicomico County, Salisbury, Maryland - Law Clerk
Assistant State's Attorney, Cambridge, Maryland - Drug Task Force Prosecutor
Board Attorney for both Wicomico and Somerset Counties Boards of License Commissioners
Campaign Treasurer for Somerset County State's Attorney, Daniel Powell
Corporate Attorney for Delmarva Collections
18 years of proven trial experience