Representing criminal defendants during initial appearances after they have been arrested.

Attorney, handling all aspects of private law practice. From court appearances in district and circuit courts in counties all over the state of Maryland, to client counseling, legal research and writing. Experience in handling all traffic and criminal matters, protective and peace orders, bail reviews, modifications, and violations of probation. Experience in personal injury cases, organizing claims and demanding appropriate settlements. Experience in domestic cases, custody disputes, contempt… Show more Attorney, handling all aspects of private law practice. From court appearances in district and circuit courts in counties all over the state of Maryland, to client counseling, legal research and writing. Experience in handling all traffic and criminal matters, protective and peace orders, bail reviews, modifications, and violations of probation. Experience in personal injury cases, organizing claims and demanding appropriate settlements. Experience in domestic cases, custody disputes, contempt hearings, modifications of custody, support, or visitation. Experience in document drafting, including leases, wills, advance medical directives, living wills, and power of attorneys. Show less

Defended juveniles with the Office of the Public Defender in Baltimore City. Handled juvenile defense cases from intake to disposition. Researched juvenile law issues. Prepared for court presentation, and represented juveniles in court. Counseled juvenile clients, as well as their parents or guardians. Drafted motions and correspondence. Negotiated with opposing counsel. Referred cases to social workers as necessary. Successfully prepared and argued an exception subsequent to a Facts Sustained… Show more Defended juveniles with the Office of the Public Defender in Baltimore City. Handled juvenile defense cases from intake to disposition. Researched juvenile law issues. Prepared for court presentation, and represented juveniles in court. Counseled juvenile clients, as well as their parents or guardians. Drafted motions and correspondence. Negotiated with opposing counsel. Referred cases to social workers as necessary. Successfully prepared and argued an exception subsequent to a Facts Sustained finding at adjudication. Show less

Developed strategy, and drafted all pleadings and correspondence for a nursing home negligence counterclaim. Researched a variety of issues affecting Baltimore City seniors, including nursing home negligence, landlord tenant disputes, and mortgage fraud. Drafted simple wills, advance medical directives, and power of attorneys. Assisted in community outreach initiatives. Visited elderly clients in their homes, and advised them regarding documents they were executing.

Answered calls received on consumer protection hotline, mediated cases between consumers and health insurance companies, medical providers, and medical equipment supply companies. Drafted correspondence necessary for mediating disputes, prepared documentation for files, and maintained computerized record for each case.

Drafted all motions, letters, and correspondence for criminal, personal injury, and worker’s compensation lawsuits. Managed calendars for three attorneys. Answered and transcribed messages for four phone lines. Handled all incoming and outgoing mail. Assisted in research for criminal cases. Interviewed clients. Established and maintained office filing system. Assisted and observed courtroom proceedings.