Justin P. Wilkinson, Esq. Email & Phone Number

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Provide support to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests at the U.S. Department of Energy. Receive, disseminate, and analyze FOIA requests. Review and release information that is responsive to FOIA requests. Prepare letters, reports, Vaughn Indices and correspondence regarding requests. Communicate with requesters as well as internal and external constituents. Conduct and formulate searches using electronic discovery software for a case in litigation. Identify and analyze requests and relevant documents

Central Maryland

Helping graduates manage their growing education debt by advising them on forgiveness/payment programs, providing loan default management strategies, and constructing a plan to empower graduates achieve their financial goals.

Ellicott City, Maryland

Processed all facets FOIA/PIA requests submitted to OPD, including the routine application of the FOIA Exemptions 5, 6, and 7 to responsive material; Developed and implemented systems used to more efficiently process OPD FOIA/PIA request backlogs; Drafted initial, interim, and final FOIA correspondence in accordance with the FOIA’s statutory requirements; Provided aggressive criminal defense for the accused when requested by OPD; Engaged in all phases of trial preparation, strategy and execution; Handled a wide range of concurrent cases to alleviate the workload of OPD staff

6328 Baltimore National Pike, Ste. 200, Catonsville, Maryland 21228

General practice focusing on DUI/DWI cases, post-conviction relief, civil litigation, business incorporation/management, collections/mechanics liens, and landlord/tenant disputes. Represented clients in the District and Circuit Courts as well as the Office for Administrative Appeals. Prepared, submitted, and argued motions in Court.

Provided legal analysis and recommendations on post-conviction cases. Researched and drafted memoranda on complex legal issues. Provided in-court assistance to counsel in civil, criminal, and protective order proceedings. Monitored state and federal legislative sessions to alert attorneys of significant developments. Drafted and edited legal pleadings.

Baltimore, Md

Represented wrongfully convicted clients in an effort to obtain post-conviction relief. Interviewed clients and witnesses. Investigated the circumstances surrounding the conviction. Researched legal issues and presented analysis to supervising attorneys. Evaluated legal processes and pursued creative legal remedies. Prepared weekly reports for supervising attorneys and developed case strategy.

Amazing experience. Everyone should intern there regardless of background.

Drafted and edited opinions in a wide range of civil matters; observed civil and criminal hearings; analyzed and discussed the proceedings with Judge Cannon; performed legal research to clarify and delineate issues; actively participated in settlement and scheduling hearings; gained an understanding of trial advocacy from the Court's perspective; assisted in the everyday operations of the court.

Entrusted with progressive responsibilities throughout my tenure. Worked with the ABA Standing Committee of the Federal Judiciary to properly vet judicial candidates to the fourth circuit bench. Produced reports and recommendations to ABA-appointed partner based on investigative research and interviews with judges, attorneys, and legal scholars. Served the Special Committee of State and Employee Rights and Protections with its investigation of the employment practices of the Md. Governor's Office. Regularly drafted and filed attorney-approved pleadings and motions with the court; served discovery requests upon various agencies; researched property histories for land use and lead paint proceedings; diligently conducted complex discovery review; drafted deposition and trial transcript summaries; performed on-site medical malpractice research at the Health Care Alternative Dispute Resolution Office (HADRO); drafted demand letters and legal memoranda; coordinated interdepartmental efforts on cooperative projects; assisted attorneys on pro bono criminal proceedings. Performed typical paralegal duties including calendar management, hourly billing reports, client interaction, document management, etc.

Brainstormed to reconcile student concerns with university policy; routinely convened with President Freeman A. Hrabowski, III & relevant campus officials to shape policy and examine critical issues; served as an advocate for the student body in discussions on future university planning such as campus expansion, parking changes, future housing options, etc.

Coordinated day-to-day organizational operations including practices, meetings, & communications; Interviewed & hired coaching candidates; created and proposed organizational budgets; served as media liaison; participated in weekly university Student Sport Club (SSC) meetings

Juris Doctorate

Activities and Societies: University of Baltimore Students for Public Interest Law (UBSPI), Executive Board; Intellectual Property Law.

B.A., English, Communications In Technology

Activities and Societies: President's Student Advisory Cmte., UMBC Men's Club Soccer (President & Captain), Baltimore’s Center for Poverty.

Pursued B.A., English, Literature

Activities and Societies: Philosophy Club (Vice President/Charter Member), The Bottomline Newspaper (Lead Sportswriter)Transferred to UMBC.