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My trail to the campaign trail
I’ve loved blogging and have truly enjoyed the relationships I’ve built because of these posts. But, after a few years of being a reliable Generation J.D. blogger, I’ve taken blogger […]
What are you going to do with your ‘dash’?
In handling other people’s lives, lawyers seem to sometimes forget about their own.
Taking a pause for family
I hope you get the chance -- no matter what the circumstances are -- to take some time away from your busy practices and ambitions to be with your loved ones.
After bail rule, how about text messages?
If we are going to reform the criminal justice system here (and do things that make sense), it is time also to have text-message reminders for defendant’s court appearances.
When giving back, think local
If you focus on your local community, your practice will be better balanced, your community will be better off and you will be better off.
Dropping the specialization ban makes sense
The prohibition definitely put a hindrance on excellent, specialized attorneys freely saying they are who they are.
Where to eat around courthouses in Maryland
We've all been in court with clients when they ask that most important of questions: 'Is there any place around here to get lunch?'
Some thoughts on attorney discipline
Reading a story about the Attorney Grievance Commission's annual discipline report got me thinking.
On heroin in our communities
Continued focus on education, awareness and funds directed to this epidemic is needed.
In traffic-stop searches, an unfair probability
The Court of Appeals will examine an issue that has been on the minds of defense attorneys since possession of a small amount of marijuana became a civil offense.
‘I’m going to go with the free lawyer’
A recent conversation with a potential client got me thinking about the caseloads of public defenders.
Scenes from a late night at the commissioner’s office
I guess my dream is to help people with their nightmares.
