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Maryland high court disbars Annapolis attorney for lying to client
A unanimous Maryland high court has disbarred an Annapolis attorney who compounded his failure to file an appeal as promised by not only declining to tell his business client about the court’s resulting dismissal of the case but then lying about trying to reinstate the appeal.
Towson lawyer’s love of dogs leads to novel idea
Along with balancing holiday preparations and her work for a Towson real estate firm, Kimberly A. Manuelides has also spent the last month participating in book signings for her novel, […]
Garrett County lawyer convicted of falsifying deeds, mortgages
A Garrett County attorney was convicted Friday by a federal jury of bank fraud and related offenses. Angela M. Blythe, 51, an Oakland solo practitioner, will be sentenced in December. […]
Disbarred for being a luddite? It could happen.
“I’m not a technology person.” “I have someone in my firm that handles that technology stuff.” “I remember the times when pencils were technology.” “I just learned how to fax!” […]
Attorney: Police blocked access to ambush suspect
An attorney hired by Eric Frein's family to represent the ambush suspect the night of his capture said Monday that police prevented him from seeing Frein and refused to tell his client a lawyer was available.
Unbillable hours: A trial triathlon
A typical day for Natalie Mayo might begin at 5:30 a.m., but the Towson-based lawyer is not meeting clients or preparing for hearings at that hour. Before she sets foot in the office, Mayo often clocks in at the gym near her firm to run, bike or swim.
Bond-claim attorney pleads guilty to fraud
Lawyer Saleh Stevens pleaded guilty Monday to mail fraud in connection with a scheme to embezzle over $3.1 million from his employer, an insurance company with offices in Towson.
Niece’s annulment ends Rockville solo’s career
Maryland’s top court ordered the disbarment of a Rockville lawyer who drafted her niece’s annulment agreement without consulting her — and while representing the niece’s husband in an immigration case.
Unbillable hours: Protecting the state of the Manor
Growing up in a historic house on a farm in Baltimore County, James W. Constable developed a passion for rural land and the outdoor lifestyle it sustains, along with the drive to ensure the natural environment of his home stays pristine.
Taking care of business
A well-known general counsel is recommending that law firms act more like businesses in the modern era.
Would you like to super-size your leadership skills?
The general counsel at McDonald's talked to Inside Counsel about leadership opportunities her legal department has at the fast food company.
