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Howard S. Stevens
Managing Partner

Phone: (410) 659-1309 (direct dial)
Fax: (410) 659-1350 (fax)
Email: hstevens@wcslaw.com

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AREAS OF PRACTICE
 
  • Construction Law
  • Defense of Design Professionals
  • Mechanic´s and materialman liens
  • Procurement and administrative law (including bid protests, etc.)
  • General Civil Litigation (contract suits and collections)
  • Trademark and Intellectual Property Protection
 
Howard Stevens represents a broad range of clients primarily in Maryland and the District of Columbia´s construction industry, but also in other jurisdictions on a case by case basis. Howard’ clients include general contractors, construction managers, subcontractors and suppliers, and architects, engineers, and other design professionals. 
 
One of Howard´s primary goals is to prevent litigation, or at least the potential for significant disputes, by being mindful of the typical pitfalls during the contract review process.  Howard seeks to minimize risk by providing thorough reviews of contract documents, providing educational seminars to his clients, and otherwise working with clients in ways that are geared towards reducing exposure. 
 
Howard has litigated cases in the Federal, Bankruptcy, and State courts of Maryland and Washington, D.C., and he has work with clients in mediations and arbitration.  Howard has also handled cases before various Boards of Contract Appeals, including the Board of Contract Appeals for Maryland State ("MSBCA"), the District of Columbia ("DCBCA"), and the United States Postal Service ("USPSBCA").  
 
For constructors and design professionals alike, Howard´s clients benefit from Howard’s broad experience in construction litigation. Howard is approved counsel for many insurers of design professionals under their professional liability insurance policies, and he routinely handles many construction law and construction related claims such as mechanic’s lien actions, delay claims, construction defect claims, surety claims, and other related matters. In addition, Howard has been engaged to provide insurance coverage reviews on construction related claims. 
 
In addition to construction related practice areas, Howard has dedicated a portion of his practice to working with clients to protect their intellectual property rights, primarily by filing trademark and copyright protections with the appropriate agencies both in the United States and abroad. 
 
Wright, Constable & Skeen, LLP has practice areas focused with corporate planning, employment, and other practice areas that are necessary to the smooth working of any business enterprise.  For individual clients, Wright, Constable & Skeen, LLP is able to offer a wide array of services, including estate planning, family law, and other services, making it possible for Wright, Constable & Skeen, LLP attorneys to handle both business and personal aspects of virtually any legal matter.
 
BAR ADMISSIONS
 

State Courts:

  • Maryland Court of Appeals - 1998
  • District of Columbia Court of Appeals - 2000

Federal Courts:

  • U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland - 1999
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia - 2003
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois - 2003
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit - 2000
  
  EDUCATION  
 
  • University of Maryland School of Law (J.D., 1997)
  • Guilford College (B.S., Chemistry, 1988)
  AWARDS & HONORS
  Named among "Maryland´s Super Lawyers®" for 2010 for Construction Litigation.  Click here to see Mr. Steven´s profile page on Super Lawyers® website. 

 

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