Based on their AV Preeminent® ranking from Martindale-Hubbell, each of the following WCS Partners has been chosen as one of Washington D.C. and Baltimore's Top Rated Lawyers: Michael I. Gordon Michael J. Abromaitis Monte Fried James W. Constable David W. Skeen Gerard P. Sunderland Louis J. Kozlakowski, Jr. George J.... Read More »
Apr
10
Apr
08
WCS Partner, Frederick L. Kobb, appeared as a guest lecturer at The University of Baltimore School of Law on April 1, 2014 in Professor Jane Murphy’s Family Law class. During the class, Mr. Kobb observed law students participate in a mock negotiation of an alimony issue in a divorce. After... Read More »
Apr
07
The weekend of April 5 - 6 literally raced by as WCS attorneys participated in two races: the Back on My Feet Baltimore Half Marathon (BoMF) on Saturday, and the Red Shoe Shuffle 5K "Walk or Run" on Sunday. Volunteers and race participants for both the BoMF Baltimore Half Marathon and... Read More »
Mar
31
WCS Attorneys are "Getting Ready to Shuffle" WCS is happy to be participating in the 2014 Red Shoe Shuffle this weekend. Team "Sparky" includes Michael A. Stover, Robert Hesselbacher, Mary Alice Smolarek, Sarah Mendes, and Dana Segal. Lisa Sparks will be managing the mascots and stilt-walkers before, during and after the race.... Read More »
Mar
14
The first question facing an attorney after determining to file a lawsuit is: where to file – state or federal court? Although the vast majority of potential claims arising under federal or state laws may be brought in state court, access to federal court is significantly more circumscribed. In essence,... Read More »
Mar
13
Ankle and foot injuries in car accidents are more common than people believe. The muscles and bones in the feet are very small and intricate. Even a small fracture or torn ligament can be very painful and take months to heal. With feet being the foundation of our mobility, an... Read More »
Mar
13
WCS sponsors the MSBA YLS Annual Charity Event WCS sponsors the MSBA Young Lawyers Section’s Twenty-Third Annual Charity Event, benefiting Melody’s Fund The Young Lawyers Section of the Maryland State Bar Association will host its 23rd Annual Charity event on March 14th at the Admiral Fell Inn in Baltimore. WCS... Read More »
Mar
13
WCS Attorney Mary Alice Smolarek to Participate in the 2014 Law Day for SeniorsSenior Legal Services, a joint program of the Bar Association of Baltimore City and Baltimore Bar Foundation, will host the Law Day for Seniors this spring. Law Day for Seniors will take place all day on Saturday,... Read More »
Mar
10
Congratulations to David W. Skeen, Gerard P. Sunderland, George J. Bachrach, Stephen F. White, Paul F. Evelius, Michael A. Stover, and Cynthia E. Rodgers-Waire for their inclusions to the 2014 Best Lawyers of America. They have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 20th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America in the following practice areas:... Read More »
Mar
06
Fictional character Elle Woods from Legally Blonde is not the only female attorney to whom practicing women attorneys owe their gratitude, although some would say she significantly improved the garb.There have been many women of law throughout history. Even though some never attained the right to practice law, many were... Read More »