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
31
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 »
Feb
25
WCS was proud to sponsor the 2014 Bootlegger Bash, which turned out to be a great success! The Young Defenders of the Maryland Historical Society hosted the swinging event on Saturday, February 22. Baltimore's own Full Tilt Brewing provided the night's "libations," and prohibition-era cocktails from small-batch and craft distilleries were... Read More »
Jan
29
By Meighan Burton Most Baltimore residents (and Americans alike) are well aware that our National Anthem, “The Star Spangled Banner,” was penned during the War of 1812, after the British bombardment upon Fort McHenry on September 13-14, 1814. Francis Scott Key was... Read More »
Jan
27
WCS is sponsoring the Marine Trades Association of Maryland (MTAM) for their "General Membership and Legislative Event". The event takes place Monday, February 10th from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm at the Fleet Reserve Club at 100 Compromise Street in Annapolis. There will be a discussion about current legislation that... Read More »