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Maryland personal injury trial lawyer.
I am an experienced personal injury lawyer who represents individual victims in car accidents, product liability, birth injury, and other medical malpractice cases.
I am listed in Best Lawyers in America under plaintiffs' personal injury litigation, have a 10.0 rating on Avvo and 10.0 rating on Justia, and have been included on the Maryland Super Lawyers list by Thomson Reuters. I am also a proud member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Call today for a free consultation!
Education
- University of Baltimore School of Law
- J.D.
- Honors: Magna Cum Laude
- Activities: Executive Editor of the University of Baltimore Law Review
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- Loyola College
- B.Fin.
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Professional Experience
- Partner
- Miller & Zois, LLC
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- Associate
- Goodell, DeVries, Leech & Dann, LLP
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- Mediation Step by Step
- Trial (American Association for Justice)
- Insurance Settlement
- James Publishing
- Indemnification for Negligence
- Baltimore SmartCEO Magazine
Speaking Engagements
- How Trying Cases Can Help You Market Your Practice, Maryland Association for Justice
- Maximizing the Value of Personal Injury Cases, North Carolina Trial Lawyers Association, Charlotte, North Carolina
- Torts and Sports Law, University of Baltimore School of Law
Awards
- SuperLawyers List
- Superlawyers
- Best Lawyers List
- Best Lawyers of America
- Member
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- SmartCEO
- Forty Elite Lawyers in Maryland
Professional Associations
- Baltimore City Bar Association
- Member
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- Prince George's County Bar Association
- Member
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- Anne Arundel County Bar Association
- Member
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- Maryland Trial Lawyers Association
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- American Trial Lawyers Association
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Maryland
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Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
Practice Areas
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Medical Malpractice
- Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Products Liability
- Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
- Workers' Compensation
- Insurance Claims
- Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
- Animal & Dog Law
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
- Q. Would permissive use laws cover me in a borrowed car with a new insurance policy in Maryland?
- A: Sort of. Auto insurance policies typically follow the vehicle rather than the driver. So the good news is that if you're driving a car with the owner's permission, the car's insurance policy generally provides coverage in the event of an accident, assuming you are not an excluded driver.
And this is where it might get tricky. Most insurance companies require all licensed drivers residing in the household to be disclosed on the policy. If a household member is not disclosed and is involved in an accident, the insurer will deny coverage. I think it is unlikely they are not going to ask about you and your record which may put you back to square one.
Good luck.
- Q. Can a security guard charged with murder for accidental death claim defense of family after threats?
- A: Yes, the security guard would likely have a defense, but based on the facts you describe, it is very hard to imagine he was actually charged unless the prosecution believes there is more to the story.
So based solely on your description, the charges are a huge overreach and should ultimately fall apart if the defense can show the guard acted out of necessity and fear rather than malice.
- Q. Can I win a case against a college roommate for harassment in Maryland?
- A: In Maryland, there is no civil cause of action specifically for “harassment.” If someone is behaving in an aggressive, disrespectful, or invasive way, like your college roommate, the legal system generally does not provide compensation unless the conduct falls under a recognized tort, such as intentional infliction of emotional distress or invasion of privacy. Maryland courts apply a very high threshold for emotional distress claims and you are light years from it. The behavior must be extreme, outrageous, and intended to cause serious emotional harm, not just inconsiderate or hostile. Without threats, discrimination, stalking, or physical danger, most roommate conflicts do not qualify.
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