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Hodes, Pessin & Katz, P.A. (HPK) Associate Kimberly Longford was elected to the Board of Directors of the Arc Baltimore. The Arc Baltimore, originally organized in 1950 as the Maryland Society for Mentally Retarded Children, Inc., provides advocacy and high … Continue reading →

HPK Attorney Mark F. Scurti has represented numerous same-sex couples.  The Daily Record article focuses on the uncertainly many such couples face when, after being legally married in another state, seek a divorce in Maryland.  While some same-sex couples are … Continue reading →

Hodes, Pessin & Katz, P.A. (HPK) has a strong commitment to its community and, on Friday, June 17th, showed it by holding its first annual out of office Volunteer Day. Instead of heading to the office, approximately thirty HPK employees … Continue reading →

Hodes, Pessin & Katz, P. A. (HPK) is pleased to announce that Managing Director, Drake Zaharris, and Member, James R. Benjamin, Jr., have been invited to join the Maryland Bar Foundation (The Foundation) as Fellows. The induction ceremony will be … Continue reading →

HPK attorney David A. Burkhouse has been elected treasurer of the Howard County Bar Association (HCBA).

We are pleased to announce that Ryan M. McConnell has been elected to the Chesapeake-Potomac Spina Bifida, Inc. Board of Directors.

The Fourth Circuit affirmed a decision issued by the U.S. District Court granting summary judgment in favor of the Board of Education of Howard County and four other individual defendants.  The Howard County Board of Education, as well as the individual defendants, were … Continue reading →

Hodes, Pessin & Katz, P.A. (HPK) is pleased to announce that attorney, Alexandra P. Moylan has joined the firm as an associate. She will concentrate her practice in the areas of medical malpractice defense, insurance coverage and general insurance defense … Continue reading →

Member, Patricia McHugh Lambert, has been selected as Maryland’s Top 100 Women. The list, published by the Maryland Daily Record, recognizes outstanding achievement by women as demonstrated through their professional accomplishments, community leadership and mentoring.  This is the second time … Continue reading →

This year, the third annual Chocolate Ball was a huge success and raised over $45,000. With these funds, the foundation will be able to provide financial support for innovative programs that will benefit students and enhance the quality of education … Continue reading →

“Ethical Implications of “Hired Gun” Expert Witness – When Ethics Rules Fail”

To discuss NFL labor negotiations and impact of decertification of the union if they do not reach a deal by thursday.

Harford and Cecil County Zoning and Land Use.  Harford County has initiated a one year process to update its Master Land Use Plan.  The Master Land Use Plan will control future zoning and public works decisions in the County.  It … Continue reading →

Congratulations to Hodes, Pessin & Katz, P.A. Member, Leslie Stellman.  Les is a well respected Member of the firm’s Education and Labor and Employment Groups.   He was unanimously voted onto the board of directors of the Council of School Attorneys, the nation’s largest organization of … Continue reading →

Hodes, Pessin & Katz, P.A. (HPK) has been recognized as the tenth largest law firm in the Baltimore area.  The list, which includes the top 50 law firms, is compiled annually by the Baltimore Business Journal and is based on … Continue reading →

In the February issue of Insurance & Financial Advisor, HPK Member Patricia McHugh Lambert, authors “RESPONSE TO INSURED’S CLAIM QUESTIONS CAN HOLD DANGER.”  The article discusses the dangers broker’s face when asked questions about claims.  Ms. Lambert has over 25 years of experience … Continue reading →

HPK Member Natalie C. Magdeburger for being one of the Top 25 Women selected for inclusion on the 2011 Maryland Super Lawyers list. Magdeburger was one of 25 women attorneys who receieved the highest point totals in the 2011 Maryland … Continue reading →

Thank you for helping HPK lend a hand to people in need in our community. 200 food boxes were filled, purchased and delivered to area food banks and shelters over the holidays. Your generous donations enabled us to donate to … Continue reading →

HPK Same-Sex/LGBT Attorney, Mark Scurti appeared in an interview on Channel 2News to discuss same sex couple adoptions.  The interview followed the television series, Brothers and Sisters, which featured a storyline on the topic.  http://www.abc2news.com/dpp/news/state/same-sex-couples-have-challenges-to-face-when-adopting

Don’t Fall Victim To Post-Holiday Identity Theft This Year With Christmas just past, many of us plan to hit the mall or go online to return gifts or take advantage of post-holiday sales. Identity thieves recognize this trend and hope … Continue reading →

Hodes, Pessin & Katz, P.A. (HPK) is honored to have fifeen of its attorneys selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers Magazine’s top attorneys in Maryland for 2011. HPK’s 2011 Super Lawyers are: • Steven A. Allen • Barry Bach • … Continue reading →

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In December, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit ruled against a Charles County teacher who had sued the school system for discrimination, alleging the school’s failure to accomodate her disability. The case began in 2006 when the … Continue reading →

HPK is happy to welcome to its list of attorneys, Ryan McConell.  Ryan was sworn in to the Maryland Bar on December 14, 2010 and joins HPK’s Wealth Preservation Group.

The Casey Cares Foundation was founded in 2000 in Baltimore and has grown throughout MD, DC, VA, WV, DE, and PA. The charity provides supportive programs for critically ill children and their families.

Congratulations to Michael C. Hodes and David N. Pessin on receiving the Maryland Bar Foundation’s 2010 Legal Excellence Award.  Mr. Hodes and Mr. Pessin received the Excellence Award for the Advancement of Public Understanding of the Law.  The awards were … Continue reading →

The HPK Holiday Food Box Program is in full swing again this year.  Instead of going home after work, on Monday, November 22nd, HPK employees and family members packed 100 boxes of food with one box of cereal, one box of … Continue reading →

Hodes, Pessin & Katz, P.A. (HPK) attorney, Tiffany S. Franc, was the Keynote speaker for the Baltimore County National Adoption Day this past Saturday, November 20th. National Adoption Day is a day when courts and communities across the country come … Continue reading →

 “PACE Scholarship Winner-2010”

In the November issue of Insurance & Financial Advisor, HPK Member Patricia McHugh Lambert, authors “CATS AND DOGS AND MORE INSURANCE CASES, OH MY!”.  The article discusses Maryland’s new pet trust law as well as insurance coverage for animal bites.  Ms. Lambert has over … Continue reading →

More people than ever are in need of our generosity.  We can help people in need stay warm this winter.  Please consider donating a “gently used” or new winter coat.  Coats of all sizes and shapes are welcome and will … Continue reading →

Congratulations to HPK Member Joan Cerniglia-Lowensen.  Ms. Cerniglia-Lowensen obtained a defense verdict for a veterinarian accused of causing the death of a stallion valued at over $900,000.00 In the case,  Ms. Cerniglia-Lowensen’s client was a veterinarian accused of using an … Continue reading →

This year, Baltimore SmartCEO asked its readers, who consist of more than 15,000 Baltimore area top-level business leaders and decision-makers, who is their “go to attorney?” The responses were tallied and HPK’s own Managing Director, Drake Zaharris, once again, has landed … Continue reading →

Hodes, Pessin & Katz, P.A. (HPK) is proud to announce that attorney, Gregory S. Weiner has joined the firm as a Member.  Greg graduated, magna cum laude, from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 1998.  He is a … Continue reading →

Hodes, Pessin & Katz, P.A. (HPK) is proud to announce that attorney, Tiffany S. Franc has joined the firm as an associate in the firm’s bankruptcy group.  Ms. Franc received a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Frostburg State … Continue reading →

HPK Member, David Pessin, was featured in the Daily Record’s Maryland Lawyer section this past week.  The article entitled The Other Mr. October, focused on Mr. Pessin’s sports law practice and particularly the rush of ballplayers he sees at the end of baseball season … Continue reading →

Hodes, Pessin & Katz, P.A.  (HPK) is honored to have Member Patricia McHugh Lambert named one of the winners of The Daily Record’s 2010 Leadership in Law Award. The Leadership in Law Award was created in 2000 to draw attention … Continue reading →

Best Lawyers compiles lists of outstanding attorneys throughout the country by conducting exhaustive peer-review surveys in which thousands of leading lawyers confidentially evaluate their professional peers. HPK Member David Pessin has been named to Best Lawyers in America, for Sports … Continue reading →

Hodes, Pessin & Katz, P.A. is pleased to announce the selection of six of its lawyers to The Best Lawyers in America for 2011. Steven A. Allen- Commercial Litigation, White Collar Criminal Defense, Non-White Collar Criminal Defense Natalie C. Magdeburger-Medical … Continue reading →

HPK & Mark F. Scurti Listed In Super Lawyers – Corporate Counsel Edition For Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights

Hodes, Pessin & Katz, P.A. (HPK) attorney Robin Korte has been selected as one of the Living Classrooms Foundation’s Maritime Magic 2010 Rising Stars.  Rising Stars were nominated and selected based on their outstanding achievements in their professional and personal … Continue reading →

HPK & ROCHELLE S. EISENBERG LISTED IN SUPER LAWYERS – CORPORATE COUNSEL EDITION FOR EMPLOYMENT & LABOR

The Board of Directors of the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Maryland Chapter, has appointed M. Chad Malkus, Esq. as President of the organization for a two-year term. Since 1980, the Greater Maryland Chapter, which began as a support group at Johns … Continue reading →

Hodes, Pessin & Katz, P.A. (HPK) Member Mark F. Scurti is the 2010 recipient of the prestigious Belsky Award given by the Maryland State Bar Association Consumer Bankruptcy Section. This award recognizes extraordinary support of the Consumer Bankruptcy Section and … Continue reading →

It is with great sadness that we notify you of the passing of our friend and colleague, John Carroll Broderick. John was a Member of the Maryland State Bar for 35 years.  John was well loved within the Firm and … Continue reading →

Congratulations to Lauren Ades, Robin Korte, Joan Cerniglia-Lowensen, Sue Woodin, Kim Longford and Nicole Ames for being selected to participate in Business Volunteers Unlimited’s (BVU’s) Board Leadership Program.  This program is designed to match business professionals with nonprofit organizations seeking … Continue reading →

Hodes, Pessin & Katz, P.A. (HPK) attorney David A. Burkhouse has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Howard County Bar Association (HCBA). The HCBA was established in 1941, with the mission to promote excellence in the practice … Continue reading →

HPK’s own Ricki Adams has been selected to participate in the inaugural class of Business Volunteers Unlimited Maryland’s Getting Involved with Volunteer Experience (GIVE) program. The initiative introduces young professionals to how they can improve their communities through volunteerism and … Continue reading →

Hpk’s Adds Associate Andrew Scott To Its Litigation And Criminal Defense Practices

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HPK’s Medical Malpractice Defense Group Expands With Addition Of Joan Cerniglia-Lowenson And Kim Longford

Estate Planning Client Questionnaire

HPK One Of Top Ten Law Firms

Chad Malkus, an attorney at Hodes, Pessin & Katz’ Cambridge office, recently spoke to the Mace’s Lane Middle School Project 2016 Group about the practice of law, careers in the legal field, and attending college and law school.  The project … Continue reading →

HPK’s 2010 Super Lawyers are:  Steven A. Allen (General Litigation) Barry Bach (General Litigation) Brian Goodman (General Litigation) Gerald M. Katz (Business/Corporate) Patricia McHugh Lambert (Business Litigation) Natalie C. Magdeburger (Personal Injury Defense: Medical Malpractice) Catherine W. Steiner (Personal Injury … Continue reading →

Hodes, Pessin & Katz, P.A. (HPK) has elected James R. Benjamin, Jr. and Kimberly L. Battaglia to Members of the firm.   download

Hodes, Pessin & Katz, P.A. is pleased to have been designated by Nationwide Insurance Company as a Go-To Law Firm for both Labor & Employment and Litigation for 2010.  This is the second year HPK has received this honored designation … Continue reading →

HPK ATTORNEY STEVE ALLEN APPEARS ON FOX 45 NEWS TO DISCUSS LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN DIXON TRIAL

Downtown Salisbury was filled with walkers Saturday morning who were out for a cause: the 2009 Memory Walk to fight Alzheimer’s Disease.Organizers say it is a fight that affects more than just the individual battling the disease. Chad Malkus, an … Continue reading →

HPK is proud to announce that Kimya Behbahani has joined the firm’s litigation group. Ms. Behbahani graduated from the University of Baltimore School of Law in May of 2009. While in law school, she completed an internship with the Honorable Alan … Continue reading →

HPK & NATALIE C. MAGDEBURGER AND CATHERINE W. STEINER LISTED IN SUPER LAWYERS – CORPORATE COUNSEL EDITION FOR PERSONAL INJURY DEFENSE:  MEDICAL MALPRACTICE

HPK Family Law Attorney Margaret H. Oliver authors a semi-monthly article in the Howard County Women’s Journal on legal issues affecting women and their families.  Ms. Oliver also regularly hosts free seminars in HPK’s Columbia office on separation and divorce.  … Continue reading →

Natalie C. Magdeburder- Medical Malpractice, Professional Liability  Catherine W. Steiner- Medical Malpractice, Professional Malpractice Hodes, Pessin & Katz, P.A. is pleased to announce the selection of five of its lawyers to The Best Lawyers in America® for 2010. Best Lawyers compiles lists of … Continue reading →

Best Lawyers compiles lists of outstanding attorneys throughout the country by conducting exhaustive peer-review surveys in which thousands of leading lawyers confidentially evaluate their professional peers.  HPK Member David Pessin has been named to Best Lawyers in America, for Sports … Continue reading →

Steven A. Allen- Commercial Litigation, White Collar Criminal Defense, Non-White Collar Criminal Defense Patricia McHugh Lambert- Insurance David N. Pessin- Entertainment and Sports Law Natalie C. Magdeburder- Medical Malpractice, Professional Liability  Catherine W. Steiner- Medical Malpractice, Professional Malpractice Hodes, Pessin & Katz, … Continue reading →

“Alternative Dispute Resolution Options – Which one is right for you?”“Collaborative Practice” To access videos go to Legal Library and click on Videos or go to www.hpklegal.com/library/videos.php

“Gays and Lesbians Creating Families”“LGBT:  Domestic Partnership Estate Planning” Go to Legal Library and click on Videos to access or www.hpklegal.com/library/videos.php

David S. Harvis “Marital Property – What is it?  What  happens to it?”Margaret H. Oliver“Alternative Dispute Resolution Options – Which one is right for you?”“Collaborative Practice”” Guardianship”Mark F. Scurti “Gays and Lesbians Creating Families”“LGBT:  Domestic Partnership Estate Planning”Craig J. Little “Alimony”COMING SOON … Continue reading →

HPK Corporate and Business Services Attorney Michael E. Leaf has been asked to join the Steering Committee for the Northern Chesapeake Chapter of the Green Building Council.  The Northern Chesapeake Chapter of the Green Building Council will serve members in … Continue reading →

HPK & MARK F. SCURTI LISTED IN SUPER LAWYERS – CORPORATE COUNSEL EDITION FOR BANKRUPTCY & CREDITOR/DEBTOR RIGHTS

Once again, HPK attorneys and staff proudly participated in the 2009 Baltimore Pride Festival.  Lead by HPK attorney Mark Scurti, they handed out HPK reusable bags, candy, brochures and the opportunity to win two tickets to the July 16th Young Victorian Theatre Group’s performance of The … Continue reading →

Tom Gisriel obtained a directed verdict in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City by successfully arguing the legality of a gift from the decedent to her son where the daughter challenged the validity of the gift of proceeds from the … Continue reading →

In a reported decision by the Court of Special Appeals, Tom Gisriel successfully argued that the Orphans’ Court for Baltimore City erred in rejecting as untimely the appellant’s Petition to Transmit Issues to the Circuit Court.  Russell v. Gaither, 181 … Continue reading →

HPK continues on its expansion road with the announcement today that the firm will be adding another attorney, James R. Benjamin, Jr.  The addition of Benjamin comes on the heels of HPK’s addition of a Medical Malpractice Group, including three … Continue reading →

On May 12, 2009, Michael E. Leaf, was appointed to the Harford County Public Works Advisory Board.  The Board meets regularly to review county policies and procedures and make recommendations to the County Director of Public Works.  Michael manages HPK’s … Continue reading →

HPK Member, Lisa Y. Settles, was honored last evening for being selected as one of Maryland’s Top 100 Women.  The list, published by the Maryland Daily Record, recognizes outstanding achievement by women as demonstrated through their professional accomplishments, community leadership … Continue reading →

On May 5, 2009, James Benjamin argued the case of  Zi’Tashia Jackson, et al. v. The Dackman Company, et al before the Court of Appeals.  The primary legal issues before the Court were (1) whether Maryland’s Reduction of Lead Risk … Continue reading →

Michael C. Hodes was quoted in an article on pet trusts and was featured in a photo with his bird, Honey, in the Baltimore Sun Sunday, May 3rd edition.  The story discussed a new Maryland law, to be effective October … Continue reading →

STEVEN A. ALLEN LISTED IN CORPORATE COUNSEL MAGAZINE AS ONE OF BEST LAWYERS IN CRIMINAL DEFENSE – MARYLAND

Brandy A. Peeples and David A. Burkhouse, associates at Hodes, Pessin & Katz, P.A. (HPK) have been selected to participate in the Maryland State Bar Associations’ 2009-2101 Leadership Academy, a 12 month program designed to help lawyers to become better … Continue reading →

Michael C. Hodes, co-founding member of Hodes, Pessin & Katz, P.A., is celebrating 25 years in Baltimore talk radio this month.  Michael began his talk radio career in Baltimore in April of 1984 on WCBM (AM-680) as a guest on Alan … Continue reading →

Gay domestic partners who co-own homes will be exempted from Maryland state inheritance tax under legislation approved by the Maryland General Assembly.  The Senate voted 27-18 to pass the measure.  The bill adds same-sex domestic partners to the list of … Continue reading →

Hodes, Pessin & Katz, P.A., one of Maryland’s leading law firms, today announced the firm’s expansion to include a Medical Malpractice Group with the addition of three new partners and an associate. Joining the firm are Natalie C. Magdeburger, Catherine … Continue reading →

The issue, entitled “Education and the Law“ focuses exclusively on legal issues related to Maryland schools including school violence, constitutional issues and public charter school law.  Mr. O’Meally’s article, “Searching Students in Maryland Public Schools” reviews the increasingly difficult burden placed on public educators and school … Continue reading →

“American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009″ HPK Client Alert

Hodes, Pessin & Katz, P.A., a 40+ law firm with offices in Towson, Columbia, Bel Air and Cambridge, is celebrating the 10 year anniversary of the opening of its office in Bel Air, Harford County, Maryland.

Chad Malkus, HPK counsel and managing attorney of the firm’s Cambridge office, is featured as one of the “12 People to Watch in 2009″ in “What’s Up Eastern Shore Magazine’s” January issue.

Hodes, Pessin & Katz, P.A. (HPK) is honored to have eleven of its attorneys selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers Magazine’s top attorneys in Maryland for 2009. HPK’s 2009 Super Lawyers are: Steven A. Allen Barry Bach Brian GoodmanGerald M. Katz Natalie … Continue reading →

Hodes, Pessin & Katz, P.A. member, Leslie R. Stellman, argued a constitutional case on behalf of one of Maryland’s twenty-four county school boards before the Maryland Court of Appeals.