About

Trusted Legal Expertise in Western Maryland.

With over 30 years of experience serving Allegany, Washington, and Garrett Counties, I’ve built deep roots in this community. From my time as City Solicitor for the City of Cumberland, Maryland and City Attorney for the City of Frostburg, Maryland to my extensive private practice, I offer comprehensive legal solutions tailored to your needs. I understand the challenges you face and provide compassionate, professional representation, whether it’s navigating real estate, personal injury, or complex legal matters. Let my experience work for you.

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Education

University of Baltimore Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1992 Middlebury College, B.A., cum laude, honors in economics

Bar Admissions

Maryland, 1992 United States District Court, District of Maryland, 1993 United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, 1994

Appointments/Institutional Experiences

City of Frostburg, City Attorney 2004 – present

City of Cumberland, City Solicitor 2006-present

Attorney for Allegany County Board of Zoning Appeals 1995-2008

Allegany County Department of Social Services (termination of parental rights, permanency plan hearings, adult guardianships) 1992-2001

Judicial Nominating Commission late 2000s – mid-2010s

Local Womens’ Shelter (high volume of domestic violence cases) – 1999-2001

Banks and Credit Unions in consumer and commercial collections and foreclosures – 1996-present