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Over the course of the last decade, I’ve published in excess of 700 articles in the areas of personal injury, criminal defense, workers’ compensation and insurance disputes, generally. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, feel free to contact me to discuss the details of your case and learn how I can help.

Injured in Baltimore While Traveling? Here’s What You Need to Know
Sustaining a serious personal injury or being involved in a catastrophic car accident while out of town, especially in an unfamiliar area like Baltimore, is a daunting potentially frightening prospect...
The Victim Wants The State To Drop The Charges Against A Boyfriend /Husband.
The goals of the prosecution and the wishes of the person that initiated the charges are sometimes at odds. The role of a Maryland prosecutor is to enforce the laws of this state, prosecute the allege...
Can I Refuse To Testify Against My Husband Or Wife In A Maryland Assault Case?
Maryland substantive evidence law creates two situations where one spouse cannot be forced to testify against the other. In a criminal case, such as a second-degree assault prosecution in Maryland, a...
Is It A Crime In Maryland to Harass Someone Online or on Social Media?
Maryland has recently enacted an expansive statutory scheme that criminalizes online activity and conduct in a variety of circumstances. As Attorney Eric T. Kirk will tell you. Specifically,...
What Happens if I Lie to a Maryland Police Officer?
It goes without saying the of providing false information in virtually any setting has ramifications. As Attorney Eric T. Kirk will tell you. Providing false or misleading information on...
What is the Difference Between Shielding and Expungement Under Maryland Law?
Expungement is a process by which court and police records are removed or cleansed. Acquittals [Findings of “not guilty”] probations before judgment, stets and outright dismissals are...
Can I Expunge or Shield a Maryland Protective Order?
Public access to government records is a hallmark of our democracy. Shielding is a process by which public access to court records can be taken away. Peace orders and protective orders are civil remed...
Can I Seal a Maryland Court Record?
Maryland law favors public access to the records of its courts. In fact, I would suggest that is the default setting, and that if public access is to be denied, a significant interest in sec...
If I’m From Out Of State And Injured In A Maryland Car Accident, Do I Need A Maryland Attorney?
I have represented a great many people over the years who have had the misfortune of being injured while in Maryland on a temporary basis. Some individuals were unfortunately injured in automobile acc...
What Are The First Moves To Make After Being Involved In A Maryland Car Accident?
I would venture to say that this is probably the most commonly asked question that I receive from a prospective client who has just been involved in an accident. I certainly agree that it ma...