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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...
How Does Maryland Law Treat Contributory Negligence Differently From Assumption Of The Risk?
Contributory negligence and assumption of the risk are two commonly raised defenses in Maryland. If I had to guess, without the benefit of seeing any statistical studies, Attorney Eric T. Kirk would s...
What Is The Difference Between Assault And Battery In Baltimore, Maryland?
The elements of civil assault and civil battery under Maryland law are different in several respects. The two civil actions – one for assault- one for battery -are interrelated, and of course, a...
Can Police With a Baltimore Arrest Warrant for Me Search Someone Else’s House If They Arrest Me There?
The general rule is that a warrant is always required and that warrantless searches a per se unconstitutional- unless an exception applies. If it were that easy and straightforward, there would b...
Unpaid Wages: Can I Sue if My Baltimore, Maryland Employer Does Not Pay Me?
Employers in Maryland may have varying perspectives on workplace performance they deem most important: productivity, timeliness, or professionalism. Employees may have other criteria they deem most si...
What Rights Do I Have Under The Consumer Protection Act?
The Consumer Protection Act insulates Baltimore residents from abusive or fraudulent acts perpetrated by the sellers, purveyors, and marketers of consumer goods. Attorney Eric T. Kirk tells you t...
What Rights Does Someone in Baltimore, MD Have If An Insurance Company Wrongfully Refuses to Pay A Valid Claim?
Insurance companies refuse to pay thousands upon thousands of claims each and every year. The larger the insurance company, the larger the number of claims that are not paid. As attorney Eric T. Kirk...
What Compensation Can I Get If Someone Has Recorded My Voice Without My Consent In Baltimore, Maryland?
It is generally a crime in this State to record a private conversation with another person unless they have agreed to be recorded. [Although there are many exceptions to this general prohibition]. The...
When Can A Baltimore, Maryland Police Officer Search Me?
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 fi...
What Can Someone in Baltimore Do To Stop Online Defamation or Invasion of Privacy?
What Can Someone in Baltimore Do To Stop Online Defamation or Invasion of Privacy
Can I Sue For An Online Privacy Invasion in Baltimore, Maryland?
What Are My Rights If Someone Makes My Private Affairs Known To The Public Online?