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Kramon & Graham, a leading law firm providing litigation, real estate, and transactional services, is pleased to announce the election of Henry A. Andrews and Samuel K. Weisbaum to Principal, effective July 1, 2024.

Chambers USA has released the 2024 rankings of United States law firm practice groups and attorneys. Fourteen of our attorneys are recognized for legal excellence and client service.

Kramon & Graham, P.A. is delighted to share that the MSBA Litigation Section has selected principal Steven M. Klepper for the "Litigator of the Year Award," recognizing distinguished litigators for recent standout accomplishments or career dedication and achievement in litigation.

In the Matter of Antavis Chavis, the Supreme Court of Maryland ruled that a bar applicant diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) had met his burden to prove that he had a "disability" under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and that the testing accommodation he requested—50% additional time to take the Uniform Bar Examination (UBE)—was warranted. [Misc. No. 65, September Term, 2022]

The Maryland State Committee of the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL) grieves the assassination of Washington County Circuit Court Judge Andrew ("Drew") Wilkinson and calls for government action to protect the safety, security, and independence of all state and federal judges throughout the United States.

Kramon & Graham announces the selection of five of our trial lawyers in the 2nd edition of Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America. Lawdragon is considered a leading guide in the legal industry, informed by independent research focused on recent cases and defense verdicts or settlements.

Beginning on October 1, 2023, homebuilders in Maryland are required to include electronic vehicle charging equipment of varying levels in their construction of certain new residential properties.

Kramon & Graham is pleased to announce that Jillian J. Bokey has become a principal of the firm. To read the announcement click here.

Amy Askew will present at the IADC Annual Meeting, Objection! The Game, The Strategy, The Win, The Cost

Kramon & Graham announced today that thirteen firm attorneys have been recognized for legal excellence and client service in the 2023 Chambers USA legal ranking guide.

Kramon & Graham Appellate chair Steve Klepper and ethics attorney Lydia Lawless will be among the presenters at this year's Maryland State Bar Association Legal Summit & Annual Meeting at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean City, Maryland.

Kramon & Graham, a leading law firm providing litigation, real estate, and transactional services, announced today that trial attorney James P. Ulwick was presented with the Peter A. DiRito Award by the Maryland Chapter of the Federal Bar Association.

Kramon & Graham Appellate chair Steve Klepper was interviewed by Tom Hall on WYPR's Midday.

Congratulations to Kramon & Graham trial attorney Emily Greene who was invited to speak at the Towson University Honors College Convocation on May 8, where she received the designation of Alumna of the Year.

Ezra Gollogly will present Negotiating Settlement Of Coverage For Longtail Claims at the ACCC annual meeting in Chicago.

Kramon & Graham announced today that former Maryland Bar Counsel Lydia E. Lawless has joined the firm as a Principal.

Kramon & Graham is pleased to announce that transactions attorney Sam Weisbaum has been selected as a member of Business Volunteers Maryland's GIVE Fellowship Class of 2023.

Adnan Syed's murder conviction was reinstated by the Appellate Court of Maryland on March 28, 2023 after the court determined that the victim's representative was given insufficient legal notice about attending a hearing at which prosecutors chose to drop the charges.

Kramon & Graham announced today that its Director of Human Resources, Katelyn M. Schmidt, has been named a Daily Record 2023 Leaders in Law honoree.

Kramon & Graham trial attorneys John Bourgeois and Summer Niazy obtained a victory on behalf of their client, the plaintiff, in a products liability lawsuit in the U. S. District Court for the District of Maryland.

Ezra Gollogly will discuss representations and warranties insurance issues at the ABA Tort Trial & Insurance mid-year meeting in Phoenix.

Kramon & Graham announced today that real estate attorney Joshua Coleman has joined the firm.

Kramon & Graham Appellate chair Steve Klepper will speak at the Maryland Association for Justice program, Critical Appellate Rule Changes and Writing Techniques That Every Trial Lawyer Should Know.

Trials generally include several distinct stages. In the Maryland State Bar Association's 6-Minute Trial Skills audio series, Kramon & Graham principal and former MSBA bar president Natalie McSherry talks about the Direct Examination of a Witness stage.

Kramon & Graham Appellate chair Steve Klepper was tapped to share his recollections of working with Patricia Connor, a 30-year career veteran of the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Kramon & Graham announced today that transactions attorney Sam Weisbaum was recently elected to the boards of  B'More Clubhouse and Habonim Dror Camp Moshava.

Kramon & Graham announced today that it has been named one of Baltimore's Top Workplaces by the Baltimore Sun Media Group. This marks the tenth year that Kramon & Graham has received the distinction.

Jim Ulwick is interviewed by the Daily Record for his successful challenge of the appropriateness of US attorney “filter team.”

Kramon & Graham, P.A., a Maryland-based law firm providing litigation, real estate, and transactional services, is pleased to announce that firm principal Jean E. Lewis is among the 61 recent graduates of The Leadership Class of 2022.

Kramon & Graham is pleased to announce that firm principal Bradley M. Strickland has completed the Business Volunteers Maryland GIVE Fellowship Class of 2022 program. A 9-month program, the GIVE Fellowship prepares young professionals for civic engagement and community leadership.

In the recently released 2023 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers^® "Best Law Firms," Kramon & Graham received two national and twenty-five metropolitan rankings.

Kramon & Graham Appellate chair Steve Klepper was quoted in the Baltimore Sun on October 14, 2022 in an article about the dismissal of charges against Adnan Syed in the killing of Hae Min Lee.

Kramon & Graham announced today that five of its trial lawyers have been selected for recognition in the inaugural edition of Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America.

Kramon & Graham has earned top marks in the 2023 edition of Benchmark Litigation, a leading legal guide that provides an in-depth analysis of trial lawyers in the United States.

Kramon & Graham principal Geoffrey Genth has been elected to serve as the President of the Board of Trustees of the Egenton~Roberts Foundation, the mission of which is to advance the health, education, and welfare of girls in the Baltimore metropolitan area.

Kramon & Graham appellate chair Steve Klepper was quoted in the Baltimore Sun on the likelihood of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit to rehear Baltimore attorney Kenneth Ravenell's bail request.

Kramon & Graham was recently recognized by the Baltimore Business Journal as one of the Largest Corporate Philanthropists in Greater Baltimore.

Kramon & Graham is pleased to announce that Bradley M. Strickland has become a principal of the firm. The firm also welcomes its newest attorney, Gemar T. Patterson.

In a unanimous opinion, Maryland's highest court ruled for Kramon & Graham's client in a $2 million dispute, rejecting arguments that a personal umbrella liability insurance policy's household exclusion violated the Maryland Code.

Kramon & Graham is pleased to announce that ten of its attorneys have been named in the third annual Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch 2023 edition. The rankings recognize attorneys who, early in their career, display outstanding professional excellence in their areas of practice.

Kramon & Graham announced today that four firm attorneys were named Baltimore "Lawyer of the Year" in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.^©

Steve Klepper will present "What D.C. Lawyers Should Know About Maryland Appeals" to the DC Bar.

Kramon & Graham announced today that principal Ezra Gollogly has been elected to the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel.

Kramon & Graham is pleased to announce that principal Louis P. Malick has become a Fellow of the Maryland Bar Foundation (MBF). Louis was inducted at the annual Maryland Bar Foundation meeting in Ocean City on June 2, 2022.

Join top appellate lawyers Paul Mark Sandler, Andrew D. Levy, and Steven M. Klepper as they review the elements of appellate practice in Maryland.

Kramon & Graham announced today that principal Christopher Jeffries has been elected President of the Maryland Defense Counsel. Chris was sworn in during the organization's annual meeting on June 16, 2022.

Kramon & Graham, a leading Maryland-based law firm providing litigation, real estate, and transactional services, announced today that thirteen firm attorneys have been recognized for legal excellence and client service in the 2022 Chambers USA legal ranking guide.

Dave Shuster is the author of "Corporate Designee Depositions: A Primer for Maryland Practitioners," presented at the Maryland State Bar Association, Legal Summit & Annual Meeting.

Join two of Maryland's top trial attorneys as they present an overview of best practices for preparing for, taking, and defending depositions of corporate designees under FRCP 30(b)(6) and Md. Rule 2-412.

Kramon & Graham Insurance Coverage chair Ezra Gollogly and other prominent attorneys, in-house counsel, and insurance professionals will present at the Insurance Coverage & Allocation Issues Conference.

Kramon & Graham, a leading law firm providing litigation, real estate, and transactional services, is pleased to announce that firm attorney Bradley M. Strickland has been selected as a member of Business Volunteers Maryland's GIVE Fellowship Class of 2022.

Kramon & Graham is pleased to announce that trial attorney Amy E. Askew has been named to The Daily Record's 2022 list of Maryland's Top 100 Women.

Kramon & Graham is pleased to announce that The Daily Record has named litigator Christopher Jeffries to its 2022 listing of Leaders in Law.

In "Larry Hogan Shows How Judicial Appointments Are Done," a Washington Post editorial, Kramon & Graham appellate chair Steven M. Klepper praises Governor Larry Hogan's selection of Harford County Circuit Judge Angela Eaves as a judge of Maryland's highest court.

In a Washington Post editorial, Kramon & Graham appellate chair Steven M. Klepper praises Governor Larry Hogan's selection of Harford County Circuit Judge Angela Eaves as a judge of Maryland's highest court.

We at Kramon & Graham mourn the passing of our firm's co-founder, friend, and colleague James M. Kramon.

Kramon & Graham is pleased to announce that the firm has been included on the 2022 Benchmark Litigation US State Awards shortlist. The winners will be announced at the Benchmark Litigation 2022 Annual Awards Gala scheduled for March 24, 2022 in New York City.

Kramon & Graham is pleased to announce that firm principal Jean E. Lewis has been selected as a member of The Leadership Class of 2022.

Kramon & Graham congratulates the Maryland State Bar Association on 125^th years of service to the legal community.

In this month's Maryland Bar Journal, Kramon & Graham managing principal Dave Shuster discusses the challenges confronting today's law firm leaders. Click to read "The Future of Firms."

The Daily Record reached out to Natalie McSherry, the president of the Maryland State Bar Association and a principal at Kramon & Graham, about the latest results of the Maryland Lawyers Confidence Survey.

After a comprehensive review and evaluation of Baltimore County's procurement processes and policies, the Baltimore County Commission on Procurement, Purchasing and Contracting has released its Final Report, which outlines specific recommendations for streamlining and improving the County's functions and outcomes in procuring goods and services. 

Kramon & Graham principal M. Natalie McSherry has been selected for the Maryland Daily Record's inaugural Power 30 Law List. The list recognizes many of Maryland's most significant, influential, and respected leaders in the legal profession -- women and men who are "innovating and leading in their field."

Kramon & Graham is pleased to announce that it has been named one of Baltimore's Top Workplaces by the Baltimore Sun Media Group. This marks the ninth year that Kramon & Graham has received the recognition.

Kramon & Graham trial attorneys John Bourgeois and Summer Niazy obtained a judgment in excess of $740,000 on behalf of their client in a products liability lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland.

Kramon & Graham has received two national and twenty-five metropolitan rankings for professional excellence in the 2022 U.S. News – Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" list.

Kramon & Graham has earned top marks in the 2022 edition of Benchmark Litigation, a leading legal guide that provides an in-depth analysis of trial lawyers in the United States.

How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected Maryland's legal industry? The Maryland State Bar Association and The Daily Record surveyed the legal community this summer to find out.  Panelists will discuss the survey's key findings in an hour-long free webinar.

Kramon & Graham is pleased to announce that trial attorney Ezra S. Gollogly has become a Fellow of the American College of Coverage Counsel.

In response to the growing needs of new and existing clients, Kramon & Graham is pleased to announce that three associates have joined the firm: Sam K. Weisbaum, Joseph Dudek, and Taylor B. Scott.

Kramon & Graham is pleased to announce that B. Summer Hughes Niazy and Justin A. Redd, both trial attorneys, have been named principals of the firm.

Kramon & Graham is pleased to announce that trial attorney James P. Ulwick has been selected for The American Lawyer's Southern Trailblazer issue.

In a major victory for Kramon & Graham's client, the City of Baltimore, the Court of Appeals of Maryland upheld local governments' rights to make reasonable prospective changes to their pension plans.

Kramon & Graham principal Jim Ulwick was quoted in a Law.com article about Michael Avenatti's wire fraud trial in California, which ended in a mistrial after the Department of Justice's privilege-review team released new financial data during trial that the judge said should have been released long ago.

Kramon & Graham is pleased to announce that attorney Sheila R. Gibbs has recently been selected to the board of trustees of Arts Education in Maryland Schools.

Kramon & Graham is pleased to announce that principal Justin A. Redd has been elected to the board of directors of The Fund for Educational Excellence.

Kramon & Graham was recently recognized by the Baltimore Business Journal as one of the Largest Corporate Philanthropists in Greater Baltimore.

Kramon & Graham principal M. Natalie McSherry, recently elected president of the Maryland State Bar Association, has been appointed by Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh to the Access to Counsel in Evictions Task Force.

Kramon & Graham announced today that three firm attorneys were named Baltimore "Lawyer of the Year" in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.^©

Kramon & Graham is pleased to announce that eight of its attorneys have been named in the second annual Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, 2022 Edition.

The pandemic has created a health, economic and civil justice crisis for many of the nation's most vulnerable communities.

Kramon & Graham is pleased to announce that The Daily Record has named David J. Shuster, managing principal of the firm, to its 2021 listing of Influential Marylanders. He will be recognized at a virtual awards ceremony on July 29.

Every June, a dozen or more lawyers, judges, and other legal professionals gear up and take to the road for the annual firm-sponsored Ride to the Tide, a 125-mile bicycle ride to the Maryland State Bar Association Legal Summit and Annual Meeting in Ocean City, Maryland.

Kramon & Graham announced today that thirteen firm attorneys have been recognized for legal excellence and client service in the 2021 Chambers USA legal ranking guide.

Kramon & Graham is pleased to announce that David J. Shuster, Managing Principal of the firm, has been named a recipient of the Daily Record's 2021 Leadership in Law Award.

Kramon & Graham announced today that principal M. Natalie McSherry has been installed as the 125^th President of the Maryland State Bar Association.

In an important decision on matters of Bivens liability and immunity, Kramon & Graham appellate attorneys Steve Klepper and John Bourgeois prevailed in successfully defending an Assistant Attorney General acting in service as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney against allegations of the fabrication and destruction of evidence in a criminal fraud case.

The Maryland State Bar Association Legal Summit, scheduled for June 9 - 11, brings together attorneys from every segment of the legal profession for multiple days of learning and networking. Kramon & Graham principals Natalie McSherry and Steve Klepper are among this year's presenters.

In 1979, Lee Ogburn became the first lawyer to join Kramon & Graham, P.A. after Jim Kramon and Andy Graham founded the firm in 1975.

Kramon & Graham is pleased to announce that Louis P. Malick and Callie J. Tucker have become principals of the firm.

Mention cycling to a lawyer at Kramon & Graham, and you will likely hear stories about the firm-sponsored annual Ride to the Tide, a 125-mile bicycle ride to the Maryland State Bar Association Legal Summit and Annual Meeting in Ocean City, Maryland.

Kramon & Graham is pleased to announce that the firm has been named to the ninth annual Benchmark Litigation US 2021 State Awards shortlist. The winners will be announced at a virtual ceremony on March 31, 2021.

In January, the Maryland State Bar Association filed its first amicus curiae brief in 35 years.

Kramon & Graham has signed the CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst) COVID-19 Vaccine Pledge.

Kramon & Graham is pleased to announce that Jillian J. Bokey has been elected to the board of directors of The Loading Dock, Inc., effective February 17, 2021.

Kramon & Graham criminal defense attorney Jim Ulwick is a member of the defense team representing Michael and Peter Taylor who are alleged to have enabled the escape of former Nissan Motor Co. CEO Carlos Ghosn out of Japan.

Kramon & Graham represents plaintiffs in a nationwide class action lawsuit filed against Lenovo United States, Inc. The suit alleges that Lenovo brand 700-series 2-in-1 Yoga laptop/tablets manufactured after 2008 are equipped with a dual-hinge system that has an inherent defect that can ultimately render the device unusable.

Approximately 90 percent of all accidents occur due to human error. In spite of their awareness of the risk, experience, training, and knowledge, people often make decisions and behave in ways that increase the risk of an accident or injury.

Kramon & Graham is pleased to announce that it has been named one of Baltimore's Top Workplaces by the Baltimore Sun Media Group. This marks the eighth year that Kramon & Graham has received the recognition.

Philip Andrews, Chairman of Kramon & Graham, has been named Chair of the Baltimore County Commission on Procurement, Purchasing and Contracting.

Kramon & Graham is pleased to announce that principals John F. Dougherty and Steven M. Klepper have become Fellows of the Maryland Bar Foundation (MBF).

At the upcoming Maryland Defense Counsel Practice Pointers from the Pandemic remote seminar, Kramon & Graham trial attorneys Natalie McSherry and Amy Askew will participate in presentations featuring helpful hints for virtual depositions, hearings, and mediations.

The November 2020 issue of The Defense Line features an article by Kramon & Graham trial lawyers Amy Askew, John Bourgeois, and Brad Strickland. Click to read "Maryland Court of Special Appeals Affirms Trial Court's Decision that the Improper and Untimely Designation of Experts Results in Summary Judgment" beginning on page 9.

Kramon & Graham attorney Callie J. Tucker has become a Fellow of the Business Volunteers of Maryland GIVE program. The 9-month program prepares rising leaders in Baltimore for civic engagement and community leadership.

Kramon & Graham received two national and twenty metropolitan rankings for professional excellence in the 2021 U.S. News – Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" list.

Kramon & Graham, a leading law firm providing litigation, real estate, and transactional services, is pleased to announce the addition of two new attorneys. Click here to view the announcement.

Before any businesses went remote in response to the pandemic and before the state issued stay-at-home orders to minimize the spread of COVID-19, law firm leaders Dave Shuster, Managing Principal at Kramon & Graham, Tom Dame, Managing Partner at Gallagher Evelius & Jones, and Sharon Krevor-Weisbaum, Managing Partner at Brown Goldstein & Levy were already communicating about the impending crisis and how best to respond.

Kramon & Graham has earned top marks in the 2021 edition of Benchmark Litigation, a leading legal guide that provides an in-depth analysis of trial lawyers in the United States. Focused exclusively on the U.S. litigation market, Benchmark Litigation rankings are the result of extensive interviews with private practice lawyers and in-house counsel.

Kramon & Graham principal Natalie McSherry and Jeff Trueman, Esq., an independent mediator, offer valuable advice on how to deal with and respond to difficult people in "When people are the problem," a commentary published in the Daily Record, September, 9, 2020.

Kramon & Graham has made three new appointments, strengthening the firm's senior administrative management.

Kramon & Graham, a leading law firm providing litigation, real estate, and transactional services, is pleased to announce that seven of its attorneys have been named in the inaugural edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. These awards recognize attorneys who, early in their careers, display outstanding professional excellence in their areas of practice.

Kramon & Graham is pleased to announce that twenty-one attorneys have been selected to appear in the 27^th edition of The Best Lawyers in America^© directory, the oldest lawyer-rating publication in the U.S. 

Kramon & Graham trial attorney Amy E. Askew has become a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation (ABF). ABF Fellows comprise a global honorary society of lawyers, judges, law faculty, and legal scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in the profession and service to society.

Kramon & Graham principal Natalie McSherry has been honored with the Girl Scouts of Central Maryland's Distinguished Women's Award. The award, to be presented at a virtual ceremony scheduled for August 13, 2020, will honor five local women leaders for their exemplary professional accomplishments and community contributions.

Kramon & Graham principal Jean E. Lewis has been named to the 2020 Lawdragon 500 Leading U.S. Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers. Jean is recognized among other distinguished lawyers whose practice focuses on financial restructuring and bankruptcy law.

Kramon & Graham, a law firm providing litigation, real estate, and transactional services, is pleased to announce that firm principal Jean E. Lewis has been named one of Maryland's Top 100 Women by The Daily Record.

Kramon & Graham principal Jim Ulwick served as co-counsel to Kirkland & Ellis on behalf of Epic Games in Brantley et al. v. Epic Games Inc., an intellectual property lawsuit alleging invasion of privacy, unfair competition and unjust enrichment within the Copyright Act.

Kramon & Graham announced today that principal Ezra Gollogly was selected by the Maryland Daily Record as a recipient of the 2020 Leadership in Law Award.

Cyclists today are more vulnerable than ever. The number of cyclists on the road has increased as more and more people are commuting by bike.

Kramon & Graham is one of several law firms representing plaintiffs in a nationwide class action lawsuit filed in the District Court of Maryland against Lenovo United States, Inc.

Kramon & Graham announced today that principal Natalie McSherry has been elected to the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law Board of Visitors.

Kramon & Graham congratulates principal Natalie McSherry upon her selection by the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law for its Distinguished Graduate Award.

The line between zealous advocacy and incivility is sometimes blurred when lawyers with opposing interests interact.

Kramon & Graham announced today that twelve firm attorneys have been recognized for legal excellence and client service in the 2020 Chambers USA legal ranking guide.

Steven M. Klepper, a principal at Kramon & Graham and leader of the firm's Appellate practice group, has been appointed by Chief Judge Roger L. Gregory of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit to serve as the District of Maryland's representative on the Fourth Circuit Criminal Justice Act (CJA) Appellate Panel Committee effective immediately.

Kramon & Graham has assembled a multidisciplinary team to respond to the novel and, in many cases, pressing legal issues presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kramon & Graham, P.A. remains open for business and continues to serve the needs of its clients. 

Kramon & Graham attorneys Steve Klepper (at left) and Louis Malick (at right) filed a reply brief in support of their client's petition in the Supreme Court of the United States.

Kramon & Graham is pleased to announce that the firm has opened a new office in Towson, Maryland.

On December 19, 2019, Kramon & Graham principals David Shuster, Jean Lewis, and John Bourgeois obtained a $1.5 million jury verdict for their client, a local Baltimore law firm, that had filed suit against a NY lawyer and various law firms related to him.

Justin Redd is the co-author of "The Unauthorized Practice of Public Insurance Adjusting," published by Claims Magazine.

Kramon & Graham trial attorney James P. Ulwick and co-counsel Sauder Schelkopf represent plaintiffs in a nationwide class action product defects lawsuit against Viking Group, Inc., The Viking Corporation, and Supply Network, Inc., d/b/a Viking Supplynet.

Kramon & Graham is pleased to announce that prominent Maryland defense attorney David B. Irwin has joined the firm as Of Counsel.

Kramon & Graham attorney Louis Malick recently participated in a panel discussion on Maryland medical cannabis regulation.

In From Spiro Agnew to Catherine Pugh, Baltimore's federal prosecutors have tradition of fighting corruption (November 22, 2019), the Baltimore Sun turned to Jim Ulwick for comment in its feature article on recent and historic prosecutions tried in the District of Maryland.

Kramon & Graham co-founder Andy Graham was quoted in Baltimore Magazine regarding the prosecution's case against former Mayor Catherine Pugh.

Kramon & Graham has been named one of Baltimore's Top Workplaces by the Baltimore Sun Media Group. This marks the seventh consecutive year that Kramon & Graham has received the recognition.

Kramon & Graham, a leading law firm providing litigation, real estate, and transactional services, received two national and fourteen metropolitan rankings in the ninth edition of the recently published U.S. News – Best Lawyers annual directory.

Kramon & Graham principal John Dougherty recently presented at the First Party Claims Conference (FPCC) in Warwick, Rhode Island.

On October 18, the Court of Appeals of Maryland's Standing Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure will consider new amendments to rules governing disciplinary proceedings against Maryland judges. The Daily Record asked Kramon & Graham attorney Louis Malick, who has represented a number of Maryland judges in such matters, for his reaction to the proposed amendments.

John Dougherty is the author of "Environmental Considerations in First Party Insurance Claims," which was presented at the First Party Claims Conference Annual Meeting in 2019.

Kramon & Graham prevails in Fourth Circuit in challenging appropriateness of filter team's review of confiscated files and emails

Kramon & Graham appellate lawyer Steve Klepper was an early adopter of social media. In Lawyers use Twitter to stay in the loop and to network (September 13, 2019), the Daily Record talks to Steve about his social media use and strategy.

Kramon & Graham, a leading law firm providing litigation, real estate, and transactional services, has earned top marks in the 2020 edition of Benchmark Litigation, a leading legal guide that provides an in-depth analysis of commercial litigators in the United States.

Seventeen Kramon & Graham attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America legal ranking guide. In addition, firm principal Natalie McSherry has been named 2020 Baltimore Mediation "Lawyer of the Year."

The Baltimore Business Journal has identified Kramon & Graham as one of the region's top 25 corporate philanthropists for the year 2018.

In The lure of appellate work: Choosing conversation over confrontation (June 12, 2019), Steve Klepper, talks to the Daily Record about his practice and the value specialized appellate counsel brings to an appellate case.

Kramon & Graham principal Christopher C. Jeffries has been named a 2019 Daily Record VIP List winner.

Kramon & Graham co-founder Andrew Jay Graham was quoted in a July 11, 2019 Baltimore Sun article concerning the process for reviewing allegations of judicial misconduct.

The Maryland Chapter of the Federal Bar Association recently sponsored "Introduction to Federal Practice." More than 50 lawyers attended the program, which was held at the Edward A. Garmatz U.S. Courthouse in Baltimore.

Kramon & Graham announced today that ten firm attorneys are recognized for legal excellence and client service in the 2019 Chambers USA legal ranking guide. More than 40 percent of Kramon & Graham's principals are recognized in the directory.

Kramon & Graham announced today that firm principal Steven M. Klepper has been selected as a 2019 Leadership in Law awardee by The Daily Record.

Kramon & Graham announced today that criminal defense principal James P. Ulwick accepted the prestigious John Adams Award on behalf of 84 members of the Criminal Justice Act Panel.

Kramon & Graham appellate practice leader Steve Klepper was asked for his thoughts on the Maryland Court of Special Appeals' new policy to give advance notice to attorneys of the judges who will be hearing their case.

Litigating a bankruptcy case requires specialized skill and knowledge. Join Kramon & Graham principal Jean Lewis and other panelists for an in depth discussion of the procedures and nuances of litigating in bankruptcy court proceedings.

At the ABA Annual Litigation Conference, Kramon & Graham principal Dave Shuster will participate in a panel discussion on the intentional destruction of ESI.

Kramon & Graham litigation defense principal Brian Goodman recently obtained summary judgment for his clients, a local conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church and the presiding bishop, against claims brought by a former pastor who was suspended from her church position following an internal church dispute.

Kramon & Graham is one of several law firms that have teamed up to file the nation's largest class action complaint against Marriott International following a massive, long-running data breach at the company.

In "Legal market remains hot for three-to-five-year associates," December 17, 2018, the Daily Record talks with Ezra Gollogly about lateral associate recruiting and retention.

Kramon & Graham, P.A., a leading law firm providing litigation, real estate, and transactional services, has been selected for recognition in The Baltimore Sun's annual list of the region's Top Workplaces.

Founding principal Andrew Jay Graham, who has spent his career trying cases in the federal courthouse and has served in various leadership positions in the Maryland Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, was interviewed by Law360 for its article, Meet The Judge Who Controls Fate Of ACA, Trump's AG (November 16, 2018).

Earlier this month, appellate attorney Steven Klepper moderated a panel called "Appellate Practice Tips from the Bench and Bar."

Kramon & Graham firm principal M. Natalie McSherry has been selected by the Maryland Daily Record as a 2018 Icon Honors recipient.

Kramon & Graham, a leading law firm providing litigation, real estate, and transactional services, has earned top marks in the 2019 edition of Benchmark Litigation, the definitive guide to America's leading business litigation firms and attorneys.

On order by the Court of Appeals of Maryland, the Standing Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure has proposed an update to Maryland's rules governing judicial ethics as reported in the Daily Record article Proposed Md. judicial discipline rules redefine reprimand, add discovery requirements (October 25, 2018).

U.S. News – Best Lawyers has recognized Kramon & Graham in its 2019 "Best Law Firms" ranking guide.

Kramon & Graham is pleased to announce that the firm has been named to the BTI Litigation Outlook 2019 Honor Roll.

Kramon & Graham is honored to receive the 2018 recipient of the Anne Arundel County CASA Corporate Commitment Award.

At the recent 2018 New Trial Judge Orientation, firm co-founder Andrew Jay Graham presented "Grievance Hearings" with Lydia Lawless, Maryland Bar Counsel.

Congressman Greg Gianforte, a Montana politician, assaulted Guardian journalist Ben Jacobs in May 2017 after Mr. Jacobs tried to ask the then-candidate a question about his views on a health care bill.

Kramon & Graham is pleased to announce that appellate attorney Steve Klepper has been recognized with the 2018 Tip the Scales of Justice Award from DV LEAP (Domestic Violence Legal Empowerment and Advocacy Project).

Kramon & Graham co-founder Andrew Jay Graham has been selected for the Maryland Legal Services Corporation's 2018 Arthur W. Machen, Jr. Award. The award recognizes Andy's extraordinary efforts to improve the access of justice for low-income Marylanders.

Kramon & Graham is pleased to announce that M. Natalie McSherry has been elected chair of the board of the Maryland Legal Services Corporation. Natalie is the first woman in MLSC's 36-year history to hold this position.

Appellate attorney Steve Klepper submitted a brief amicus curiae in the Maryland Court of Appeals in State v. Adnan Syed, a case which has drawn international interest following the popular Serial podcast.

The Daily Record publication Path to Excellence features Cynthia Berman in its column 5 Women Who Changed My life, (September 21, 2018).

Kramon & Graham attorneys will present at the 10^th annual First Party Claims Conference taking place October 15 – 17 in Warwick, RI.

Kramon & Graham announced today that five firm principals have been named "Lawyer of the Year" Baltimore in the 2019 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. In addition, sixteen firm attorneys were selected for inclusion in the ranking guide. The attorneys represent Kramon & Graham's full range of practices from litigation to transactional services.

In the Daily Record article After high court decision, rules committee ready to act on judicial discipline changes, July 31, 2018, Andrew Jay Graham comments on the Court of Appeals dismissal of Judge Mary C. Reese's judicial discipline case.

Trial attorneys Jean Lewis and Dave Shuster serve as special litigation counsel to bankruptcy trustees in adversary proceedings. The team was recently engaged by Chapter 11 Trustee Roger Schlossberg to pursue claims against a debtor, his estranged wife, and dozens of companies and family members who were involved in concealing the debtor's assets.

Long known for its corporate giving, Kramon & Graham's philanthropy was recently recognized by the Baltimore Business Journal as one of the Largest Corporate Philanthropists in Greater Baltimore.

Kramon & Graham criminal defense attorneys Jim Ulwick and Will Harrington obtained an acquittal for a former Eastern Correctional Institution correctional officer charged in a case involving the largest number of individuals ever indicted in a case filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland.

Kramon & Graham announced today that trial lawyer Chris Jeffries has been named a 2017–2018 MVP of the Maryland Defense Counsel for his work as MDC Deposition Bootcamp Steering Committee Co-Chair.

Kramon & Graham announced today that appellate practice chair Steven M. Klepper, together with co-editors Paul Mark Sandler and Andrew D. Levy, have completed the fifth edition of "Appellate Practice for the Maryland Lawyer: State and Federal," published by the Maryland State Bar Association.

Andrew Jay Graham was quoted by the Daily Record in Rules committee to revisit judicial discipline amendments, May 13, 2018, about an order from the Court of Appeals of Maryland to the Standing Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure to review recommended revisions to the judicial discipline rules.

Andrew Jay Graham was a panelist at the Maryland Bankruptcy Bar Association's 22nd Annual Spring Break Weekend workshop.

Kramon & Graham, a leading law firm providing litigation, real estate, and transactional services, announced today that principal M. Natalie McSherry has been selected by the Maryland Daily Record as a recipient of the 2018 Leadership in Law Lifetime Achievement Award.

Kramon & Graham, a leading law firm providing litigation, real estate, and transactional services, announced today that nine firm attorneys have been recognized for legal excellence and client service by the 2018 Chambers USA legal ranking guide.

In this month's issue of The Maryland Litigator, trial attorney Louis Malick offers a summary of a panel discussion on recent impact decisions by the Court of Appeals. Click to read "Contract Killings to Choice of Venue: Recent Impact Decisions Panel" beginning on page 3.

At the 2018 ABA Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee CLE Seminar in Tucson, Kramon & Graham Insurance Coverage principal Ezra Gollogly will explore issues relevant to general contractors, subcontractors, and their insurers.

Justin Redd is the co-author of "Drafting and Issuing Discovery Subpoenas: Maryland," published in Practical Law by Thomson Reuters.

Ezra Gollogly and Louis Malick are co-authors of "Responding to Discovery Subpoenas: Maryland," published in Practical Law by Thomson Reuters.

This month's American Bankruptcy Trustee Journal features “Litigating Against Bad Debtors: Protecting Against the Spoliation of ESI,” written by Jean Lewis and Dave Shuster, litigation attorneys who have served as special litigation counsel to bankruptcy trustees in several adversary proceedings.

Where appropriate, Kramon & Graham uses artificial intelligence to make data-intensive tasks more productive and economical for clients. Use of AI enables our attorneys to focus more on case strategy and to pass on to clients the efficiency and value technology offers.

Daily Record quotes Andrew Jay Graham regarding judicial grievance case.

Join Kramon & Graham principals John Bourgeois and Geoff Genth and Under Armour Managing Counsel, Litigation Kristin Pickett Herber for valuable insights, practical tips, and guidance for all types and phases of ADR.

Geoff Genth was quoted in an article in the Daily Record on December 15, 2017 about the concept of employing collaborative law to resolve business disputes.

Dave Shuster has joins Casey Cares Advisory Board.

Appellate practice leader Steve Klepper recently moderated “Maryland Impact Decisions,” a panel discussion covering some of the most important decisions that the Court of Appeals of Maryland issued over the past year.

Kramon & Graham principal Natalie McSherry, Summer Hughes Niazy, and Catherine Steiner from Pessin, Katz will co-present “Controlled Dangerous Substances Practices & Pitfalls.”

Kramon & Graham has been selected for recognition in The Baltimore Sun's annual list of the region's Top Workplaces. This marks the fifth year that Kramon & Graham employees have placed the firm's workplace culture among Baltimore's best.

Steve Klepper is the author of "The Changing Certiorari Dynamic at the Supreme Court," published in Certworthy, by DRI.

Steve Klepper is the author of "Mid-Construction Losses: The Intersection of Liability and Builder's Risk Coverage," published in The Brief, Volume 46 Number 2 by the American Bar Association.

On behalf of Guardian reporter Ben Jacobs, Kramon & Graham sent a cease-and-desist letter to Congressman Greg Gianforte and his staff demanding that they stop making "false and defamatory statements" about an assault that occurred in May.

Kramon & Graham has a long and proud tradition of giving back to causes and organizations in the communities in which our members live and work.

Maryland State Bar Association “Litigator of the Year” Amy Askew is featured in the October 2017 edition of The Maryland Litigator.

Kramon & Graham obtained a substantial victory after six days of trial before Judge J. Frederick Motz in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland.

Chris Jeffries is the co-author of "Responding to a Complaint: Maryland," published in Practical Law by Thomson Reuters.

In the 2018 edition of Benchmark Litigation, the definitive guide to America's leading business litigation firms and attorneys, Kramon & Graham earns top marks as one of Maryland's leading law firms.

The recently released U.S. News – Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" directory recognizes thirteen Kramon & Graham practices in its 2018 law firm guide.

In an international contract dispute, Andrew Jay Graham, John Bourgeois, and Louis Malick represented the Swiss manufacturer of a line of luxury goods before the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut.

The Baltimore Sun quoted Andrew Jay Graham in an article about the state Commission on Judicial Disabilities' recommendation to remove Baltimore Circuit Judge Alfred Nance from the bench.

Kramon & Graham announced today that attorney Justin A. Redd has been elected to the Community Law Center's board of directors. He will serve an initial three-year term.

Litigation principals Jim Ulwick and Natalie McSherry are featured instructors at the Legal Services Advocates Trial Skills Program, "One Day Boot Camp Trial Training," presented by The American College of Trial Lawyers, ABA Litigation Section, MSBA Litigation Section, FBA - Maryland Chapter, and Maryland Legal Aid.

Kramon & Graham attorney Justin Redd will co-present “Without A Trace: Preventing, Spotting and Addressing ESI Destruction,” at the Bar Association Baltimore of Baltimore City.

Kramon & Graham real estate attorney Cynthia Berman represented the purchaser of two Marriott hotels in the Central Florida area.

Justin Redd is the author of "Annual Meeting Review: Spoiling for a Fight – Preventing, Spotting, and Addressing ESI Destruction," published in the Maryland Litigator.

Geoff Genth is the co-author of "Commencing an Action: Maryland," published in Practical Law by Thomson Reuters.

Kramon & Graham announced today that Managing Principal David J. Shuster has been elected to the Downtown Partnership of Baltimore's board of directors.

Kramon & Graham, a leading law firm providing litigation, real estate, and transactional services, is pleased to announce the addition of three new associates. Joining the firm are Callie J. Tucker in Real Estate, James H. Geiser, III in Insurance, and Emily R. Greene in Litigation.

Kramon & Graham appellate attorney Steve Klepper was quoted by the Daily Record in an August 9, 2017 article discussing Rahul Gupta's murder conviction.

When the Court of Appeals of Maryland hears a case, it is the majority view of the judges that determines the outcome.

Kramon & Graham appellate attorney Steve Klepper was covered in the Frederick News-Post about a recent opinion issued by U.S. District Court judges James K. Bredar and George L. Russell III who denied a request by 6th District voters for a preliminary injunction to require a new congressional district map before the 2018 election.

The Court of Appeals of Maryland issued a decision earlier this month, reversing a Court of Special Appeals opinion in a case relating to lien priorities. The case centered on whether a private utility company's recorded declarations of future front foot benefit charges create a lien that supersedes later recorded deeds of trust.

Kramon & Graham, a leading law firm providing litigation, real estate, and transactional services, is pleased to announce that thirteen firm attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2018 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

Kramon & Graham principal Cynthia Berman represented Merritt Properties in the $24.55 million purchase of the 121,414-square-foot 100 West Road building, a Class A, five-story office building that is LEED-EB Gold certified.

Kramon & Graham criminal defense principal Jim Ulwick was quoted in USA TODAY about former fellow federal prosecutor Ty Cobb's recent appointment as White House special counsel: Ty Cobb, Donald Trump's newest Russia lawyer, adds legal muscle as investigations widen, published July 18, 2017.

Firm principals Natalie McSherry and Chris Jeffries served on the appellate team that successfully argued on behalf of the defendant-landlord that an expert witness did not have a sufficient factual basis to opine that lead exposure caused the plaintiff's Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

Thomson Reuters Practical Law has just released the latest Maryland arbitration Practice Note, Compelling and Staying Arbitration in Maryland. Authored by Kramon & Graham principals Andrew Jay Graham, Jean Lewis, and Louis Malick, the guide provides practical, state-specific information to lawyers seeking judicial assistance to compel or stay arbitration in Maryland state court.

Kramon & Graham principal Andrew Jay Graham was quoted in a June 16, 2017 Washington Post article amid questions over whether Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein will recuse himself from overseeing Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.

On June 14, 2017, K&G led another successful "Ride to the Tide" -- a one-day, 125-mile bike ride from K&G's downtown Baltimore office building to the annual Maryland State Bar Convention in Ocean City, Maryland.

Kramon & Graham principal Amy E. Askew, has been named Litigator of the Year by the Maryland State Bar Association Litigation Section Council.

Firm principal Andrew Jay Graham recently participated in "Tips & Advice for Responding to the Commission on Judicial Disabilities," a panel discussion sponsored by the Maryland Circuit Judges Association.

Greg Gianforte, the Montana politician who assaulted Guardian journalist Ben Jacobs, has issued a full and unequivocal apology to the reporter and agreed to donate $50,000 to the Committee to Protect Journalists.

Andy Graham, Jean Lewis, and Louis Malick are co-authors of "Compelling and Staying Arbitration in Maryland," published in Practical Law by Thomson Reuters.

Kramon & Graham, one of Maryland's leading law firms, has been selected to appear in the 2017 edition of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business. The firm received top-tier status for its Commercial Litigation practice. Kramon & Graham has held the top position in this area for more than ten consecutive years.

Kramon & Graham appellate attorney Steve Klepper will lead a panel of experienced Supreme Court observers and advocates in “United States Supreme Court Year in Review,” a review of the Court's 2016 term, including its most high profile cases.

Kramon & Graham principals Dave Shuster and Jean Lewis will co-present “Preventing, Spotting and Addressing ESI Destruction” at the Maryland State Bar Association Annual Meeting taking place June 14 – 17 in Ocean City, Maryland.

Kramon & Graham is pleased to announce that Jeffrey H. Scherr has been selected to receive the Daily Record's 2017 Leadership in Law Award.

At "Introduction to Federal Practice," sponsored by the Maryland Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, more than 75 lawyers recently attended CLE sessions on jurisdiction, venue and removal, discovery, mediation, and summary judgment motions. 

Time element coverage, which includes business interruption and extra expense coverage, is an integral part of first party insurance. Click to read “Is There Coverage for Time Element Losses Incurred or Ascertained (Arguably) Outside the Period of Recovery?”

Amy E. Askew has been named to The Daily Record's 2017 list of Maryland's Top 100 Women.

Kramon & Graham has a long and proud tradition of giving back to causes and organizations in the communities in which our members live and work, as described in the February24, 2017 Daily Record article, Cake, community service, cocktails.

The legal landscape for independent schools is increasingly complex -- and increasingly risky. School administrators are confronted every day with new challenges in protecting students, faculty and staff, board members, and other stake holders, while preserving the institution's mission and viability.

The Alzheimer's Association Greater Maryland Chapter has elected Jeffrey H. Scherr, Esq. (principal, Kramon & Graham, P.A.) president of its board of directors.

If your business entity was incorporated, qualified or registered to do business in Maryland as of January 1, 2016, you may have received a pink postcard from the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation. The postcard is marked "Final Notice" and is advice that your Form 1, Annual Report and Personal Property Return as of January 1, 2017, must be filed on or before April 17, 2017. 

Kramon & Graham principal and appellate attorney Steve Klepper discussed Supreme Court Nominee Neil Gorsuch on The Marc Steiner Show on WEAA 88.9FM, an NPR affiliate, on February 6, 2017.

When a property loss occurs during construction, it is important to understand the interplay between first-party builder's risk coverage and third-party liability coverage, as Steve Klepper explains in the article “Midconstruction Losses, the Intersection of Liability and Builders Risk Coverage,” published in the ABA Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section magazine, The Brief, Volume 46, Number 2, Winter 2017.

Kramon & Graham principal John Dougherty will present The Maryland False Claims Act Today at the February 2017 ACC-Baltimore Chapter luncheon.

For companies that have learned to use arbitration effectively, the promised benefits of lower costs, expedited dispute resolutions, and outcomes that preserve relationships is a reality. But what happens when the losing party refuses to pay or voluntarily comply with the decision? Click to read "Enforcing Arbitration Awards in Maryland."

Six Kramon & Graham principals have been recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2017, a leading legal guide that provides analysis of commercial and financial litigators in the United States.

Kramon & Graham appellate attorney Steven M. Klepper has been named chair of the Appellate Practice Committee of the Maryland State Bar Association Section of Litigation.

Most businesses won't know that they are under investigation by federal law enforcement until agents arrive in the lobby with a search warrant. Click to read "What to Do When the Feds Come Knocking."

Middle Grades Partnership, a nationally recognized education-based nonprofit, has elected Geoff Genth as the newest member of its board of directors.

Baltimore, MD (November 14, 2016) -- The recently released U.S. News - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" directory recognizes thirteen Kramon & Graham practices in its 2017 law firm guide.

Kramon & Graham attorneys Ezra Gollogly and Justin Redd recently won a significant victory in a white-collar criminal defense trial.

In a dispute over a 93-acre real estate development project, Kramon & Graham successfully secured a jury trial victory for its client.

Per attorney, according to recent surveys, Kramon & Graham is one of the nation's leading firms in terms of charitable giving.

Natalie McSherry was recently elected chair of the Woodsboro Bank board of directors.

Andy Graham and Jean Lewis are co-authors of "Enforcing Arbitration Awards in Maryland," published in Practical Law by Thomson Reuters.

GTI Maryland recently filed a lawsuit against the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission for removing GTI from the list of companies that received licensing pre-approval for operating medical cannabis grower operations in the state.

Kramon & Graham is pleased to announce that attorneys Erin R. Guiffre and Christopher C. Jeffries have become principals of the firm.

Kramon & Graham is pleased to announce that firm co-founder Andrew Jay Graham has been named the 2017 Litigation - Securities "Lawyer of the Year" and that Natalie McSherry has been named Medical Malpractice Defense "Lawyer if the Year" for Baltimore by The Best Lawyers in America, the oldest lawyer-rating publication in the U.S. The "Lawyer of the Year" distinction is presented to individuals who have received outstanding ratings from their peers in Best Lawyers surveys. 

Kramon & Graham litigation principal Ezra Gollogly has been elected president of the Board of Directors of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Baltimore. He will serve a two-year term.

Philip Andrews, Chairman and CEO of the law firm Kramon & Graham, has been named one of Maryland's 2016 Most Admired CEOs by The Daily Record.

As a featured guest on WAMU's Kojo Nnamdi Show, which aired on July 7, Kramon & Graham appellate attorney Steve Klepper discussed a new opinion issued by the Court of Appeals of Maryland on the subject of an adult's liability for injuries caused by an intoxicated minor who consumed alcohol in the adult's home.

The 5^th annual “Top 250 Women in Litigation,” published by Benchmark Litigation, honors the accomplishments of the nation's leading female trial lawyers.

In recognition of its continued commitment to ensuring equal access to justice for all citizens, Kramon & Graham was honored today with the Trailblazer Award from Maryland Legal Aid's Equal Justice Council.

The National Law Journal's recently released “Top 100 Verdicts” (subscription) lists Paice LLC v Hyundai Motor Co. as a recipient of one of the nation's top jury awards in 2015.

Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business announced its final rankings for the 2016 edition with Kramon & Graham receiving top-tier status in Band 1 for Commercial Litigation -- a position it has been honored to receive for more than ten consecutive years.

On behalf of Kramon & Graham's Class I railroad client, firm attorneys Amy E. Askew and Ryan A. Mitchell successfully obtained summary judgment in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City.

The public failure of the nonprofit Wounded Warriors to act as a responsible steward of donor funding has many other charitable organizations scrambling to ensure their policies and procedures can withstand scrutiny and that their administrative costs are in line.

The Daily Record recently featured a Letter to the Editor describing Maryland Legal Aid's Community Lawyering Project as a response to last year's unrest in Baltimore and announcing the start of the Equal Justice Council's 2016 Law Firm Campaign.

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland recently delivered a potentially landmark opinion in a case involving spoliation and the concealment of assets by a bankruptcy debtor and his wife. 

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland recently delivered a potentially landmark opinion in a case involving spoliation and the concealment of assets by a bankruptcy debtor and his wife.

Kramon & Graham principals Geoff Genth, Dave Shuster, and U.S. District Judge George Hazel recently led a discussion on jurisdiction, removal, and venue at the Maryland Chapter of the Federal Bar Association program "Introduction to Federal Practice."

To protect the legal rights of cyclists involved in serious crashes, Kramon & Graham trial lawyer Dave Shuster developed “The Cyclist's Essential Checklist,” which he distributed at his April 2016 presentation, “A Legal Primer for Cyclists.” Keep these tips in mind when dealing with motorists, the police, and insurance companies in the event of a motor vehicle-bike accident.

In a recent victory, Kramon & Graham litigation principal John Dougherty won an important defense judgment in an action brought by homeowners who were seeking to void their obligation to pay for utility infrastructure charges, often referred to as "front foot" charges.

Kramon & Graham appellate attorney Steve Klepper was quoted in a March 29, 2016 Bloomberg BNA article on the Supreme Court's recent divided rulings.

Kramon & Graham appellate attorney Steve Klepper was recently quoted in Law360's In His Own Words: 4 Key Garland Opinions, and the Daily Record's Md. lawyers say Supreme Court nominee' one smart judge' about President Obama's selection of Chief Judge Merrick Garland to fill the vacancy created by Justice Antonin Scalia.

Cyclists today feel more vulnerable than ever. The cyclist-motorist relationship is at an all-time low. In the past five years, Maryland has seen 3,800 car-bike crashes. Thirty riders have been killed and another 3,100 have been injured. Our cycling community has become, unfortunately, all too familiar with these tragedies. Each of these incidents presents complicated legal issues and raise important questions about the safety and legal rights of cyclists.

Kramon & Graham principal and appellate attorney Steve Klepper has been appointed to the Women's Law Center of Maryland. A nonprofit organization, the Women's Law Center serves as a leading voice for justice and fairness for women by advocating for the protection and expansion of women's rights through legal assistance to individuals and strategic initiatives to achieve systemic change.

After a five-day trial in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, Jeffrey H. Scherr and John A. Bourgeois obtained a judgment for more than $1.14 million in favor of their client, a San Francisco-based institutional investor in historic tax credits, and against a developer in Baltimore's Station North Arts and Entertainment District.

At the conclusion of a trial in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, John A. Bourgeois and Justin A. Redd obtained a judgment for over $400,000 in compensatory and punitive damages on behalf of their client, a young man whose inheritance from his custodial grandmother was stolen by his father.

Kramon & Graham principal Steve Klepper was recently interviewed by Law360 for his perspective regarding President Obama's selection of a replacement for Associate Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia in If Republicans Could Pick A Scalia Successor, They'd Pick... and GOP Attys Would Likely Back Srinivasan To Replace Scalia. Steve also appeared on the NPR affiliate, The Marc Steiner Show, offering his perspective of Justice Scalia's legacy and the impending battle over his successor.

Kramon & Graham Appellate attorney Steve Klepper will present “Growing Your Appellate Practice, Both Within and Without,” at the DRI Appellate Advocacy Seminar in Scottsdale, AZ.

Kramon & Graham Insurance Coverage principal  Steve Klepper will lead a panel in “Mid-Construction Losses: The Intersection of Liability and Builder's Risk Coverage,” at the ABA's 24th Annual Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee and Mid-Year Program in Phoenix, AZ.

Kramon & Graham principal Steve Klepper recently appeared on the public radio program, The Marc Steiner Show to discuss the Adnan Syed case. The Christian Science Monitor, AP, and other media outlets have quoted Steve on the Syed case for his perspective as an appellate attorney.

Kramon & Graham principals John Bourgeois and Ezra Gollogly presented “The Yates Memo: What Corporate Counsel Needs to Know,” at the January 2016 ACC-Baltimore Chapter luncheon at Roy's Restaurant.

The legal landscape for independent schools is increasingly complex --and increasingly risky. From the dramatic headline-making news of multimillion dollar verdicts (Hotchkiss), to perennial employment claims and collection issues, independent school heads are confronted every day with new challenges in protecting students, faculty and staff, board members, and other stake holders, while preserving the institution's mission and viability.

Kramon & Graham, a full service law firm headquartered in Baltimore, announced today that principal Cynthia Berman has been elected to the Business Volunteers Maryland Board of Directors.

Kramon & Graham, a nationally recognized full service law firm, announced today that it was named to The Baltimore Sun Media Group's Top Workplaces list.

Kramon & Graham celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.

In the 2016 edition of “Best Law Firms,” Kramon & Graham receives National Tier ranking for its real estate and securities litigation practices and Tier 1 Metropolitan rankings for ten of its practice areas, including real estate, litigation, criminal defense, health care, and insurance law.

On October 28, 2015, the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland ruled in favor of Kramon & Graham's client, the defendant in a lawsuit between two government contractors.

Kramon & Graham co-founder Andy Graham was quoted in "In Dewey case, an argument for good judgment" (subscription required), an October 20, 2015 Daily Record article discussing takeaways from the trial and the organization's demise.

On October 1, 2015, a Baltimore jury returned a verdict in favor of Kramon & Graham clients Paice, LLC and The Abell Foundation in a lawsuit against automakers Hyundai and Kia for patent infringement.

Benchmark Litigation, a leading legal guide that identifies U.S. trial attorneys and law firms, has selected five of the firm's principals as local "Litigation Stars."

In “Giving Their All,” published in the October 2015 issue of Baltimore Law, Kramon & Graham managing principal Dave Shuster is profiled for his work on the executive committee of the Lawyers' Campaign for CollegeBound.

Kramon & Graham principals Andy Graham and Natalie McSherry were interviewed for the August 24, 2015 Daily Record feature story “Neutrals' in high gear.”

Kramon & Graham principal Steve Klepper was quoted in a September 9, 2015 National Law Journal article "High Court Asked for Rule on Holdout Juror Removal" (subscription required) on whether his client's Sixth Amendment was violated when a judge dismissed a holdout juror in the midst of jury deliberations.

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit recently affirmed the grant of summary judgment obtained by Kramon & Graham principal Brian Goodman on behalf of the firm's client, a leading global retailer.

Kramon & Graham is pleased to announce the recognition of several of its attorneys in the 2016 edition of The Best Lawyers in America^©.

On July 21, 2015, the Supreme Court of the United States requested that the State of Connecticut respond to a petition that Kramon & Graham filed on behalf of a Connecticut prisoner serving a 50-year sentence for murder.

Kramon & Graham attorneys John A. Bourgeois and William J. Harrington obtained summary judgment for a regional mortgage origination company and loan officer, both of whom had been sued by potential home-loan borrowers alleging negligence, breach of contract, detrimental reliance, and breach of fiduciary duty.

The Court of Special Appeals of Maryland recently affirmed the dismissal of a legal malpractice claim against one of the Firm's clients.

Andrew Jay Graham and co-honoree Benjamin Rosenberg received the Exemplar of Equal Justice Award from the Maryland Legal Aid's Equal Justice Council at the organization's annual breakfast on June 2, 2015.

Kramon & Graham, P.A. is pleased to announce that four of its attorneys are ranked in the 2015 edition of Chambers USA, a highly respected annual guide of America's leading lawyers. The Firm, along with only two other law firms in Maryland, is again ranked in Band 1 – the highest ranking – for Litigation.

Geoff Genth presented, “Can Schools Limit Liability Through Exculpatory Clauses?” at the Perspectives on International Travel: Critical Legal & Insurance Considerations for Independent Schools Workshop hosted by RCM&D.

On April 24, 2015, at the annual Forensic Valuation Conference of the Maryland Association of CPAs (MACPA), managing principal David Shuster served as an invited speaker on the subject of becoming a successful expert witness.

Cynthia Berman moderated the CREW-Baltimore program entitled “Women of Influence” on April 23^rd.

Firm principal David Shuster served as a guest speaker during the ABA's Spring 2015 National Malpractice Conference in Washington, D.C.

Two Kramon & Graham principals participated in a presentation on subject matter jurisdiction, venue, and removal at the Northern Division of the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland on April 3, 2015.

Benchmark Litigation has announced that Kramon & Graham, P.A. is the winner of Benchmark's award for the Maryland Law Firm of the Year for 2015.

On February 25, 2015, Kramon & Graham principals George Brown and David Shuster gave a presentation to the Baltimore Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel.

Kramon & Graham, P.A. is pleased to announce that Louis Malick and Summer Hughes Niazy have joined the firm as associates.

Managing Principal David J. Shuster was honored to be asked again to serve as an instructor in the Court of Appeals' Professionalism Course for New Admittees of the Maryland Bar.

On November 14, 2104, Ezra Gollogly and Steven Klepper participated in a panel composed of leading federal appellate practitioners to discuss recent key civil and criminal decisions of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

Natalie McSherry wrote an article for physicians titled “How to Stay on the 'Right' Side of the Maryland Board of Physicians,” published in the Sept/Oct issue of Maryland Physician Magazine.

Kramon & Graham is pleased to announce that eight of its Principals have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 21st Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©.

Natalie McSherry recently authored an article in the Maryland Bar Journal on the evolution of pro-rata contribution and apportionment based on causation, among joint tort-feasors.

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed two wins obtained by Andrew Jay Graham and John A. Bourgeois in two published opinions.

Natalie McSherry is the only Maryland attorney listed in Benchmark Top 250 Women in Litigation this year.

In Williams v. Johnson, 573 U. S. ____ (2014), the Supreme Court of the United States granted a certiorari petition principally authored by Steven Klepper.

With the first half of 2014 came two changes to Maryland's already extensive residential real property disclosure requirements.

Ezra Gollogly was recently appointed to the Criminal Justice Act Felony Panel.

Kramon & Graham principals Lee Ogburn, David Shuster, and Stuart Seraina – together with nine friends of the firm – completed the 20th Ride to the Tide, the firm's annual, 125-mile bicycle ride to the Maryland State Bar Association's Annual Meeting in Ocean City, Maryland.

Kramon & Graham, P.A. is pleased to announce that four of its attorneys are ranked in the 2014 edition of Chambers USA, a prestigious annual guide of America's leading  lawyers. The Firm, along with only two other law firms in Maryland, is again ranked in Band 1 – the highest ranking – for Litigation.

The Chair of the Maryland State Bar Association Section of Litigation, the Hon. Glenn T. Harrell, Jr., has selected firm principal Steven Klepper as one of two recipients of the 2013–14 Chair's Award for Exceptional Service.

On May 16, 2014, firm principal David Shuster was invited to speak at the 2014 Forensic Valuation Conference sponsored by the Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants.

On May 7, 2014, during a meeting of the Baltimore Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel, Kramon & Graham attorney David Shuster participated in a panel discussion on the subject of appellate practice and procedure.

On May 5, 2014, Governor O'Malley signed 200 bills into law. The media has focused on the Maryland Minimum Wage Act, House Bill 295, which will raise the minimum wage to $10.10 per hour by July 1, 2018. But what about those other 199 bills?

Firm principal Natalie McSherry participated in a panel program presented by the Judicial Institute of Maryland on April 10, 2014.

Three Kramon & Graham principals participated in a panel discussion on subject matter jurisdiction, venue, and removal at the Southern Division of the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland.

Kramon & Graham, P.A. is proud to be a Brighter Future Sponsor of the Court Appointed Special Advocates of Baltimore (CASA)'s Art of Caring Fundraiser.

John F. Dougherty won a defense judgment in an action brought by condominium unit owners seeking refunds and to avoid future payments of deferred water and sewer utility charges they owed to the defendant.

On March 21, 2014, the Court of Appeals of Maryland appointed firm principal David J. Shuster and several other members of the Maryland Bar to the Character Committee of the Court of Appeals for the Sixth Appellate Circuit.

On April 7, 2014, Cynthia Berman will join representatives of Merritt Properties, LLC to present a program to University of Baltimore students on how to develop and manage commercial real estate.

John A. Bourgeois was elected to the Board of Directors of the Domestic Violence Legal Empowerment and Appeals Project (“DV LEAP”)

Founding principal Andrew Jay Graham was retained by the Maryland Department of Human Resources to testify as an expert witness in opposition to a fee award sought by a party who successfully sued the Department for failing to process assistance benefits in a timely fashion.

Kramon & Graham, P.A. takes great pride in announcing that, on March 8, 2014, John A. Bourgeois was inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers during a ceremony at the College's Spring Meeting in La Quinta, California.

After a Baltimore County jury returned a $2.4 million dollar verdict against it, a regional title company retained Kramon & Graham to seek appropriate relief.

The firm is a proud sponsor of the Alzheimer's Association's annual Memory Ball.

David Shuster was invited to speak at the membership meeting of the Heating & Air Conditioning Contractors of Maryland.

The 2014 edition of Benchmark Litigation has ranked Kramon & Graham, P.A. in the top tier of litigation firms in Maryland.

Natalie McSherry has recently joined the Board of Directors of St. Ignatius Loyola Academy, a tuition-free independent Jesuit school for underserved boys in grades six through eight.

On December 23, 2013, Dave Shuster and Rig Baldwin filed a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of the widow of a highly-respected local businessman who was fatally injured in a catastrophic accident in his back yard in Arnold, Maryland.

Kramon & Graham is proud to be named by the Baltimore Sun as a Top Small Business Employer.

The challenges of identifying and preparing corporate designees for Rule 30(b)(6) depositions.

Kramon & Graham proudly sponsored WYPR's event hosting an evening with Cokie Roberts, journalist, author and senior news analyst for NPR.

Amy Askew, an experienced trial lawyer, gave a presentation to the members of Maryland Defense Counsel, Inc.

The Consumer Protection Division of the Office of the Attorney General of the State of Maryland has proposed new regulations affecting the administration of new home warranty security plans.

A Minnesota activist who uses images and names of government agencies on satirical merchandise is entitled to do so under the First Amendment, Public Citizen and Kramon & Graham argued in a lawsuit filed on October 29, 2013 against the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on behalf of the merchant.

David Shuster gave a presentation to the Baltimore Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel on October 20, 2013 on the subject of preparing corporate representatives for corporate designee depositions and the pitfalls of unprepared witnesses.

Kramon & Graham is proud to announce that eight firm principals are listed in the 2014 Edition of Best Lawyers in America.

After serving on the Board of Directors for many years, Jean Lewis was elected President of the Board of the Job Opportunities Task Force.

The firm's annual, 125-mile bicycle ride to the Maryland State Bar Association's Annual Meeting in Ocean City.

Lee Ogburn received the "Champion of Justice" Award from the Equal Justice Council of Maryland Legal Aid on June 18th at its 16th Annual Recognition Breakfast.

Kramon & Graham is recognized in the top band of Maryland law firms for Commercial Litigation, according to Chambers USA.

Steven Klepper has been elected to serve a two-year term as President of the Alumnae & Alumni of Goucher College (AAGC).

David Shuster presented at the Maryland Association of CPAs (MACPA) Business Valuation Conference.

Natalie McSherry is Chair and Host of “Bridesmaids' Bingo,” an annual fundraiser to benefit My Sister's Place Women's Center.

Does Maryland recognize an independent cause of action for breach of fiduciary duty?

Natalie McSherry authored an article addressing recent developments in the disciplinary process for Health Care professionals and addresses challenges affecting disciplinary reform.

Cynthia Berman has been named to The Daily Record's 2013 list of Maryland's Top 100 Women.

Areas USA has recognized Philip Andrews as its “Litigator of the Year” for 2012.

Kramon & Graham is listed in the 2013 edition of Benchmark Litigation, the “definitive guide to America's leading litigation firms & attorneys.”

The Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service honored Natalie McSherry during their annual recognition reception.

Andrew Jay Graham and Lee Ogburn are listed as Lawyers of the Year in the Nineteenth Edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

Kramon & Graham is proud to announce that eight firm principals have been listed in the Nineteenth Edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

Steven Klepper published a commentary, “Confirming Consensus Nominees Quickly,” in the September 2012 issue of The Federal Lawyer.

Governor Martin O'Malley has appointed Natalie McSherry of Baltimore to the Maryland Legal Services Corporation's Board of Directors for a three-year term.

Firm principal Steven M. Klepper won summary judgment on behalf of a builders risk insurer.

Chambers quotes a source as saying Kramon & Graham is “a fine firm full of high-quality lawyers.”

Natalie McSherry has been honored for her litigation skills in Top 250 Women in Litigation.

Andrew Jay Graham has been named Maryland Litigator of the Year by the Litigation Section of the Maryland State Bar Association.

David Shuster recently participated in a roundtable discussion.

Steven Klepper has received Goucher College's Dorothy Lamberton Clapp '39 Award.

The full-day academy will feature several experienced trial attorneys as presenters.

Jean Lewis was appointed the Vice President of the Job Opportunities Task Force Board of Directors.

The program, titled Trailblazers in the Industry, was a discussion of the panelists' paths to success in the real estate industry.

Phil Andrews represented Areas USA in its successful bid to rebuild and operate two Interstate 95 travel plazas north of Baltimore.

Geoffrey Genth published an article in The Maryland Litigator.

Ezra Gollogly moderates panel discussion.

Phil Andrews and John Dougherty published an article in The Maryland Litigator.

Steven Klepper guest authored a chapter of the Second Edition of Maniloff & Stempel's General Liability Insurance Coverage: Key Issues in Every State.

Natalie McSherry presented a paper to the Barristers Law Club.

David Shuster succeeds Philip Andrews as the firm's Managing Principal.

Kramon & Graham is proud to be a sponsor of the City of Baltimore's New Year's Eve Celebration.

Kramon & Graham and Phil Andrews sponsored the Lawyers' Campaign Against Hunger program.

Best Lawyers recognized the firm for 10 practice areas.

Natalie McSherry received an award from the Maryland Legal Services Corporation.

The Daily Record recognized Andy Graham as "Top Winner."

David Shuster was invited to return as an instructor of the Court of Appeals' Professionalism Course for New Admittees of the Maryland Bar.

Kramon & Graham sent a care package to soldiers in Afghanistan.