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  • February 5, 2024
Steve Klepper Named Maryland State Bar Association Litigator of the Year

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.

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  • December 2023
Disability Rights are Human Rights: Supreme Court of Maryland Victory

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]

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  • October 20, 2023
Maryland State Committee Issues Statement Condemning Attacks on Judges

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.

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  • October 4, 2023
Changes to Maryland law concerning homebuilder's construction of electronic vehicle charging stations

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.

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  • July 12, 2023
Jillian J. Bokey has become a principal of the firm

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

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  • June 1, 2023
Kramon & Graham trial attorney Jim Ulwick receives Peter A. DiRito Award at the Federal Bar Association Maryland Chapter Annual Luncheon

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.

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  • May 12, 2023
Trial attorney Emily Greene designated Alumna of the Year

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.

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  • May 12, 2023
Steve Klepper interviewed on WYPR's Midday about legal twists in Adnan Syed case

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

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  • April 19, 2023
Lydia Lawless, former Maryland Bar Counsel, joins Kramon & Graham

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

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  • April 18, 2023
Kramon & Graham transactions attorney Sam Weisbaum selected to GIVE Fellowship Class of 2023

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.

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  • March 31, 2023
Kramon & Graham Appellate chair Steve Klepper featured in Bloomberg News and other media about Adnan Syed

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.

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  • February 17, 2023
Fourth Circuit's decision affirms Kramon & Graham client victory in strict products liability case

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.

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  • February 16, 2023
Attorney Joshua P. Coleman joins Kramon & Graham's expanding real estate practice

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

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  • January 19, 2023
National Law Journal quotes Steve Klepper on retirement of Patricia Connor from the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals

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.

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  • November 28, 2022
National trial attorney Jim Ulwick is interviewed for article on U.S. Attorney's new policy regarding the monitoring of attorney communications

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

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  • November 16, 2022
Kramon & Graham attorney Brad Strickland becomes a Business Volunteers of Maryland GIVE graduate, 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.

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  • October 20, 2022
Steve Klepper quoted in the Baltimore Sun about Adnan Syed exoneration appeal

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.

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  • September 8, 2022
Kramon & Graham announcements: Brad Strickland becomes a principal; Gemar Patterson joins the firm

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.

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  • September 8, 2022
The Baltimore Sun quotes Steve Klepper on Kenneth Ravenell's 4th Circuit appeal to rehear bail request

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.

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  • August 25, 2022
Steve Klepper wins $2 million dispute in household exclusion appeal

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.

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  • July 18, 2022
Insurance Coverage chair Ezra Gollogly elected to Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel

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

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  • June 30, 2022
Kramon & Graham principal Louis Malick becomes a Fellow of the Maryland Bar Foundation

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.

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  • April 11, 2022
Amy E. Askew Named One of Maryland's Top 100 Women

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.

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  • March 16, 2022
Kramon & Graham principal Chris Jeffries named to Daily Record 2022 Leaders in Law list

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

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  • March 11, 2022
Washington Post publishes Steve Klepper's editorial concerning Judge Angela Eaves

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.

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  • February 23, 2022
Kramon & Graham principal Jean Lewis selected as a member of The Leadership Class of 2022

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

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  • February 10, 2022
The MSBA at 125

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

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  • January 28, 2022
Natalie McSherry quoted in Daily Record about the latest Maryland Lawyers Confidence Survey

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.

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  • January 27, 2022
Baltimore County’s Blue Ribbon Procurement Commission releases final report

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. 

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  • November 8, 2021
Kramon & Graham obtains summary judgement in strict products liability and breach of warranty suit

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.

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  • October 20, 2021
Insurance coverage attorney Ezra Gollogly admitted to American College of Coverage Counsel

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

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  • October 15, 2021
Kramon & Graham bolsters Transactional, Insurance, and Litigation practices with three new attorneys

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.

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  • October 13 2021
Kramon & Graham attorneys Summer Hughes Niazy and Justin Redd named principals of the firm

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.

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  • October 11, 2021
Jim Ulwick recognized in The American Lawyer's 2021 Trailblazer Series

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

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  • October 2021
Jim Ulwick quoted in Law.com on Avenatti wire fraud mistrial

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.

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  • October 2021
Kramon & Graham obtains unanimous appellate victory in Court of Appeals of Maryland

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.

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  • June 11, 2021
Kramon & Graham trial attorney M. Natalie McSherry inducted as 125th President of the Maryland State Bar Association

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

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  • June 9, 2021
Kramon & Graham wins important victory in Bivens claim

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.

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  • June 2, 2021
Kramon & Graham is pleased to announce that our former colleague Lee Ogburn has joined Maryland Legal Aid

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.

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  • April 14, 2021
Kramon & Graham attorneys Louis Malick, Callie Tucker elected principals of the firm

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

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  • March 19, 2021
Steve Klepper co-authors amicus curiae brief for the Maryland State Bar Association

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

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  • March 5, 2021
Real estate attorney Jillian Bokey elected to the board of The Loading Dock

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.

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  • February 17, 2021
National coverage in extradition case for Michael and Peter Taylor

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.

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  • February 11, 2021
Law360 covers Lenovo 2-in-1 class action as case moves forward

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.

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  • November 30, 2020
Phil Andrews appointed by Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski to chair blue-ribbon panel tasked with modernizing Baltimore County's procurement and contracting policies

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

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  • November 25, 2020
Kramon & Graham attorneys John Dougherty and Steve Klepper inducted as Maryland Bar Foundation Fellows

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

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  • November 23, 2020
Kramon & Graham real estate attorney Callie Tucker becomes a Business Volunteers of Maryland GIVE Fellow

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.

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  • October 27, 2020
Kramon & Graham is pleased to announce that Henry A. Andrews and Jillian J. Bokey have joined the firm as associates

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.

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  • October 14, 2020
Three managing partners recognized for establishing working group of Maryland law firms to address COVID-19 challenges

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.

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  • September 11, 2020
Kramon & Graham boosts senior administrative team with new appointments

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

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  • August 17, 2020
Amy Askew invited to American Bar Foundation Fellowship

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.

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  • August 12, 2020
Girl Scouts of Central Maryland honors Natalie McSherry with Distinguished Women's Award

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.

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  • June 17, 2020
Victory for Epic as Judge dismisses "Running Man" Fortnite dance lawsuit; Jim Ulwick serves as co-counsel to defense

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.

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  • June 11, 2020
Cyclist fatalities are increasing

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.

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  • May 27, 2020
Jim Ulwick, co-counsel in Lenovo brand 700-series 2-in-1 Yoga class action

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.

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  • May 7, 2020
Natalie McSherry receives Distinguished Graduate Award from Carey Law

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.

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  • May 4, 2020
Law360 Quotes Steve Klepper

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

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  • April 22, 2020
Steve Klepper selected to serve on Fourth Circuit Criminal Justice Act Appellate Panel Committee

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.

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  • April 2, 2020
COVID-19 Resource Group

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.

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  • March 16, 2020
Announcement Regarding Response to COVID-19

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

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  • February 10, 2020
The Daily Record covers Kramon & Graham client's petition for the U.S. Supreme Court to review Sixth Amendment claim

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.

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  • February 6, 2020
Kramon & Graham opens new office in Towson

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

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  • January 21, 2020
Kramon & Graham prevails at jury trial in asbestos litigation fee dispute

On December 19, 2019, Kramon & Graham principals David ShusterJean 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.

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  • January 13, 2020
Favorable settlement reached in Viking VK457 Fire Sprinklers nationwide class action lawsuit

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.

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  • January 7, 2020
Prominent criminal defense attorney David B. Irwin joins Kramon & Graham

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

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  • December 23, 2019
Baltimore Magazine quotes Andrew Jay Graham on the case against former Mayor Catherine Pugh

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

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  • December 23, 2019
From Spiro Agnew to Catherine Pugh, Baltimore’s federal prosecutors have tradition of fighting corruption

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.

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  • October 16, 2019
Daily Record seeks comment from Louis Malick on proposed Maryland judicial disciplinary rules

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.

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  • October 03, 2019
Lawyers on Twitter

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.

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  • October 03, 2019
Kramon & Graham wins important case in Fourth Circuit in United States v. Under Seal

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

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  • July 18, 2019
Andy Graham quoted in Baltimore Sun on judicial disciplinary rules

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.

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  • July 18, 2019
The Lure of Appellate Work: Steve Klepper quoted in the Daily Record

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.

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  • June 12, 2019
The Daily Record quotes Steve Klepper in an article about a new Court of Special Appeals policy

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.

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  • June 12, 2019
James P. Ulwick accepts John Adams Award on behalf of CJA practitioners

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.

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  • June 12, 2019
Steve Klepper honored with 2019 Leadership in Law Award

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

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  • March 11, 2019
Brian Goodman wins motion for summary judgment under ecclesiastical abstention doctrine

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.

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  • January 14, 2019
Kramon & Graham teams up to file fifty-state lawsuit against Marriott following data breach

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.

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  • December 19, 2018
Ezra Gollogly talks to the Daily Record about lateral associate recruiting and retention

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.

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  • November 21, 2018
Natalie McSherry selected for the Daily Record's 2018 Icon Honors

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

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  • November 21, 2018
Law360 quotes Andrew Jay Graham in article profiling the Federal Judge who will rule on ACA and AG appointment

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).

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  • November 8, 2018
Daily Record quotes Andrew Jay Graham and Louis Malick in article about proposed Maryland judicial discipline rules

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).

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  • October 29, 2018
Bloomberg News quotes from Geoff Genth letter sent to Rep. Greg Gianforte

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.

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  • October 16, 2018
Tipping the Scales of Justice

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).

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  • October 3, 2018
M. Natalie McSherry Elected Chair of MLSC

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.

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  • October 3, 2018
State v. Adnan Syed

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.

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  • October 3, 2018
5 Women who changed my life: Cynthia Berman

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

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  • August 2, 2018
Andrew Jay Graham quoted in response to Court of Appeals dismissal of judicial discipline case

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.

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  • July 24, 2018
RICOH Case Study features Kramon & Graham

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.

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  • July 11, 2018
Kramon & Graham obtains acquittal of former correctional officer in ECI corruption case

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.

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  • June 13, 2018
The Daily Record quotes Andrew Jay Graham in article about judicial discipline rules

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.

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  • May 9, 2018
Natalie McSherry Receives 2018 Leadership in Law Lifetime Achievement Award

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.

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  • December 28, 2017
Daily Record quotes Andrew Jay Graham regarding judicial grievance case

Daily Record quotes Andrew Jay Graham regarding judicial grievance case.

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  • December 19, 2017
Daily Record quotes Geoff Genth in an article about using collaborative law to resolve business disputes

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.

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  • November 28, 2017
New York Times quotes Geoff Genth in article about Guardian reporter Ben Jacobs and U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte

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.

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  • November 14, 2017
The Maryland State Bar Association features Amy Askew in The Maryland Litigator

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

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  • November 7, 2017
Kramon & Graham delivers major victory in franchise case

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.

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  • October 26, 2017
Favorable result for Swiss manufacturing client

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.

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  • October 23, 2017
Baltimore Sun quotes Andrew Jay Graham in article about Commission’s call to expel Judge Nance

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.

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  • October 4, 2017
Kramon & Graham closes two Florida hotel deals -- Courtyard Marriott in Coral Springs and Fairfield Inn & Suites in Orlando

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

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  • September 18, 2017
Kramon & Graham Welcomes New Associates

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.

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  • September 6, 2017
Frederick News-Post quotes Steve Klepper on the influence Judge Paul V. Niemeyer may have in the U.S. Supreme Court review of a Wisconsin political gerrymandering case

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.

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  • September 6, 2017
Maryland Daily Record quotes appellate attorney Steve Klepper on dissenting views at Court of Appeals

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

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  • September 6, 2017
The Daily Record quotes appellate attorney Steve Klepper on his petition to the U.S. Supreme Court to review the Rahul Gupta case

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

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  • August 30, 2017
Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. v. Saddlebrook West Utility Company -- what developers need to know

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.

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  • August 17, 2017
Kramon & Graham represents Merritt Properties in acquisition of 100 West Road

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.

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  • July 20, 2017
USA TODAY quotes Jim Ulwick in article about Ty Cobb’s recent appointment as White House special counsel

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.

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  • July 19, 2017
Important Appellate Victory on Expert Testimony in the Court of Appeals of Maryland

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.

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  • June 21, 2017
Washington Post quotes Andrew Jay Graham on Justice Department recusal possibilities and consequences

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.

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  • June 16, 2017
Principal Amy Askew Named Maryland State Bar Association Litigator of the Year

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

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  • June 9, 2017
Kramon & Graham Represents Guardian Reporter in Settlement with Montana Congressman-Elect

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.

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  • March 15, 2017
Amy E. Askew recognized as one of Maryland's Top 100 Women

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

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  • February 6, 2017
Kramon & Graham Principal Steve Klepper Discusses Supreme Court Nominee Judge Neil Gorsuch on The Marc Steiner Show

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.

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  • February 6, 2017
Client Alert: Maryland Business Personal Property Form 1 Due April 17, 2017

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. 

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  • November 30, 2016
Steve Klepper elected chair of MSBA Appellate Practice Committee

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.

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  • November 11, 2016
Kramon & Graham obtains acquittal in white collar criminal defense trial

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

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  • November 10, 2016
Kramon & Graham prevails in obtaining $2.84 million judgment for real estate client

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

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  • November 4, 2016
Kramon & Graham, philanthropically driven

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

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  • October 17, 2016
Natalie McSherry elected chair of Woodsboro Bank in Frederick

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

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  • September 26, 2016
Phil Andrews quoted in various media about GTI Maryland’s lawsuit against the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission

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.

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  • September 12, 2016
Kramon & Graham real estate attorney Erin Guiffre and commercial litigation lawyer Chris Jeffries elected principals of the firm

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

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  • July 8, 2016
Appellate Attorney Steve Klepper is Featured Guest on WAMU

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.

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  • June 6, 2016
Kramon & Graham Clients Paice LLC, the Abell Foundation Recognized by NLJ in Top 100 Verdicts

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.

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  • May 18, 2016
Kramon & Graham Obtains Summary Judgment for Railroad Client in FELA Case

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.

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  • May 2, 2016
On Behalf of Trustee, Kramon & Graham Prevails in Requesting Terminating Sanctions for Massive Spoliation; Obtains Bankruptcy Judgment

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.

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  • May 2, 2016
Kramon & Graham Prevails in Request for Terminating Sanctions for Massive Spoliation in Fraudulent Concealment Adversary Proceeding

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. 

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  • April 15, 2016
The Cyclist’s Essential Checklist

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.

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  • April 11, 2016
Legality of Front Foot Charges Affirmed

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.

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  • April 6, 2016
Bloomberg BNA Quotes Steve Klepper on Supreme Court’s Recent Split Decisions

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

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  • March 21, 2016
Steve Klepper quoted in Law360, Maryland Daily Record on Supreme Court Nominee Chief Judge Garland

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.

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  • March 16, 2016
Steve Klepper Appointed to Women’s Law Center Board of Directors

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.

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  • February 17, 2016
Kramon & Graham Principal Steve Klepper Discusses Justice Scalia Replacement with Law360 and on Marc Steiner Show

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.

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  • February 17, 2016
Kramon & Graham Obtains Punitive Damages for Client in Pro Bono Victory

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.

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  • February 17, 2016
Kramon & Graham Obtains Substantial Judgment in Historic Tax Credit Case

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.

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  • February 10, 2016
Appellate Attorney Steve Klepper Discusses Adnan Syed Case on Marc Steiner Show

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.

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  • October 30, 2015
Kramon & Graham Prevails in $24.8 Million Dispute Among Government Contractors

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.

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  • October 21, 2015
The Daily Record quotes Andy Graham: In Dewey case, an argument for good judgment

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.

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  • October 5, 2015
Kramon & Graham Prevails in Patent Infringement Case Against Hyundai and Kia

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.

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  • September 23, 2015
The Daily Record  Features Andy Graham and Natalie McSherry in ADR Article

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

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  • September 15, 2015
Summary Judgment Affirmed for Kramon & Graham’s Global Retailer Client

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.

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  • September 15, 2015
National Law Journal Quotes Steven Klepper on Possible Sixth Amendment Violation

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.

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  • July 24, 2015
U.S. Supreme Court Requests Response to Certiorari Petition Authored by Firm

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.

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  • July 16, 2015
Bourgeois and Harrington Obtain Summary Judgment for Mortgage Company and Loan Officer

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.

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  • July 15, 2015
Dismissal of Legal Malpractice Claim Affirmed on Appeal

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

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  • January 12, 2015
Louis Malick and Summer Hughes Niazy Join Kramon & Graham

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

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  • August 22, 2014
Fourth Circuit Affirms Two Victories for Mortgage Lenders

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.

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  • July 1, 2014
U.S. Supreme Court Grants Petition Authored by Steven Klepper

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

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  • June 30, 2014
New Maryland Residential Real Property Contract Disclosures

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

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  • June 23, 2014
Ezra Gollogly Becomes Member of Criminal Justice Act Felony Panel

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

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  • June 3, 2014
Steven Klepper Honored for Exceptional Service to Section of 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.

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  • May 6, 2014
The General Assembly Continues To Develop Administrative Law

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?

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  • April 3, 2014
John F. Dougherty Wins Defense Judgments; Court Affirms Legality of Deferred Water and Sewer Utility Charges

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.

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  • April 1, 2014
David J. Shuster Appointed to Character Committee

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.

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  • March 14, 2014
Court of Special Appeals Quotes Andrew Jay Graham’s Expert Opinions

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.

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  • March 8, 2014
John A. Bourgeois Inducted as Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers

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.

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  • February 26, 2014
John Bourgeois Overturns Multi-Million Dollar Verdict

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.

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  • February 3, 2014
Wrongful Death Suit Filed by Dave Shuster and Rig Baldwin

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.

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  • November 4, 2013
Proposed New Regulations for New Home Warranty Security Plans in Maryland

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.

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  • October 31, 2013
Parodist Sues for First Amendment Rights

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.

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  • May 20, 2013
Steven Klepper Elected President of Goucher College Alumni Association

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

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  • January 31, 2013
Areas USA names Philip M. Andrews “Litigator of the Year”

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

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  • July 22, 2012
Steven Klepper Secures Judgment

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

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  • May 30, 2012
Steven Klepper Receives the Dorothy Lamberton Clapp ’39 Award

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

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  • March 7, 2012
Philip Andrews Represents Successful Travel Plaza Bidder

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

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  • January 1, 2012
David Shuster Named Managing Principal

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

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