Education & Admissions

  • George Washington University Law School, J.D.
  • Georgetown University School of Law, LL.M.
  • Trinity College, B.A.
  • District of Columbia
  • Maryland

Honors & Distinctions

  • James J. Hanks Lifetime Achievement Award, given annually by the Maryland State Bar Association (Business Law section) to a retired or practicing attorney whose lifetime achievements have contributed to the practice of business law, 2021  
  • Awarded Milton E. Kettler Award for lifetime participation, contribution and service to the building industry by Maryland Building Industry Association, 2019
  • Named a “Top Attorney” by Bethesda Magazine, 2019
  • Selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America©, in Corporate Law 2016-2023
  • Selected as a Maryland Business/Corporate Super Lawyer for 2018 by Super Lawyers 
  • Selected as a Maryland Super Lawyer for 2012-2023 by Super Lawyers
  • Selected as a Washington, D.C. Super Lawyer for 2012-2022 by Super Lawyers
  • Directors Community Service Award – Home Builders Care Foundation, 2014
  • Martindale-Hubbell AV Rated 5.0 out of 5.0; highest possible rating for both legal ability and ethical standards
  • Life Fellow, Maryland Bar Foundation
  • Life Fellow, American Bar Foundation

Posts

FinCEN Issues Final Rule for Beneficial Ownership Reporting under Corporate Transparency Act

On September 30, 2022, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) within the U.S. Department of Treasury issued final regulations under…

Treasury Department Issues Proposed Regulations on Disclosure of Beneficial Ownership for Most Business Entities

On December 8, 2021, the Department of Treasury issued a release containing a set of proposed regulations that would implement…

Employer Restraints on Employee Competition Under Attack

In many employment relationships, particularly those involving employees with management roles, customer contacts or specialized knowledge, employers have sought to…

Newly Enacted Requirements for Disclosure of Beneficial Ownership of US Business Entities

Congress has passed legislation over the veto of former President Trump to require the disclosure of the direct or indirect…

SEC Expands Definition of Accredited Investor for Regulation D Exempt Offerings

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has adopted revisions to the definition of “Accredited Investor,” which expands the list of…

Recent Amendments to the Maryland LLC Act –What Happens After the Last Member Dies?

A problem that occurs not too infrequently in the realm of businesses owned by individuals organized as limited liability companies…

Report Issued by the Urban Institute Critical of Opportunity Zone Program

The Urban Institute, a nonprofit research organization, has issued a research report entitled, “An Early Assessment of Opportunity Zones for…