BALTIMORE FEBRUARY 2016 VOL 6 | NO 1

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The Baltimore Barrister News Journal Committee Chair Carrie McMahon Freeman

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Communications and News Journal Committee Carrie McMahon Freeman, Chair Jennifer L. Matzye Natalie Amato Myshala E. Middleton Barry D. Bernstein Sarah Moses Oana A. Brooks David D. Nowak Jessica P. Butkera Katherine T. Sanzone Jennifer Clark Jennifer Thompson Evelyn Lombardo Cusson Patrick A. Thronson Eleanor Dayhoff-Brannigan Danielle Williamson Ifeanyi Ezeigbo Matthew J. Youssef John Leppler Levi S. Zaslow Deborah Levi

The Bar Association of Baltimore City Officers and Executive Council 2015-2016 Robert D. Anbinder, President Gregory K. Kirby, President-Elect The Honorable Lynn Stewart Mays Charles M. Blomquist, Vice President Kimberly H. Neal Kelly Hughes Iverson, Treasurer Patrick S. Preller Dana M. Middleton, Secretary John H. Price, Jr. Jocelyn S. Szymanowski, Chair, YLD Divya Potdar Joshua L. Caplan, Chair-Elect, YLD The Honorable Michael W. Reed Arthur S. Alperstein Valda G. Ricks The Honorable Laurie Bennett Todd L. Schuler Sidney A. Butcher Anna Z. Skelton Mary Cina Chalawsky Frederic N.C. Smalkin Debra B. Cruz Kerri L. Smith Teresa Epps Cummings Michael Studdard Carrie McMahon Freeman George G. Tankard, III The Honorable Karen Friedman Nicole Egerton Taylor Tamara B. Goorevitz The Honorable Hope Tipton Assistant Dean D. Jill Green Anthony F. Vittoria Darren L. Kadish Katherine T. Sanzone Executive Director

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Table of Contents February 2016 Barrister

Message from the President 21st Annual Past Presidents’ 4 by Robert D. Anbinder, President 28 Luncheon photos

A broad overview of the parole Leadership Open House photos 6 system by Nicole Egerton Taylor, Esq. 29

Cell site simulators; The basics 9 BABC, ABWA, and WBA-BCCC by Josh Insley, Esq. 30 Chapter Bus Trip to NYC photos

Member in Spotlight: BABC Members Recognized as 11 Warren S. Alperstein 31 TDR Leading Women photos Criminal Tips and Tricks 14 by Rene Tywang, Esq. The Bar Association of Baltimore 32 City/YLD Annual Holiday Party Supreme Court Group Admission photos 15 photos New Associates/Attorneys 33 16 Calendar of Events Courthouse Tour photos

Appellate Review by Levi S. Zaslow Esq. Baltimore Bar Foundation and MD/ 17 and Deborah Levi Esq. 34 DC Society for Healthcare Risk Management Symposium photos

Ethical Obligation of Communication New BABC Members 23 to the Pro Bono Client 36 by Mary T. Keating Esq.

Assignment of Judges Greatest Unfunded Threat to 38 25 Family… Financial Stability? by Sally H. Leimbach 40 Around the Offices BABC Semi-Annual Lunch Series – 27 “Baltimore After Freddie Gray” Special Thanks to Corporate/ photos 42 Law Firm Sponsors

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The Dog Always Knows by Robert D. Anbinder, President

Just a couple of weeks ago, I asked as a Legal Affiliate mem- my adult son if he wanted ketchup with ber with nearly all the his hamburger. Immediately, the din- same benefits as attorney ner conversation halted. My daughter members. stopped chewing and stared at me. The • Businesses and or- dog turned her head and sadly walked ganizations which serve out of the kitchen. My son’s response attorneys who would was as surprising to me as my question like to snuggle up to our was to him. “Don’t you know I don’t like ketchup? I’ve never 2,400 attorney members liked ketchup.” I still have no idea how even the dog knew can join the Bar Associa- what I didn’t know. tion of Baltimore City as With that in mind, the start of this new year seems like a a Business Affiliate mem- good time to review some of the basic facts you should know ber. Sable — the dog who knows about the Bar Association of Baltimore City but might not: • The BABC’s new Weekly Bar Review contains pretty • Dollar for dollar, the Bar Association of Baltimore City much everything going on in the Bar Association of Balti- is the best value of any bar association in the state of Mary- more City with “news you can use,” calendar items, and a Pro land, maybe in the entire United States of America and may- Bono Link of the Week, so let us know if you aren’t receiving be, I’ve heard it said, in the world. it. • Membership in the Bar Association of Baltimore City • If you need conference space or a place to hang out between offers wide-ranging continuing legal education, social events cases or meetings, the Bar Association’s headquarters in Room and multiple networking opportunities that can ensure the 627 of Courthouse East is available at no cost to members. perfect background for anyone who is a lawyer. • The Bar Association of Baltimore’s ABA-certified • Membership in the Bar Association of Baltimore City Lawyer Referral and Information Service is a great place offers wide-ranging continuing legal education, social events to pick up new cases, receive prescreened clients, meet and multiple networking opportunities that can ensure the other lawyers and increase your visibility within the As- perfect background for anyone who may one day want to be sociation. judge. • Fee disputes can be resolved by the Bar Association of • Most judicial appointees in Baltimore, at least in recent Baltimore City’s Fee Dispute Resolution program (natch!) years, have been members of the Bar Association of Balti- which mediates or arbitrates disputes if they are less than more City. three years old and suit has not yet been filed. • Government and public interest lawyers, judges, mag- • If you want to be John Grisham but changing your name istrates and law school professors are welcomed into the to John Grisham seems too obvious, you can submit your Bar Association of Baltimore City with discounted mem- work to the Baltimore Barrister- our quarterly news jour- bership. nal—and start making your own name. • Paralegals, legal administrators, law librarians, legal • If you are facing an ethical quagmire (or quag-miah, secretaries (or, for a limited time only, those who play one as candidate Bernie Sanders calls it), the Bar Association of on TV), can now join the Bar Association of Baltimore City CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE BACK TO TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 BARRISTER 5

Baltimore City’s Professional Ethics Committee offers the • Nominations are crucial to the success of BABC awards assistance of its Ethics Hotline. which include the Presidential Award, the Charles H. Dors- • You can pick up your Courthouse ID card from the Bar ey, Jr., Mentor Award, the Margaret Brent-Juanita Jackson Association of Baltimore City but you must first file your Mitchell Award, the Paul A. Dorf Memorial ADR Award, the forms and payment with the Maryland State Bar Associa- Government and Public Interest Lawyers’ Committee Law- tion. yer of the Year award, the Senior Legal Services Volunteer of • Courthouse lovers (and I hope that is all of us) should the Year Award, and the Baltimore Bar Foundation Fellows tour the Museum of Baltimore Legal History on the second Award, so be sure to make them. floor of our historic Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. Courthouse or • No one could enjoy the Presidency of the Bar Associa- at least visit its well-kept companion Facebook page. tion of Baltimore City as much as the current president—but • When MDEC – Maryland Electronic Courts- rides into he knows that there are still five more months to go and any- town in May 2017 (give or take, the date seems to move), the thing can happen. Bar Association of Baltimore City will be here to help you • BABC Executive Director Kathy Sanzone and Executive through your fears and your tears. Assistant Patty DeGuilmi know everything about everything • Senior Legal Services (SLS) is the BABC’s own pro bono project, providing legal services to low-income seniors, aged bar-related including the items above, and can be reached in 60 and over in Baltimore City (an underserved population at person at nearly any BABC event, by phone at 410-539-5936 risk of losing resources which they need to survive) and can extension 100 or by email to [email protected]. always use your help and/or your donations. That’s some of what’s going on in the Bar Association of • The Bar Association of Baltimore City’s Bulletin Board Baltimore City. If you want to know what’s going on in your just inside Courthouse East may not be glitzy but it’s a great house, check with the dog. The dog always knows. Happy place to learn what’s going on with just one look. New Year!

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A Broad Overview of the Parole System by Nicole Egerton Taylor, Esq.

The Importance of Understanding Parole pervised, whereas parole is always a supervised system. The parole commission has the exclusive power of parole release, When a criminal defendant is sentenced in a Maryland and considers such factors as the circumstances surround- state court, it is usually impossible at the time of the sentenc- ing the crime, probability of re-offending, and the moral and ing to know exactly how much actual jail time the defendant mental qualifications of the defendant when considering will serve. That is because Maryland has a parole and pro- release. See Md. Correctional Services Code Ann. Section bation system that monitors defendants after they are sen- 7-305 and COMAR 12.08.01.18. Of course, a defendant may tenced, and the behavior of a defendant, both in and out of also be on parole and probation at the same time. an institution after sentencing, greatly influences how much Take these examples: time s/he spends incarcerated. Understanding the parole is The judge sentences a defendant to: system is crucial for judges, prosecutors, and defense attor- 5 years to the Division of Corrections: After this neys to really comprehend the sentence that is being given to “straight time” sentence, a defendant will serve a portion of the defendant, and what may happen after sentencing. The 5 years, and will be eligible for parole at a time delineated common misconception that defendants sentenced to jail by statute dependent on the nature of the crime for which time will just “get out on parole” demonstrates a true mis- he is sentenced and his own behavior and diminution cred- understanding of the mechanism that allows parole to take its earned while in the institution. See Correctional Services place. This article gives a very broad overview of parole and Code Ann. Section 7-301. If s/he is released on parole, s/he parole revocation and aims to take some of the mystery out will be supervised by a parole agent, and subject to revoca- of the process. tion of parole if s/he does not follow the rules of parole, or What is Parole? re-offends. If for some reason s/he is not paroled, at the very least s/he will be released on mandatory supervised release af- Parole is the discretionary release by the parole commis- ter serving the majority of his or her sentence. Keep in mind, sion of an inmate prior to the execution of his or her full the defendant’s behavior during incarceration could see him sentence. This is different from mandatory supervised re- or her earning credits, having credits revoked, and having re- lease, when inmates are also released prior to the execution voked credits restored. It is the behavior, work, education or of a full sentence due to a system of credits that are awarded special project history, along with the codifications under Md. in detention for satisfactory institutional adjustment. See Correctional Services Code Ann. Section 3-701 et seq. that Md. Correctional Services Code Ann. Section 3-701 et seq., will determine a defendant’s diminution credits. A defendant and COMAR 12.08.01.04. Colloquially, you will hear that with this sentence will not be on probation. someone is “on parole” when they have been released from detention and are under the supervision of a parole agent. 5 years without parole: After this sentence, a defendant Being on parole is also different from being on probation. will never be paroled, nor placed on probation. After Octo- Whereas parole is the discretionary release of a defendant by ber 1, 2009, an offender may not be released, even on man- the parole commission, probation is the decision of the sen- datory supervised release, prior to his or her parole eligibil- tencing judge, who sentences the defendant, then orders all ity day. That means a sentence of 5 years without parole is 5 or a portion of that sentence to be suspended and places the years, day for day. There is no supervision upon release on a defendant on probation for a period of time in lieu of a full total non-paroleable sentence. While the sentence is harsh- term of incarceration. Probation can be supervised or unsu- CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE BACK TO TABLE OF CONTENTS 6 BARRISTER 7 er in terms of jail time served, it has no safeguards for the keeping the agent informed of a current address. Usually, a public because upon release the defendant is not obligated to defendant must report to an agent, either in person or by tele- have any contact with any supervising agency. phone. The frequency of reporting is determined by the of- fense, and then the agent is given discretion to move a parolee 5 years, suspend all but 65 days of time served, down through tiers of supervision. For example, immediately 3 years of supervised probation: In this case, “a split time” sentence, the defendant will be released immediate- after release, s/he may have to report 2 times a week, then if ly after sentencing, but will have to report to a probation successful once a week, then twice a month, once a month, agent for supervision for the next 3 years. If this defen- every other month, so on and so forth. At any time, the agent dant violates the probationary terms or re-offends, s/he is can increase the reporting requirements if the agent feels it subject to return to incarceration at the discretion of the necessary for better supervision, but this usually occurs after sentencing judge for the balance of the sentence (4 years a parolee is having less than success in meeting all the terms and 300 days) or any portion of it. The judge can also or- and conditions of parole. der probation to continue without any incarceration, or a There is some latitude that the agent has when a parolee period of incarceration to be followed by more probation violates his or her parole conditions. For example, if the pa- (subject to the maximum probation terms of a total of 5 rolee misses one appointment, the agent can simply note the years in the circuit court and 3 years in the district court record. However, if the parolee violates the conditions in a (absent a restitution extension.) However, if the defendant way that the agent feels calls for a revocation of the parole, is sentenced to incarceration after a probation violation, s/ the agent will inform the parole commission and can request he may be eligible for parole on that sentence. So, s/he can a warrant or subpoena. The commission has a variety of op- go back to jail, and then be released on parole or mandato- tions when confronted with an allegation that a defendant ry supervised release. If the judge suspended any portion has violated parole, the least of which is just ordering a repri- of the sentence, and ordered an additional period of proba- mand. A commissioner can also take no action before an ad- tion as well, then the defendant would be released to parole judication of a pending new charge, or issue a subpoena that and probation supervision. directs the defendant to appear at a correctional facility for a subpoena hearing. A commissioner can also issue a warrant 5 years suspend all but 3 years, 3 years of super- which simply authorizes the arrest and confinement of the vised probation: In this instance, the defendant is sen- defendant until a revocation hearing. Unlike violation of pro- tenced to 3 years immediately, with the balance of 2 years bation warrants, where the judge determines if there is a bail to be served only if s/he violates the probation. S/he may amount and if so how much, Maryland parole commission be eligible for parole on those 3 years, and if paroled, s/he warrants have no bail conditions. Warrants can be withdrawn will be released to parole and probation supervision. If at the discretion of the commission, but usually only if the parole is denied, the defendant is still eligible for manda- underlying allegation was a new case on which the defendant tory supervised release on those 3 years. If s/he violates a did not receive a finding of guilt. condition of probation, s/he will return to the sentencing judge and will face the balance of those 2 years, or any Revocation of Parole portion of those 2 years the judge decides is an appropriate If a defendant is alleged to have violated a condition of parole, s/he sanction. is entitled to a hearing, with counsel. See Md. Corr. Serv. Code Ann. Section 7-401, and COMAR 12.08.01.08. The hearing must be with- What happens if a defendant violates parole? in 60 days, unless good cause is shown. See COMAR 12.08.01.22. When a defendant is released on parole, there are several If the commissioner determines that the defendant did violate the conditions of parole, a number of outcomes are possible. The defen- standard conditions that apply. Conditions include working or looking for work or attending school, obeying all laws, and CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE BACK TO TABLE OF CONTENTS 7 8 BARRISTER

dant could be simply continued on parole, or continued unavailable, he is eligible for it. The goal of making parole encourages good be- meaning that s/he is serving a new sentence acquired while on pro- havior while in an institution. The assistance of parole supervision bation. There could be a short-term hold of 30, 60, or 90 days placed is not only to ease the transition of the defendant from the institu- on the defendant. Parole could be revoked, and a defendant could tion to the street, but to safeguard the public. Parole agents moni- lose diminution credits previously earned. The commissioner has tor a defendant’s progress to see if s/he gets a job, or where s/he is sole discretion, if sanctioning with incarceration, to determine when living, or to assist with the access to drug and alcohol treatment. that sentence will start. It may start no later than the date the defen- Ideally, the parole supervision system helps to reduce recid- dant was taken into custody by the parole commission, but it could date back all the way to the date the defendant was first released on ivism, and makes the defendant more successful upon re-entry parole. The commissioner may set a parole date in the future, but into society. At its best, parole is collaboration between the justice if a new conviction is involved that date must meet the statutory system and the defendant, utilizing substance abuse treatment, requirements for the new conviction. The worst case scenario for a mental health services, and job training programs needed by de- defendant is to lose all his diminution credits, to be granted no credit fendants leaving the jail behind them. When a defendant goes for street time, and to get credit only for the time spent incarcerated from an inmate to a parolee to a true ex-offender, everyone wins. while waiting for his revocation hearing. For more of the laws and regulations, see generally Maryland If a defendant is unhappy with the outcome of the revocation Correctional Services Code Ann. Titles 3 and 7 and the Code of hearing, s/he has the right to appeal the decision to the circuit court. Maryland Regulations 12.08.01.01 et seq.

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Cell Site Simulators; The basics by Josh Insley, Esq. WHAT ARE THESE THINGS? drastically different when the target phone is located in a 1 home. At this point the use of the device becomes some- Cell site simulators simply broadcast a signal that mimics thing much more, it becomes the search of a home, arguably an actual cell phone tower. They are manufactured by the requiring a search warrant. Things become infinitely more Harris Corporation and come by many names including complex as we realize that the devices broadcast the signal to Stingray, Hailstorm, Amber Ray and others. Cell phones by all phones on the carrier in the area. At this point the search their very nature are designed to hop seamlessly from tower is of entire neighborhoods, not just a specific house. These to tower. When a law enforcement body knows what carrier are the kind of general searches that are strongly disfavored a target phone is on they can simulate that carrier’s frequen- in the United States. As the use of these devices has become cy and the target phone will jump onto the device. Once the more mainstream, police and prosecutors are working to device has logged on to the simulator the operator can exert narrowly tailor warrant requests so that a judge can weigh a certain level of control over the device as well as hone in on the request against the potential invasion of both the target the signal source. Much of what these devices can do is clas- and the surrounding area. sified, however local law enforcement typically do not have 3 SO WHAT’S THE PROBLEM? the cutting edge technology that is restricted to military and top secret federal applications. On the local level what we The problem is that historically law enforcement endeav- typically see is the ability to increase signal strength and the ored to keep use of the device secret. Non-disclosure agree- ability to make the phone ring, the goal being to immediate- ments executed between law enforcement and the Depart- ly locate a subject phone, not for the long term surveillance ment of Justice imposed onerous conditions restricting the of the user or their communications. Once a target phone is disclosure of the device. These agreements tied the hands located, the simulator and its software can track the location of police and prosecutors. Unfortunately, instead of restrict- of the phone down to a very narrow area. This far exceeds ing the use of the device to emergencies, police began using the limits of cell tower triangulation or real time GPS. them as a routine law enforcement tool. This created a tan- gled web of obfuscation that is still being sorted out today. 2 WHAT ARE THE LEGAL In lieu of coming forward and asking for a search warrant IMPLICATIONS OF CELL for an entire neighborhood of houses, which judges may SIMULATOR USE? be hesitant to authorize, the decision was made to hide the deployment of these devices from the bench and opposing This where its gets complex. The United States Supreme counsel. Furthermore, admitting that the device was used Court has unanimously held that using sophisticated tech- would trigger many more disclosure requirements under the nology not readily available to the public that detects signals discovery rules that law enforcement are seeking to avoid. emanating from a home is a search, see Kyllo v. United States The solution in Baltimore City was a very poor one in- 533 US 27 (2001). The context in which a cell site simulator deed. Police began presenting judges with “Pen Register is used can have serious 4th Amendment implications. If Applications” for target numbers. Pen registers log numbers a phone is stolen in a street robbery, and the subject is still dialed in and out of a respective phone, that is all. Pen reg- outside when he is located, he has a reduced expectation of ister orders are not subject to the level of scrutiny of search privacy for that stolen phone. The ability of the defendant warrants and don’t have the same time restrictions. In order to challenge the search is limited. However, things become CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE BACK TO TABLE OF CONTENTS 9 10 BARRISTER

to hide the use of cell site simulators, police began inserting 5 WHAT CAN BE DONE ABOUT vague language into Pen Register Applications authorizing CLOSED CASES WHERE the use of “surreptitious devices”. Many defense attorneys SIMULATOR USE IS NEWLY have viewed this as an intentional deception of the bench to DISCOVERED? get around the warrant requirements espoused in Kyllo. In Maryland this problem has a second facet to it in re- This is the largest question looming over the issue now. As gards to the discovery rules. Maryland Rule 4-263(d)(7) re- the secrecy of the device is no longer a priority, future cases quires the State’s Attorney to disclose all means of electronic have no real reason to hide the deployment of the device. surveillance used in an investigation. By hiding the use of cell The problem is what to do with thousands of old cases that site simulators law enforcement has now violated not only the have been uncovered where the use of the device was hidden 4th Amendment but also the Discovery Rules. In addition to from the defense. Currently motions for new trial are pend- all that, the fact that the police broke the law in the course ing based on newly discovered evidence and discovery vio- of an investigation can become exculpatory and/or impeach- lations. The Court of Special Appeals has held that Petitions ment evidence in and of itself, triggering further disclosure for Writs of Actual Innocence cannot be filed after a guilty requirements under Brady v. Maryland and its progeny. plea. The Court of Appeals has granted certiorari on the 4 HOW DO I KNOW IF ONE issue and their forthcoming ruling will undoubtedly provide WAS USED IN MY CASE? some guidance on the issue. Until the issue is taken up by the Appellate Courts, counsel at the trial court level are left The simplest way to spot the clandestine use of a cell site without clear recourse. In Baltimore the Office of the State’s simulator is when police magically locate a phone out of thin air without explanation. Sometimes the casefile will make Attorney for Baltimore City and the Baltimore Police De- reference to “sophisticated electronic equipment” used to partment have come to the table and closed cases where the locate a phone, this is a dead giveaway for a cell site simu- use of the device is at issue are slowly being identified. The lator. In Baltimore City cell site simulators are deployed by problem is that these files have to be manually audited which the Advanced Technical Team and the file may make passing is labor intensive and slow. The Office of the Public Defend- reference to their involvement in locating a phone, this too er is also committed to reviewing closed cases to determine warrants closer inspection. whether non-disclosure of cell site simulator technology is When interviewing clients be sure to ask whether any- an issue, but all these agencies are on tight budgets and the thing strange happened with a target phone prior to the ar- manpower required to go over thousands of closed files is rival of the police. An example would be the phone started simply not there. If you suspect your client was subject to ringing and wouldn’t stop but when the target attempted to an unauthorized search through the use of cell site simula- answer it there was no incoming call, within minutes the po- tors the first thing to do is to reach out to an attorney who lice were at the door. Interruptions in service can also be a focuses in this area, there are quite a few in the downtown sign. The cell site simulators used by local law enforcement Baltimore area. typically do not have the capability to act as a pass through to the real tower. This means if the phone is logged into the Joshua Insley is a criminal defense attorney in Baltimore simulator it is not connected to the actual network. It is City. He is a 2002 graduate of the William S. Boyd School of speculated that newer classified models have this capabili- Law. He is currently involved in an interagency effort to iden- ty so long term tracking can occur without the target being tify cases where the clandestine use of cell site simulators is an tipped off that something is amiss. issue and an appropriate legal remedy is being sought.

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Member in Spotlight Warren S. Alperstein, Esquire Warren S. Alperstein attended The George Washington University and in 1993 re- ceived his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. From there, Mr. Alperstein continued his education at the University of Baltimore School of Law, where he received his Juris Doctorate in 1996. While in law school Mr. Alperstein began working as a law clerk for the Office of the State’s Attorney for Baltimore City. After graduation, Mr. Alperstein served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Joseph P. McCurdy, Jr. in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City. Upon completion of his one-year term as a judicial clerk in 1997, Mr. Alperstein accepted a position as an Assistant State’s Attorney in the Office of the State’s Attor- ney for Baltimore City, where he prosecuted thousands of cases in the district and circuit court. While in the Misdemeanor Jury Trial Unit, Mr. Alperstein was promot-

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ed to the Firearms Investigation Violence Enforcement ment officials, judges and fellow attorneys, all of which (FIVE) Unit—a unit responsible for prosecuting shoot- he cherishes and credits with his success as an attorney. ings and violent gun offenders—and worked in conjunc- These relationships, among his experience and aptitude tion with the United States’ Attorney’s Office. He was the for the legal profession, serve as evidence of why Mr. youngest prosecutor to be promoted to this prestigious Alperstein was named a Rising Star in 2010, and 2011, unit. The experience, knowledge, and most important- and since 2013 has been consecutively voted by his peers ly, the relationships he gained during this time inspires as a Maryland Super Lawyer and is featured in Baltimore a great sense of pride. Mr. Alperstein credits the many Magazine for this accomplishment. clients and referrals he receives today from court staff, Mr. Alperstein’s vast wealth of legal knowledge has prosecutors, and law enforcement personnel who became garnered much reverence and trust throughout the legal familiar with his work during his time with the State’s community, the state of Maryland and the United States. Attorney’s Office. He provides legal commentary to MSNBC, Washington In 2001, Mr. Alperstein transitioned a successful ca- Post, Associated Press, The New York Times, The Wall reer as a prosecutor to begin working with his father, Ar- Street Journal, The Sun, and The Daily Record to name thur S. Alperstein, and brother, Andrew I. Alperstein, at a few. Locally, Mr. Alperstein consistently appears on the family owned and operated firm, Alperstein & Die- the four major television networks: WBAL, ABC 2, FOX ner, P.A. It was during this transition that Mr. Alperstein 45, and WJZ, and he frequently provides commentary to set his focus on growing the firm’s criminal defense, per- WBAL 1090 AM. sonal injury and worker’s compensation practice. The Most recently, many local and national media outlets skills and practical, yet aggressive, approach to case man- have called upon Mr. Alperstein to provide legal analysis agement he gained from his prosecution days helped to regarding the trials stemming from the death of Freddie evolve his practice into what it is today. His clients in- Gray. Freddie Gray was a defendant who died while in clude people from all walks of life, including police offi- police custody; six Baltimore City police officers were cers, firefighters and public safety employees throughout criminally charged. Mr. Alperstein’s charisma and ability the state of Maryland. Because of his relentless advocacy to explain very complex legal issues make him a trusted Mr. Alperstein is well known and respected for the qual- resource for journalists, analysts and media producers, ity of his work and professionalism. and is why he is repeatedly asked to share his knowledge. Mr. Alperstein also represents high profile individu- Aside from his contributions in the courtroom, Mr. als and professional athletes in criminal, domestic and Alperstein works effortlessly in furthering the legal com- civil matters. Mr. Alperstein has been able to strike the munity. He highly regards his position as an Investigator essential balance between advocating for his clients’ best for the Maryland Board of Law Examiners. In addition to interests while managing intense media coverage and his position on the Board, Mr. Alperstein is active in var- avoiding further sensationalism of the case. This is why ious Bar Associations and committees, and is often asked many NFL players, lawyers, doctors and other profes- to speak at continuing legal education (CLE) events and sionals trust him to get the best result while maintaining seminars. He currently serves as the Bar Association of their privacy. Baltimore City’s representative on the Baltimore City Regardless of individual status, Mr. Alperstein treats Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. Mr. Alperstein everyone who has had the pleasure of working along- also contributes to youth organizations, serving as a side him—client or opposing counsel—with respect and coach for a variety of sports, and in the past, on the advi- professionalism. He has spent over 18 years forging rela- sory council for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. tionships with prosecutors, court personnel, law enforce-

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Full Name: Warren Scott Alperstein Hero: My dad. He taught me the importance of successfully Hometown: Pikesville balancing work and family but at the end of the day, family Undergrad/Law school: The George Washington Univer- comes first. sity, B.A. Political Science, 1993; University of Baltimore Most embarrassing story: As I went to pull out my speech School of Law, J.D., 1996 I was about to give to my fellow 10th graders at Pikesville Married: Sari, 20 years High School during the election for Class President, I real- Children: Ryan (15), Aidan (13) and Evan (9) ized I left the speech at home. I ended up winging it and Pets: Rosie (4), Daisy (2) — our Labradoodle daughters won – perhaps it was the sympathy. Favorite restaurant: The Food Market in Hamden Most famous person you met: Shaquille O’Neal, this past If this were Sunday, what would you be doing?: Watching December in a pool. What a nice guy. football with my 3 sons or coaching them Any fears?: Jumping out of an air plane, and a close 2nd Favorite ice cream: Oreo would having to be a C.P.A. Favorite movie: Trading Places, The Firm How has the Bar Association impacted your life/career?: Favorite food: Pizza and Fries The Bar Association has allowed me to forge wonderful re- Most memorable vacation: My Honeymoon lationships with attorneys that I ordinarily would never en- Hobbies: Exercising, traveling and my family counter and for that I am grateful. Also, it is very rewarding Books you are reading now: Between coaching, work and for me to be able to contribute to the various committees I trying to be the best husband and dad, no time to read. serve and equally rewarding to learn from other accomplished Favorite childhood memory: Playing outside for what attorneys who share their knowledge and experiences as well. seemed like hours every day in my old neighborhood in One thing most people do not know about you: If I was Randallstown with dozens of other kids. not a lawyer, my dream job would be to own a sleep away When you were a child, what did you want to be when you summer camp. grew up?: A lawyer…what else. If you had to leave your house (never to return) with only Two places you would most like to visit: Israel, Aruba three items, what would you take?: Wedding album, Rosie Orioles or Ravens?: Tie and Daisy. I don’t count my human family as items. Movie or Book?: Movie If you could live your life over, would you change any- Walters or BMA?: Walters thing?: No. I have no regrets.

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Criminal Tips and Tricks by Rene Tywang, Esq.

Preparation: Preparation is nothing original or pe- Know your players: In order to do the best job you culiar to criminal defense, but it is vital that you start can for your client, it is imperative that you know your preparing even before you have read the entire police prosecutor, your judges and your juries. The difference 1report. Obviously, there is no need to reinvent the wheel 3can be stark between judges within the same jurisdiction and with each individual case, and with each criminal case, you especially in different counties. In my experience, judges are gain more insight into the law and potential defenses for generally consistent in their rulings and sentencing. Prose- your client. In fact, I use a similar outline for reviewing a cutors, too, have their proclivities when it comes to what is case file as the one I used in my first month as a District important to them and how they approach different types Court Public Defender. Reusing proven methods and ma- of cases. A good defense attorney should know about the terials can expedite and simplify your work on a case, but past outcomes in a judge’s courtroom or against a particular be careful that you are not simply taking shortcuts, as these prosecutor. If you are inexperienced in that particular coun- often lead to mistakes. ty, Public Defenders can be a great source of information, As you review the facts of a case, remember that clichés since they or their coworkers are likely appearing in front of are clichés for a reason. These may lead you to a new piece those judges and against those prosecutors regularly. This tip of evidence or an important detail that you might have over- is very closely tied in with preparation and communication; looked for being too obvious or stereotypical. You never especially in District Court cases, this is valuable informa- know what thread you may pull that will lead to an unravel- tion you and your client need to know. ing of the State’s case, so pay attention to even the smallest Be Professional and Courteous: This last one can of details. Remember that the open and shut cases—where be the most important and easiest tip to follow. In all every State actor has done everything exactly as they should your dealings with the Clerk’s Office, Judges’ Clerks, and your client has confessed to the crime on video—are 4Court staff and Courtroom Clerks, you need to be respectful thankfully rare, and your preparation will often yield sur- and professional. Not just because it’s the right thing to do, prising results. Plus, it’s your job! but most of these people have more experience than you and Communication: In all areas of the law, good com- can save your bacon in any number of ways. Don’t be that munication between the parties is not only a good arrogant lawyer who is rude to a clerk or staff, remember they idea, but it’s required by the Maryland Rules. In crim- don’t have to go out of their way to stop you from looking like 2inal defense practice, in particular, good communication is an idiot to the judge, even though they often do. essential to you being able to do the best job possible for About me your client, whether it is with your client or witnesses. After clerking for the Office of the Public Defender during my second This is especially true for working with the State. In or- and third years at University of Baltimore School of Law, I worked der to present the most complete picture to your client, your knowledge of the State’s case and what is important to the as Staff Attorney at the Maryland Legal Aid Bureau. I worked as State is essential. an Assistant Public Defender first in District Court in Cambridge In preparing for your case, you should be communicating and then in Circuit Court in Salisbury. I left the Office of the Public early and often with your client, with witnesses and the State. Defender in May of 2014 and now practice in Baltimore City Circuit You have to know what is important to your client. I have an Court as well as in Wicomico and Dorchester Counties. Although I open communication policy with witnesses and clients; I have still handle the occasional Major Traffic and Second Degree Assault found that too much information is better than a last minute in District Court, most of my cases are major felony cases, from Mur- surprise. This can be time consuming and annoying but on der to Human Trafficking to Felony CDS. I also represent clients as a more than one occasion I have garnered critical information Panel Attorney for the Office of the Public Defender in conflict cases. in the fourth or fifth conversation with a client or witness.

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Supreme Court Group Admission November 30, 2015 Congratulations to the BABC Class of 2015 New Members of the Supreme Court of the United States. Our group enjoyed breakfast at the Court, group admission ceremony, oral arguments, and a tour. A memorable day for all!

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Appellate Review by Levi S. Zaslow Esq. and Deborah Levi Esq. Declaratory Judgment observed that “when the circuit court exercises its dis- Susan Volkman v. Hanover Investments, Inc., No. 1595, Sept. cretion to affirmatively render, as distinguished from Term, 2014 (Md. Ct. Spec. App., Nov. 25, 2015). abstaining from rendering, a declaration while another http://www.mdcourts.gov/opinions/cosa/2015/1595s14.pdf similar action involving the same parties and same issues is pending, we are to reverse the judgment absent ‘un- The Maryland Uniform Declaratory Judgments Act pro- usual and compelling circumstances.’” Id. Notably, the vides that “a court may grant a declaratory judgment . . . if it court was unable to “unearth[] a single case in which our will serve to terminate the uncertainty or controversy giving appellate courts have upheld the grant of a declaratory rise to the proceeding . . . .” Slip Op. at 8 (quoting Md. Code judgment notwithstanding a pending action involving the Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 3-409(a)). Although this sounds same parties and the same issues in another state.” Id. in permissive language, the Court of Appeals has clarified at 22. The court considered: principles of judicial econ- that it is rarely appropriate for a court to dismiss such an omy; comity; and whether the subsequent action would action or decline to render a declaratory judgment. Id. at usurp the jurisdiction of another and “allow one party to 9. Instead, the Court has generally insisted that courts ren- wrest control of the litigation from another” – with such a circumstance being a sufficient countervailing interest der a declaratory judgment. Id. at 9. However, a court may to disregard a plaintiff’s choice of forum. Id. at 24-28. decline to exercise its discretion is where it would serve no The court observed that “the very question…sought to be use purpose or not terminate the controversy. Id. at 9-10. adjudicated in the declaratory judgment action was the One such instance is “when there is another action pending dispositive question in the pending Minnesota litigation.” in a different court involving the same parties and the same Id. at 29. Thus, the Maryland declaratory judgment ac- issues.” Id. at 10. tion did not constitute such an “unusual and compelling In this case, in January 2013 the plaintiff initiated an ac- circumstance” to deprive the Minnesota plaintiff its right tion in Minnesota alleging violation of a shareholders’ agree- to choose its forum. Id. The court, therefore, held that ment. During the pendency of that action, in June 2013, the trial court erred in rendering such a declaratory judg- the defendant in the Minnesota action filed a declaratory ment and reversed with instructions to vacate the Mary- judgment action in Maryland asserting that it fulfilled its land declaratory judgment. Id. at 30. obligations related to the shareholders’ agreement. Id. at 6-7. The court observed that “[w]hile the specific causes of Civil Procedure – Jury Demand action, legal theories, and objectives of litigation may differ Lisy Corp. v. McCormick & Co., Inc., et al., No. 8, Sept. Term, between the declaratory judgment action and the Minneso- 2015 (Md. Nov. 23, 2015). ta action, an adjudication with respect to the interpretation http://www.mdcourts.gov/opinions/coa/2015/8a15.pdf of the shareholders’ agreement and the performance of that agreement are necessary issues common to both actions.” Id. In this case, the Court of Appeals decided whether a filed at 12. and served Case Information Report (“CIR”) is sufficient to The court distinguished between circumstances in demand a jury trial. To make that determination, the Court which a trial court declines to render a declaratory judg- endeavored to again define the word “paper” within the ment from those in which a trial court decides to affir- Maryland Rules. Slip Op. at 1-3. matively render such a judgment. Id. at 16. The court CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE BACK TO TABLE OF CONTENTS 17 18 BARRISTER

The Court recognized that the right to a jury trial was the Maryland Rules are “only as fair and just as the decisions guaranteed in the Magna Carta on June 15, 1215, was man- that interpret [them] and the forms that implement [them]” dated by custom long before that, is enshrined in the Mary- and believed that the Majority opinion created a trap for land Declaration of Rights, and is further guaranteed by the unwary litigants to waive their constitutional rights. Id. at Maryland Rules. Id. at 7-8. This important right, howev- 11-12. er, is subject to “reasonable regulation” – most notably by Despite the arguments of the dissent, the law is now set- Maryland Rule 2-325(b), which requires “a timely written tled. Checking “yes” in the Jury Demand box in a CIR is demand in the form of a ‘pleading’ or a separate ‘paper’” or not sufficient to demand a jury trial. Instead, it must be -de else the right will be waived. Id. at 8-9. manded in a pleading or separate “paper” as defined by the Although the dictionary definition of “paper” is a “written Court. or printed document or instrument,” the Court stated that a “paper” under the Maryland Rules “is a document, printed Lead Paint or written, that is filed in conjunction with court pleadings.” Jakeem Roy v. Sandra B. Dackman, et al., No. 6, Sept. Term, Id. at 12. “The purpose of a paper is to convey supporting 2015 (Md. Oct. 16, 2015). documentation to the court (not necessarily the clerk’s of- http://www.mdcourts.gov/opinions/coa/2015/6a15.pdf fice), which may include information and/or evidence in In Roy v. Dackman, the Court of Appeals considered support of a party’s position.” Id. at 12-13. The Court con- whether a proposed expert, Dr. Eric Sundel, a board-certi- cluded that such a “paper” must “originate[] with a litigant fied pediatrician with 20 years in practice, could offer -ex or an interested party.” Id. at 13. The CIR, however, is only a pert opinion as to the source of lead paint and opine as to court-produced document designed to convey information medical causation. In City Homes, Inc. v. Hazelwood, 210 to the clerk’s office for case management purposes. The- ef Md. App. 615, 63 A.3d 713 (2013), the Court of Special Ap- fect of checking “yes” on the Jury Demand box on a CIR is peals determined that Dr. Sundel was not an expert in lead merely to indicate that such a demand has or will be filed in poisoning and was not qualified to testify as to the source accordance with the Rules. Id. at 13-14. Because the CIR is of the lead exposure or causation. Slip Op. at 11. This was not a “paper” within the meaning of Maryland Rule 2-325(a), because, “although [Dr. Sundel] is a board-certified pediatri- the plaintiff waived its right to a jury trial. Id. at 17. cian licensed to practice medicine in Maryland, he has not Judge McDonald dissented, arguing that the language, received any specialized training nor does he have any expe- history, purposes, and some of the Majority’s reasoning sup- rience in treating children with lead poisoning or in identi- port the opposite conclusion. McDonald, J. dissenting, at 1. fying the source of a child’s lead exposure.” Id. at 11 (quoting The dissent pointed out that the defendant did not claim lack Hazelwood, 210 Md. App. at 684, 63 A.3d at 754). Based on of notice, did not argue that it suffered any prejudice, and Hazelwood, the trial court excluded Dr. Sundel in this case. that the defendant was preparing for a jury trial – including Id. at 11-12. filing proposed voir dire, jury instructions and verdict sheet. On the issue of the admissibility of medical causation, the Id. at 2. Instead, it merely quibbled with the format of the Court of Appeals concluded that Dr. Sundel was sufficiently demand. Id. The purpose of the Rule is to have documen- qualified. The Court examinedHazelwood , which further con- tation of the request, regulate the timing of the request, and cluded that Dr. Sundel was not competent to testify because he afford a flexible format for the request. Id. at 4-5. Further, had “never testified as an expert in a lead paint poisoning case federal cases, including one discussing the Maryland CIR, . . . and [he] acknowledged that he [wa]s not a certified lead have concluded that checking “yes” to a jury demand box in risk assessor”; further, “he had not published or lectured on civil cover sheet can constitute a proper jury demand. Id. at the topic of lead paint poisoning, he was not a board-certified 11. The dissent concluded that the “precise rubrics” that are CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE BACK TO TABLE OF CONTENTS 18 BARRISTER 19 psychologist, and he did not administer or interpret IQ tests in In this case, the Court of Special Appeals considered his practice.” Id. at 25 (alterations in original). For these rea- whether funds in a jointly held account by a debtor and sons, Hazelwood determined that the doctor lacked “specialized non-debtor are per se subject to garnishment. Slip Op. at knowledge.” The Court of Appeals declined to exclude the doc- 7-8. The court observed that under Maryland law a bank tor based on Hazelwood. The Court pointed out that Maryland deposit prima facie belongs to the person whose name is on Rule 5-702 requires “only that the ‘witness is qualified as an the account and can withdraw funds. However, Maryland’s expert by knowledge, skill, experience, training, or education’ appellate courts have never held that a bank deposit per se because the purpose of expert witness testimony is to assist the belongs to a person whose name is on the account. Instead, finder of fact, in this case, a jury composed likely of lay per- there is only a rebuttable presumption that those funds be- sons.” Id. at 26. Noting Dr. Sundel’s other qualifications and long to the named account holder. Id. at 9-10. The court that in the intervening time he read extensively on lead paint was careful to point out that its opinion did not address and poisoning in adolescents, the Court concluded that he was suf- did “not in any way alter the restriction upon garnishment of ficiently “conversant with the subject of the controversy.” Id. property owned jointly by spouses” and it pertained strictly at 27-29. The Court observed that the overall persuasiveness to other jointly owned accounts. Id. at 14-15 n. 10. of the opinion will depend on cross-examination and weighing In determining how and under what circumstances this presumption may be rebutted, the court first noted that a competing witnesses’ testimony. Id. at 29. bank account and the money it contains should be consid- However, the Court of Appeals agreed that the expert could ered as separate entities. Id. at 10. The court then observed not testify as to the source of the lead paint: that, in addition to secondary sources, “[t]he overwhelming As a board-certified pediatrician, his reliance on circum- majority of jurisdictions to address this issue have differen- stantial evidence alone is not enough for him to be deemed tiated between legal title to the account and equitable title to competent as an expert on the source of lead. … Dr. Sundel’s the funds within the account.” Id. at 11. The two primary conclusion was based solely on scant circumstantial evidence, factors to differentiate between legal title to the account and including the age of the home and exterior tests of the paint on equitable ownership of the funds are: the dwelling at 2525 Oswego Avenue. Although we have held (1) the exercise of control over the funds in the account, that a lead poisoning case may succeed grounded on suitable and (2) contribution, or the source of funds within the ac- circumstantial evidence as to source, Hamilton, 439 Md. at 527, count. Courts also consider various circumstances relevant 96 A.3d at 730, it is not enough for an expert to conclude that to each case, such as whether a party’s social security num- a certain property is the source of the child’s exposure to lead ber appeared on an account, which party’s name appeared when other probable sources have not been eliminated. on checks, which party paid taxes on interest from the ac- Slip Op. at 23. Although Dr. Sundel’s opinions as to the count, which party kept possession of the passbook or oth- source of the lead paint were excluded, the plaintiff had an al- er documents pertaining to the account, and which party ternative expert to speak to the source of the lead. Id. at 29. signed checks from the account. Given the additional expert and the Court’s conclusion that Dr. Id. at 13 (internal citations omitted). Thus, a co-owner Sundel could opine as to medical causation, the Court of Ap- of a joint account may rebut the presumption by displaying peals reversed and remanded for further proceedings. Id. at which portion of the accounts belongs to each owner. Id. at 29-30. 14. Adopting the standard applied by the majority of juris- dictions, the court determined that a clear and convincing Garnishment evidence standard was the most appropriate. Id. at 19. Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc. v. John D. Andrews, Jr., No. 935, Finally, the court examined the evidence presented to the Sept. 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The son testified that he wrote checks only to help his father, serting for the first time that the no-driving condition was he paid no personal expenses from the account, each trans- illegal. At the sentencing hearing, the court imposed a sen- action was for the benefit of his father, the father was the tence of seven years, three and a half of which were suspend- original source of the funds, and the son did not deposit any ed, and he was sentenced to two more years of unsupervised of his own funds into the account. The father corroborated probation. Three years later, on or about April 18, 2014, Mr. this testimony. In examining the evidence and testimony Meyer filed a Motion to Correct an Illegal Sentence. The presented to the trial court, the Court of Special Appeals trial court denied the motion, in part, because Mr. Meyer concluded “that the circuit court reasonably concluded that agreed to the terms of his probation. Mr. Meyer then ap- Father had proved, by clear and convincing evidence, that pealed to the Court of Special Appeals, and the Court of Ap- he was the sole owner of all funds held in the joint account.” peals granted certiorari. Id. at 22. Helen Rivera Criminal Law Court of Appeals On or about June 3, 2013, Ms. Rivera drove aggressive- Meyer v. State, No. 21 Sept. Term, 2015; State v. Rivera, No. ly on Beach Drive in Bethesda, Maryland. She forced a bicyclist off the roadway with her SUV and fled the scene. 22, Sept. Term, 2015 (Md. Dec. 22, 2015). A Montgomery County jury convicted Ms. Rivera of two http://www.mdcourts.gov/opinions/coa/2015/21a15.pdf counts of second-degree assault and one count of failure to remain at the scene of an accident involving bodily in- Overruling Sheppard v. State, 344 Md. 143 (1996), the jury. Ms. Rivera received probation before judgment on Court of Appeals held that in a non-DUI case, a judge may the assault charges, but was sentenced to six months of impose a no-driving requirement as a reasonable condition suspended jail time and placed on two years of probation. of probation without imposing an illegal sentence or violat- She was also prohibited from driving a vehicle for at least ing the separation of powers doctrine. one year. Ms. Rivera appealed the no-driving condition of her Matthew Meyer probation. The Court of Special Appeals granted her ap- peal, and sided with Ms. Rivera, holding that: Sheppard v. On or about November 19, 2003, Mr. Meyer pleaded no State, 344 Md. 143 (1996), was controlling; only the Motor contest to two counts of manslaughter by motor vehicle for Vehicle Administration can restrict an individual’s driv- an accident he caused in which two people died. Mr. Meyer ing conditions; and thus concluding the trial court abused was sentenced to fourteen years of incarceration, seven of its discretion by limiting Ms. Rivera’s right to drive. The which were suspended, and the court imposed three years of State appealed and the Court of Appeals granted certio- unsupervised probation with the special condition that Mr. rari. Meyer not operate a motor vehicle. After his release from The Court of Appeals reviewed Mr. Meyer’s claim prison and during his probationary period, Mr. Meyer ob- that his sentence was illegal for clear error. It reviewed tained a driver’s license. In June of 2010, Mr. Meyer received Ms. Rivera’s claim for abuse of discretion. Analyzing a speeding ticket for driving 84 miles per hour in a 40 mile the cases under both standards, the Court concluded per hour zone. A few months after that, Mr. Meyer received that a no-driving condition as a special condition of another citation for a minor traffic violation. He was then probation may be a reasonable condition of probation charged with violating his probation. and does not violate the separation of powers doctrine. At the hearing on his violation of probation, Mr. Meyer In an uncommon move, the Court of Appeals also re- admitted to the traffic violations, but moved to dismiss, as- CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE BACK TO TABLE OF CONTENTS 20 BARRISTER 21 versed its prior holding in Sheppard v. State, 344 Md. tion. However, once the defendant added, “I don’t know” 143 (1996). to his comment that he did not want to say anything, that In Sheppard, the Court of Appeals had previously held rendered his statement an equivocal one. that imposing a no-driving condition violated the separa- The court next analyzed whether Mr. Williams’ confession tion of powers doctrine because the ability to regulate driv- was involuntary under Maryland’s common law because the ing privileges was strictly reserved for the Executive Branch. detectives “implied Williams ‘might see outside again if he Reversing that decision, the Meyer court stated that im- confessed to a robbery gone bad instead of a premeditated posing no-driving condition does not invalidate a driver’s murder.” Id. at 25. The Court concluded in the negative, rea- license. It merely restricts a defendant’s physical ability to soning: (1) that the detective “was merely advising appellate drive. The court then stated that it was overruling Sheppard of the possible legal consequences of a verdict of first degree because “its rationale grounded in the separation of pow- premeditated murder at appellant’s future trial;” and (2) that ers doctrine was clearly wrong.” The Court then explained it did not appear to the court that Mr. Williams’ confession that when “fashioning conditions of probation, the Judiciary was made in reliance on the detectives’ statement. Id. at 28- may impose reasonable conditions of probation where ap- 30. propriate to curtail the criminal-defendant’s physical ability to operate a motor vehicle.” Id. at 24. The only restraint on Wagner v. State, No. 11, Sept. Term 2015 (Md. Dec. 17, 2015). http://www.mdcourts.gov/opinions/coa/2015/11a15.pdf probation is that the condition is “reasonable” and has a “ra- tional connection to the offense.” Id. at 30. The Court of Appeals held, for the first time, that “a party to a joint or multiple-party account may commit theft from Williams v. State, No. 9, Sept. Term 2015 (Md. Dec. 18, 2015). that account.” Slip Op. at 30. More specifically, in a case http://www.mdcourts.gov/opinions/coa/2015/9a15.pdf involving a father, a daughter, and a joint bank account, the court affirmed the daughter’s conviction for theft and em- In this case, the Court of Appeals addressed, for the first bezzlement (fraudulent misappropriation by a fiduciary) af- time, “the efficacy of the invocation of the right to remain -si ter she took money from a bank account that she shared with lent,” or in other words, “what constitutes a clear invocation her father. Affirming the defendant’s conviction, the Court of the right to remain silent and that which is an ambiguous held that a joint owner of a bank account may be convicted one.” Slip Op. at 17. More specifically, the Court analyzed of theft for taking money from a joint bank account if they whether, under the facts of Mr. Williams’ case, the state- do so without the other’s knowledge or consent, and with the ment, “I don’t want to say nothing, I don’t know,” constitutes intent to deprive the other of those funds. Further, the Court an unambiguous invocation of the Fifth Amendment’s privi- held that the evidence was sufficient to convict the defendant lege against self-incrimination under Berghuis v. Thompkins, of fraudulent misappropriation by a fiduciary, even where 560 U.S. 370 (2010) and Davis v. United States, 512 U.S. 452 there was no formal or professional fiduciary undertaking (1994). because Ms. Wagner was added to the bank account to ac- To answer the question on ambiguity, the Court applied cess funds for her father at his direction and on his behalf. the following test: “[U]sing an objective standard,” the anal- ysis turns on whether a reasonable police officer in the cir- Court of Special Appeals cumstances would understand the statement to be an invo- cation of the right to silence.” Id. at 22 (citing Berghuis, 560 Lindsey v. State, No. 0146, Sept. Term 2015 (Md. Ct. Spec. U.S. at 381-82). Applying this objective test to the Williams App., Dec. 16, 2015). case, the Court held that the statement, “I don’t want to say http://www.mdcourts.gov/opinions/cosa/2015/0146s15.pdf anything,” on its own would likely have been a clear invoca- CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE BACK TO TABLE OF CONTENTS 21 22 BARRISTER

Upholding the trial court’s denial of the defendant’s mo- Brice v. State, No. 1620, Sept. Term, 2014 (Md. Ct. Spec. tion to suppress, the court granted great deference to the App., Nov. 25, 2015). judge who issued the search warrant. The court examined http://www.mdcourts.gov/opinions/cosa/2015/1620s14.pdf whether the area in front of the defendant’s apartment qual- ifies as curtilage, and thus prohibits the government from The Court of Special Appeals reversed Mr. Brice’s con- allowing a K-9 to search that area without a warrant. In one viction for illegal possession of a regulated firearm because of the first Maryland state cases interpretingFlorida v. Jar- the trial court committed reversible error when it declined dines, 133 S. Ct. 1409 (2013), the Court of Special Appeals to ask “the police witness questions.” Slip Op. at 1. In re- versing Mr. Brice’s conviction, the Court of Special Appeals concluded that the area in front of the defendant’s apartment concluded that the trial court erroneously interpreted Pear- did not qualify as curtilage under the four factors espoused son v. State, 437 Md. 350 (2014), when it declined to ask the in United States v. Dunn, 480 U.S. 294 (1987). Notably, the police witness questions. The court then went on to hold, court was persuaded by the fact that even though the apart- quite clearly, that that “where there are police officer wit- ment had a lock and buzzer system, there was no evidence nesses for the State, police witness questions requested by to indicate how the officers were able to enter the building, the defendant are mandatory.” Id. at 20 (citing Langley v. i.e., whether the door had been propped open and whether State, 281 Md. 337 (1977); Bowie v. State, 324 Md. 1 (1991)). the defendant had exclusive control over the hallway. The The court further explained that this is true even where the court also found that the lock and buzzer system was merely defendant does not testify. Moreover, the mandatory nature a “security mechanism” rather than a privacy shield because of the questions are not limited to circumstances in which it did not protect the area from observation by passersby. the officer’s testimony would be “diametrically opposed to Finally, the court concluded that the area outside the apart- that of the defendant.” Id. at 19 (quoting Langley, 281 Md. ment door was a common area, and thus, the defendant did at 338). In fact, the questions are required even if the defen- not have a reasonable expectation of privacy in the same. dant is not going to testify at all.

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Ethical Obligation of Communication to the Pro Bono Client by Mary T. Keating Esq.

The Rules of Professional Conduct devote one subsection The benefit of communicating a clear division of responsi- to the principle that a lawyer has a professional responsibility bilities and scope of service extends beyond the rule encour- to render pro bono publico service. (Rule 6.1(a)). Subsection aging lawyers to enter into written agreements, however. Pro (b) (1) emphasizes that much of that service should be for bono clients can show you, by negative example, the value of actual clients of limited means. the billable hour system. You are best served if the client un- The rules of professional conduct are no different for pro derstands that daily or more frequent phone calls are unnec- bono clients than fee-paying clients. But often the rules of essary, and will distract you from meeting his or her needs. the lawyer’s practice are different because of the economic Pro bono clients can often expect (a) more rapid results than and sophistication disparity between a practice’s typical cli- the legal system is set up to give; (b) frequent phone calls to ent and the pro bono client. I want to address a few of the their lawyer; and (c) a “do whatever I ask” relationship, no issues that may pop up if you accept a lot of pro bono cases. doubt fueled by some television shows. Further, at the end of These warnings about the necessity of clear communication the matter, the pro bono client may continue to consider you should not make you view pro bono service as a wretched his or her lawyer for all future questions they have. chore. In most cases, pro bono clients are very appreciative of In frustration, many lawyers simply stop returning the your efforts, and you are making a real change in their lives. pro bono client’s frequent phone calls. It is hard to explain What you can accomplish for the pro bono client can provide over and over that a judge will decide the case on his own true satisfaction as well as improve your skills. And if these timetable; that an answer is not due until next week, so there clients call you after the engagement is concluded, it could be is nothing to report yet; that until I have your financial re- to refer a paying client. cords I can’t file this bankruptcy. But ignoring the difficult Even though many pro bono clients are referred for a spe- client invites different problems. Rule 1.4 requires reason- cific legal issue through an organization such as Maryland able communication: Volunteer Lawyers Service, the formation of the relationship (a) A lawyer shall: should be just as formal as, and even more clear than, the (1) promptly inform the client of any decision or circum- fee-paying client. A pro bono client needs to know the scope stance with respect to which the client’s informed consent, of the representation, including especially whether the lawyer as defined in Rule 1.0(f), is required by these Rules; will or might undertake any actions beyond the reason for the (2) keep the client reasonably informed about the status referral. Use an engagement letter even if Rule 1.5 does not re- of the matter; (3) promptly comply with reasonable requests for infor- quire it, and take some extra time to go over your mutual ob- mation; and ligations. Managing expectations of a pro bono client can take (4) consult with the client about any relevant limitation extra patience, sometimes. Some of these clients don’t read on the lawyer’s conduct when the lawyer knows that the cli- well, and many have little experience with the legal system, so ent expects assistance not permitted by the Maryland Law- your list of services to be rendered may be incomprehensible yers’ Rules of Professional Conduct or other law. without additional explanation. Furthermore, some such cli- If you have the skills to be a lawyer, you have the ability ents have multiple issues at once, and you are not duty bound to explain to a client that you can’t violate ethical or other to undertake them all, unless you say you will.

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rules to meet an unreasonable demand, whether that de- to member lawyers. Please consult the Bar Bulletin of the BABC web- mand be for constant communication, or for a legal tactic site for the phone numbers of this month’s hotline volunteers. Dis- that you cannot ethically pursue. In fact, it’s easier to take claimer: The BABC Ethics Hotline is provided to lawyers as a service such a stand with a pro bono client than with someone who of the Bar Association of Baltimore City and its Professional Ethics provides a quarter of your annual billings. You also can learn Committee. By undertaking to provide advice, neither the Associ- a great deal about the limitations and the power of our legal ation nor the individual committee member is entering into an at- system, and can use your knowledge to protect the less pow- torney/client relationship. Any advice given merely reflects the best erful of our neighbors. judgement of those Association members who have volunteered to serve on its committee on Professional Ethics. All callers are advised Mary T. Keating is a Baltimore sole practitioner and serves on the that a conservative approach is appropriate in matters of professional Board of the Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service. She is a member ethics, and that advice rendered by the Committee will not insulate of the Ethics Committee of the Bar Association of Baltimore City. The individuals from investigation or disciplinary action by the Attorney BABC Professional Ethics Committee provides a free Ethics Hotline Grievance Commission of Maryland. Pro Bono Opportunity Estate Planning Clinic for Low Income Seniors sponsored 29th Street Community Center by Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland, Senior Legal 300 E. 29th Street Services of the Bar Association of Baltimore City, and Baltimore, MD 21218 Strong City Baltimore For information or to volunteer, contact Margaret Henn, Monday, March 21, 2016 Esq., at [email protected] 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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Greatest Unfunded Threat to Family… Financial Stability? by Sally H. Leimbach, CLU, ChFC, CEBS, LTCP, CLTC, NAHU Committee Chair, Long Term Care Insurance Advisory Commit- tee; [email protected]

Have the Difficult family Conversation — YOU ARE NOT COVERED! The Need for LONG TERM CARE NOT covering long term care expenses are medical insur- ance, Medicare, or Medicaid unless you meet stringent state This is a FAMILY issue. Many working people now find requirements of disability and financial destitution. People themselves needing to contribute time, energy, and financ- CAN NOT rely on public help to assist. It is not that the es to assist parents as they age. Several recent studies have federal and state governments would not like to assist. The demonstrated the impact on employees and employers alike, financial reality is that THEY CAN’T. Those people that can as employees are distracted and even become disabled them- MUST step up to the responsibility to plan for themselves selves due to caregiving needs. My father in law suffered and for those for whom they feel responsibility. My husband and I found ourselves overseeing care (and often giving it) through 12 years with Alzheimer’s. We, his family, suffered for SIX family members including two bachelor uncles and a more than he. For employees there is the critical need to plan for their CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE future needs. Otherwise they pass on the same problem of their parents, a seriously unfunded risk that threatens their own retirement and perhaps plans to pass on inheritance to children and grandchildren. However, the need for long term care is not only for the aging. Accidents and illness can also strike young people. Having disability insurance to replace income is important. But it must be remembered that the need for long term care (care needs that lasts for more than 90 days and require assistance for a combination of bathing, dressing, transferring, eating, continence and/or toileting) , requires a whole new level of expense.

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BABC Semi-Annual Lunch Series – “Baltimore After Freddie Gray” November 13, 2015 The BABC launched its Semi-Annual Lunch Series on November 13, “Baltimore After Freddie Gray,” with guest speaker Dan Rodricks. It was a sell-out with a dynamic speaker, engaged audience, and great lunch! Great way to start our new Semi-Annual Lecture Series.

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21st Annual Past Presidents’ Luncheon November 24, 2015 The BABC’s 21st Annual Past Presidents’ Luncheon was held on November 24 at The Grand. Darren L. Kadish, Esquire, and Carrie McMahon Freeman, Esquire, were recipients of the 2015 Presidential Awards. Elva E. Tillman, Esquire, received the Charles H. Dorsey, Jr. Mentor Award, and The Honorable Pamela J. White received the Paul A. Dorf Memorial ADR Award. The Association also recognized those Baltimore City Judges who recently retired from the Bench: The Honorable M. Brooke Murdock, The Honorable Martin P. Welch, The Honorable John R. Hargrove, Jr., and The Honorable Askew W. Gatewood.

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Leadership Open House December 2, 2015 A fantastic Leadership Open House was held on December 2. It was a full house of members interested in learning more about the BABC and how to get involved. Topics included the responsibilities of serving as an officer, on the board, chairing a committee or serving as a committee member. And, of course, how to apply for a position. We had a great panel that included some of our current officers, past presidents, and staff. The future of the BABC will be in good hands!

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BABC, ABWA, and WBA-BCCC Chapter Bus Trip to NYC!! December 5, 2015 The Bar Association of Baltimore City, Alliance of Black Women Attorneys, and the WBA – Baltimore City, County and Carroll County Chapter, had a blast in New York City on December 5. Games and prizes on the way, shows, tours, great dining, movie and popcorn on return trip. What a great day with a wonderful and fun group of members and friends!

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BABC Members Recognized as TDR Leading Women December 7, 2015

Congratulations to our own Natalie Grossman, Director of Senior Legal Services, who was recognized by The Daily Record as one of its 2015 Leading Women. So proud of you Natalie! Also congrats to BABC members and Leading Women Taren Butcher, Tiffani Collins, Evelyn Cusson, Myshala Middleton, Erin Miller and Laurie Wasserman.

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The Bar Association of Baltimore City/ YLD Annual Holiday Party December 10, 2015 The BABC’s Holiday Party, sponsored by the Young Lawyers’ Division, was held on December 10 at Barcocina in Fells Point. A great time was had by all! Special thanks to all of those who supported the Silent Auction to benefit the YLD’s Annual Holiday Party for Homeless Children.

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New Associates/Attorneys Courthouse Tour January 11, 2016 The BABC Membership Committee hosted a program for new Associates/Attorneys — “Insider’s Guide to Baltimore City Circuit Court: A Practitioners Courthouse Tour,” on January 11, followed by a reception in the Bar Library. New attorneys got an overview of the courthouse including the civil, criminal and family divisions, as well as the Clerk’s office.

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Baltimore Bar Foundation and MD/DC Society for Healthcare Risk Management Symposium – “When Worlds Collide: The Intersection of Healthcare, Law & Technology January 13, 2016 The Baltimore Bar Foundation and Maryland/DC Society for Healthcare Risk Management hosted a Symposium, “When World’s Collide: The Intersection of Healthcare, Law & Technology,” on January 13 at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law (Westminster Hall). Keynote speakers were world-renowned doctor Thomas Scalea, M.D., Physician-in-Chief, R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, and Leana Wen, Commissioner of the Baltimore City Health Department.

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Congratulations Kindle Winner! Congratulations to new attorney Maya Zegarra, pictured with Executive Director Kathy Sanzone. Maya was the winner of the Skittles contest conducted at the BABC’s booth at the recent Professionalism Course. Enjoy your new Kindle Maya!

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Welcome New BABC Members! Joined October – December 2015

Zohab Ahmed Law Student Brian Epshteyn Law Student

Ella Aiken, Esq. Regular Member Paul Farmer, Esq. Regular Member

Jasmyn Allen Law Student Eddie Freeman Law Student

Brian Bajew, Esq. Regular Member Julian Gabbard Law Student

Nila Bala, Esq. Regular Member Laura Elizabeth Gagne Law Student

Justen Barbierri Law Student Maya Garza, Esq. Regular Member

Julia Bartels, Esq. Regular Member Meagan George Law Student

Monica Basche Law Student Erin Godwin Law Student

Paul Batchelor, Esq. Regular Member Jaimi Gonzalez Law Student

Courtney Bennett Law Student Bryant Green, Esq. Regular Member

Mary Biscoe Law Student Jordan Halle, Esq. Regular Member

Rasheena Bogans Law Student Donavan Ham Law Student

Avalon Brandt, Esq. Regular Member Ethan Han, Esq. Regular Member

Gregory Brooks Law Student Elizabeth Harlan, Esq. Regular Member

Hannah Catt Law Student Matthew Hartman, Esq. Regular Member

Farrah Champagne, Esq. Regular Member Garrett Hasslinger Law Student

Ara Sofia Chung Law Student Amy Hennen, Esq. Regular Member

Eleanor Chung Law Student Kyle Hildreth, Esq. Regular Member

Michael Clarke, Esq. Regular Member Jennifer Huisman, Esq. Regular Member

Ava Claypool Law Student Ferdinand U. Ibebuchi, Esq. Regular Member

Adam Cline, Esq. Regular Member Lavanya Jagadish, Esq. Regular Member

Brandon Cooper Law Student James Jeffcoat, Esq. Regular Member

Timothy Costello, Esq. Regular Member Taylor Kasky, Esq. Regular Member

Kelli Cover Law Student Erick Kim Law Student

Hon. Michael DiPietro Regular Member Natalie Krajinovic, Esq. Regular Member

Harout Doukmajian Law Student Stephannie Krulevitz, Esq. Regular Member

Joseph Ecker Law Student Nadine Lindsay Law Student

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Elizabeth Loebl, Esq. Regular Member Adam Rubin, Esq. Regular Member

Andrea Marcin Law Student Rachel Samakow, Esq. Regular Member

Ashley McFarland, Esq. Regular Member Aarti Sardana Law Student

Timothy P. McGough, Esq. Regular Member David Schult, Esq. Regular Member

Kameron Millar, Esq. Regular Member Janice Shih, Esq. Regular Member

James Miller, Esq. Regular Member Jennifer Shockley, Esq. Regular Member

Krishna Mistry Law Student Kathryn Simpson, Esq. Regular Member

Chris Moran, Esq. Regular Member Jennifer E. Smith Law Student

Gabriel Moreno, Esq. Regular Member Vishnu Solanki Law Student

Tom Morris Law Student Emily Spiering, Esq. Regular Member

Sarah Moses, Esq. Regular Member Meghan Stepanek, Esq. Regular Member

Jordan Myers Law Student Thomas Stowe Law Student

Dumlesi Ndam Law Student Matthew Stubenberg, Esq. Regular Member

Leon Nemirovsky Law Student Evan Thalenberg, Esq. Regular Member

Bach Nguyen Law Student Stephan Thomas, Jr., Esq. Regular Member

Fiona Nguyen Law Student Jonathan Tincher Law Student

Mary Noor Law Student Nana Tufuoh Law Student

Jeannine Ntamatungiro Law Student Lea Uradu Law Student

Lelia Parker Law Student Trevonne Walford Law Student

Jasmine Pope Law Student Roxanne Ward, Esq. Regular Member

Calissa Randall Law Student Barbara Weisman Law Student

Michael Raykher, Esq. Regular Member Matthew West Law Student

Kiyanoush Razaghi, Esq. Regular Member Jeffrey Wettenel Law Student

Julie Reamy, Esq. Regular Member Danielle Wiggins Law Student

Traci Robinson, Esq. Regular Member Iceney Williams Law Student

William Rodowsky Law Student Samantha Williamson Law Student

Brian Rollyson Law Student Shawntee Wright Legal Affiliate

Durriyyah Rose, Esq. Regular Member Sidney Zahabizadeh Law Student

Jordan Rosenfeld, Esq. Regular Member

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Circuit Court for Baltimore City Assignment of Judges January 2, 2016 through December 31, 2016 Updated: November 20 ,2015

Court Assignment Judge CR/Chambers Telephone

Admin Judge At Large Judge W. Michel Pierson, AJ 234E/208E 396-4916 & 4917

Part 1 Criminal Judge Jeannie J. Hong 236M/234M 396-5140 & 5141

Part 2 Juvenile Judge Melissa K. Copeland A3401(C-3) 443-263-2799

Part 3 At Large Judge W. Michel Pierson, AJ 234E/208E 396-4916 & 4917

Part 4 Civil Judge Emanuel Brown 215M/251M 396-1776 & 1777

Part 5 Domestic Judge Yvette M. Bryant, JICFD F-2E/126E 396-5102 & 5103

Part 6 Civil Judge Edward R. K. Hargadon 227E/241E 396-5070 & 5071

Part 7 Criminal Judge Pamela J. White 428M/426M 396-5056 & 5057

Part 8 Criminal Judge Stephen J. Sfekas 509E/505E 396-5090 & 5091

Part 9 Criminal Judge Wanda K. Heard 600M/642M 396-4918 & 4919

Part 10 Civil Judge Jeffrey Geller 330E/330E 396-5008 & 5009

Part 11 Criminal Judge Lynn Stewart Mays 228E/214E 396-5052 & 5053

Part 12 Criminal Judge Charles J. Peters, JICr 404E/406E 396-5080 & 5081

Part 13 Domestic Judge Michael DiPietro F-4E/122E 396-5060 &5061

Part 14 Civil Judge Althea M. Handy, JICC 523E/529E 396-5054 & 5055

Part 15 Criminal Judge Christopher L. Panos 329E/329E 396-5062 &5063

Part 16 Criminal Judge Timothy J. Doory 226M/228M 396-5112 & 5113

Part 17 Civil Judge Philip S. Jackson 636M/636M 396-5066 & 5067

Part 18 Civil Judge Cynthia H. Jones *** 420M/424M 396-5082 & 5083

Part 19 Civil Judge Julie R. Rubin 434M/432M 396-5132 & 5133

Part 20 Criminal Judge Marcus Z. Shar 203M/245M 396-5100 & 5101

Part 21 Criminal Judge Yolanda Tanner 438M/436M 396-5074 & 5075

Part 22 Civil Judge Alfred Nance 556E/561E 396-4020 & 4021

Part 23 Civil Judge Audrey J. S. Carrion 225E/209E 396-5130 & 5131

Part 24 Domestic Judge Kendra Y. Ausby F-1E/120E 396-4627 & 4631

Part 25 Juvenile Judge Robert B. Kershaw, JICJ A3401 (C-1) 443-263-2793

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Part 26 Criminal Judge Lawrence Fletcher-Hill 113M/101M 396-6826 & 6843

Part 27 Juvenile Judge Sylvester Cox A3401 (C-2) 443-263-2796

Part 28 Criminal Judge Melissa M. Phinn 540E/550E 545-6235 & 6236

Part 29 Domestic Judge Karen C. Friedman F-3E/124E 396-3836 & 3837

Part 30 Civil Judge Shannon E. Avery*** 406M/408M 545-0115 & 0116

Part 31 Criminal Judge Barry G. Williams 528E/534E 545-3516 & 3517

Part 32 Criminal Judge John Addison Howard 400M/466M 545-0887 & 0888

Part 33 Criminal Judge Videtta A. Brown 201E/205E 410-361-9311&9312

Part 99 Visiting Judge Judge Paul E. Alpert 255E 396-1119

Part 98 Visiting Judge Judge Pamela North 237E 396-8057

Part 97 Visiting Judge Judge Martin P. Welch 317M 396-8352

Part 96 Visiting Judge Judge Dennis McHugh/L. Daniels JJC/Crim & Civil 396-8057

Part 95 Visiting Judge Judge John M. Glynn 508E 396-8057

Part 94 Visiting Judge Judge Carol E. Smith 237E 396-8057

Part 93 Visiting Judge Judge John Carroll Byrnes 253E 545-3423

Part 92 Visiting Judge Judge Kathleen O'Ferrall Friedman 237E 396-8057

Part 91 Visiting Judge Judge M. Brooke Murdock 509M 396-8343

Part 90 Visiting Judge Judge Ellen M. Heller 253E 396-8057

Part 89 Visiting Judge Judge Thomas J. S. Waxter 247E 545-3490

Part 88 Visiting Judge Judge Louis Becker/Robert Dugan 237E 396-8057

Part 87 Visiting Judge Judge Gale Rasin 134M 396-8057

Part 86 Visiting Judge Judges Teaette Price/Marcella Holland JJC/252E 396-8057 / 5-6090

Part 85 Visiting Judge Judge Paul Smith 264E 396-8057

Part 84 Visiting Judge Judge David Young 317M 396-8350

Part 83 Visiting Judge Judge Evelyn Omega Cannon 255E 545-3491

Part 82 Visiting Judge Judge Clifton J. Gordy 237E 396-8057

Part 81 Visiting Judge Judge Joseph P. McCurdy 237E 396-8057

Part 80 Visiting Judge Judge John Miller 237E 396-8057 *** Indicates temporary courtroom/chambers assignment.

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Around the Offices iles & Stockbridge P.C. is pleased to announce settlement agreements that involve the valuation and division that Brian L. Moffet recently joined the law firm of assets such as businesses, partnerships, investments, and M as a principal in its Commercial & Business Liti- retirement plans. She often handles cases in which custody, gation Practice Group. Mr. Moffet’s practice focuses on mort- visitation rights, alimony, and child support are in dispute. In gage-related litigation, including foreclosures and mortgage cases involving many moving parts and points of contention, servicing, lender-liability claims, arbitration, commercial Ms. Stillman is an advocate with experience and the resources law, and class action defense. He represents financial institu- of a large law firm at her disposal. She is also experienced tions – from national banks to mortgage lenders and other in premarital and post-marital agreements; pre- and post-di- financial services providers – in federal and state consumer vorce planning; separation agreements; adoptions; paternity financial services class action litigation and in arbitrations. cases; appeals; and mediations. Ms. Stillman has represented He has handled a wide variety of lender liability claims aris- same-sex couples for more than two decades. The recognition ing under the Truth in Lending Act (TILA), the Real Estate of same sex marriage by Maryland and then by the U.S. Su- Settlement Procedure Act (RESPA), the Fair Credit Reporting preme Court brought new and unique legal issues to the fore- Act (FCRA), state unfair and deceptive acts and trade practic- front. Ms. Stillman helps her clients navigate these challenges. es laws (UDAP), and other federal and state consumer lend- ing statutes and regulations. Mr. Moffet is the former chair cGuireWoods Baltimore partner Jennifer J. of Gordon Feinblatt’s Commercial Litigation Practice Group Stearman has been appointed the Greater Balti- and a former member of the firm’s Financial Services Practice M more chair of the 2016 Go Red for Women cam- Group. He earned his J.D. with honors from the University of paign, the American Heart Association’s nationwide initiative Baltimore School of Law and his bachelor’s degree from the to end heart disease and stroke in women. Ms. Stearman, who University of Delaware. has served on the board of visitors of the University of Mary- land Children’s Hospital for 11 years and as its chair from ilverman|Thompson|Slutkin|White is pleased to an- 2011 to 2014, developed a passion for fighting heart disease nounce Steven J. Kelly have been elected to the Part- when she became deeply involved in the hospital’s campaign S nership at the Firm. Mr. Kelly focuses his practice on for pediatric cardiac care. Building on her years of philan- enforcing crime victims’ rights in criminal cases and obtain- thropy and volunteerism within the healthcare community, ing significant compensation from offenders and third par- in 2014 she was appointed co-chair of AHA’s Circle of Red, a ties in civil cases. In criminal cases, he has achieved landmark group of women leaders who joined together to support the rulings furthering crime victims’ rights to privacy, protection, Go Red campaign. and full participation in all aspects of the prosecution. In civil matters, Mr. Kelly has regularly obtained seven-figure judg- hiteford Taylor & Preston, LLP, recently an- ments and settlements in high-profile cases against offenders nounced that prominent bankruptcy attorney and third parties. W Nelson C. Cohen has joined the firm as Senior Counsel in its Bethesda office. With decades of experience in ydings & Rosenberg, LLP, is pleased to announce bankruptcy law, Mr. Cohen is experienced representing both that for the second consecutive year, Maryland Super debtors and creditors in bankruptcy courts and has negotiated T Lawyers has named Ferrier R. Stillman to its 2016 hundreds of workouts. Mr. Cohen concentrates his practice Top 50 Women Lawyers in Maryland for her family law prac- on homebuilding and related fields, including mortgage lend- tice. She regularly negotiates complex separation and property ing, office and apartment buildings and home furnishings, as

BACK TO TABLE OF CONTENTS 40 BARRISTER 41 well as on companies in the hospitality and luxury goods in- wenty-three Ober|Kaler attorneys have been dustries. He has represented numerous debtors in complex selected for the 2016 edition of Maryland Super Chapter 11 reorganizations, served as creditor committee Lawyers. The selections span twelve categories, with counsel and represented secured creditors in bankruptcy cas- TOber|Kaler lawyers making an especially strong showing in es. He has also represented Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 Trust- the Construction Litigation, Estate Planning and Probate, ees in virtually all aspects of bankruptcy law. and Health Care categories. Ober|Kaler’s Maryland Super Lawyers are: Kenneth B. Abel (Mergers and Acquisitions); ohn H. Denick & Associates, P.A. recently announced Raymond Daniel Burke (Construction Litigation); Pat- that Natalie Krajinovic has joined the Baltimore City law rick K. Cameron (Banking); Kevin A. Dunne (Personal firm as an Associate. Natalie graduated from the Universi- Injury Plaintiff: General); John P. Edgar (Estate Planning & Jty of Baltimore School Of Law with a concentration in Business Probate); James E. Edwards, Jr. (Construction Litigation); Law. While in law school, Natalie served as the President for the S. Craig Holden (Health Care); Joseph C. Kovars (Con- International Law Society, Comments Editor for the Journal of struction Litigation); Matthew A. Mace (Estate Planning & International Law, and Student Fellow for the Center for Inter- Probate); Donald R. Mering (Estate Planning & Probate); national and Comparative Law. Natalie is a native of Toronto, John F. Morkan III (Construction Litigation); Howard L. Canada and currently lives in Baltimore City. Sollins (Health Care); Paul S. Sugar (Construction Liti- gation); Sanford V. Teplitzky (Health Care); Geoffrey S. einberg & Schwartz, L.L.C. is pleased to an- Tobias (Transportation/Maritime); M. Hamilton Whitman, nounce that Lauren M. Wright recently joined Jr. (General Litigation); and John Anthony Wolf (Construc- the firm as an Associate. Ms. Wright graduated tion Litigation). Six lawyers were selected as 2016 Maryland WMagna Cum Laude from the University of Baltimore School of Rising Stars: Emily R. Billig (Intellectual Property); Jennifer Law in May 2014. For the first year after law school, she served L. Curry (Employment Litigation: Defense); Christopher C. as a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Nancy M. Purpura Dahl (General Litigation); Jack R. Daley (Transportation/ in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County. Ms. Wright was Maritime); Kelly M. Preteroti (Estates & Trust Litigation); admitted to the Maryland Bar in December 2014. and Michael A. Schollaert (Construction Litigation).

ric N. Schloss has joined the Law Offices of Lee rown, Goldstein & Levy is proud to announce Saltzberg in Towson where he will continue to prac- that Sharon Krevor-Weisbaum has assumed the tice personal injury law in Maryland, Virginia and role of managing partner. She started her legal EWashington, D.C. Bcareer with the Maryland Office of the Attorney Gener-

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al and began practicing law at Brown, Goldstein & Levy in 2001. She has used her knowledge, experience, and Special Thanks to our strong and respectful relationships to effectively coun- sel and defend health care providers in actions involving Annual Law Firm Sponsors licensure and regulatory compliance. Ms. Krevor-Weis- baum represents non-profit and for-profit entities that Law Offices of Peter G. Angelos, P.C. provide supports and services to individuals with dis- Law Offices of Peter T. Nicholl abilities and the elderly, as well as representing individual Ober | Kaler health care practitioners before professional disciplinary boards. She has extensive expertise and experience ad- Gallagher Evelius & Jones, LLP vocating on behalf of children who require special edu- Goodell, DeVries cation and support services, and on behalf of adults who need developmental and mental health services, and will Gordon Feinblatt LLC continue to represent clients in all of these areas. Hogan Lovells US LLP Pessin Katz Law, P.A. Semmes, Bowen & Semmes Wright, Constable & Skeen, L.L.P. Adelberg, Rudow, Dorf & Hendler, LLC Special Thanks to our Baxter, Baker, Sidle, Conn & Jones, P.A. Annual Corporate Sponsors Law Offices of Frank F. Daily, P.A. Fedder & Garten, P.A. Bar Associations Insurance Agency, Inc. The Daily Record Ferguson, Schetelich, & Ballew, P.A. Gore Brothers Reporting & Videoconferencing Gorman & Williams AMA/Art Miller Court Reporting Kramon & Graham, P.A. DTI Court Reporting Solutions Neuberger, Quinn, Gielen, Rubin & Gibber, P.A Byte Right Support Niles, Barton & Wilmer, LLP Ellin & Tucker, Chartered Rosenberg Martin Greenberg, LLP Multi-Specialty Health Care Salsbury, Clements, Bekman, Marder & Adkins, LLC Joseph I. Rosenberg, CFA, LLC, Saul Ewing LLP Mediation and Financial Advisory Services Shapiro Sher Guinot & Sandler, P.A. Silverman, Thompson, Slutkin & White, LLC Thomas & Libowitz, P.A. Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, PLLC Whiteford, Taylor & Preston, LLP

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THE BAR ASSOCIATION ATTORNEY/LAW STUDENT

OF BALTIMORE CITY MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

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I would like to make a deductible contribution to the Baltimore Bar Foundation, Inc. (voluntary) $35 $50  $100 Other______The Baltimore Bar Foundation awards grants to non-profit organizations for law-related programs and other good works in the community.

* Membership in the BABC is based on your admission date to the Court of Appeals of Maryland. Attorneys 37 years or under, or who are admitted to the Bar less than 5 years, as well as law students, are automatically members of the Young Lawyers’ Division. There are no additional dues to be a member of the YLD.. If you join the BABC after January 1, please submit ½ the dues amount. If you join after April 1, submit full amount (this will cover you through the next fiscal year, beginning on July 1).

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What is the maximum number of committee appointments you will accept____

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THE B AR ASSOCIATION ANNUAL LEGAL AFFILIATE

OF BALTIMORE C ITY MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

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How did you hear about the BABC Legal Affiliate Membership ______

A Legal Affiliate Member is any individual who is not an attorney, but who falls into a particular defined class or profession which is closely associated with the legal system is eligible to be a Legal Affiliate member upon sponsorship by an Attorney member and approval by the Executive Director. Legal Affiliate Membership includes, but is not limited to, Paralegals, Court Reporters, Legal Administrators, Law Librarians, Legal Secretaries and Assistants, Mediators and Arbitrators. A Legal Affiliate member shall be eligible to participate exception in all committees with the of the Standing Committee on Judicial Selections and the Bench Bar Committee. The Legal Affiliate member shall be able to participate in social activities and other activities of the Association, but shall not be entitled to serve as a chair or vice of a committee. The Legal Affiliate member shall not be eligible to vote, hold office, or participate as a member of the Lawyer Referral panel.

I am a: �Court Reporter � Legal Secretary � Paralegal � Legal Administrator � Law Librarian � Legal Assistant � Other (please describe) ______

Affiliate members must be sponsored by an attorney member of the BABC.

Name of sponsoring member______

Legal Affiliate Annual Dues: $117

I would like to make a tax deductible contribution to the Baltimore Bar Foundation, Inc. (voluntary) €$35 € $50 € $100 €Other______The Baltimore Bar Foundation awards grants to non-­‐profit organizations for law-­‐related programs and other good works in the community.

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THE BAR ASSOCIATION ANNUAL BUSINESS AFFILIATE OF BALTIMORE CITY MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION ______

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The BABC is now inviting businesses and organizations who serve attorneys to belong to our organization. This gives you access to over 2,400 local attorneys and their support staff. A Business Affiliate Member is a person who is not an attorney, but through his or her business regularly conducts business or serves an attorney or a government agency in legal related matters is eligible to be a Business Affiliate member upon approval by the Executive Director. A Business Affiliate member shall be eligible to participate in the social and other activities of the Association, but shall not be permitted to join committees nor vote, hold office, or participate as a member of the Lawyer Referral panel.

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Business Affiliate Annual Dues $300

Additional Business Members (within same organization) $100 per individual Name(s)______

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Tuesday, February 9, 2016 504 Clarence Mitchell Courthouse 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

300 Men March Movement Guest Speakers Munir Bahar Founder, 300 Men March Movement and COR Community Brandon M. Scott Member, Baltimore City Council ______

Thursday, February 18, 2016 504 Clarence Mitchell Courthouse 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Literary Reception Guest Authors Professor Larry S. Gibson University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law Leonard Hamm Former Baltimore City Police Commissioner A. Dwight Pettit, Esquire Attorney and Author Antero Pietilla Former Baltimore Sun Reporter and Editorial Writer Janine A. Scott, Esquire Attorney and Author

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Tuesday, February 23, 2016 504 Clarence Mitchell Courthouse 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Charles H. Houston and William H. Murphy, Sr.: How a Baltimore Trial in the 1940’s Changed the Criminal Law of the Nation Forever Guest Speaker Professor Jose Anderson University of Baltimore School of Law ______The Black History Month Lecture Series and Literary Reception are sponsored by The Historical Committee of the Bar Association of Baltimore City, Alliance of Black Women Attorneys, Monumental City Bar Association and The Library Company of the Baltimore Bar

Admission is FREE. Limited seating available. Lunch is provided at the February 9 and 23 Lectures, and light refreshment will be provided at the Literary Reception on February 18.

RSVP to [email protected]

When registering, please indicate which events you will be attending.

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The Baltimore Bar Foundation

presents Gilbert and Sullivan’s Operetta

Trial by Jury

Thursday, March 3, 2016 University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law Westminster Hall 519 W. Fayette Street Pre-Show Reception w/ Cast: 6:00 p.m. Performance: 7:30 p.m.

Produced by the Young Victorian Theatre Company

Tickets are $45 each and are on sale now at www.baltimorebar.org. If purchasing by check, make check payable to Baltimore Bar Foundation, Inc. and mail to 111 N. Calvert Street, Suite 627, Baltimore, MD 21202. For information, email [email protected], or call 410-539-5936.

TRIAL BY JURY - CAST

The Learned Judge Brian Goodman Usher Thom King Counsel for Plaintiff Peter Tomaszewski Edwin, the Defendant Ben Schuman Jury Foreman Jonathan Biran Angelina Jaely Chamberlain First Bridesmaid Claire Iverson

JURY BRIDESMAIDS

Lee Carpenter Alisa Antonenko Ifeanyl Ezeigbo Erica Furguson James Miller Jhanelle Graham Hon. Michael Reed Kelly Hughes Iverson Orbie Shively K. Nichole Nesbitt Hon. Charles Shubow Dawn O’Cronin Tate Tiemann Lawren Palmer Melodie Rinaldi

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Lydie Glynn Katherine Kelly Howardd Hon. Edward Hargadon Jeffrey Hochstetler Kendra Randall Jolivet Singleton Wyche

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Tuesday, March 22, 2016 504 Clarence Mitchell Courthouse 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

“Women’s Legal Status in 18th-Century Maryland: Dependent Wives or Independent Agents?"

Married women in colonial America lived under the legal doctrine of coverture, which meant that wives did not enjoy a legal status independent of their husbands. Coverture was not the entire story, however. Learn how women enjoyed more rights in practice than they did in legal theory and how both property and equity laws provided women with opportunities for economic autonomy.

Guest Speaker

Amy M. Froide Associate Professor of History

Affiliate Faculty in Gender and Women's Studies & Language, Literacy, and Culture Ph.D. program

History Department University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Admission is FREE. Limited seating available. Light refreshment will be provided. RSVP to [email protected]

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Saturday, March 26, 2016 504 Clarence Mitchell Courthouse 1:00 p.m. Walking Tour at Green Mount Cemetery Walking Tour - Final Resting Place of Many Famous Women in History

Green Mount Cemetery opened in 1839 as the city’s first urban-rural cemetery. Green Mount is the final resting place of Johns Hopkins, Mary Elizabeth Garrett, Enoch Pratt, William and Henry Walters, Betsy Patterson Bonaparte, Arunah Abell, Moses Sheppard, Isaac Emerson, Albert Ritchie, Theodore McKeldin, Robert Oliver, Harriett Lane Johnston, William Henry Rinehart, John H. B. Latrobe, A. Aubrey Bodine, Walter Lord, John Wilkes Booth, and many more. Our Walking Tour will focus on famous women in history.

The length of the tour is approximately one hour and we are limited to 30 participants. Participants need to be able to navigate the tour independently as we will be walking on paved paths but also through the grass and steps of the grave yard. Wear comfortable shoes and bring your camera! Parking is available inside the cemetery. Enter through the main gate and you will be directed where to park. The registration fee for the tour is $15. Register now online at www.baltimorebar.org. If you wish to pay by check, make check payable to Bar Association of Baltimore City and send to 111 N. Calvert Street, Suite 627, Baltimore, MD 21202.

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The Women’s History Month events are sponsored by The Historical Committee of the Bar Association of Baltimore City Alliance of Black Women Attorneys Monumental City Bar Association The Library Company of the Baltimore Bar Women’s Bar Association of Maryland

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THE BAR ASSOCIATION OF BALTIMORE CITY AND BALTIMORE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION ANNUAL JOINT FAMILY LAW DINNER PROGRAM

Thursday, April 7, 2016 Forest Park Golf Course Clubhouse 2900 Hillsdale Road Baltimore, MD 21207

6:00 p.m. Meet & Greet (Cash Bar) 6:45 p.m. Dinner Program

Marketing and Media Advice to Enhance Your Family Law Practice

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Randall M. Kessler, Esquire Kessler & Solomiany Family Law Attorneys

Our guest speaker, Randy Kessler, is a nationally recognized family law attorney from Atlanta, Georgia. In addition to practicing law, Mr. Kessler is an author, professor, and is active in local, state, and national bar associations. He has been often quoted in the NY Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, People Magazine, Newsweek, and Sports Illustrated and frequently serves as a guest commentator for CNN, HLN, NBC Today Show, ESPN, Fox Business.com, and other media outlets. He is a LinkedIn “Influencer” with over 180,000 followers.

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Annual Joint Family Law Dinner Program - Thursday, April 7, 2016

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Menu includes hors d’oeuvres and buffet dinner of Baked Chicken and Tilapia, sides, iced tea, lemonade, and dessert.

Registration fees: BABC/BCBA Members ____tickets @ $60 Please charge my ___ Visa ___ MasterCard

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Make check payable to Bar Association of Baltimore City and return to 111 N. Calvert Street, Suite 627, Baltimore, Maryland 21202, no later than April 1, 2016, or fax to 410-685-3420 (credit card orders only). For information, call 410- 539-5936, or email [email protected]. Register online at www.baltimorebar.org. For directions to Forest Park Golf Course, visit http://www.bmgcgolf.com/-forest-park

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