Niles Barton promotes Owen J. Curley to partner
Owen J. Curley has been elected to the partnership of Niles, Barton & Wilmer, LLP. His litigation practice focuses on commercial, real estate, construction, maritime, property insurance, related first party insurance matters, tort defense and complex civil litigation. Mr. Curley is licensed to practice law in Maryland, North Carolina and the District of Columbia. He has been an attorney with Niles Barton for eight years and serves on the firm's Technology and Hiring Committees. Mr. Curley has also attained the rank of Captain in the United States Navy Reserves.
Christopher J. Heffernan appointed to Chair of the Maryland State Bar Association Litigation Section
Christopher J. Heffernan has been elected Chair of the Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA) Litigation Section Council 2008-2009. The Litigation Section is the single largest section of the MSBA with over 1,850 members. Mr. Heffernan has served on the Litigation Section Council since 2000 and is also involved in the MSBA Section of Alternative Dispute Resolution. Mr. Heffernan's practice focuses on civil litigation, including business, construction, real estate, insurance and alternative dispute resolution. He is a partner at Niles Barton and is licensed to practice law in Maryland and the District of Columbia.
George E. Reede, Jr. receives AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell
Niles Barton congratulates Mr. Reede on this great accomplishment. He has earned an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, a peer review rating that indicates very high to preeminent legal ability and ethical standards.
Owen J. Curley Promoted from Commander to Captain
Niles Barton would like to congratulate Owen J. Curley, an Associate in the Litigation Department, who has recently been promoted from Commander to Captain in the United States Navy Reserves. Captain is the highest Officer rank before the Navy's Admiralty ranks. Mr. Curley concentrates in commercial litigation, real estate litigation, maritime law, property insurance law, related first party insurance matters and general business litigation.
Press Release: Niles Barton's Tina F. Lewandowski Appointed to the Board of Community Law in Action.
Baltimore, Md. March 12, 2008 Tina Lewandowski, the Marketing Director of Niles, Barton & Wilmer, LLP, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Community Law in Action, more widely known as CLIA. Ms. Lewandowski will assist CLIA with its marketing and fundraising efforts to promote the organization and its programs. Read the press release.
Niles Barton would like to recognize Eddie L. Pounds, an associate in the Litigation Department, for being appointed Vice-Chair of the City of Bowie's Elections Task Force. Mr. Pounds was appointed by Mayor G. Frederick Robinson. The Elections Task Force will meet regularly and assume the task of examining current election laws and amending or deleting them, as needed.
Christopher J. Heffernan receives "Best Lawyers in America" Honors
Niles, Barton & Wilmer, LLP congratulates Christopher J. Heffernan, a partner in the litigation department who was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in the 25th anniversary edition of The Best Lawyers in America in the area of Construction Law, which is an annual legal rankings guide. Selection to Best Lawyers is based on a rigorous peer-review survey.
Seminar: BRAC: Coming to Maryland - Everything you need to know from brick to BRAC.
The Maryland State Bar Association Real Property Section, Construction Committee, is holding an informative seminar on BRAC: Coming to Maryland at Niles, Barton & Wilmer, LLP on Thursday, February 21, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Speakers include Kent Menser, the Executive Director of Howard County's BRAC Office and Robert Leib, Special Assistant for BRAC/ Education for Anne Arundel County. For more information, email tflewandowski@niles-law.com.
Press Release: Niles Barton's Susan D. Baker Appointed to the Board of My Sister's Circle.
Baltimore, Md. - February 11, 2008 - Susan D. Baker, a partner at Niles, Barton & Wilmer, LLP, has been appointed to The Board of Directors of My Sister's Circle. Ms. Baker has been actively involved in My Sister's Circle for three years. She currently mentors two girls and is a part of the mentor training and support network. Read the press release.
Press Release: Niles Barton's Jeffrey A. Wothers Appointed as Chair of Risk, Audit & Compliance Committee for Carroll Hospital Center
Baltimore, Md. - January 18, 2008 - The Carroll Hospital Center Board of Directors appointed Niles, Barton & Wilmer, LLP managing partner, Jeffrey A. Wothers, as chair of the hospital's Risk, Audit & Compliance Committee. The Committee advises the Board on issues associated with risk for the hospital. Read the press release.
Niles Barton welcomes Eddie L. Pounds to the Litigation Department
Niles, Barton & Wilmer, LLP is pleased to welcome Eddie L. Pounds as an associate in the Litigation Department. Mr. Pounds was previously a Senior Legal Analyst for Travelers Companies, Inc. and also interned for the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in Baltimore, Maryland, during law school. Mr. Pounds graduated from the University of Baltimore School of Law with honors and is licensed to practice in Maryland.
8 Niles Barton attorneys recognized by Maryland Super Lawyers 2008
Niles, Barton & Wilmer, LLP congratulates its partners who were named in the 2008 Maryland Super Lawyers listing, which is based on a rigorous selection process including peer recognition and professional achievement.
Paul M. Finamore for Employment & Labor
David D. Gilliss for Construction/Surety
Christopher J. Heffernan for Construction Litigation
Matthew L. Kimball for Real Estate
Robert P. O'Brien for Transportation/Maritime
Craig D. Roswell for Insurance Coverage
Robert F. Scholz for Business/Corporate
Jeffrey A. Wothers for Insurance Coverage
Congratulations on passing the Bar!
Christopher D. Wolf expands his jurisdiction to Pennsylvania. Mr. Wolf is an attorney in the Litigation Department and is now licensed to practice in Maryland and Pennsylvania. Courtney M. Mattson and Garrett S. Shames recently passed the Maryland Bar. Ms. Mattson was a law clerk for the firm and now joins the Litigation team as an associate. Mr. Shames was also a law clerk for the firm and is now an associate with the Commercial Real Estate Department. We congratulate them on this great accomplishment.
Press Release: Niles, Barton & Wilmer Welcomes Patrick M. Ryan as a New Partner in the Estates and Trusts Department
Baltimore, Md. - October 22, 2007 - Niles, Barton & Wilmer, LLP, a full-service Mid-Atlantic law firm, announced today that it added a new partner, Patrick M. Ryan, to its highly regarded estates and trusts department. With over nineteen years of business, finance and tax experience, Mr. Ryan incorporates strategic planning into his estates and trusts practice to manage the legal and tax implications for his clients. Read the press release.
David D. Gilliss is a speaker for the Construction Project Management seminar on November 5, 2007. His presentation on "Controlling Construction Costs" will cover important topics such as the contractor's perspective on building a realistic estimate; legal issues involved in bidding and bid protests; tips on maintaining the budget for contractors; key construction contract clauses to consider; hidden costs to be aware of; project billing and collection; and managing cash flow. More information on the seminar is available at http://www.nbi-sems.com/.
David D. Gilliss and John C. Wetzel are speaking at the 18th Annual Advanced Real Property Institute meeting on Wednesday, October 17, 2007. Mr. Gillis will present on "Bricks & BRAC: How the Construction Trades and Their Lawyers Are Anticipating the Impact of Military Base Re-Alignment" with Grayson B. Childs for the 1:30 p.m. breakout session. Mr. Wetzel will be speaking with David R. Naka on "Hot Topics in Finance Negotiations: Pressure Points for Lenders and Borrowers" for the 3:30 p.m. breakout session. More information on the Institute program is available at http://www.micpel.edu/.
Press Release: Niles, Barton & Wilmer Welcomes John C. Wetzel as a New Partner in the Commercial Real Estate Department - The addition of a new partner supports the growth of the firm’s commercial real estate practice.
Baltimore, Md. - October 8, 2007 - Niles, Barton & Wilmer, LLP, a full-service Mid-Atlantic law firm, announced today that it added a new partner, John C. Wetzel, to its growing commercial real estate practice. Read the press release.
We are pleased to announce that Heather B. Nelson has joined the firm as an Associate in the Litigation Department. Ms. Nelson was most recently an Assistant District Attorney for the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office and prior to that was an Intern for the New York County District Attorney's Office. She is a 2004 graduate of the Villanova University School of Law.
In Memory of Carlyle Barton, Jr.:
We would like to remember and honor a great man, attorney, philanthropist and fisherman: Carlyle Barton, Jr. (1922-2007). Mr. Barton contributed to the firm's history and future as a former partner who took the time to mentor many of the firm's current leaders. He started his practice in maritime law and then became a general practitioner before focusing on estates and trusts. Mr. Barton was also the grandson of one of the firm's founding partners, Randolph Barton. He will be missed by all of us.
Susan B. Austin and Susan D, Baker have become partners of the firm. Prior to this, both attorneys were Of Counsel to the firm.
Ms. Austin practices in the areas of estate planning and estate and trust administration. She is admitted to the Maryland State Bar and the U.S. Tax Court. She is a member of the Baltimore Estate Planning Council and the Estates & Trusts Section for both the Maryland Bar Association and the ABA. Ms. Austin received her J.D. from the College of William and Mary’s Marshall-Wythe School of Law in Virginia.
Ms. Baker is in the Corporate/Commercial Department of the firm and her practice includes contracts, copyrights and trademarks, and business and health care law. She is admitted to the Maryland State Bar. Ms. Baker received her J.D. from the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.
Matthew L. Kimball has been elected President of the Board of Directors for Preservation Maryland. Mr. Kimball has served on the Board and been a member of the organization since 2001. Preservation Maryland is dedicated to preserving Maryland’s historic buildings, neighborhoods, landscapes and archaeological sites through outreach, funding and advocacy. Mr. Kimball’s volunteer activities with Preservation Maryland are a natural fit with his law practice, which focuses on real estate related matters including environmental law.
Jeffrey A. Wothers has been appointed to the Pension and Insurance Committee of Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster. His concentration on insurance law and commercial litigation assists him in his volunteer work on the committee. Mr. Wothers is also a member of the American Bar Association's Property Insurance Law Committee.
Matthew L. Kimball has been appointed Co-Chair of the 2007 Advanced Real Property Institute. Sponsored by the Maryland Institute For Continuing Professional Education for Lawyers, the Advanced Real Property Institute is a day-long seminar usually held in the early fall, and is the premier educational program of the Maryland State Bar’s Real Property Section. The program is taught by a faculty consisting of many of the region’s pre-eminent real property lawyers. Mr. Kimball has lectured at the program in the past and has been a member of the organizing committee for a number of years. Serving with Mr. Kimball as Co-Chair is Cynthia Berman of the Baltimore firm of Kramon & Graham, P.A.
