News & Events

• Niles Barton Attorney Honored Twice

  Baltimore, MD – July 26, 2010 – Niles Barton is proud to announce that Tracy L. Steedman is privileged to serve the State of Maryland in two new capacities. Ms. Steedman has been elected a Fellow of the Maryland State Bar Foundation. This distinction is extended only after nomination by a current Fellow and endorsement by the Board of Directors of the Maryland Bar Foundation. The distinction is limited to not more than 2.5 percent of MSBA membership.

  Ms. Steedman was also elected to serve on the Board of Directors for the Women’s Law Center of Maryland [WLC]. The WLC, a non-profit organization established in 1971, advocates for an equal playing field in the law for women and children. For more than a quarter of a century, the WLC has fought and won many battles to protect and preserve the rights of women--by educating the public and the judiciary on the effects of legal decisions affecting women, by monitoring compliance with the law, by seeking to change unjust laws and unjust lawmaking, and by implementing innovative programs to pave the way for systemic change.

  Ms. Steedman is a LEED AP construction attorney practicing in the firm’s litigation department. She represents institutional owners, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, design professionals, and municipalities in all areas of construction law and civil litigation, including complex commercial construction disputes. She has litigated cases at the trial and appellate levels in both state and federal courts. Ms. Steedman received her B.A. from Towson University and her J.D. from the University of Maryland School of Law.

  About Niles, Barton and Wilmer

  Niles, Barton & Wilmer, LLP (known as Niles Barton) serves the Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, and Washington, D.C. areas with approximately 35 attorneys and 35 support personnel. As a full-service, midsized firm, we support the legal needs of our clients with a more personal approach.

  Media Contact

  Amanda J. Acevedo, Director of Marketing

  Niles, Barton & Wilmer

  (410) 783-6358

  ajacevedo@nilesbarton.com

• Niles Barton Expands Real Estate Practice

  Baltimore, MD – June 29, 2010 – Michael H. Mannes will be joining Niles, Barton and Wilmer, LLP (www.nilesbarton.com) as a Partner in the law firm’s Real Estate group on July 1, 2010.  Mannes’ real estate practice includes the development and creation of condominium and planned unit developments and representation condominium and homeowners’ associations and cooperatives in the areas of dispute resolution, construction and governance issues.  Prior to joining Niles Barton, Mannes was a solo practitioner for 9 years.

  “Michael’s experience will bring new depth and a fresh perspective to our Real Estate group, an area we expect to grow significantly as the industry rebounds” said Jeffrey Wothers, Niles Barton’s Managing Partner. “His leadership and dedication to client service compliments not only our Real Estate group, but also our Corporate, Litigation and Construction Law departments.”

  A long time resident of Baltimore, Mannes graduated from the University of Baltimore School of Law.

  Joining Mannes in the move will be Alicia D. Stewart as an associate and Heather M. Dunn as a paralegal.  Stewart and Dunn both graduated from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 2009, and have been working with Mannes since May 2008 and November 2009, respectively.  

  Niles Barton’s real estate group has a reputation for strong negotiation skills, attention to detail and troubleshooting.  Our commercial real estate attorneys work closely with our corporate lawyers and litigation team to provide a full range of legal services from financing and contract negotiation to dispute resolution. The real estate group represents and works with local, national and international clients, including real estate developers, lenders, investors, property managers, brokers, and design professionals.  Niles Barton real estate lawyers counsel community association boards of directors on legal matters regarding construction defects, contract disputes, covenant and bylaws compliance, unpaid dues, lien actions, directors’ and officers’ liability, and zoning and land use issues.

  About Niles, Barton and Wilmer

  Niles, Barton & Wilmer, LLP (known as Niles Barton) serves the Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, and Washington, D.C. areas with approximately 35 attorneys and 35 support personnel. As a full-service, midsized firm, we support the legal needs of our clients with a more personal approach.

  Media Contact

  Amanda J. Acevedo, Director of Marketing

  Niles, Barton & Wilmer

  (410) 783-6358

  ajacevedo@nilesbarton.com

• Susan Baker Selected as Local Hero and Awards $5,000 Grant to My Sister's Circle

  Susan D. Baker was selected as a Local Hero through the Bank of America Neighborhood Excellence Initiative. As a Local Hero winner, Ms. Baker was able to designate the nonprofit, My Sister’s Circle, as a $5,000 grant recipient from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation, Inc.

  The Bank of America Neighborhood Excellence Initiative is designed to recognize, nurture and reward organizations, local heroes and student leaders who are helping their neighborhoods achieve excellence. Ms. Baker was selected as a 2009 Local Hero.

  My Sister’s Circle is a comprehensive relationship-based program designed to mentor girls from disadvantaged Baltimore neighborhoods during their challenging transition to middle school, throughout high school, and into college. Mentors help their mentees prepare for the future, both academically and otherwise. My Sister’s Circle provides tutoring; organizes cultural, educational and recreational events; solicits summer camp scholarships; offers testing and counseling to guide girls and their families through the challenging middle and high school application process; and connects students with college preparation and placement programs. For more information, visit www.mysisterscircle.org.

• Tracy Steedman Selected for ABA Forum on the Construction Industry Fellowship Program

  Niles Barton congratulates Tracy L. Steedman for being selected to participate in the American Bar Association (ABA) Forum on the Construction Industry Women and Minority Fellowship Program for the next three years. The Forum had over fifty applicants and selected only three Fellows nationwide. Ms. Steedman was chosen for her experience in construction law and her proven leadership skills that would benefit the Forum.

  The Forum’s mission is to serve the construction industry through education and leadership. The Forum sponsors several seminars each year and publishes a scholarly journal, along with a newsletter and several treatises on construction law topics. The Fellowship includes opportunities for professional development, leadership and mentoring while allowing the Fellows to participate in Forum programs at no cost.

  Ms. Steedman is a LEED AP construction attorney practicing in the firm’s litigation department. She represents institutional owners, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, design professionals, and municipalities in all areas of construction law and civil litigation, including complex commercial construction disputes. She has litigated cases at the trial and appellate levels in both state and federal courts. Ms. Steedman received her B.A. from Towson University and her J.D. from the University of Maryland School of Law.

  About the Forum: The ABA Forum on the Construction Industry is the largest organization of construction lawyers in the United States and abroad.  Its 6,000 members are drawn from all areas of practice:  large law firms, small firms, solo practitioners, government lawyers and corporate in-house counsel.  Members represent all segments of the construction industry:  owners, design professionals, general contractors, construction managers, subcontractors, suppliers, insurers and sureties.  The Forum’s mission is to serve the construction industry through education and leadership.  The Forum sponsors several seminars each year on different topics, and publishes a scholarly journal on construction law topics four times each year, a newsletter three times each year, and several treatises on construction law topics.