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Buying A Car While In A Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

You have a pending Chapter 13 bankruptcy in Southern Maryland and your car has died or needs a huge repair. You may be surprised that you do have the option of getting a loan to buy a new or used car. What shouldn’t surprise you is that it is a bit of a pain, and […]

By Tucker Claggett

Sep 29, 2026

When the snow starts falling and the sidewalks get icy, we will get the inevitable calls from Maryland residents who suffer a personal injury because they fell on snow or ice. Usually this occurs in a poorly maintained parking lot, or a walkway to a business. Unfortunately, Maryland personal injury law is largely (but not […]

By Southern Maryland Law

Feb 2, 2026

Budgeting crisis.

Here we go again. The government shut down is scheduled to start January 31st. Federal employees may soon be unsure about when they will get their next paycheck. What is the best way to budget for a short term crisis like the government shutdown? As a bankruptcy attorney in Southern Maryland for over 25 years, […]

By Southern Maryland Law

Jan 30, 2026

Maryland Car Accident Laws

Maryland’s auto accident laws are some of the toughest in the country, and they could jeopardize your ability to recover damages, even if the other driver was clearly at fault. If a crash injures you or a loved one, the law determines whether you can pursue a claim, identifies who holds legal responsibility, and impacts […]

By Southern Maryland Law

Jan 27, 2026

Injuries After a Car Accident

After a car accident, the first few days can feel like a blur: You’re juggling doctor visits, car repairs, and insurance calls on top of the pain you may already be feeling. Understandably, most people focus on getting through the day rather than documenting car accident injuries. To discover everything you need to know about […]

By Southern Maryland Law

Jan 27, 2026

(Updated after the most recent Court of Appeals case in January 2026) This post explains the most relevant laws on owning guns in Maryland, and the current status of the concealed carry laws. In 2022, the Supreme Court made concealed carry legal in all 50 states with the Bruen opinion. In response, some states that […]

By Southern Maryland Law

Jan 24, 2026

An attorney working on a civil litigation case with his client in Southern Maryland and Waldorf.

When you own a small business, it is important to think about what will happen to it after you have passed on. Many business owners assume that a simple will is enough to handle their assets. While a will is a key part of an estate plan, it may not be the strongest tool when […]

By Southern Maryland Law

Jan 19, 2026

Lawyers can sometimes be a little grinchy this time of year, but this is ridiculous! An attorney for a large Waldorf landlord really did send our client a notice to quit and vacate her apartment on Christmas Day.

By Southern Maryland Law

Dec 19, 2025

This post gives you a road map of the “usual” personal injury case in Waldorf, Maryland, Charles County, Maryland, or St. Mary's County, Maryland. I wrote it to give my clients who have a new personal injury case. It is geared towards car accidents because that is the type of personal injury case we see […]

By Southern Maryland Law

Dec 10, 2025

Got car insurance? Hopefully you do. But believe it or not, some people don't have any - or they don't have enough. And if one of those people cause a car accident with you, you better have UM. That's attorney lingo for uninsured motorist insurance. (Note: technically it is both UNinsured and UNDERinsured motorist coverage. […]

By Southern Maryland Law

Nov 21, 2025

Maryland finally passed a law for enhanced underinsured motorist coverage. This new(ish) law finally allows for "stacking" of underinsured motorist coverage in your car insurance policy. This dramatically changes the way your car insurance works. But you have to know about it, and choose it if you want it. The insurer does not want you […]

By Southern Maryland Law

Oct 28, 2025

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