Assault Charges in Maryland – What You Need To Know

by Tucker Clagett | Posted in DUI/DWI & Criminal Law | Reading Time: 4 minutes

A police planning to arrest a driver who is suspended from driving.

Assault is a much broader category of crimes than you think. Most people think a criminal charge for assault must involve something fairly serious (like a punch or slap). But assault charges can be for much less than that. Assault is technically defined as the unlawful touching of another person. That can include almost anything!...

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Hearings at the Workers’ Compensation Commission

by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Workers' Compensation | Reading Time: 9 minutes

This article explains what happens at a Maryland Workers Compensation Commission Hearing, and how you can prepare for it. Please read it over now so you know what is going to happen at your hearing. Then read it over again right before your hearing so it is fresh in your mind. My office will automatically...

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Can Bankruptcy Help With My Gambling Debt?

by Dave Gormley | Posted in Bankruptcy & Foreclosure | Reading Time: 6 minutes

As the gambling options in Maryland have continued to grow, I have seen more and more people in Charles, St. Mary’s and Prince George’s County who need to file for bankruptcy because of their gambling debts. The problem is that the number of people dealing with gambling addiction continues to grow. With the legalization of...

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Gun Laws in Maryland

by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 11 minutes

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 did not like that decision made a lot of new gun laws....

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Rental Cars After A Car Accident

by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Personal Injury | Reading Time: 4 minutes

If your car is in the shop after an accident in Southern Maryland, you can get a rental vehicle through the other driver’s insurance. They must provide a comparable vehicle, not a downgrade. If liability is delayed or denied, you may need to use your own rental coverage or pay upfront and seek reimbursement. Contact...

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Three Ways to Stop an Eviction in Maryland in 2021

by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Bankruptcy & Foreclosure | Reading Time: 6 minutes

The Federal Eviction Moratorium was recently stricken down by the Supreme Court. Thousands of tenants in Maryland are subject to eviction. Congress has done nothing to renew it, so there is no federal lgal protection from eviction right now. If you, or someone you know, is subject to an eviction because they fell behind on...

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Inclement Weather 1/7/25

by Dave Gormley | Posted in What's New With Us | Reading Time: < 1 minute

We are open, but working remotely. With our parking lot covered with snow and the courts and the schools being closed here in Southern Maryland, we will all be working from home today. Since we have everyone set up to work from home, why not play it safe and stay off the roads? While we...

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What Happens If I Can’t Make My Chapter 13 Plan Payment Due To The Government Shutdown?

by Dave Gormley | Posted in Bankruptcy & Foreclosure | Reading Time: 3 minutes

If the government is shutdown it is going to cause intense financial pressure on government workers and contractors.  But especially those who are in a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. Individuals in a Chapter 13 plan are supposed to send in regular plan payments to the bankruptcy trustee, who disburses the money to their creditors. If their...

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Government Shutdown Crisis Budgeting

by Dave Gormley | Posted in Bankruptcy & Foreclosure | Reading Time: 5 minutes

Budgeting crisis.

Here we go again. The government shut down is scheduled to start December 21st. Federal employees may soon be unsure about when they will get a paycheck. This one could last a long time.  What is the best way to budget for a short term crisis like the government shutdown? As a bankruptcy attorney in...

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Maryland Car Accident Statute of Limitations: Deadlines & Legal Time Limits for Filing a Claim

by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Personal Injury | Reading Time: 4 minutes

Car Accident Statute of Limitations in Maryland

Car accidents can lead to significant physical, emotional, and financial challenges, and you don’t want to miss out on the opportunity to recover the compensation you need to recover. If you’ve been injured in a car accident in Maryland, understanding the car accident statute of limitations is critical. Missing key deadlines can mean losing your...

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