by Stewart Sutton | Jan 6, 2022 | Firm News
The Maryland Court of Special Appeals (COSA) now allows pro se appellants to file an informal brief in family law and certain other cases. The comment to Maryland Rule 8-502(a)(9) rule states: “Informal briefing in the Court of Special Appeals is intended to...
by Stewart Sutton | Jan 28, 2020 | Firm News
When retaining an attorney in Maryland, should the client consider the size of the law firm? While complex matters may require the resources of a large law firm, most legal matters can be handled by an experienced solo practitioner. The demographics...
by Stewart Sutton | Dec 6, 2019 | Firm News
It is old news that scammers pose as clients to defraud attorneys. A typical scam is that the client will have an adverse party (typically a former spouse or a purchaser of equipment ) issue a fraudulent cashier’s check, which the attorney will deposit into his trust...
by Stewart Sutton | Aug 1, 2019 | Firm News
I was retained by a client to represent her in a personal injury case. She had been injured while shopping at a national chain store in Germantown. She underwent surgery to repair her damaged body....
by Stewart Sutton | Nov 1, 2017 | Firm News, General Info
In May 2017, Stewart A. Sutton obtained a $380,806 default judgment for a client who had been stabbed by an acquaintance. The client suffered a punctured stomach, underwent emergency surgery, and was hospitalized for a week. He was left with a conspicuous 6 inch...