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  • March 6, 2024

JAMES HOWARD NAMED A PRINCIPAL AT FSB

The Firm is pleased to announce that James Howard has become a principal, moving into equity in February 2024. He is one of the Firm’s experienced litigators in its defense and construction practice.  His work focuses primarily on defending complex, multi-party construction and personal injury litigation matters, while he also has significant experience handling business, contractual, and insurance disputes.  Mr. Howard has achieved success for the Firm’s clients in appellate matters, as well. Mr. Howard received his Bachelor of Arts from Boston College in 2011 and his Juris Doctorate from the American University Washington College of Law in 2014. After…

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  • February 5, 2024

FSB Attorneys Named to “Super Lawyers” and “Rising Stars” for 2024

Five attorneys from Ferguson, Schetelich & Ballew, P.A. have been named to the 2024 Maryland “Super Lawyers” and “Rising Stars” List, published by Thomson Reuters. The “Super Lawyers” are: Craig F. Ballew – Employment & Labor Robert L. Ferguson, Jr. – Civil Ligation: Défense The “Rising Stars” are: Timothy Dygert, Jr. – Construction Ligation: Business James K. Howard – Construction Ligation: Business Michael P. Spanos – Real Estate: Business Mr. Ballew has been named a “Super Lawyer” continually since 2012, while Mr. Ferguson has been named a “Super Lawyer” each year since 2007. Mr. Dygert has been named to the…

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  • July 19, 2021

FSB Attorneys Named Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Ferguson, Schetelich & Ballew is pleased to announce that four of its attorneys were recognized for outstanding achievements of their legal practice. Robert Ferguson and Craig Ballew were both named has Maryland Super Lawyers; while Daniel Baurer and Timothy Dygert have been named Rising Stars for 2021 - 2022. Mr. Ferguson heads the Firm’s insurance defense and construction law groups. He is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers, the recipient of the Maryland Bar Foundation’s Special Outstanding Achievement Award for Professional Legal Excellence, and honored by The Daily Record Leadership in the Law award. Craig Ballew heads…

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  • February 17, 2020

Thomas Schetelich – Featured Presenter at the Christian Camp Conference Association, Mid-Atlantic Program

Thomas Schetelich was a featured presenter at the Christian Camp Conference Association, Mid-Atlantic Program.  Mr. Schetelich spoke to Camp and Conference Center directors and leaders concerning current issues of religious liberty and the direction of the United States Supreme Court. Mr. Schetelich, who is himself a member of the United States Supreme Court Bar, reviewed the leading cases of the past five years, showing how the Supreme Court has been expanding religious liberty by expanding the definition of the “exercise” of religion.  He also referenced cases recently decided at the Circuit Court level for which review is being sought from…

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  • November 13, 2019

Robert Ferguson, Timothy Dygert Argue Construction Case of First Impression in Maryland Court of Appeals

On November 4, 2019, Robert Ferguson and Timothy Dygert argued a construction case of first impression before the Court of Appeals of Maryland.  The case concerns a critical question of insurance and joint liability that is being watched by contractors, architects, and insurers in the construction industry. The case is Gables Construction, Inc. v. Red Coats, Inc. and concerns a fire in a building under construction that occurred in 2014, and which caused $17.6 million in property damage. Gables Construction (represented by Ferguson, Schetelich & Ballew) was the general contractor.  The construction contract had standard clauses by which the property…

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  • February 12, 2018

Firm News: Schetelich Receives “Top 100 Attorneys” Award, and More

Ferguson, Schetelich & Ballew is pleased to congratulate Firm Principal Thomas Schetelich for being recognized as one of Maryland’s Top 100 Attorneys based on lifetime legal achievement. The award is based on peer nomination and independent research focusing on professional experience, significant case results, client satisfaction, and public service. Mr. Schetelich was honored for his work in business law and business litigation. Earlier in the month, Mr. Schetelich, along with Firm Principal Jocelyn Szymanowski, were invited by the Child Evangelism Fellowship to present at their annual training for staff and volunteers. Mr. Schetelich and Ms. Szymanowski discussed the recent cases…

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  • July 5, 2017

Jocelyn Szymanowski Named a Principal of the Firm

Ferguson, Schetelich & Ballew, P.A. is pleased to announce that Jocelyn S. Szymanowski has become a shareholder in the firm. Ms. Szymanowski, named a 2015 Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine and Baltimore Magazine, began practicing law in 2005. She served as the Chair of the Young Lawyers Division of the Bar Association of Baltimore City for the 2015 – 2016 bar year, and sits on the Board of Governors for the Maryland State Bar Association. Ms. Szymanowski has a general practice, with a concentration in taxation, charitable organizations, business, banking and real estate.  She received her Bachelor of Science…

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