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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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  • November 1, 2021

PETER BASILE ARGUES NOVEL INSURANCE ISSUE

On October 8, 2021, Peter Basile argued a new question of insurance law before the Court of Appeals of Maryland that could radically alter the interplay among workers’ compensation insurance and uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage and impact the rights of claimants and insurers under those policies. The case concerned an accident in which an individual was injured in an automobile accident and sustained injuries that resulted in almost $243,000 in medical bills. This individual claimant was working at the time of the accident, and filed a workers’ compensation claim. The workers’ compensation carrier paid approximately $118,000 to satisfy this claimant’s bills…

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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 1, 2021

JENNIFER BUELL NAMED A PRINCIPAL AT FSB

The firm is pleased to announce that Jennifer Buell has become a principal, moving into equity in February, 2021. She is the lead attorney in the firm’s family and domestic practice group, and a litigator with broad experience, including general civil and insurance defense matters. Ms. Buell began practicing law in 2006.  She graduated from East Carolina University, where she earned her Master of Science and Bachelor of Science degrees in Child Development and Family Relations.  She obtained her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Baltimore School of Law.   Upon graduation, Ms. Buell served as the judicial law clerk…

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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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  • January 8, 2020

Four FSB Attorneys Named in Baltimore Magazine for 2020

Ferguson, Schetelich & Ballew, P.A., is proud to announce that four attorneys at the firm have recently been recognized for excellence in practice by being selected as Super Lawyers or Rising Stars for 2020. Specifically, Craig F. Ballew, Employment and Labor, and Robert L. Ferguson, Jr., Civil Litigation: Defense, made the 2020 list of Maryland Super Lawyers. Furthermore, Jacob L. White, Civil Litigation: Defense, and Daniel S. Baurer, Personal Injury General: Plaintiff, were named to the Maryland Rising Stars list. Mr. Ballew was previously named a Super Lawyer from 2008 through 2009, and again from 2012 through 2019. Mr. Ferguson…

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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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  • January 12, 2018

Major First Amendment Win: Court Sides with FSB on Free Speech Case

Richmond – The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, only one step below the United States Supreme Court, sided with arguments made by the Greater Baltimore Center for Pregnancy Concerns’ attorneys, including those from Ferguson, Schetelich & Ballew, P.A., in a major victory for the First Amendment. The case, which pitted the Greater Baltimore Center for Pregnancy Concerns against the City of Baltimore, touched on one of the core principles of the United States Constitution: the First Amendment protection against compelled speech. The City of Baltimore had passed an ordinance requiring the Center to make postings in…

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