Bio

A highly motivated and skilled advocate, TJ is an attorney in RMG’s Litigation and Creditors rights practice groups. TJ’s practice involves representing clients in all stages of civil litigation, where he brings a unique perspective as a U.S. Navy veteran alongside his exceptional work ethic and significant experience in the courtroom. His tactical acumen, interpersonal skills, and ability to respond rapidly to changing situations have directly translated to successful outcomes for his clients. Although TJ’s main focus is civil litigation, he excels at meeting clients’ needs in other capacities outside of the courtroom, and he goes above and beyond to promote his clients’ interests in any legal matter. TJ has a particular interest in environmental law and provides legal solutions to federal and state environmental issues.

Prior to joining RMG, TJ graduated from the United States Naval Academy where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and his Commission as a Surface Warfare Officer. He then completed six years of active duty, including two deployments to the Middle East, and received numerous personal and unit awards during his service. He then received his Honorable Discharge and transitioned out of the military to pursue a legal career. TJ attended the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, during which time he worked for the Office of the Attorney General – Maryland Department of the Environment, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Litigation Department, a prominent Baltimore litigation firm, and the Maryland Environmental Law Clinic. After graduating law school, TJ was a judicial clerk for the Hon. Richard R. Trunnell in the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County.

TJ lives in Baltimore City with his family. In his free time, he enjoys strength sports, video games, hiking, and boating on the Chesapeake Bay.

Bar Admissions

  • Maryland
  • U.S. District Court, District of Maryland

Education

  • University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, J.D. (2021)
  • United States Naval Academy, B.S., with merit (2012)

  • University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
    • Environmental Law Certificate
    • Public Service Award
    • Litigation and Advocacy Award
  • United States Navy
    • Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (2)
    • Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2)
    • National Defense Service Medal
    • Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (2)
    • Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

Experience

  • Represented condominium associations and homeowners associations for claims concerning contractual property rights, individual property rights under the Real Property Code, and property damage.
  • Represented a national hotel chain in a case involving significant prior litigation between the parties due to repeated water intrusion between neighboring properties.
  • Represented two local business owners for negligent security and/or negligent supervision claims arising from unrelated sudden violent incidents on their properties.
  • Represented three national corporations in defending a wrongful death/survival action arising from a drive-by shooting with a parallel case for breach of contract, resulting in an early dismissal of some claims and summary judgment on the remaining counts.
  • Represented a local environmental organization in appealing a special exception that allowed the continued operation of a coal-ash dump site contaminating local groundwater and air with toxins.
  • Represented various freight and trucking companies for vehicle collision cases involving downtime or significant injuries.
  • Represented a prominent plumbing company in several contract disputes and allegations of property damage.
  • Represented several Boards of Education and their respective employees throughout Maryland for various tort and constitutional claims.
  • Represented several construction companies in high-value, complex multi-party actions involving breach of contract, negligence, indemnity, and insurance coverage issues.
  • Represented a major home goods supplier defending a products liability personal injury claim.
  • Represented a local business against copyright infringement claims for photographs posted on its website.
  • Represented real estate investment trusts in claims against commercial tenants for violating leases, failing to pay rent, or refusing to vacate.

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