Jud oversees the firm’s Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Practice.  Since 1985 he has represented victims of serious motor vehicle accidents, truck and bus crashes, train crashes, airline disasters, and premises liability.

Jud represented several families touched by the horrors of the September 11th terrorist attacks, achieving historic settlements on their behalf.  Defense Counsel Came to Baltimore to Settle 9/11 Cases.  Jud represents clients in a wide variety of business transactions. In particular, he has successfully negotiated mergers and acquisitions for many health care professionals and other businesses involving buyers and sellers on the local and national level.

Jud is the former President of the Northern Maryland Chapter of MADD Maryland. He has been committed to representing victims of drunk driving crashes for more than 30 years.  He is a longstanding member of the board of advisors of MADD Maryland.

Jud has been consistently recognized with the AV Preeminent rating from Martindale Hubbell. This is the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards reflecting trust and confidence of their clients and peers. 

Jud was born in Baltimore, Maryland.  He received his B.A. from University of Maryland in 1980.  He was awarded his Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 1984 and was admitted to the Maryland Bar in 1985.

Jud lives in Baltimore County, Maryland with his wife, Mindy.  They have 3 adult children.  When Jud is not working/volunteering, he enjoys traveling, bicycling on the eastern shore, and riding his peloton.

Presentations:

• Wrongful Death Law
• Premises Liability Law
• Motor Vehicle Accident Law
• Personal Injury Law
• Victims’ Services
• Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Law
• Insurance Company Bad Faith/Lack of Good Faith
• Victim Centered Advocacy in Fatal Criminal Conduct Cases
• Protecting Families: Wrongful Death and Survival Actions 

Publications:

• Insurance Coverage Law in Maryland
• Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Law in Maryland
• Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage and Claims Practical Tips and Strategies
• Automobile Injury Litigation from Start to Finish
• Bad Faith Insurance Claims in Maryland
• Preparing and Trying Bodily Injury Cases
• Litigating the Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Claim

Boards and Committees:

• Advisory Board, MADD Maryland
• Former Chairman, Negligence and Insurance Committee, Baltimore County Bar Association
• Former Chairman, Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee, Baltimore County Bar Association
• Former Member, Baltimore County Planning Board
• Former Member, Baltimore County Board of Appeals
• Former President, MADD Northern Maryland
• Certified Mediator