Maryland Association for Justice Outstanding Service Award 2021 On October 2, 2021, the Maryland Association for Justice awarded the Civil Rights and Constitutional Law Section the Outstanding Service Award for its commitment to keeping Maryland safer. In 2021, Larry Greenberg and other committee members worked tirelessly with legislators to advocate for laws that protect citizens,
Learn MoreAfter former Maryland Chief Medical Examiner Dr. David Fowler testified in defense of the police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, Attorney General Brian Frosh (D) announced he would review the autopsy reports of Marylanders who died in police custody during Fowler’s tenure. Read the full article here.
Learn MoreA Maryland Senate committee discussed a package of bills Wednesday aimed at increasing police accountability, including legislation that would eliminate the financial cap on what police departments are forced to pay for actions of their officers. The legislators debated state law that generally limits the amount local governments can be forced to pay at $400,000
Learn MoreTOWSON, Md. — A Maryland defense attorney said police body worn camera video helped his client and the devices should be used statewide. The use of body cameras by law enforcement sparked a heated debate during a hearing Wednesday on police reform and accountability. Police body camera video obtained by the 11 News I-Team shows an
Learn MoreOCEAN CITY — The family of an Ocean City man struck and killed by a Maryland State Police (MSP) vehicle has filed a wrongful death civil suit against the trooper, the state and the Town of Ocean City. During the October 2017 Endless Summer Cruisin event, Thomas Lawlor, 57, of Ocean City, attempted to cross
Learn MoreFamily requests jury trial in case involving trooper who hit man at 76th St. (May 17, 2019) The family of a man struck and killed by a state police car as he attempted to cross Coastal Highway in October 2017 filed a wrongful death lawsuit in federal court Tuesday against the Maryland State Police, the
Learn MoreThe family of a New Jersey man who was struck and killed by a Maryland State Police vehicle in 2017 filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday alleging negligence and wrongful death. Thomas Lawlor, 57, was in Ocean City for the Endless Summer Cruisin’ event in October 2017 when he was hit while crossing Coastal Highway near 76th Street.
Learn More“Attorney Larry Greenberg defended Marcus Tomlin in a second-degree assault case. Greenberg said a judge threw out his client’s case after learning a detective had withheld evidence. “There are times when police aren’t cooperative. Witnesses aren’t cooperative. There are good officers and good state’s attorneys. I’ve watched things get much...
Learn More“Lawrence S. Greenberg Sworn in as the 60th President of the Maryland Association for Justice, formerly known as the Maryland Trial Lawyers Association. Lectured at various seminars on civil and criminal trial issues, and continue to strike to improve the quality of the legal profession.” Check out the article: thetriallawyermagazine
Learn More“Lawrence S. Greenberg, President-elect of the Maryland Association for Justice (MAJ) attended the University of Baltimore School of Law, “A Conversation with U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder”, for a rare opportunity to witness a timely and engaging conversation between Eric Holder, U.S. Attorney General, and Ronald Weich, UB School of Law dean.” Check out the
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