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Awards & Recognitions
- Eccleston & Wolf Attorneys Steve Cornelius and Gregg Viola Selected as 2024 Super Lawyers® - 3 May 2024
- Eccleston & Wolf Named Law Firm of the Year - 13 November 2023
- Attorney Steve Cornelius Accepts Award on Behalf of Eccleston and Wolf for Being Recognized as the Law Firm of the Year by the D.C. Defense Lawyers Association - 14 July 2023
- Attorneys Flint, Shor Spotlighted for CLE Presentation - 3 March 2023
- Attorney Laura Hassler Featured in DCDLA Newsletter - 3 March 2023
- Partner Channing Shor Featured in DCDLA Member Spotlight - 6 July 2022
- Justin Flint and Stephen Cornelius Recognized as one of America’s Top 50 Lawyers - 2 June 2022
- Justin Flint Named Attorney of the Year - 17 November 2021
- Stephen Cornelius Selected As One Of America’s Top 100 Medical Malpractice Litigators® - 13 May 2021
- Eccleston and Wolf Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers® in 2020 - 3 September 2019
- Eccleston and Wolf Recognized in the 2019 “Best Law Firms” Rankings - 15 November 2018
- Eccleston and Wolf Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers® in 2019 - 27 August 2018
Bar Counsel / Attorney Grievance Commission
- What Kind of Attorney Do You Need When the Bar Counsel Opens an Investigation? - 28 April 2022
- Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board Finds Clear and Convincing Evidence of a Virginia Lawyer’s Multiple Violations of Rule 1.15 of the Virginia Rules of Professional Conduct, Among Other Violations, and Issues Sanction of Two-Month Suspension with Terms Due to “Substantial Mitigating Factors.” - 21 July 2021
- Responding To The Attorney Grievance Commission - 14 July 2021
- Unauthorized Practice of Law by Paralegals and Other Support Staff - 17 June 2021
- Lawyers Must Exercise Caution in Responding to Online Criticism to Ensure Strict Adherence to Confidentiality Obligations - 24 March 2021
- An Overview of Legal Malpractice in the District of Columbia - 15 March 2021
- Eccleston and Wolf attorney, Stacey Moffet, presents with Bar Counsel on sexual harassment and related claims in the law firm setting. - 19 June 2018
- Oh No! A Letter from Bar Counsel… - 23 February 2017
employment
- Attorney Stephen Cornelius Co-Presents on Ethical Considerations in Employment Law at MSBA Legal Summit - 20 June 2024
- Eccleston and Wolf Attorneys Gregg Viola and Mark Johnson Secure Defense Verdict in Employment Matter - 8 August 2023
- EEOC Workplace Discrimination Poster Update - 20 October 2022
- Charging Party Who Did Not Timely Open Link in EEOC Email Loses Her Chance to Sue - 5 July 2022
- EEOC Concerns in the Use of Social Media for Job Postings - 10 June 2021
- D.C. Adopts Broad Prohibition on Non-Compete Agreements - 3 June 2021
- OSHA Issues COVID-19 Guidance & Standards Inspection Documents for Employee Safety - 6 January 2021
- EEOC Enforcement and Litigation Data for Fiscal Year 2019 Shows Downward Trend in Amount of Workplace Harassment Charges - 19 March 2020
- The United States Supreme Court, in Epic Systems Corp. v. Lewis, upholds employer/employee right to contract and agree to individualized arbitration in employment agreements. - 14 February 2019
- Fourth Circuit Clarifies Standard of Proof for Employment Claims Under the ADA - 18 August 2017
Ethics
- Attorney Stephen Cornelius Co-Presents on Ethical Considerations in Employment Law at MSBA Legal Summit - 20 June 2024
- The District of Columbia Ethics Committee recently considered a conflict of interest ethical question posed by a lawyer’s representation of a client - 12 October 2021
- Eccleston and Wolf Attorneys Speak on Judicial Discipline - 29 May 2020
- Professional Ethics: Avoid AGC Complaints Where You Can, Win Where You Must - 1 April 2020
- Eccleston and Wolf Attorneys Lead and Host the DCDLA’s Annual Ethics CLE - 27 January 2020
- Eccleston and Wolf attorney, Stacey Moffet, presents with Bar Counsel on sexual harassment and related claims in the law firm setting. - 19 June 2018
- ABA Ethics Opinion Explains Attorney Duty to Protect Electronic Communications with Clients - 25 October 2017
General
- BEFORE YOU CONSIDER AN ENGAGEMENT FEE OR A FLAT FEE YOU OUGHT TO READ THIS - 27 July 2023
- EEOC’s proposed Strategic Plan lacks mediation focus - 20 December 2022
- Revisions to the General Mediation Order for Civil Cases - 9 May 2022
- House And Senate Pass the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 - 10 March 2022
- Be Careful with Your Social Media! - 12 October 2021
- Eccleston and Wolf attorney Steve Cornelius presents on Medicare and lien compliance at the 2021 Hot Tips in Workers’ Compensation virtual CLE - 18 May 2021
- Statute of Limitations for Underinsured Motorist Claims - 29 July 2020
- An Overview of Methods to Calculate Civil Monetary Penalties for Both Group and Non-Group Plans Offered by the CMS - 20 May 2020
- Eccleston Attorneys Host a Risk Management and Aging in Place Program - 24 February 2020
- Eccleston and Wolf Attorneys Participate in “The Dine Around” - 29 January 2020
- An Overview of Recent Firm Speaking Engagements for November - 13 January 2020
- Eccleston and Wolf Recognized in the 2019 “Best Law Firms” Rankings - 15 November 2018
- Eccleston and Wolf Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers® in 2019 - 27 August 2018
- Eccleston and Wolf attorney, Stacey Moffet, presents with Bar Counsel on sexual harassment and related claims in the law firm setting. - 19 June 2018
- Vicarious Liability for Design Professionals - 14 June 2018
- The Applicability of the Economic Loss Doctrine in Claims Against Design Professionals - 5 April 2018
- Succession Planning - 1 February 2018
- Eccleston and Wolf Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in Maryland Super Lawyers Publication - 2 January 2018
- Offers of Judgment after Campbell-Ewald v. Gomez and Fulton Dental LLC. v. Bisco Inc. - 2 November 2017
- ABA Ethics Opinion Explains Attorney Duty to Protect Electronic Communications with Clients - 25 October 2017
- In Thomas v. Omni Hotels Management Corporation, the U.S. District Court held, under Virginia law, that a customer injured on a hospitality provider’s premises must prove (1) that the owner had knowledge that a defect existed and (2) that the defect created an unsafe condition. - 8 September 2017
- In its unreported opinion in Johnson v. University of Maryland Medical System Corporation, the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland declined to extend the “corporate negligence” doctrine to parent or grandparent corporations in a medical malpractice setting. - 31 August 2017
- Fourth Circuit Clarifies Standard of Proof for Employment Claims Under the ADA - 18 August 2017
- Limited Circumstances for Wrongful Discharge Claims in Virginia - 7 August 2017
- Attorney Richard Berwanger Discusses Legal Ethics with the Frederick and Harford County Bars - 19 July 2017
- Eccleston & Wolf Attorney Gregg Viola Presents to Independent Insurance Agents of Maryland, Inc. at its Annual Meeting - 5 July 2017
- Eccleston and Wolf attorneys Steve Cornelius and Gregg Viola published an article in The Maryland Litigator regarding the failure to repay Medicare Part C liens, including recent trends from litigation across the country, potential exposure to settling insurers, attorneys and parties, and practice pointers for litigators to limit their exposure. - 12 June 2017
- Glenn Grossman, Esq., former Maryland Bar Counsel, joins Eccleston and Wolf to defend Attorney Grievance Commission (AGC) matters and provide ethical advice to Maryland lawyers. - 31 March 2017
- Statute of Limitations: Inquiry Notice - 28 February 2017
- Cautionary Notes with Unbundling Legal Services - 28 February 2017
- Social Media Evidence Requires Higher Authentication Standard in Maryland - 28 February 2017
- When and Why You Need Tail Insurance - 23 February 2017
- Oh No! A Letter from Bar Counsel… - 23 February 2017
inquiry notice
- Statute of Limitations: Inquiry Notice - 28 February 2017
Maryland Law
- Attorney Stephen Cornelius Co-Presents on Ethical Considerations in Employment Law at MSBA Legal Summit - 20 June 2024
- Risk Management Ideas in the Age of Virtual Court Appearances - 15 March 2021
- Jury Duty Changes to Know as Maryland Courts Reopen This Month - 15 October 2020
- Maryland Adopts Daubert Standard for Expert Testimony - 28 September 2020
Medical Malpractice
- “Business Associate” to Pay $2.3 Million After HIPAA Data Breach - 1 October 2020
- In its unreported opinion in Johnson v. University of Maryland Medical System Corporation, the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland declined to extend the “corporate negligence” doctrine to parent or grandparent corporations in a medical malpractice setting. - 31 August 2017
Press Release
- Stephen Cornelius Selected As One Of America’s Top 100 Medical Malpractice Litigators® - 13 May 2021
- Eccleston and Wolf Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers® in 2019 - 27 August 2018
- Eccleston and Wolf Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in Maryland Super Lawyers Publication - 2 January 2018
- Glenn Grossman, Esq., former Maryland Bar Counsel, joins Eccleston and Wolf to defend Attorney Grievance Commission (AGC) matters and provide ethical advice to Maryland lawyers. - 31 March 2017
Social Media
- Be Careful with Your Social Media! - 12 October 2021
- EEOC Concerns in the Use of Social Media for Job Postings - 10 June 2021
Social Media Evidence
- Social Media Evidence Requires Higher Authentication Standard in Maryland - 28 February 2017
speaking engagements
- Eccleston and Wolf Attorneys and Bar Counsel Conduct CLE for MSBA on Risk Management for Lawyers - 15 July 2020
- Select Attorneys at Eccleston and Wolf Present a Risk Management Seminar to a Multi-State Law Firm - 10 February 2020
- An Overview of Recent Firm Speaking Engagements for November - 13 January 2020
- Eccleston and Wolf attorney, Stacey Moffet, presents with Bar Counsel on sexual harassment and related claims in the law firm setting. - 19 June 2018
- Attorney Richard Berwanger Discusses Legal Ethics with the Frederick and Harford County Bars - 19 July 2017
- Eccleston & Wolf Attorney Gregg Viola Presents to Independent Insurance Agents of Maryland, Inc. at its Annual Meeting - 5 July 2017
Succession Planning
- Succession Planning - 1 February 2018
Supreme Court Decisions
- D.C. Supreme Court to Amend Civil Rules - 5 April 2022
- The United States Supreme Court, in Epic Systems Corp. v. Lewis, upholds employer/employee right to contract and agree to individualized arbitration in employment agreements. - 14 February 2019
- Offers of Judgment after Campbell-Ewald v. Gomez and Fulton Dental LLC. v. Bisco Inc. - 2 November 2017
- Limited Circumstances for Wrongful Discharge Claims in Virginia - 7 August 2017
Tail Insurance
- When and Why You Need Tail Insurance - 23 February 2017
Team News
- Attorney Stephen Cornelius Co-Presents on Ethical Considerations in Employment Law at MSBA Legal Summit - 20 June 2024
- Justin Flint and Stephen Cornelius Recognized as one of America’s Top 50 Lawyers - 2 June 2022
- Eccleston & Wolf, PC Presents Annual DCDLA Ethics CLE - 16 February 2022
- Eccleston and Wolf and Deputy Bar Counsel Conduct CLE for BCBA on Attorney Grievances: How to Avoid Them and What Happens if You Receive One - 6 May 2021
Unbundling Legal Services
- Cautionary Notes with Unbundling Legal Services - 28 February 2017
Uncategorized
- Attorney Stephen Cornelius Co-Presents on Ethical Considerations in Employment Law at MSBA Legal Summit - 20 June 2024
- Eccleston & Wolf Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers® - 25 August 2023
- A Successful Defense Verdict for Attorneys Steve Cornelius and Courtney Watkins - 16 June 2023
- Exploring the Technology and Ethics in the Legal Field: Insights from Law Day in Montgomery County - 2 June 2023
- D.C. Supreme Court to Amend Civil Rules - 5 April 2022
- Eccleston & Wolf, PC Presents Annual DCDLA Ethics CLE - 16 February 2022
- Clayland Farm Enters., LLC v. Talbot County, Md., et al., 2021 U.S. App. LEXIS 3406 * | __ F.3d __ | 2021 WL 419460. - 26 August 2021
- Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board Finds Clear and Convincing Evidence of a Virginia Lawyer’s Multiple Violations of Rule 1.15 of the Virginia Rules of Professional Conduct, Among Other Violations, and Issues Sanction of Two-Month Suspension with Terms Due to “Substantial Mitigating Factors.” - 21 July 2021
- Court Of Special Appeals Premises Liability Decision May Have Implications For Landlord Liability - 7 July 2021
- Poor Trust Account Practices: The Fast Lane to Suspension or Disbarment - 20 May 2021
- District of Columbia Court of Appeals Holds a Substantial Financial Penalty Imposed on a Withdrawing Equity Partner Constitutes an Implied, Partial Restriction on the Practice of Law in Violation of Rule 5.6(a) of the District of Columbia Rules of Professional Conduct, Rendering the Provision Unenforceable. - 15 May 2021
- Ensuring that the Trial within a Trial is Truly a Separate Trial - 9 May 2021
- Eccleston and Wolf and Deputy Bar Counsel Conduct CLE for BCBA on Attorney Grievances: How to Avoid Them and What Happens if You Receive One - 6 May 2021
- Plank v. Cherneski: Maryland Recognizes an Independent Tort for Breach of Fiduciary Duty - 17 March 2021
- OSHA Issues COVID-19 Guidance & Standards Inspection Documents for Employee Safety - 6 January 2021
- Eccleston and Wolf Attorneys and Bar Counsel Conduct CLE for MSBA on Risk Management for Lawyers - 15 July 2020