Our attorneys have litigated or represented clients in states across the country, as well as internationally in Taiwan, Japan, Switzerland, and Canada.
Defense counsel in first-party litigation brought in Baltimore City state court involving alleged asbestos exposure. After extensive pre-merits class discovery and proceedings, the Circuit Court for Baltimore City’s treatment of class certification led to a favorable negotiated resolution.
Plaintiff’s counsel for family of a young child who drowned in an apartment complex swimming pool that had been condemned by the city. Mr. Hollingsworth negotiated a substantial confidential settlement prior to filing a lawsuit.
Counsel for Osprey Petroleum Co. asserting affirmative counterclaims for breach of contract and fraud against Unocal, which arose out of a joint venture involving drilling and completion work for several oil and gas wells. The matter was settled under confidential terms to the client’s satisfaction after summary judgment motions were decided a few weeks before trial.
Defense counsel for public figure sued by flight attendant. After a trial on the merits, the jury found the public figure not liable on all counts.
Plaintiff’s counsel for a young woman who was kidnapped and sexually assaulted in the parking garage of the Houston Galleria. The case settled for a confidential amount before a trial on the merits.
Defense counsel for man charged with murder who shot and killed person trying to enter his home. After a one-week trial, the jury found the homeowner not guilty. The public record of the charges was later expunged.
Co-lead Trial Counsel for Plaintiff injured during unsanctioned arrest and imprisonment following alleged evasion of a subway fare on the District of Columbia Metrorail system. After two jury trials in federal district court comprising thirteen total days, a jury returned a verdict for Ms. Halcomb and awarded her compensatory damages and $175,000 in punitive damages.
Lead counsel for the widow in civil suit against night club seeking damages because an intoxicated employee of the club killed the client’s husband in an early-morning collision. The matter was settled under confidential terms to the widow’s satisfaction.
Defense counsel for foreign service officer charged by Department of Justice Public Integrity Section for multiple improprieties in the discharge of his duty while stationed in a U.S. Embassy in South America. After a lengthy investigation, Messrs. Drumheller and Hollingsworth obtained a resolution only resulting in a monetary fine for the client, a result far below federal sentencing guidelines.
Plaintiff’s counsel for a young man, who was sexually abused by a teacher against a local church and private school for failing to investigate known complaints against the teacher. The case settled for a confidential amount before a trial on the merits.