Mr. Thomas J. Maronick, Jr. – Managing Partner

“We have three former senior prosecutors handling cases for our clients with Yves Archey and Zachary Benninga (of-counsels to the firm) and now senior associate Shauna Lee. I wouldn’t want to be opposite any of them any day of the week if I were an opponent.”

BALTIMORE (PRWEB)
May 04, 2020

The firm has hired former senior prosecutor Shauna Lee as senior associate to lead cases in the office’s criminal division.

Ms. Lee had previously served as Division Chief of the Special Victim’s Unit in the Cecil County State’s Attorneys Office. Previous to that, she handled domestic violence and child abuse felony cases in state’s attorneys’ offices in Wicomico County, and Baltimore City.

“Shauna brings significant trial experience to our criminal division and carries tremendous respect from former colleagues, adversaries and the judiciary alike. She joins what is truly one of the finest, most experienced and respected criminal divisions you will find,” said firm managing partner and founder Thomas Maronick Jr.

“We have three former senior prosecutors handling cases for our clients with Yves Archey and Zachary Benninga (of-counsels to the firm) and now senior associate Shauna Lee. I wouldn’t want to be opposite any of them any day of the week if I were an opponent.”

The firm also has hired associate attorney Mark Davis to assist with both personal injury and criminal cases. Mark has previously clerked for the Office of Public Defender.

“Mark is bright, young, and talented,” said Maronick. “In just weeks with our firm he helped us file two appeals and a federal Habeas Corpus filing. So he’s getting the best experience you can get for our clients – by doing it. And he will work very well for both our criminal and personal injury clients.”

The firm also announces 15-year family law practitioner Emma Bungard has joined the firm as family law of-counsel. Bungard will be handling divorces, custody matters and other domestic litigation.

“Emma brings years of family law litigation experience to Maronick Law to take on this rapidly-expanding practice area for us. She will be an amazing asset to our clients by bringing her many talents and strong client-focused dedication to the firm.”

Maronick Law features 8 lawyers including of-counsels and associates with its main office in Glen Burnie, but other offices in Ocean City, Baltimore, Easton and Silver Spring, MD with a satellite office in Bel Air, MD.

The firm handles matters across the state from criminal defense to family law, bankruptcy, personal injury and estate planning among its practice areas.

Firm founder Thomas Maronick Jr is a three-time Super Lawyers honoree, and was named a 2014 Daily Record Very Important Professional under 40 who was named one of Annapolis’ 40 Finest by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and has supported numerous charitable interests including the Annapolis Film Festival, the Maryland Film Festival, the Creative Alliance and The Walters Art Gallery, and Meridian International, serving on the latter’s prestigious Meridian Ball Committee, to help plan the oldest charitable gala still held in Washington, DC.

About Law Office of Thomas J Maronick Jr

At The Law Offices of Thomas Maronick Jr LLC, our legal professionals are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of our clients, regardless of the complexity of their situation. We devote our practice to matters that can have a profound impact on individuals and their families. For more information, visit our website: https://www.maronicklaw.com/

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Mr. Matthew Kunka

“We feel our criminal defense team is among the best in the State. Matt is a strong addition to this team.” – Mr. Mark Scheuerman, Managing Partner

ESSEX, Md. (PRWEB)
April 24, 2020

Scheuerman Law is pleased to announce the addition of accomplished criminal defense attorney, Mr. Matthew Kunka. Mr. Kunka joins to firm as a Senior Attorney. Mr. Kunka is a licensed Member of The Maryland Bar, and is in the process of joining the U.S. Federal Bar.

Mr. Kunka distinguished himself at Gettysburg College where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and played college football. Directly following college, Mr. Kunka continued his education at the Shepard Broad Law Center at Nova Southeastern University in Florida. While in his third year of law school Mr. Kunka worked as a Rule-16 (student) Lawyer in the Broward County Public Defender’s Office.

Mr. Kunka spent the early part of his distinguished professional career working as an Assistant Public Defender in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. As an Assistant Public Defender, Mr. Kunka provided a vigorous and aggressive defense for those in need of criminal counsel. He handled a wide variety of criminal matters and developed an outstanding reputation for providing his clients with aggressive and effective representation. Since leaving rhe Public Defender’s Office, Mr. Kunka has continued representing clients in a wide array of criminal matters.

“I am excited to announce this experienced addition to our team. We know our Firm must recruit the most experienced, and talented attorneys. Mr. Kunka is among the best, and we’re excited he has decided to join our team.” – Mr. Mark Scheuerman, Managing Partner, Scheuerman Law. He continues “We are continuing in our mission to attract and retain highly talented and motivated attorneys serving clients throughout Maryland.”.

About Scheuerman Law

Very few people expect to face a legal crisis. Oftentimes, these matters can occur without warning and not during normal business hours, which is why we are prepared to offer exceptional service when you need it. We provide invaluable legal guidance to our clients and proudly serve many individuals in the local Spanish-speaking community. Regardless of the charges our clients face or their financial situation, we believe all people deserve experienced and skilled representation. For more information, visit: https://www.scheuermanlaw.com/.

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Attorneys Jeff Heller and Kameron Keene

Through hard work and perseverance, our team has earned a reputation for taking cases as far as necessary to obtain a just result for our clients.

ATLANTA (PRWEB)
April 22, 2020

Jeff Heller and Kameron Keene, attorneys at J. M. Heller, Attorney at Law, P.C., were recently honored by two of the state’s most respected attorney recognition programs. Both lawyers were named to the list of Legal Elite by Georgia Trend Magazine, an honor determined solely by the voting of other attorneys in the state. In addition, Heller was named to the list of Super Lawyers for the second consecutive year. Recognition by Super Lawyers is reserved for 5% of attorneys in Georgia and is based on a patented selection process comprised of attorney voting, independent research conducted by the Thomson Reuters editorial team, and evaluation by a specially selected panel of lawyers.

Heller, who started his career over 30 years ago as a Marine Corps trial lawyer, believes the firm’s willingness to take on challenging cases is an important factor for programs that recognize attorneys. “Through hard work and perseverance, our team has earned a reputation for taking cases as far as necessary to obtain a just result for our clients,” said Heller. “In some instances, that means a jury trial where the ability to effectively present evidence is incredibly important.”

Keene, a former Assistant Solicitor-General for Cherokee County, agrees that the team’s approach to pursuing justice is part of what makes the firm unique. “Jeff and I are comfortable negotiating a fair resolution outside of the courtroom or trying cases in front of a judge or jury when necessary,” said Keene. “Our clients appreciate that, when they hire our law firm, we are going to do everything possible within the law to produce a positive outcome.”

The attorneys at J.M. Heller, Attorney at Law, P.C. are no strangers to recognition for excellence in the practice of law. Heller holds a rating of 10/10 from AVVO, one of the industry’s most respected attorney rating organizations, and the firm’s clients have written over 100 positive reviews online about their experience with the firm.

About J. M. Heller, Attorney at Law, P.C.: J. M. Heller, Attorney at Law, P.C. is the go-to law firm in northwest Georgia for important legal matters. The firm represents individuals and families in criminal defense, bankruptcy, family law, and estate planning matters. The firm’s slogan “Give ‘em Heller” has come to represent the community’s ability to hire top-tier, local legal representation for high-stakes cases involving the protection of freedom, property, and important rights.

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Mr. Ross Albers, Managing Partner – Albers & Associates

“We’ve been friendly competitors for the prior number of years and it feels great to have people of their caliber join our team.” – Mr. Ross Albers, Managing Partner – Albers & Associates

WESTMINSTER, Md. (PRWEB)
April 13, 2020

Albers & Associates, a Maryland Law Firm Headquartered in Carroll County, announced today the merger of Decker, Tychostup, & Friedman, a Dundalk, Maryland based Firm with an additional office in Baltimore City. For several years now, Albers & Associates has been adding to a team of talented attorneys through mergers and direct hiring.

Decker, Tychostup, and Friedman will remain in their Dundalk, Maryland offices with a satellite in the Mt. Vernon area of Baltimore City. According to Mr. Ross Albers, Managing Partner of Albers & Associates “We’re excited to merge DTF Law into the Firm. This move helps us with two new locations, and a number of extremely competent attorneys.” He continues, “We’ve been friendly competitors for the prior number of years and it feels great to have people of their caliber join our team.”

According to Mr. Decker of DTF Law, “Joining Albers & Associates is a great move for our Firm, our team, and our Partners. Ross has strong systems, outstanding marketing, and a keen business acumen that we will leverage toward the success of every member of our now combined teams. We’re excited about the opportunities we have together.”

Mr. Albers adds, “Myles is among the most well-regarded lawyers in the area and has been practicing in Maryland for over 40 years. Terry Decker is a fantastic criminal defense attorney and civil litigator, and Joe Tychostup is both a great lawyer, and leader who will continue to shepherd the day to day work of these two offices.” He continues, “Their (DTF Law’s) practice areas fit nicely with all of our current practice areas. Through this move we’re able to serve more client throughout the Region.”

About Albers & Associates

Albers & Associates has offices located throughout Maryland. We represent clients in Maryland DUI/DWI, personal injury, and criminal matters throughout Maryland. Conveniently located throughout Maryland, we offer free consultations with experienced attorneys. Evening and weekend appointments are available.

At Albers & Associates, we take a personal interest in each client. You need an attorney that will listen to you and understand your unique situation, whether it be a criminal arrest, complex divorce and custody case, drunk driving charges, or an injury caused by an automobile accident. We are fully prepared to advocate for you every step of the way. For more information, visit our website at: https://www.rossalbers.com/

About Decker, Tychostup, & Friedman

Decker, Tychostup & Friedman, LLC is an experienced Baltimore, Maryland law firm focused on personal injury, criminal defense, and family law. We believe that zealous representation applies to all of our clients. Whether they have been charged with a serious crime, have been injured by negligence or face stressful family law issues, we are ready. We are dedicated to assisting those in the darkest hour of their lives, facing the possibility of losing family, fortune, freedom or even life itself.

Our firm is committed to the future of our clients, focused on protecting their rights and helping them achieve their goals. Our firm recognizes the stress one feels when facing a significant legal issue. Our experienced legal team works closely with clients to provide a compassionate hand coupled with the quality legal representation they need during these tough times. For more information, visit our website at: https://www.dtlawmd.com/

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State Representative Christopher Hendricks

This bill is critical to those who are battling on the front lines every day to save lives

BOSTON (PRWEB)
March 31, 2020

State Representative Christopher Hendricks (D-MA) has introduced an emergency bill in the state house which will provide extended workers’ compensation benefits to specific emergency personnel. The bill would enable those on the front lines; EMT’s and emergency room staff, to be quickly approved for benefits if they are diagnosed with COVID-19.

With workers’ compensation, there is typically a due diligence process before benefits are approved. This bill will expedite that process so our front-line health workers can quickly remove themselves from spreading the virus without worrying about loss of income. The bill was filed on 3/17/2020.

Representative Hendricks added “This bill is critical to those who are battling on the front lines every day to save lives and will have an immediate impact on the greater public health.”

What About Non-Emergency Personnel?

If any employee contracts the virus for any work-related reason, he or she could possibly be eligible for workers’ compensation. This will depend on where the employee works/what their position entails. If the employee is a first responder or health care worker, then it is likely yes that he or she may be eligible for workers compensation. For other workers, a worker’s compensation claim is feasible, but there would have to be several facts to support the claim.

Workers’ compensation claimants need to prove that the contraction of the virus took place at work and was caused by working at the location of the employer. Although COVID-19 is not an injury, it falls under current state law as an “occupational disease.” For it to be approved as an occupational disease, an employee must prove the following:

1. The illness/disease derived from the workplace

2. The illness or disease must arise out of or be caused by conditions unusual to the work and creates a threat of contracting the disease in a greater degree and in a contrasting manner than in the public generally.

Hourly Employees

Two Massachusetts representatives have also filed a bill to help create a new fund to aid hourly wage employees who may have to miss work due to contracting the COVID-19 illness.

State Employees

Senator Paul Feeney filed a bill to guarantee any state employee who must miss work because of coronavirus infection, has been ordered by a healthcare professional to quarantine, and does not possess enough leave to cover their absence be given the leave necessary. The employee will also be compensated for the time they are out of work due to the virus. As of now, these bills have not yet been approved.

Employees Eligible to take FMLA leave

The following workers are entitled to take FMLA leave if they work for a covered employer and:

• Have worked for this employer for the last 12 months (at least)
• Have completed at least 1,250 hours of work over the last 12 months; and
• Work at a place where at least 50 workers are employed by the same employer within 75 miles

The FMLA will not cover you if you leave work solely to avoid exposure to the virus.

The team at Keches Law Group continues to work hard to bring all our clients up-to-date information regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and actions you can take if you’ve been impacted. Please continue to check our website for updates. For any further questions please contact Keches Law Group at 508-822-2000.

About Representative Chris Hendricks and Keches Law Group

Christoper Hendricks is an attorney at Keches Law Group and a State Representative currently serving in the Massachusetts House of Representatives representing Acushnet and New Bedford as the 11th Bristol District. He has been serving since 2018 and is a member of the Democratic Party. Hendricks serves on the House Committee on Redistricting, Joint Committee on Housing, Joint Committee on the Judiciary, and the Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs. At Keches Law Group, his practice focuses on workers’ compensation claims and labor rights.

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“Having on-demand access to our Alert Investigator solution helps financial institutions fulfill their regulatory requirements in the event a temporary shortage of investigators should arise,” said David McLaughlin, CEO and Founder of QuantaVerse.

WAYNE, Pa. (PRWEB)
March 31, 2020

QuantaVerse, which uses AI and machine learning to automate financial crime investigation processes, is now offering new adaptations of the QuantaVerse Alert Investigator for financial institutions that may face emergency shortages of financial crime investigators due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Global financial centers like New York and other regions including India that are critical to supporting financial crime prevention efforts are incapacitated by the Coronavirus pandemic, reducing the availability of financial crime investigators. To ensure financial institutions can keep pace with regulated requirements and to keep the world’s financial transactions and trades flowing, applications of QuantaVerse Alert Investigator have been devised that can immediately augment screening and investigation efforts or can be added to disaster preparedness strategies and activated as an investigator contingency effort if a critical shortage develops.    

Officials are anticipating breakdowns in the system at this time. On March 16, FinCEN requested that financial institutions affected by the COVID-19 pandemic contact FinCEN and their functional regulator as soon as practicable if an affected financial institution has concern about any potential delays in its ability to file required Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) reports.

“Having on-demand access to our Alert Investigator solution offers a number of critical benefits in the event a temporary shortage of investigators should arise,” said David McLaughlin, CEO and Founder of QuantaVerse. “First, it helps institutions fulfill their regulatory requirements under difficult circumstances. Secondly, it ensures processes like sanctions screening do not delay transactions from being processed as slowing the pace of financial systems will only aggravate an already bad situation. Finally, the quality and consistency of results help organizations adjudicate and report money laundering and other financial crimes that often run rampant during global crises.”

By adapting the delivery of QuantaVerse Alert Investigator for the current circumstance, automated investigations of alerts generated by sanctions screening, trade surveillance, or transaction monitoring systems (TMS) can help lessen the impact of the investigator shortage.

Regulated AML/BSA Investigations

QuantaVerse Alert Investigator has been developed to replicate and automate industry best practices when conducting an investigation. Unlike RPA and AI-enabled AML tools that accelerate individual steps within an AML/BSA investigative process, the QuantaVerse end-to-end financial crime platform has been proven to automate more than 80 percent of the investigative effort. QuantaVerse is the only company that has a proven, deployed and third-party validated technology able to deliver a risk-scored and fully documented investigative analysis.

By automating the investigation, the QuantaVerse system can clear false positives and produce a QuantaVerse Financial Crime Report (FCR) for cases that require adjudication. In this way, available investigators can assess more cases each day and expeditiously file suspicious activity reports (SARs) when required. That means a reduced investigative staff can keep pace.

Regulated Trade Surveillance Investigations

In capital markets, broker-dealers and asset management firms must monitor trades to ensure they comply with regulations. Stay-at-home and business shutdown orders in India and other regions, where trade surveillance is commonly managed and work-from-home infrastructure is underdeveloped, has stressed investigative team capacity. Attempts to repatriate these labor-intensive functions are met with the challenge of training temporary workers in a remote setting. Consultants that normally provide skilled human capital are likewise overwhelmed.

Rapid deployment of QuantaVerse’s platform assesses alerts and automatically performs critical stages of trade-related investigations. QuantaVerse’s AI agents can evaluate trader risk characteristics, relationships between traders and related parties, trade typologies (wash sales, matched trades, price manipulation, etc.), and assess the beneficiaries of the alerted trades. The platform’s natural language processing algorithms also evaluate unstructured data held within email, text, or other communications to assess risks.

The Need for Speed

In most cases, an instance of the QuantaVerse Alert Investigator can be established within days. QuantaVerse examines sample files and alerts and maps them to machine readable formats that its platform can review. Once tested, the cloud-based instance can be deployed immediately or stands ready to be activated should an investigative team need support.

For qualified financial institutions, QuantaVerse provides independent third-party model validation documentation and standardized information gathering (SIG) to accelerate vendor due diligence as well as an addendum documenting capability and execution steps for business continuity and disaster recovery plans. For more information about establishing an instance to support your business continuity planning, please visit http://www.QuantaVerse.net/contact.

About QuantaVerse

QuantaVerse is the leader of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning solutions purpose-built for identifying financial crimes. QuantaVerse utilizes its AI Financial Crime Platform to reduce financial crime risk by identifying patterns and discerning anomalies that current approaches and systems regularly miss.  The QuantaVerse solutions have helped customers more efficiently comply with AML (Anti-Money Laundering), KYC (Know Your Customer) and FCPA (Foreign Corrupt Practices Act) regulations. Most importantly, QuantaVerse is helping to rid organizations of money laundering and other financial crimes that support our greatest global ills – the drug trade, human trafficking, terrorism and political corruption. For more information, contact QuantaVerse at (610) 465-7320 or visit http://www.QuantaVerse.net.

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