Case Results

Recovery for family of wrongful death victim.

Substantial recovery for victim of another’s negligent driving that necessitated surgery.

Near policy limits recovery was paid to the family of a young woman wrongfully killed by a negligent driver.

Substantial recovery for the victim of a slip-and-fall accident who suffered a traumatic brain injury.

Policy limits paid to a man who lost mobility due to the negligence of another.

Recovery for victim struck by a large truck that failed to stop at a red light.

Six-figure recovery for victim of a multiple roll-over accident that claimed less than $20,000 in medical expenses.

Sizable recovery for a minor attacked by a dog, causing injuries which required multiple stitches.

Policy limits tender for client with limited medical expenses, but suffered permanent injuries in her hands and wrists as a result of the accident.

Successfully represented Prince George’s County condominium unit owners challenging an improper election. The Circuit Court granted our clients’ request for a temporary restraining order (TRO), invalidating the election and appointing an independent ...

Successfully represented Baltimore City condominium owner in a two-day trial where the condominium failed to promptly restore and repair the unit after a structural issue rendered the unit uninhabitable. In addition to a judgment in our client’s ...

Successfully represented a homeowner challenging her HOA’s right to place a lien for improperly accelerated assessments and attorneys’ fees. After a trial in the Circuit Court in Annapolis, the Court found that the HOA was not entitled to the lien ...

Successfully resolved a case brought by a Prince George’s County tenant in a matter where the condominium regime shut off her water due to her landlord’s failure to pay condominium assessments. A TRO was entered, our client’s water service was ...

E.L. v. Thomas and Debra Freed – Mr. Skipper represented a woman who alleged that her former business partners failed to pay the buyout price required by the agreement between the parties. The Defendants denied liability, arguing that the deal had ...

D.H., et al. v. Challenger Transportation – Mr. Skipper represented a class of 44 plaintiffs who had been employed as transportation drivers for the Defendant employer. Plaintiffs alleged in the lawsuit that they were required to report to work at a ...

Mr. Skipper resolved claims on behalf of his client surrounding allegedly illegal debt collection and violations of the Fair Housing Act. The case, in the Circuit Court of Anne Arundel County, was resolved with Mr. Skipper’s client receiving $150,000 ...

Successfully challenged an HOA’s adoption of an illegal rule requiring our clients to purchase and install a $500 mailbox. After a multi-day bench trial, the Court ruled that the requirement was null and void. Our client’s important victory resolved ...

Successfully represented a former condominium board president in Montgomery County challenging his improper removal from the board of directors. After a multi-day hearing, the Montgomery County CCOC ruled in our client’s favor, determining he was ...

R.J. & W.H. v. Anonymous Employer – Two police officers were passed over for a potential promotion that was given to less qualified colleagues without a competitive process and without the chance to interview for the position. Mr. Skipper brought ...

A husband was struck by his estranged wife with the couple’s pickup truck when the wife, who was backing out of the drive, suddenly drove forward, crushing Ms. Skipper’s client’s leg between the truck and a parked vehicle. The insurance carrier did ...

Successfully represented a homeowner challenging her HOA’s right to place a lien for improperly accelerated assessments and attorneys’ fees. After a trial in the Circuit Court in Annapolis, the Court found that the HOA was not entitled to the lien ...

Successfully represented a homeowner challenging her HOA’s right to place a lien for improperly accelerated assessments and attorneys’ fees. After a trial in the Circuit Court in Annapolis, the Court found that the HOA was not entitled to the lien ...

Skipper Law regularly advises and assists property owners with reasonable accommodation and reasonable modification requests to provide our clients the equal opportunity to use and enjoy their homes.

When a resident moved to sell her unit, her closing was unilaterally canceled by her potential buyers’ real estate agent. The Defendant Condominium had failed to properly renew its Federal Housing Administration certification, and because the buyer ...

The Maryland Court of Appeals held that a lien filed by a homeowners’ association or condominium can only secure money due at the time the lien is filed. The case analyzed the intent and meaning of the Maryland Contract Lien Act (“MCLA”), the statute ...

J.C. v. Erie Insurance – Mr. Skipper represented a man hurt in a hit-and-run accident who suffered substantial back injuries when a reckless driver pulled out in front of the client, and then fled the scene of the accident. Mr. Skipper’s client had ...

J.T. v. Anonymous Employer – Ms. Skipper represented a woman who was being paid less than her male counterparts with comparable experience. After a lengthy demand and negotiation process during which Mr. Skipper alleged and proved Equal Pay Act ...

Obtained a reversal of the trial court on appeal, with the appellate court finding the trial court erred by failing to award compensation for all medical expenses and failing to consider permanent injuries in a personal injury case. Upon remand, the ...

After an HOA was awarded its attorneys’ fees after a dispute with one of the residents, the couple retained Mr. Skipper. A letter he authored caused the HOA’s insurance to pay the attorneys’ fee award on behalf Mr. Skipper’s clients. When the HOA ...

An Anne Arundel County homeowners association approved a proposal for Mr. Skipper’s client to build a deck on her home. Later, after granting approval, a representative of the HOA told the client that the deck could not be white, but had to be some ...

Successfully represented a Montgomery County homeowner and tenant in a matter where the HOA sued to have an emotional support animal removed from the unit. After filing a counterclaim, our clients secured a $30,000 settlement despite the fact that ...

Received and collected a judgment for nearly $30,000 for an insurance broker against an entity in Guam for an unpaid brokerage fees.

Secure sanctions against a home improvement contractor in Howard County for maintaining an action in bad faith against our clients.

Successfully resolve various matters for Maryland Consumer Debt Collection Act, Maryland Contract Lien Act, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and Maryland Consumer Protection Act for property owners who had: (a) their parking or pool access revoked ...

Secure summary judgment in excess of $90,000 for homeowners against their contractor.

Secure Circuit Court judgment in Prince George’s County for clients in excess of $70,000 in dispute with their former military superior who failed to repay a personal loan.

Secure judgment after an ex parte hearing for in excess of $60,000 plus reasonable attorneys’ fees.

Successfully litigated a dispute against the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System before the Office of Administrative Hearings where our client was wrongfully denied disability benefits after her husband passed. The judge issued a written ...

D.T. v. Anonymous Pharmacy – When a pharmacy negligently filled the wrong prescription, Mr. Skipper’s client suffered partial temporary paralysis of his legs. Mr. Skipper brought claims on behalf of his client, who did make a full recovery, and the ...

C.L v. Baltimore Gas & Electric – Mr. Skipper represented a tenant and property owner against a public utility for claims arising from what plaintiffs alleged was an unsafe condition a home in Lothian, Maryland. The tenant reported that the ...

Successfully represented a homeowner in an Anne Arundel County community whose neighbor (who was the civic association President) filed a petition for a peace order and sought criminal charges against our client, both of which were thrown out. After ...

An HOA claimed a married couple was in violation of the governing documents because they installed solar panels on the front of their home. The couple did so because the panels would not work properly on the rear of the home, and their contractor ...

R.P. v. Jason Handley – Mr. Skipper represented a young woman who alleged that she was brutally assaulted on her own porch by the Defendant. The Defendant denied liability, and the case was tried before a jury in Calvert County, Maryland. The jury ...

Read the full article from the Washington Post here. In 2009 Woodmore, a gated community in Bowie, passed a regulation requiring every homeowner to purchase a new, costly mailbox from a single manufacturer, Frontgate. With installation, the mailboxes ...

T.B., et al v. G.H. – Mr. Skipper represented a family who was involved in an auto accident in Carroll County, Maryland. The defendant claimed in deposition that the bottom of his new leather shoes became slick, causing his foot to slip off the brake ...

Successfully recovered $300,000 for a condominium owner who alleged that the condominium was improperly placing fines on her account without due process or providing a hearing as required by the Maryland Condominium Act; the board members were hiring ...

Successfully resolved a matter for a condominium unit owner whose association failed to disclose known defects to him in his resale certificate at the time of sale.

Successfully represented many unit owners in litigation in various counties and courts resulting from Associations’ failure to promptly and properly restore and repair their condominium units after water damage.

Skipper Law regularly represents homeowners involved in disputes over Architectural Review Committee compliance, including fence issues, landscaping issues, issues with objects on porches, and others issues related to homeowners’ use and enjoyment of ...

Skipper Law has handled many cases called lien challenge actions whereby we file lawsuits on behalf of homeowners challenging their Association’s right to place a lien on their property. These claims are unique, are rarely litigated and require ...

Skipper Law regularly represents property owners in disputes with their neighbors in associations, including when a property owner’s use and quiet enjoyment of the property is affected.

When municipality improperly attempted to appeal mid-case, Skipper Law successfully obtained a court order striking the Fourth Circuit appeal, sending the matter back for trial in federal court

Successfully litigated a mulit-day trial arising over a promissory note dispute between former business partners in Anne Arundel County Circuit Court. Judge Crooks awarded our client the full amount of the promissory note and reasonable attorneys’ fe ...