Thomas C. Valkenet

I am a 30 year veteran of the Maryland and District of Columbia court systems.

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Construction Law

Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation

Insurance Defense

Maritime Law

Real Estate Law

Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law

• General Civil

District of Columbia

Since 1988

Maryland

Since 1987

U.S. Supreme Court

Since 2010

University of Baltimore School of Law

J.D. | Law

1983 - 1986

Saint Anselm College

B.A. | Political Science

1979 - 1983

Maryland Professionalism Center, Inc.

Instructor, Civil Litigation

2012 - 2013

Activities: Newly admitted lawyers in Maryland must attend a course on Professionalism and ethics. Thomas is an instructor on civility and professionalism in civil litigation.

Bow-riding, a reckless practice and already illegal in Maryland.

Linkedin- Thomas C. Valkenet

December 9, 2016

Trial Reporter, "The Limited Appearance in Maryland Civil Litigation"

The Maryland Association for Justice

September, 2016

Q. I am a new real estate agent serving Maryland. Is the use of the word “Realty” prohibited in my business name?

May 26, 2023

A: Welcome to the Club! I am also a licensed Maryland Broker, and our Law Firm owns a separate brokerage. You may use the word "Realty" in your entity name. Review the ethics rules of your local, State and National associations for how you may portray yourself. For instance, you mut belong to the National Association to be a "Realtor." Any other restrictions on your name depend on whether the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation say there is a similar conflicting name already registered. Good luck!

Q. Contractor got money but never completed restaurant buildout

April 5, 2023

A: If you think he has assets sufficient to satisfy your debt, consider a lawsuit in the courts. Depending on the amount to be claimed, you can sue in either the district or circuit courts. There are many causes of action for breach of a contract to provide construction services. You can also complete the work with a replacement contractor and sue for the increased completion cost. But construction matters are not easy, and litigation is not cheap. Be prepared to pay tens of thousands in fees to get your lawsuit to a point of decision or resolution by settlement.

Q. Profile Case - Name on Deed not Mortgage. Trustee sold .Did not sign any paper work

April 4, 2023

A: Maryland Volunteer Lawyer Services can help connect you to willing pro bono attorneys with some expertise in real property and mortgage matters. You can apply on-line by providing basic income information to see if you meet the income requirements. Good luck.