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If we have learned one thing from the feedback we’ve received from our readers, it’s that you love nothing more than posts about music, movies, and food. Who are we to disappoint you? The Fourth of July has come and gone, and we’re fully in summer cookout season. With that, we asked BDBF attorneys to...

While it might not seem complicated at first glance, there are many important factors for an attorney to consider before deciding whether to represent a friend or family member – and for a client to consider before hiring a friend or family member as their attorney. The Potential Benefits of a Dual Relationship The benefits...

Please join us in congratulating Mary Grady on her 30-year anniversary at Bulman Dunie!   Mary began working as the law firm’s bookkeeper full-time in July 1994, when the firm was still operating out of a house on Arlington Road in Bethesda, immediately across from Bethesda Elementary School. Former partners Maurie Dunie and Mark Shupe...

Valentine’s Day is upon us again! In the annals of television and movie history, there have literally been thousands of on-screen couples.  Some old, some young, some with more chemistry than others, and some cringe-worthy. We asked BDBF attorneys to “think fast” and give their gut reaction to the following question: What is your favorite...

One of the buzzworthy shows of the spring and summer has been Jury Duty on Amazon FreeVee. Jury Duty is a docu-style comedy about – you guessed it – a mock jury trial. The twist is that everyone except the protagonist – the judge, the “defendant”, the lawyers, and even the other jurors, know that the...

April is sandwiched between two holidays of international origin which have been fully co-opted by America’s alcoholic beverage industry. We’re talking about St. Patrick’s Day and Cinco de Mayo, of course! Which of these two holidays do BDBF attorneys prefer?  Read on to find out! Liz Farley Although I prefer margaritas more than Guinness, I...

Spring is in the air, and for most people that means emerging from their dark home offices to enjoy the crisp outdoors once again. For personal injury practice group chair Dan Shaivitz, spring means something much more special. It means lacrosse is in full bloom. Dan’s greatest passion outside family and work is coaching youth...