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….
When we navigate estate planning documents with our clients, there is a dizzying array of roles and positions within the documents. With the Academy Awards just last weekend and movies on our mind, we present the Estate Planning Cast of Characters, our handy reference guide…
Valentine’s Day is here! And what is Valentine’s Day if not a time to celebrate love and romance in all its cheesy variations? Well, for most folks. A discussion of favorite rom-coms led to some workplace conflict at Bulman Dunie! Jeremy Rachlin The 1990s were the golden…
We are taught from an early age to respect our elders. And indeed, we love our aging relatives. We take time away from work and other activities to care for them and assist them. Yet one of the most commonly-challenged probate issues arises from compensation that a family…
One of the most important questions our clients have when they are injured is “how am I going to pay for all my medical bills?” That is a great question and the following is a handy introductory guide to the different ways medical bills can…
It is often difficult for divorcing couples to decide how to divide their shared pets. In both Maryland and the District of Columbia, pets are viewed under the law as “property” – just another asset to be divided along with the wedding silver. Unlike other property,…
We are excited to announce that, for the first time, Bulman Dunie received a clean sweep, with each firm attorney recognized by our peers as Top Rated Super Lawyers in Maryland 2023, with two attorneys receiving further recognition amongst the Top 100 and Top 50…
Cinema and television love to dramatize death. And what could be more dramatic than feuding family members sitting in suspense around a lawyer’s conference table about to learn the contents of the Will of the dearly departed? The Will is read out loud and all would learn…
Last year, BDBF attorneys revealed our favorite holiday movies. It sparked a lot of debate among our readers! So on an even more hot-button subject, this year we’ll reveal our favorite holiday songs! Jeremy Rachlin Just in case my rabbi is reading this, I feel…
Maryland voters overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment that will significantly impact the litigation of personal injury cases in Maryland courts. The new law means that more personal injury cases will be tried more quickly and less expensively, without a jury. What is a jury demand?…
