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David V. Diggs


Nathaniel C. Fick, Jr. Ellen B. Flynn


Lawrence S. Greenberg Elisha N. Hawk Annie B. Hirsch Lucy R. Hirsch Stuart L. Lipshutz Jessica H. Meeder Jeanne M. Ripley Eric N. Stravitz


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David B. Walls, CAE, CMP Ashley Hodak Sullivan, MBA


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In Every Issue 3


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President’s Message: A Mission of Service George S. Tolley III


Executive Director’s Message: Postcards from a Volunteer David B. Walls, CAE, CMP


LegalTECH: Clio Case Management System John J. Cord


Appellate Watch Cary J. Hansel


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Featured Articles 11


Trying the District Court Motor Tort Case: One Judge’s Thoughts The Honorable H. Richard Duden, III


Protective Order Cases: A View from the Bench The Honorable Gregory Sampson & Latoya Francis-Williams


A Legal Practitioner’s Guide to the Use of Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article, § 10-104 Craig I. Meyers


59th Annual President's Dinner Best Practice Tips for Collections in the


District Court of Maryland Mary Ellen Flynn & Kate McDonough


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How to Keep Your Case in the District Court Stuart L. Lipshutz


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