Protecting the civil rights of citizens remains a complex and often contentious issue central to understanding modern law enforcement principles. Each day, law enforcement officers across the country are faced with crucial decisions about whether to pursue fleeing suspects, employ force to effectuate an arrest, and provide medical care to those persons in their custody. …
Prince George’s County Judge Finds Maryland Child Victims Act Constitutional
MARCH 6, 2024: In a landmark decision today, a Prince George’s County judge upheld the constitutionality of Maryland’s Child Victims Act, a ruling that marks a significant victory for survivors of child sexual abuse. This pivotal judgment came in the wake of a legal challenge by the Catholic Archdiocese of Washington, setting a precedent that …
Jenner Law Partner Recognized With National Civil Justice Award
Jenner Law, P.C.’s Kathleen (“Katie”) Kerner has been named to the 2024 class of Compassionate Counsel honorees. Now in its second year, this distinction is awarded annually by The Milestone Charitable Foundation to a select group of trial lawyers across the country who are innovative in their pursuit of justice. Compassionate Counsel recipients are selected …
Seeking Justice for Victims of Toxic IVF Solutions
At Jenner Law, we are deeply committed to championing the rights of people and families who have suffered due to the negligence of others. For almost four decades, Rob Jenner has been at the forefront of litigating complex defective product liability cases, delivering justice and significant compensation for our clients. Today, we turn our attention …
What is a Trauma-Informed Lawyer?
In the complex world of representing survivors of sexual abuse, a lawyer’s role transcends mere courtroom advocacy. It involves a profound understanding of clients’ nuanced needs and experiences. A trauma-informed lawyer possesses a deep comprehension of how past traumatic experiences can significantly impact a person’s interaction with the legal system. Including sensitive cases like therapist …
Super Lawyers Recognize Jenner Law Partners Rob Jenner, Katie Kerner and Elisha Fridley
Jenner Law announces with pride that Rob Jenner and Elisha Fridley have been selected for inclusion in the 2024 Maryland Super Lawyers®, and Katie Kerner has been recognized as a Super Lawyers® Rising Star. Rob Jenner was also named to the Top 100 list of all lawyers practicing in the state. The success of these …
Congratulations to the Winners of the Jenner Law ‘Make a Difference’ Scholarship (2023)
At Jenner Law, we believe that education is pivotal for building a better future. We are proud to offer scholarships each year to help usher in the next generation of difference-makers. For our 2023 ‘Make a Difference’ Scholarship, we are happy to announce two winners of the essay competition: Galin Dishoyan and Derek Wilson! Our …
Happy Fifth Year Anniversary to Us
Today we proudly celebrate Jenner Law’s fifth year anniversary. It’s been quite a ride. We opened our doors in Baltimore on May 4, 2018. Although I’d been practicing law by then for 33 years with three prior firms, I’ve always had a partnership with experienced lawyers. Now, joined by the best and brightest of my …
The Baltimore Sun Names Sexual Abuse Survivors, “Marylanders of the Year”
Today The Baltimore Sun has chosen the survivors of sexual abuse and their supporters seeking to hold the Catholic Church accountable as the 2022 Marylanders of the Year. Photographs of two of our pro bono clients, Michelle Stanton and Donna Vondenbosch, are prominently featured. We could not be prouder of them, and all of the …
President Biden Signed the PACT Act Into Law — August 10, 2022
President Biden signed the PACT Act today after Senate Republicans relented to pressure from veterans groups and activists. The Act gives Camp Lejeune victims a 2-year deadline from today to file their civil lawsuit. This means that all Camp Lejeune victims will have until August 10, 2024, to bring their claims under the Act. From …