John H. Murray is President and Chief Operating Officer of the firm and is a principal in the Easton and Baltimore offices.
John's land use practice includes zoning, annexation, critical areas, contracting for the purchase, sale and development of real estate, drafting community covenants and restrictions and establishing and advising homeowners' associations.
His health care practice has involved the general representation of hospitals and other health care providers in connection with a wide range of matters, including contracts, purchase and sale agreements, joint ventures, leasing, tax-exempt issues, regulatory matters, operations, mergers, governance and organizational structuring and planning matters.
John previously defended civil rights and employment claims as a special assistant attorney general for the Commonwealth of Virginia. His practice includes the defense of discrimination claims. In addition, he has extensive experience in drafting and counseling employers regarding personnel policies and employment agreements.
Credentials
Maryland Bar Foundation, Life Fellow
Maryland State Bar: Judicial Appointments Committee
Talbot County Bar Association: President (2007)
Talbot County Chamber of Commerce: Outstanding Businessman (1995)
Talbot County Economic Development Commission: Past Chairman
The Daily Record: Received "Leadership in Law" Award (2002)
Publications
"Congress Expands FMLA Rights for Military Families," Miles & Stockbridge News Brief (February 2008).
Life Fellow: Maryland Bar Foundation.
(Also at Baltimore Office)