Christopher L. Beard

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Christopher L. Beard: Attorney with Christopher L. Beard Attorney At Law
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Champion Badge Reviewed
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Biography

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Private practice, 1977-present, including associate; Goudy, Lechowicz & Loney, 1977-1978; associate, Smith and Wohlgemuth, 1979-1981; partner, Beard and Mulieri, 1986-1991.

The Honorable Matthew S. Evans Sr., Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County, Law Clerk, 1976-1977.

Maryland Attorney Generals Office, Legal Internship, 1975.

Governor’s Commission to Study Implementation of the Equal Rights Amendment, Legal Internship, Fall 1974.

WORK EXPERIENCE

- Electrocution at electrified water fountain in front of restaurant and bar, in suit brought against business and patrons.

- Electrocution involving worker at construction site who was using jack hammer which came in contact with underground high voltage line, settlement and workers’ compensation award.

- Explosion of hotel’s poorly maintained high energy electrical equipment causing severe burns, among other related injuries, to electrician called by employer to site.

- Electric shock of worker resuscitated at the scene who came into contact with undisclosed high voltage line in electrical box.

- Electric shock, cafeteria worker came into contact with electrified stove from defective repair of adjacent appliance due to water collection.

- Electrocution of painter at residence with old wiring lacking grounding of lighting and at electrical fuse panel.

- Work-related claim from electrical shock of utility worker at poorly marked new residential lot.

- Electrical explosion and shock using tools of the trade from over-current in pending employee benefit claim in administrative proceedings.

PROFESSIONAL AND CIVIC AWARDS

Selected as a Maryland “Super Lawyer” by Baltimore Magazine and Maryland Super Lawyers Magazine in 2012-present.

Award of a Peer Review Rating of AV Preeminent, highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards, Martindale-Hubbell, 2011 – present.

Featured in What’s Up Magazine in 2009 and 2010 as a leading Annapolis lawyer in personal injury law.

1997 Annual Award for Professional Legal Excellence in the Advancement of Professional Competence, presented by the Fellows of the Maryland Bar Foundation.

Maryland Jaycees Executive Board Member of the Year, 1984-85.

Annapolis Jaycee of the Year, 1984-85.

PUBLICATIONS

“The Cause of Action in Maryland Arising from Accidental Electrocution – Preparing the Civil Case,” Bar Bulletin, Maryland State Bar Association, February 9, 2018.

Legal Representation and Fee Agreements for the Maryland Lawyer: Forms and Comments. Baltimore: MICPEL, 1995 (updated), co-author: Richard C. Goodwin.

“Written Fee Agreements Can Enhance Client Relations.” Maryland Bar Journal (July-August 1994), co-author: Jacqueline J. Judd.
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Areas of Practice (33)

  • Personal Injury
  • Auto Accidents
  • Wrongful Death
  • Electrocution
  • Workers Compensation
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Product Liability
  • Traffic
  • DWI
  • DUI
  • Excessive Speed
  • Weight and Log Violations
  • Family Law
  • Divorce
  • Separation Agreements
  • Custody
  • Guardianships
  • Juvenile cases
  • Criminal Law
  • Alcohol and Controlled Dangerous Substance
  • Misdemeanors and Felonies
  • District and Circuit Courts
  • Wills and Estates
  • Powers of Attorney
  • Health Care Directives
  • Estate Administration
  • Contract and Real Estate Litigation
  • Adverse Possession
  • Easements
  • Boundary Disputes
  • Civil Litigation
  • Jury Trials
  • Appeals

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Maryland, B.A., 1973
Law School Attended:
University of Baltimore, J.D., 1976
Year of First Admission:
1976
Admission:
1976, Maryland; Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County; Federal District Court for the District of Maryland
ISLN:
909174918

Peer Reviews

4.6/5.0 (15 reviews)

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.5/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.5/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.7/5.0

  • Communication

    4.5/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 05/13/14 in Workers Compensation

    Mr. Beard has always impressed me with his professionalism and subject matter knowledge.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 05/13/11 in General Practice

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 01/21/11 in Personal Injury

    A super lawyer.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 01/13/11 in General Practice

    Mr. Beard is an experienced senior member of the local bar in Anne Arundel County Maryland. His legal skills and knowledge are exceptional, and his civility and professionalism in litigation matters serves as a model to the entire bar.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Associate on 01/07/11 in General Practice

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 12/27/10 in General Practice

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 12/22/10 in Torts

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 12/20/10 in General Practice

    well qualified. Very fine individual with the highest of ethical standards. An excellent attorney.

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 01/14/11 in General Practice

    I have had the pleasure of having Mr. Beard as opposing counsel and have found him to be diligent, knowledgable, honest and fair, if just a tad slow in replying to communications. I would recommend him to any person seeking representation in the are... Read more

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  • 4.4/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 04/21/11 in Litigation

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I am so glad we went with Chris on some major traffic violations involving my 17-year-old son. He asked the right questions and provided the best options going into court. We would definitely call on...

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