Atty. Christopher L. Beard
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.
Auto Accidents & More Attorney · Serving Annapolis, MD · 50+ Years Experience
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About Christopher L. Beard at a Glance
Christopher L. Beard is an Annapolis Lawyer based in Annapolis, Maryland, practicing at Christopher L. Beard Attorney At Law. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on divorce, car accidents, wills, dui/dwi, and child custody. Admitted to practice in Maryland Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County Federal District Court for the District of Maryland (1976). Educated at University of Baltimore (J.D., 1976) and University of Maryland (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Annapolis, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Christopher L. Beard
- 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
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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
Practice Areas Explained
Christopher L. Beard's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher L. Beard handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Annapolis.
Divorce in Annapolis
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Car Accidents in Annapolis
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
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Wills in Annapolis
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DUI / DWI Defense in Annapolis
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Child Custody & Visitation in Annapolis
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Annapolis
Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Annapolis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Annapolis Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Annapolis-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Annapolis Choose Christopher L. Beard
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Christopher L. Beard's practice in the field of divorce, car accidents, wills, dui/dwi, and child custody.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Christopher L. Beard brings 50+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering divorce, car accidents, and wills, Christopher L. Beard can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Annapolis
A Annapolis-based practice means Christopher L. Beard attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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