Atty. Don Benter

Atty. Don Benter

Don Benter is a lawyer practicing litigation, workers compensation, personal injury and 2 other areas of law. Don received a B.A. degree from University of Maryland, and has been licensed for 52 years.

Owings Mills Owings Mills 52 Years Experience 52 year
Call (667) 460-0050

Profile Summary

About Don Benter at a glance

Don Benter is a personal injury, criminal defense, employment, workers comp, and litigation attorney based in Owings Mills, Maryland. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. They practice at Benter & Mervis. Serving clients in Owings Mills, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Don Benter is a lawyer practicing litigation, workers compensation, personal injury and 2 other areas of law
  • Don received a B.A. degree from University of Maryland, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • Don practices at Benter & Mervis in Owings Mills, MD

Practice Areas Explained

Don Benter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Don Benter handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Don Benter is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Maryland →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Don Benter is one of 190,900 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Maryland →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Don Benter is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Maryland →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Don Benter is one of 49,806 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Maryland →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Don Benter is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Maryland →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

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 Owings Mills 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Don Benter

Where is Don Benter's law office located?
Don Benter's law practice is located in Owings Mills, Maryland. The firm is Benter & Mervis. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Don Benter handle?
Don Benter focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, employment, workers comp, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Don Benter practiced law?
Don Benter has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Don Benter go to law school?
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How can I contact Don Benter for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Don Benter received?
Don Benter's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

University of Baltimore J.D.
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University of Maryland B.A.
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Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1974

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