Atty. Eric Harlan
Eric Harlan is a dedicated attorney at Smith, Gildea & Schmidt LLC, focusing on Litigation in Towson, Maryland. With his comprehensive understanding of RESPA and Kickback Schemes, and Mortgage and Financial Services Fraud, Eric is a valuable asset to clients seeking legal support in these areas.
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Eric Harlan is an attorney based in Towson, Maryland, practforg at Smith, Gildea & Schmidt LLC. Educated at University of Baltimore (J.D., 1994). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026). Serands clients in Towson, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Eric Harlan is a dedicated attorney at Smith, Gildea & Schmidt LLC, focusing on Litigation in Towson, Maryland
- With his comprehensive understanding of RESPA and Kickback Schemes, and Mortgage and Financial Services Fraud, Eric is a valuable asset to clients seeking legal support in these areas
- He has received recognition from his peers for his professional contributions since 2017
- Eric joined Smith, Gildea & Schmidt LLC in 2022, bringing nearly 30 years of trial and appellate experience
- He has successfully handled jury cases to verdict in state and federal courts and has presented appeals before the Fourth Circuit and the Appellate Court of Maryland
- As a vital part of the firm’s Litigation Group, Eric works on complex civil litigation and class action cases
- His achievements encompass a variety of legal areas such as employment litigation, complex commercial disputes, wrongful death, and catastrophic personal injury cases, and have earned him an AV® Preeminent™ rating from Martindale-Hubbell
- Eric is a cum laude graduate of Washington & Lee University and magna cum laude from the University of Baltimore School of Law
- His legal journey began in 1995 as a clerk for the Honorable Joseph H.H
- Kaplan, Administrative Judge of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City
- Beyond his legal practice, Eric is engaged in leadership roles with the American Bar Association Section and the Lawyers’ Campaign for CollegeBound Foundation
- He is also on the Board of Directors for Athletes Serving Athletes, emphasizing his commitment to empowering individuals with limited mobility to participate in mainstream running events
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Maryland
Practforg law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Towson 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 andnue, and the substantiand 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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