Atty. Maxwell L. Stearns

Atty. Maxwell L. Stearns

Maxwell L. Stearns is a lawyer practicing constitutional law, public policy, first amendment law.

Baltimore Baltimore 39 yrs experience 39 year
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About Maxwell L. Stearns at a glance

Maxwell L. Stearns is an Assoc. Prof. of Law based in Baltimore, Maryland. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on civil rights. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1987) and Pennsylvania (1991). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1987) and University of Pennsylvania (B.A., 1983). Serands clients in Baltimore, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Maxwell L. Stearns is a lawyer practicing constitutional law, public policy, first amendment law
  • Maxwell received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Maxwell practices in Baltimore, MD

Practice Areas Explained

Maxwell L. Stearns's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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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 Baltimore 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 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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Where is Maxwell L. Stearns's law office located?
Maxwell L. Stearns's law practice is located in Baltimore, Maryland. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Maxwell L. Stearns handle?
Maxwell L. Stearns focuses on civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Maxwell L. Stearns practiced law?
Maxwell L. Stearns has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Maxwell L. Stearns go to law school?
Maxwell L. Stearns earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1983).
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Education

J.D.
University of Virginia School of Law
- 1987
B.A.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1987
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1991

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