Atty. Michael A. DeSantis
Mr. DeSantis, who resides in Arnold, MD, focuses his practice on all aspects of litigation.
Boating Accidents & More Attorney · Serving Hanover, MD · 38+ Years Experience
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About Michael A. DeSantis at a Glance
Michael A. DeSantis is a Partner based in Hanover, Maryland, practicing at Hartel, DeSantis & Murray, LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, and motorcycle. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1988), District of Columbia U.S. District Court, District of Maryland (1990), U.S. District Court, District of Columbia (1991), and U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia (2001). Educated at University of Baltimore School of Law (J.D., 1988) and University of Maryland (B.A. Government, 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Hanover, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael A. DeSantis
- Mr. DeSantis, who resides in Arnold, MD, focuses his practice on all aspects of litigation
- He has extensive experience handling claims involving automobile negligence, medical malpractice, boating accidents, slip and falls, wrongful death, serious personal injury, products liability and intentional torts
- He also handles business contracts and commercial litigation
- He has tried numerous jury trials throughout Maryland and D.C. involving negligence and intentional torts
- Mr. DeSantis practice is approximately seventy percent in Maryland and thirty percent in the District of Columbia
- Super Lawyers 2017
Practice Areas Explained
Michael A. DeSantis's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael A. DeSantis handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Hanover.
Car Accidents in Hanover
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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Personal Injury in Hanover
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.
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Motorcycle Accidents in Hanover
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Hanover
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 Hanover 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.
Hanover Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Hanover-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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Hanover Choose Michael A. DeSantis
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 Michael A. DeSantis's practice in the field of car accidents, personal injury, and motorcycle.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael A. DeSantis brings 38+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Maryland, District of Columbia U.S. District Court, District of Maryland, and U.S. District Court, District of Columbia, Michael A. DeSantis can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering car accidents, personal injury, and motorcycle, Michael A. DeSantis can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Hanover
A Hanover-based practice means Michael A. DeSantis attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Michael A. DeSantis Handles in Hanover
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