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Atty. Michael K. Hourigan

Atty. Michael K. Hourigan

Michael Hourigan is a commercial attorney with a unique and varied practice. He has broad experience in every aspect of the law affecting businesses, including corporate and LLC structures, contracting, labor and employment, real estate, intellectual property, and business litigation.

Baltimore Baltimore 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael K. Hourigan at a glance

Michael K. Hourigan is a Shareholder based in Baltimore, Maryland, practicing at Ferguson, Schetelich & Ballew, P.A.. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on trademark, employment, business, real estate, and commercial re. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1998), U.S. District Court, District of Maryland (1999), District of Columbia (2001), and U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (2004). Educated at University of Maryland (J.D., 1998) and Loyola College (B.A., 1995). Active member of Bar Association of Baltimore City Maryland State Bar Association, Anne Arundel County Bar Association. Serands clients in Baltimore, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michael Hourigan is a commercial attorney with a unique and varied practice
  • He has broad experience in every aspect of the law affecting businesses, including corporate and LLC structures, contracting, labor and employment, real estate, intellectual property, and business litigation
  • He brings extensive experience to hotel management matters and chairs the firm’s Hospitality Law Group
  • Mr. Hourigan was admitted to practice in the State of Maryland in 1998
  • He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Loyola College in Baltimore in 1995
  • He was awarded his JD degree in 1998 from University of Maryland School of Law in Baltimore
  • In law school, Mr. Hourigan was an Articles Editor for the Maryland Law Review, in which he published a case note entitled Waskiewicz v
  • General Motors Corp., 56 Md
  • Law
  • Rev. 1019 (1997)
  • Mr. Hourigan’s case note was cited favorably by the Court of Appeals in Mayor & City Council of Baltimore v
  • Schwing, 351 Md. 178, 717 A.2d 919 (1998)
  • Mr. Hourigan serves a wide variety of clients in many different business ventures
  • He provides comprehensive services to businesses, helping them create the structures for growth and development
  • When necessary, he litigates business disputes, including class actions, in both State and Federal Courts in Maryland and in the District of Columbia
  • He is also admitted to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit for Federal appellate matters

Practice Areas Explained

Michael K. Hourigan's Areas of Practice

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

Trademark Law

Michael K. Hourigan is one of 23,222 trademark attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trademark attorneys in Maryland →

Employment Law

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

Michael K. Hourigan is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Maryland →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Michael K. Hourigan is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Maryland →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Michael K. Hourigan is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Maryland →

Commercial Real Estate

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael K. Hourigan

Where is Michael K. Hourigan's law office located?
Michael K. Hourigan's law practice is located in Baltimore, Maryland. The firm is Ferguson, Schetelich & Ballew, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael K. Hourigan handle?
Michael K. Hourigan focuses on trademark, employment, business, real estate, commercial re. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Michael K. Hourigan practiced law?
Michael K. Hourigan has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Michael K. Hourigan go to law school?
Michael K. Hourigan earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1995).
How can I contact Michael K. Hourigan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Maryland
- 1998
B.A.
Loyola College
- 1995

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
Admitted: 1999
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
Admitted: 2004
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 2007

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