Atty. Stephen H Ring
Steve Ring has practiced law in Maryland and Washington, D.C. for over forty years. He has litigated in the state and federal courts in those two jurisdictions and in several other states.
Civil Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Rockville, MD · 48+ Years Experience
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About Stephen H Ring at a Glance
Stephen H Ring is a Managing Partner based in Rockville, Maryland, practicing at Stephen H. Ring, P.C.. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on trusts, ip, product liability, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1978), District of Columbia (1978), U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1978), and U.S. Supreme Court (1979). Educated at Boston University (J.D., 1977) and Dartmouth College (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Maryland State (Member, Board of Governors, 2004-2006 and 2008-2010) and Montgomery County Bar Associations. Serves clients in Rockville, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Stephen H Ring
- Steve Ring has practiced law in Maryland and Washington, D.C. for over forty years
- He has litigated in the state and federal courts in those two jurisdictions and in several other states
- His cases cover a wide range of subject areas including complex civil litigation and class actions
- Business disputes and unlawful advertising are two main areas of focus
- His practice also includes wills and probate, as well as estate litigation
- Ring was born in Washington, D.C., attended Georgetown Preparatory School, Dartmouth College (BA philosopy) and Boston University School of Law (JD 1977)
- He served as a law clerk for the Honorable Richard B. Latham of the Circuit Court for Montomgery County, and entered practice as a trial attorney with Brault, Graham, Scott and Brault, handling a variety of litigation and probate matters
- In 1987 he opened his own office, handling complex civil litigation including class actions
- Ring has been active in local and state bar associations including four terms on the Maryland State Bar Association Board of Governors
- Ring has a wide range of personal interests incluing jazz, art, tennis and inventions
- He has personally obtained patents and trademarks
- Ring has handled hundreds of cases at the trial and appellate levels in state and federal courts, including dozens of trials taken to verdict or judgment
- Court cases are viewable in the state and federal court records online
- Ring not only writes wills and trusts but also litigates estate disputes, which gives perspective on how estate planning documents play out in court
- Recent probate estate cases of note: -- Represented surviving spouse in complex dispute over intestate estate involving assets in three countries, complex family relationships
- Client ended up retaining main asset, decedent's residence. 2020. - Defended trustee in suit by residuary beneficiaries over alleged self-dealing, mismanagement, taking of trust funds
- Trustee contended all transactions were pursuant to decedent's wishes
- Settled. 2021. - Representing personal representative and successor trustee in estate/trust matter involving complex real estate transfers, re-opening of closed estate of spouse, continued operation of trust. - Representing personal representative in estate involving transfer-on-death distribution of shares in an LLC and other substantial assets. - Defended nephew of decedent against claims of undue influence regarding will
- Decedent had amended will to favor nephew, leaving few assets for other beneficiaries
- Evidence showed decedent was competent and there was no undue influence
- Case settled, honoring the will. 2020
- Recent commercial and consumer litigation of note: - Defended limited liability company against derivative suit
- Plaintiff voluntarily dismissed suit after exchange of motions in 2022. - Represented consumer in claims against online automobile vendor arising from delays in delivery of title. 2022. - Represented consumers who received unsolicited faxes and robo-calls offering home security systems, loans, vehicles and other products and services in individual cases and as co-counsel in class actions. 2005 and onging
Practice Areas Explained
Stephen H Ring's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen H Ring handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Rockville.
Trusts in Rockville
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Intellectual Property in Rockville
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Product Liability in Rockville
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Civil Litigation in Rockville
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Consumer Protection in Rockville
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Rockville
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 Rockville 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.
Rockville Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Rockville-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 Rockville Choose Stephen H Ring
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 Stephen H Ring's practice in the field of trusts, ip, product liability, litigation, and consumer.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Stephen H Ring brings 48+ 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, and U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit, Stephen H Ring can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, ip, and product liability, Stephen H Ring can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Rockville
A Rockville-based practice means Stephen H Ring attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Stephen H Ring Handles in Rockville
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