Atty. Thomas J. Schetelich
Thomas Schetelich is one of the firm’s founding principals. He heads both the firm’s Business Law and its Church and Non-Profit Practice Groups.
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Thomas J. Schetelich is a Shareholder based in Baltimore, Maryland, practicing at Ferguson, Schetelich & Ballew, P.A.. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on probate, family law, estate planning, employment, and business. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1980) and U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court, District of Maryland U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth, Eleventh (1999). Educated at Washington & Lee University (J.D., 1980) and Kean College of New Jersey (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Bar Association of Baltimore City Maryland State Bar Association. Serands clients in Baltimore, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Thomas Schetelich is one of the firm’s founding principals
- He heads both the firm’s Business Law and its Church and Non-Profit Practice Groups
- He concentrates his work in the fields of business planning, business litigation, trusts and estates, and church/non-profit matters
- Mr. Schetelich is highly regarded by attorneys and the community at large for his legal skills and community service
- He holds an AV rating from Martindale Hubbell, awarded by peer review, for the highest standards of professional skill and ethical practice
- He has repeated been named a Maryland Super Lawyer
- He is a frequent speaker and author on business, taxation and charitable issues
- He managed national representations for real estate and hospitality clients
- He has been named one of Maryland’s Top Ten Attorneys by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
- Mr. Schetelich also has extensive court room and trial experience, in both Maryland state courts and Federal courts
- He has appeared before both Maryland appellate courts and has been admitted to practice in the United State Supreme Court, and in three separate Circuits of the United States Court of Appeals
- He has managed an extensive toxic tort defense as the lead Baltimore City attorney for asbestos defendants
- Mr. Schetelich devotes much of his practice to assisting churches and Christian ministries throughout Maryland
- He is the National President of the Christian Professional Network and the editor of its monthly publication CPN On Point
- He has served as the commentator on Religion and the Law, a regular radio feature
- He is the current President of The Baltimore School of the Bible (where he was an instructor for over 25 years), and also for the Maryland Bible Society
- He also serves on the national board for Christian Missions in Many Lands, and for many years the Maryland Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Greater Baltimore Center for Pregnancy Concerns (past Chairman)
- Mr. Schetelich has been honored by both Baltimore City and the Maryland General Assembly for outstanding citizenship in serving the citizens of Baltimore
- He lives in Baltimore City, Harbor East with his wife Victoria
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Thomas J. Schetelich is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Maryland →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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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