Breach of contract is a legal cause of action in Washington DC in which a party sues a former or existing contracting party for that contracting party’s failure to perform certain obligations under a contract. In Washington DC, almost all breach of contract disputes will be litigated in the District…

Property disputes are common in Maryland, and these disputes can lead to property lawsuits. Maryland has long recognized the significance of the various rights that attach to property ownership. Easements, however, are one of the most "complex and archaic" bodies of American property law. (Toward a Modern Law of Servitudes:…

Building and construction can often result in construction lawsuits throughout Washington DC. Disputes related to construction can include faulty construction of buildings, defects in roofing, leaking in new construction, property line disputes, warranties disputes, permitting problems, and contract disputes. In some cases, contractors or subcontractors can cause unforeseen damages, fail…

Legal disputes and lawsuits related to Maryland condominium property rights can become a serious concern for condominium owners, sellers, buyers, and renters. Examples of Maryland condominium disputes include condominium/property line disputes (such as quiet title/adverse possession, easements issues, and border disputes), common elements disputes, liability disputes (such as trespass, tree…

Legal disputes and lawsuits over condominium property rights can be problems for many condominium owners throughout Washington DC. Washington DC condominium disputes can include condominium/property line disputes (such as quiet title/adverse possession, condominium easements concerns, and border disputes), condominium liability disputes (such as trespass of property, tree dangers, and property…

Building and construction (residential and commercial) often results in construction lawsuits throughout Maryland. Disputes related to construction can include improper construction, defects in roofing, leaking in construction, property-line disputes, warranties disputes, permit problems, and contract disputes. In some situations, contractors and subcontractors can cause certain types of damage, fail to…

Longman & Van Grack attorney, Robb Longman, has been re-elected as a Regent under the 4th Circuit by the Board of Regents of American College of Tax Counsel. Mr. Longman, who is the Chair of the Firm’s Tax Practice, is currently the Secretary of the American Bar Association's Tax Section…

Legal disputes and lawsuits over property rights and real estate are common problems for many property owners in Washington DC. Washington DC property disputes can include property line disputes (such as quiet title/adverse possession lawsuits, easements concerns, fence disputes, adverse possession matters, tree disputes, and tree damage), property liability disputes (such…

The Maryland tax authority, the Comptroller of Maryland, is required to asses Maryland tax penalties against any taxpayers who fail to file their tax returns (timely or otherwise) as well as any taxpayer who fails to completely pay their tax liability due. When these penalties are assessed, a significant Maryland…

Interpretation of contracts can be very important in Maryland contract disputes and lawsuits. Often within a breach of contract lawsuit, unjust enrichment lawsuit, conversion lawsuit, or other types business dispute, Maryland Circuit Courts and District Courts will need to interpret a contract. Further, when drafting contracts, parties (and their contract…

In Maryland, trespass is a civil tort defined as “a physical act or force against an individual's property executed without the property owner's consent; which interferes with a possessory interest in that property.” (Ford v. Baltimore City Sheriff's Office). Maryland property disputes can be complicated, but trespass is a rather…

Longman & Van Grack attorney Adam Van Grack has been recognized by Maryland Super Lawyers Magazine as a top civil litigation attorney in Maryland.  Mr. Van Grack has been recognized as a “Maryland Super Lawyers” for 2020 in the area of Civil Litigation. “Super Lawyers” is an acknowledgment for Maryland…