Areas of Emphasis
Banking and credit union representation, transactions and litigation, general trial and appellate litigation in state and federal courts: commercial, banking, collection, title insurance, personal injury and domestic disputes, homeowner association and condominium association formation and representation, corporation, limited liability company and partnership representation, estate planning and will drafting, real estate transactions and litigation.

Admitted to Practice
Maryland Court of Appeals, 1975
Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, 1980
United States District Court for the District of Maryland, 1979
United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, 1989
United States Supreme Court, 1991
United States District Court for the District of Columbia, 1995

Education
Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 1975
University of Southern California, B.A., International Relations, cum laude, 1969

Professional Associations
American Bar Association, including membership on several committees in various areas of emphasis
Maryland State Bar Association
Anne Arundel County Bar Association
District of Columbia Bar Association
Former Trustee Anne Arundel Bar Association (1979-87)
Attorney Grievance Commission Inquiry Committee Member (1981-present)
Former Master, American Inns of Court

Professional Background
Member and Past President, Anne Arundel County Bar Association
Member of the Board of Governors, Maryland State Bar Association
Chairman, Planning Committee, Maryland State Bar Association
Former Instructor, Anne Arundel Community College, Paralegal Studies Program
Former Member Anne Arundel County Cable TV Commission
Current Chairman of the Board of Anne Arundel County Mental Health Agency, Inc.
Past President Watergate Improvement Association, Inc.
Former Naval Academy Representative to Annapolis Tourist and Convention Bureau
Former Chairman, United Way Committee for Fundraising Effort from County Attorneys

Military Service
U.S. Navy Officer (1969-1975)

Email  lkrause@krauseferris.com

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