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ABA Opinion
- ABA Opinion: Attorneys’ Duty to Protect Client Data - 25 October 2017
Awards & Recognitions
- Eccleston & Wolf Attorneys Recognized in the 2027 Editions of Best Lawyers and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America - 20 August 2026
- Eccleston and Wolf Attends District of Columbia Defense Lawyers’ Association’s Annual Banquet - 10 August 2026
- Eccleston and Wolf Attorney Rachael Morrissey Appointed to MSBA Ethics Committee - 10 August 2026
- Eccleston and Wolf Managing Principal Selected to MD500 List of Powerful Marylanders - 31 July 2026
- Eccleston and Wolf Recognized in Best Law Firms - 16 December 2025
- Eccleston & Wolf Recognized in the 2026 Edition of Best Law Firms® as a Regional Tier 1 Law Firm for Legal Malpractice Law – Defendants - 7 November 2025
- Eccleston and Wolf Managing Principal Stephen Cornelius Joins the IADC - 5 September 2025
- Eccleston and Wolf Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 - 21 August 2025
- Eccleston and Wolf’s Stephen Cornelius Named One of America’s Top 100 Medical Malpractice Litigators® - 24 June 2025
- Eccleston & Wolf’s Managing Principal, Stephen Cornelius, Named to 2025 The Daily Record Employment Law Power List - 9 June 2025
- Dean LaPonzina & Shaun Vines Pass Maryland Bar Exam - 8 November 2024
- Eccleston and Wolf Attorneys Steve Cornelius and Gregg Viola Named to 2025 Best Lawyers in America® - 20 August 2024
- Eccleston & Wolf Attorneys Steve Cornelius and Gregg Viola Selected as 2024 Super Lawyers® - 3 May 2024
- Eccleston & Wolf Named Law Firm of the Year - 13 November 2023
- Attorney Steve Cornelius Accepts Award on Behalf of Eccleston and Wolf for Being Recognized as the Law Firm of the Year by the D.C. Defense Lawyers Association - 14 July 2023
- Attorneys Flint, Shor Spotlighted for CLE Presentation - 3 March 2023
- Attorney Laura Hassler Featured in DCDLA Newsletter - 3 March 2023
- Partner Channing Shor Featured in DCDLA Member Spotlight - 6 July 2022
- Justin Flint and Stephen Cornelius Recognized as one of America’s Top 50 Lawyers - 2 June 2022
- Justin Flint Named Attorney of the Year - 17 November 2021
- Stephen Cornelius Selected As One Of America’s Top 100 Medical Malpractice Litigators® - 13 May 2021
- Eccleston and Wolf Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers® in 2020 - 3 September 2019
- Eccleston and Wolf Recognized in the 2019 “Best Law Firms” Rankings - 15 November 2018
- Eccleston and Wolf Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers® in 2019 - 27 August 2018
Bar Counsel / Attorney Grievance Commission
- What Kind of Attorney Do You Need When the Bar Counsel Opens an Investigation? - 28 April 2022
- Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board Finds Clear and Convincing Evidence of a Virginia Lawyer’s Multiple Violations of Rule 1.15 of the Virginia Rules of Professional Conduct, Among Other Violations, and Issues Sanction of Two-Month Suspension with Terms Due to “Substantial Mitigating Factors.” - 21 July 2021
- Responding To The Attorney Grievance Commission - 14 July 2021
- Unauthorized Practice of Law by Paralegals and Other Support Staff - 17 June 2021
- Lawyers Must Exercise Caution in Responding to Online Criticism to Ensure Strict Adherence to Confidentiality Obligations - 24 March 2021
- An Overview of Legal Malpractice in the District of Columbia - 15 March 2021
- Eccleston and Wolf attorney, Stacey Moffet, presents with Bar Counsel on sexual harassment and related claims in the law firm setting. - 19 June 2018
- Oh No! A Letter from Bar Counsel… - 23 February 2017
employment
- Understanding the Scope of a Potential Res Judicata Defense in Employment Cases - 2 September 2025
- Attorney Stephen Cornelius Co-Presents on Ethical Considerations in Employment Law at MSBA Legal Summit - 20 June 2024
- Eccleston and Wolf Attorneys Gregg Viola and Mark Johnson Secure Defense Verdict in Employment Matter - 8 August 2023
- EEOC Workplace Discrimination Poster Update - 20 October 2022
- Charging Party Who Did Not Timely Open Link in EEOC Email Loses Her Chance to Sue - 5 July 2022
- EEOC Concerns in the Use of Social Media for Job Postings - 10 June 2021
- D.C. Adopts Broad Prohibition on Non-Compete Agreements - 3 June 2021
- OSHA Issues COVID-19 Guidance & Standards Inspection Documents for Employee Safety - 6 January 2021
- EEOC Enforcement and Litigation Data for Fiscal Year 2019 Shows Downward Trend in Amount of Workplace Harassment Charges - 19 March 2020
- Epic Systems v. Lewis: Supreme Court Upholds Arbitration Agreements - 14 February 2019
- Fourth Circuit Clarifies Standard of Proof for Employment Claims Under the ADA - 18 August 2017
Ethics
- Attorney Stephen Cornelius Co-Presents on Ethical Considerations in Employment Law at MSBA Legal Summit - 20 June 2024
- The District of Columbia Ethics Committee recently considered a conflict of interest ethical question posed by a lawyer’s representation of a client - 12 October 2021
- Eccleston and Wolf Attorneys Speak on Judicial Discipline - 29 May 2020
- Professional Ethics: Avoid AGC Complaints Where You Can, Win Where You Must - 1 April 2020
- Eccleston and Wolf Attorneys Lead and Host the DCDLA’s Annual Ethics CLE - 27 January 2020
- Eccleston and Wolf attorney, Stacey Moffet, presents with Bar Counsel on sexual harassment and related claims in the law firm setting. - 19 June 2018
- ABA Opinion: Attorneys’ Duty to Protect Client Data - 25 October 2017
General
- Employment Law and the Future of Disparate-Impact Liability - 4 November 2025
- BEFORE YOU CONSIDER AN ENGAGEMENT FEE OR A FLAT FEE YOU OUGHT TO READ THIS - 27 July 2023
- EEOC’s proposed Strategic Plan lacks mediation focus - 20 December 2022
- Revisions to the General Mediation Order for Civil Cases - 9 May 2022
- Eccleston & Wolf: Sexual Harassment Arbitration Ban - 10 March 2022
- Be Careful with Your Social Media! - 12 October 2021
- Steve Cornelius Presents at MSBA Workers’ Comp CLE - 18 May 2021
- Statute of Limitations for Underinsured Motorist Claims - 29 July 2020
- An Overview of Methods to Calculate Civil Monetary Penalties for Both Group and Non-Group Plans Offered by the CMS - 20 May 2020
- Eccleston Attorneys Host a Risk Management and Aging in Place Program - 24 February 2020
- Eccleston and Wolf Attorneys Participate in “The Dine Around” - 29 January 2020
- An Overview of Recent Firm Speaking Engagements for November - 13 January 2020
- Eccleston and Wolf Recognized in the 2019 “Best Law Firms” Rankings - 15 November 2018
- Eccleston and Wolf Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers® in 2019 - 27 August 2018
- Eccleston and Wolf attorney, Stacey Moffet, presents with Bar Counsel on sexual harassment and related claims in the law firm setting. - 19 June 2018
- Vicarious Liability for Design Professionals - 14 June 2018
- Economic Loss Doctrine for Design Professionals - 5 April 2018
- Succession Planning - 1 February 2018
- Eccleston and Wolf Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in Maryland Super Lawyers Publication - 2 January 2018
- Offers of Judgment after Campbell-Ewald v. Gomez and Fulton Dental LLC. v. Bisco Inc. - 2 November 2017
- ABA Opinion: Attorneys’ Duty to Protect Client Data - 25 October 2017
- Thomas v. Omni Hotels: Premises Liability in VA - 8 September 2017
- Johnson v. UMMS: Corporate Negligence in Healthcare - 31 August 2017
- Fourth Circuit Clarifies Standard of Proof for Employment Claims Under the ADA - 18 August 2017
- VA Supreme Court Limits Wrongful Discharge Claims - 7 August 2017
- Attorney Richard Berwanger Discusses Legal Ethics with the Frederick and Harford County Bars - 19 July 2017
- Gregg Viola Presents at IIAM Annual Meeting - 5 July 2017
- Medicare Advantage Liens: Risks & Practice Pointers - 12 June 2017
- Glenn Grossman, Esq., former Maryland Bar Counsel, joins Eccleston and Wolf to defend Attorney Grievance Commission (AGC) matters and provide ethical advice to Maryland lawyers. - 31 March 2017
- Statute of Limitations: Inquiry Notice - 28 February 2017
- Cautionary Notes with Unbundling Legal Services - 28 February 2017
- Social Media Evidence Requires Higher Authentication Standard in Maryland - 28 February 2017
- Oh No! A Letter from Bar Counsel… - 23 February 2017
inquiry notice
- Statute of Limitations: Inquiry Notice - 28 February 2017
Maryland Law
- A Warning to Maryland Attorneys About the Unethical use of Generative AI - 26 February 2026
- Revised Maryland Rule of Professional Conduct 19-301.15 - 3 November 2025
- Maryland Expands De Minimis Doctrine as to Maryland Wage and Hour Laws - 2 September 2025
- New Liability Rules for Exculpatory Clauses - 19 September 2024
- Attorney Stephen Cornelius Co-Presents on Ethical Considerations in Employment Law at MSBA Legal Summit - 20 June 2024
- Risk Management Ideas in the Age of Virtual Court Appearances - 15 March 2021
- Jury Duty Changes to Know as Maryland Courts Reopen This Month - 15 October 2020
- Maryland Adopts Daubert Standard for Expert Testimony - 28 September 2020
Medical Malpractice
- “Business Associate” to Pay $2.3 Million After HIPAA Data Breach - 1 October 2020
- Johnson v. UMMS: Corporate Negligence in Healthcare - 31 August 2017
premises liability claim
- Thomas v. Omni Hotels: Premises Liability in VA - 8 September 2017
Press Release
- Eccleston and Wolf Obtains Summary Judgment for Regional Law Firm - 30 June 2025
- Stephen Cornelius Selected As One Of America’s Top 100 Medical Malpractice Litigators® - 13 May 2021
- Eccleston and Wolf Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers® in 2019 - 27 August 2018
- Eccleston and Wolf Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in Maryland Super Lawyers Publication - 2 January 2018
- Glenn Grossman, Esq., former Maryland Bar Counsel, joins Eccleston and Wolf to defend Attorney Grievance Commission (AGC) matters and provide ethical advice to Maryland lawyers. - 31 March 2017
Social Media
- Be Careful with Your Social Media! - 12 October 2021
- EEOC Concerns in the Use of Social Media for Job Postings - 10 June 2021
Social Media Evidence
- Social Media Evidence Requires Higher Authentication Standard in Maryland - 28 February 2017
speaking engagements
- Steve Cornelius Presents on Legal Malpractice Defense at the MSBA Legal Summit 2026 - 13 June 2026
- Eccleston and Wolf Managing Principal Steve Cornelius Presents on Ethics to Employment Lawyers - 10 March 2026
- Eccleston & Wolf Presents Annual Ethics CLE for the DC Defense Lawyers’ Association - 2 February 2026
- Eccleston and Wolf Hosts Risk Management Seminar - 11 July 2025
- Eccleston & Wolf Attorney Bill Mitchell Co-Presented Risk Management Seminar - 10 July 2025
- Eccleston and Wolf Attorneys Steve Cornelius and Kari Gallagher Host EPL Training - 30 June 2025
- Steve Cornelius and Gregg Viola Host “Lunch and Learn” Seminar - 23 June 2025
- Eccleston and Wolf Attorneys Train Local School Executives on Federal Employment Law - 26 September 2024
- Eccleston and Wolf Attorneys and Bar Counsel Conduct CLE for MSBA on Risk Management for Lawyers - 15 July 2020
- Select Attorneys at Eccleston and Wolf Present a Risk Management Seminar to a Multi-State Law Firm - 10 February 2020
- An Overview of Recent Firm Speaking Engagements for November - 13 January 2020
- Eccleston and Wolf attorney, Stacey Moffet, presents with Bar Counsel on sexual harassment and related claims in the law firm setting. - 19 June 2018
- Attorney Richard Berwanger Discusses Legal Ethics with the Frederick and Harford County Bars - 19 July 2017
- Gregg Viola Presents at IIAM Annual Meeting - 5 July 2017
Succession Planning
- Succession Planning - 1 February 2018
Supreme Court Decisions
- D.C. Supreme Court to Amend Civil Rules - 5 April 2022
- Epic Systems v. Lewis: Supreme Court Upholds Arbitration Agreements - 14 February 2019
- Offers of Judgment after Campbell-Ewald v. Gomez and Fulton Dental LLC. v. Bisco Inc. - 2 November 2017
- VA Supreme Court Limits Wrongful Discharge Claims - 7 August 2017
Tail Insurance
- Eccleston and Wolf Explains the Importance of Tail Coverage for Lawyers - 2 December 2024
Team News
- Eccleston & Wolf Attorney Channing Shor Selected as Secretary for the DC Defense Lawyers’ Association - 3 November 2025
- Eccleston and Wolf Procures Early Dismissal of Lawsuit Against Local Law Firm - 3 November 2025
- Eccleston and Wolf Sponsors Charity Golf Tournament - 5 September 2025
- Eccleston and Wolf Hosts “Baseball Night” - 23 June 2025
- Attorney Stephen Cornelius Co-Presents on Ethical Considerations in Employment Law at MSBA Legal Summit - 20 June 2024
- Justin Flint and Stephen Cornelius Recognized as one of America’s Top 50 Lawyers - 2 June 2022
- Eccleston & Wolf, PC Presents Annual DCDLA Ethics CLE - 16 February 2022
- Eccleston and Wolf and Deputy Bar Counsel Conduct CLE for BCBA on Attorney Grievances: How to Avoid Them and What Happens if You Receive One - 6 May 2021
Unbundling Legal Services
- Cautionary Notes with Unbundling Legal Services - 28 February 2017
Uncategorized
- Justin Flint and Channing Shor Selected by Washington D.C. Super Lawyers® in the Area of Professional Liability Defense - 1 June 2026
- Eccleston & Wolf Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers for 2026 - 7 January 2026
- 2025 Supreme Court Rulings – EEO Cases - 2 September 2025
- Attorney Stephen Cornelius Co-Presents on Ethical Considerations in Employment Law at MSBA Legal Summit - 20 June 2024
- Eccleston & Wolf Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers® - 25 August 2023
- A Successful Defense Verdict for Attorneys Steve Cornelius and Courtney Watkins - 16 June 2023
- Exploring the Technology and Ethics in the Legal Field: Insights from Law Day in Montgomery County - 2 June 2023
- D.C. Supreme Court to Amend Civil Rules - 5 April 2022
- Eccleston & Wolf, PC Presents Annual DCDLA Ethics CLE - 16 February 2022
- Clayland Farm Enters., LLC v. Talbot County, Md., et al., 2021 U.S. App. LEXIS 3406 * | __ F.3d __ | 2021 WL 419460. - 26 August 2021
- Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board Finds Clear and Convincing Evidence of a Virginia Lawyer’s Multiple Violations of Rule 1.15 of the Virginia Rules of Professional Conduct, Among Other Violations, and Issues Sanction of Two-Month Suspension with Terms Due to “Substantial Mitigating Factors.” - 21 July 2021
- Court Of Special Appeals Premises Liability Decision May Have Implications For Landlord Liability - 7 July 2021
- Poor Trust Account Practices: The Fast Lane to Suspension or Disbarment - 20 May 2021
- District of Columbia Court of Appeals Holds a Substantial Financial Penalty Imposed on a Withdrawing Equity Partner Constitutes an Implied, Partial Restriction on the Practice of Law in Violation of Rule 5.6(a) of the District of Columbia Rules of Professional Conduct, Rendering the Provision Unenforceable. - 15 May 2021
- Ensuring that the Trial within a Trial is Truly a Separate Trial - 9 May 2021
- Eccleston and Wolf and Deputy Bar Counsel Conduct CLE for BCBA on Attorney Grievances: How to Avoid Them and What Happens if You Receive One - 6 May 2021
- Plank v. Cherneski: Maryland Recognizes an Independent Tort for Breach of Fiduciary Duty - 17 March 2021
- OSHA Issues COVID-19 Guidance & Standards Inspection Documents for Employee Safety - 6 January 2021
- Eccleston and Wolf Attorneys and Bar Counsel Conduct CLE for MSBA on Risk Management for Lawyers - 15 July 2020