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I95 Business magazine published a profile on Colleen Ferg Helmlinger as a Women of Influence. Colleen Ferg Helmlinger is an esteemed member of the local legal community who has served, or serves currently, on a variety of boards and committees for charities and professional organizations. She is described by clients and colleagues as being a very engaged and communicative attorney…
Laura E. Bechtel was recognized at the Harford County Bar Foundation’s Beam of Light ceremony January 21, 2015. Ms. Bechtel was awarded the Community Outreach Award for her service. Laura Bechtel is an associate at Snee, Mahoney, Lutche and Helmlinger, P.A. who concentrates her practice primarily on litigation and criminal law. Ms. Bechtel is described by clients and colleagues as a personable…
A mechanic’s lien is a process created by the Maryland legislature to allow subcontractors who have not been paid for work they have performed to expeditiously pursue collection of their delinquent accounts. Mechanic’s liens are typically asserted by subcontractors who have not been paid by general contractors. However, sometimes the property owner is also the general contractor. In other situations,…
“The prominent Bel Air law firm of Snee, Mahoney, Lutche & Helmlinger, P.A., has plans to move to a larger space a block farther south on Main Street. The firm has contractors gutting the one-story office building at 112 and 114 South Main St., which it bought for $1.6 million in October, according to state property tax records.The 9,365-square-foot building will…
In a recent tragic case, SMLH attorneys were able to maximize the client’s recovery while avoiding substantial medical liens. A 56 year old husband and father was severely injured in an automobile accident in 2010. He lived for over five months after the accident before eventually succumbing to his injuries. During that time, he accrued almost $600,000.00 in medical bills. …
Last Thursday, October 30, 2014, newly elected Governor Larry Hogan stopped by the office.
In the unfortunate case that you or someone you know passes, it is important to understand the events that will follow. The estate planning attorneys at Snee, Mahoney, Lutche & Helmlinger have provided a list of 4 common misconceptions to help you avoid making costly mistakes. 1. Joint ownership is a good way to avoid probate. Joint ownership with right…
The insurance law attorneys at Snee, Mahoney, Lutche and Helmlinger discuss the importance of insurance policies when it comes to construction disputes. If you find yourself involved in a construction dispute, be sure to have a thorough understanding of your insurance policy. A recent debacle involving a joint venture between Perini Building Company and Turner Construction Company ended terribly after…
Estate planning can be a complex and confusing topic. Whether you are planning a will, a life insurance policy, or a retirement account, you will have to name a person or entity to receive the proceeds of that account when you pass away. Our estate planning attorneys at Snee, Mahoney, Lutche & Helmlinger (SMLH) explain the difference between a beneficiary…
Maryland attorneys at Snee, Mahoney, Lutche & Helmlinger (SMLH) discuss dealing with nuisance neighbors and the best actions to take. It is unfortunate that some neighbors can be less than neighborly, and less than considerate of those around them. The following are common questions, definitions and advice relating to disputes with neighbors. 1. What is a private nuisance? A private…