Mr. Melehy began his legal career in 1987 as a judicial law clerk to Maryland Court of Appeals Judge William H. Adkins II, followed by eight years as an Assistant Attorney General with the Maryland Attorney General’s Office. During that time, he developed significant courtroom experience and became a seasoned trial lawyer. Since 1997, Mr. Melehy has focused on advocating for employees in disputes involving wage violations, discrimination, and other workplace injustices, representing clients across both the private sector and federal government. He has secured numerous favorable verdicts, judgments, and settlements, many of which have resulted in lasting changes to employment law. Mr. Melehy holds an AV Rating from Martindale-Hubbell — the highest available — reflecting his legal ability and ethical standards. He is admitted to practice in Maryland and the District of Columbia and has served in leadership roles with several employment rights and civil justice organizations, including MWELA and the Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs. If you're facing an issue with your employer and need strong legal representation, contact Melehy & Associates LLC today at 301-587-6364 or complete our contact form to schedule your free consultation.

Attorney Henry, a Jamacian native, honed her skills over the past 28 years in a general litigation practice covering various practice areas with distinction. Though she has a lot of general practice, she has focus on civil rights violations, employment and labor litigation, and family law. Ms. Henry's experiences have led her to be very extremely experienced in mediating disputes and trying cases to verdict in animus and tricky scenarios.

Attorney Korteling has over 20 years experience representing clients in transactional and litigation matters, offering small firm attention with large firm resources.

David Gardner is the principal attorney of the Gardner Law Firm. With over thirty five years of experience, he is committed to the successful resolution of his client’s cases. Since opening the Gardner Law Firm twenty five years ago, he has represented thousands of individuals in a variety of legal matters, and takes pride in ensuring that they obtain the best results possible, whether it is by settling their dispute, or by judicial resolution. Before any settlement is reached, David ensures that his clients know what is likely to occur if their case proceeds to trial, and that they are fully informed of the alternatives to litigation. However, if your case cannot be settled, he is committed to representing you as zealously and vigorously as the law allows. He takes pride in the quality of services offered by his firm, and is personally available to meet his clients any time they have a question or need his advice. As an active litigator, Mr. Gardner appears in the courts in Maryland and the District of Columbia on a regular basis. He has represented hundreds of clients in contested divorce, family law, criminal, personal injury and civil cases. He has also resolved hundreds of cases by agreement, thereby reducing the stress and financial impact of their disputes. He understands that the court process can be intimidating and confusing to clients, and does his best to simplify the process while making sure that his clients are fully prepared for trial. With over 30 years of trial experience, Mr. Gardner knows how to be an effective advocate, and has obtained favorable outcomes for thousands of clients. He is AV rated, the highest rating by Martindale-Hubble, national lawyer rating agency. In addition to his trial experience, Mr. Gardner also acts as a facilitator for the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, in which role he assists the Court by mediating cases when they are first heard at a scheduling conference. He believes that a settlement is almost always preferable to trial, and is trained in the collaborative divorce process. He has also been appointed by the Circuit Court as a best interest attorney, in which capacity he represents children in contested custody cases. As a general litigation attorney, Mr. Gardner also represents individuals in other matters that proceed to trial, such as personal injury, community association and criminal cases. This experience has provided him with a broad range of legal knowledge, which he brings to every legal matter he handles. He has also represented clients in appeals to the Maryland Appellate Courts. Mr. Gardner is also actively involved with his family and in his community. He currently serves on the Ethics Committee and is an active member of the Family Law Section of the Montgomery County Bar Association. He serves on the Montgomery County Commission on Common Ownership Communities (CCOC) as an Professional - Attorney representative, is a member of the Community Association Institute, and has served as President of the Greater Olney Civic Association, and as a member of the Ashton-Sandy Spring Master Plan Committee. He currently lives in Ashton, Maryland, and is the proud father of four children, two of whom are currently attending college. When he is not working, he plays ice hockey on two men’s league hockey teams, is an avid Washington Capitals fan, golfer, and is a member of the National Ski Patrol. Mr. Gardner was admitted to the Maryland Bar in 1981; the District of Columbia Bar in 1985; the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland in 1985; and the U.S. Supreme Court in 1986. He graduated from the the University of Maine in 1976, and from the American University, Washington College of Law, where he received his J.D. in 1981.

John Yannone has spent over three decades building his law career to advocate on behalf of individuals injured as a result of the negligence of others. In his representation of countless clients, John has developed a sophisticated understanding of the nuances of personal injury and medical malpractice law. He confidently asserts the rights of his clients against powerful insurance companies and corporate behemoths who often place shareholder interests over the interests of injured individuals. Over the course of his tenure, John has helped his clients receive the restitution they are entitled to as a result of harm and losses suffered. In order to secure appropriate compensation, he understands the value and importance of litigating personal injury claims at trial. By virtue of his experience as a litigator, John is well-versed in the deceptive settlement tactics employed by some insurance companies. He is ready and willing to fight for the voiceless victims of personal injury, and will not simply concede to a settlement offer unless it is truly in the best interests of the client. John works with countless experts across the nation to evaluate how an individual or entity was negligent, as well as to determine the appropriate standards that were negligently disregarded by the at-fault party. He also networks with his peers in local and national circles to ensure that the pre-trial and at-trial tactics being employed in any given case can yield the best possible results. He is committed to a client-centered approach, backed by mutual trust and understanding. While working to keep his clients continually apprised of the status of their case, John uses all of the resources at his disposal to recover compensation for harm and losses suffered by his clients. He regularly participates in seminars to stay ahead of the insurance industry’s newest attempts to limit an individual’s right to just compensation. John handles many types of personal injury cases, from medical malpractice and auto accidents to slip and falls, workers’ compensation, and sexual assault. For over 25 years, he has been fighting against insurance companies and working to give a voice to the injured and voiceless. During his years at college, John worked for law firms in his spare time. After graduating, he continued his legal work while attending law school, where he solidified his passion for litigation. Between mock court, trial advocacy courses, and his continued professional experiences, he developed his edge. Getting first-hand experience working with firms of various sizes, John focused on personal injury. After law school, John dove headfirst into litigation, which built him a reputation amongst insurance companies who knew he wasn’t afraid to take them to court. This trial by fire led him to Price Benowitz. Here, as a partner, he runs the firm’s personal injury department while continuing to advocate for the injured.

Mr. Lipshutz is responsible for managing the firm’s personal injury and catastrophic injury practice. He has been enormously successful in representing victims of car accidents, truck accidents, nursing home abuse and defective products, having recovered millions of dollars in jury verdicts and settlements for the firm’s clients. He also handles a select number of business litigation and employment matters. Upon entering private practice in 1994, Mr. Lipshutz worked as an attorney for a law firm handling insurance defense matters giving him unique insight and experience into the handling of personal injury matters from both the defendant’s and plaintiff’s perspectives. Since 1998 Mr. Lipshutz who is admitted in Maryland, DC, and Florida has handled cases exclusively for the injured victims in personal injury matters. Since 2010, Mr. Lipshutz has been given the highest possible rating in the Martindale Hubbell Lawyers Directory – “AV” signifying very high to pre-eminent legal ability and very high ethical standards as established by confidential opinions from members of the Bar. Mr. Lipshutz has been selected as a “Super Lawyer” from 2008 – 2022. Super Lawyers selects attorneys using peer nominations and evaluations along with independent research.

Carlos J.R. Salvado is a Founding Partner in the Maryland office of Salvado Law Offices. He partnered with his father, Carlos A.F. Salvado, and brother, Alberto Salvado, in 2004. He is licensed to practice law in Maryland and the Commonwealth of Virginia. He is a very experienced and trusted attorney that handles cases in several areas of practice, including criminal defense, immigration, family law, DUI/DWI, child custody, divorce, sex crimes, child support, and traffic crimes. He has extensive jury trial experience in both Maryland and Virginia. Mr. Salvado's broad legal background and trial experience allow him to effectively advocate for his business and property law clients, often achieving favorable results in complex cases. To schedule your free consultation with the Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney, please visit online or call 301-933-1814.

R. Julio Aleman focuses his practice on criminal defense, representing clients in matters ranging from multiple DUI offenses and protective orders to administrative hearings tied to alleged violations of the law. Since joining the Maryland State Bar Association, he has defended clients in high-stakes cases and secured acquittals across a wide spectrum of charges. His record includes obtaining not guilty verdicts in cases involving prescription fraud, DUI, and serious felony charges, as well as preserving professional and business licenses in complex hearings. In addition to his courtroom work, Mr. Aleman has served as a lawyer and lobbyist for The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, where he conducted legislative research, prosecuted internal affairs matters, and defended the commission in personal injury cases. He later returned to criminal defense, where his results have included full acquittals, license protections, and the dismissal of attempted first-degree murder charges. With each case, he draws on years of direct service and a deep understanding of both trial strategy and the legal system. Although no attorney can promise results, Mr. Aleman is dedicated to pursuing the best possible outcome for every client. He approaches each case with determination, using the facts and law to fight for his clients’ rights and futures. To discuss your case with Arrested for a DUI, LLC, call 301-479-5466 today or complete our contact form online.

Lonnie Greenblatt has represented thousands of clients for over 38 years in personal injury cases due to the negligence of others. Based on his experience, he formed the partnership with Elnur Veliev to create Greenblatt & Veliev, LLC, in order to expand his help and service to more people in the Metro area. His own work has been recognized in the Super Lawyers list for Maryland for three years in a row from 2020 – 2022 as one of no more than the top 5% of all attorneys in Maryland over 70 practice areas. He was chosen for the area of plaintiff’s personal injury litigation, which continues to confirm his pursuit and passion for his personal injury clients. Lonnie is a member of the Maryland, Pennsylvania and District of Columbia bars. Presently, he serves as an adjunct associate professor at the University of Maryland, University College, where he has taught for approximately 25 years. He has also taught at Montgomery College in Rockville, Maryland. He graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park in 1979 and graduated from the Delaware Law School in 1982. In 1988, Lonnie received a Master of Laws (LLM) degree from the George Washington University Law School.

Sharon T. Diamant has been working as an attorney for over twenty-five years. In October 2000, she became a prosecutor in the Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office. She left the state's attorney's office in 2002 and practiced Criminal Law in Hillsborough County, Florida for two years before returning to the state's attorney's office in 2004. Ms. Diamant remained at the Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office until 2010, when she opened her own office and went into private practice. While a prosecutor, she handled a wide variety of matters in the District Court Unit, including bad checks, burglary, theft, drunk driving and other traffic offenses, assault, and violations of protective orders (Gazette). In the Juvenile Division, she handled sexual abuse cases involving juvenile offenders. She handled one famous juvenile matter involving a youth who had molested several children in his neighborhood which ultimately led to the first-ever sexual offender legislation which would require juveniles engaged in sexual offenses to register as sex offenders (Washington Post). In 2007, Ms. Diamant joined the white-collar crime team in her office, where she handled the prosecution of a myriad of crimes, including large-scale thefts, embezzlements from employers and the federal government, misappropriations, as well as the investigation of police officer-involved shootings and crimes involving public officials. For the past fifteen years, Sharon has focused her practice on criminal law and domestic law. She appears regularly before Magistrates and Judges on all issues surrounding criminal law and domestic law, to include: contested and uncontested divorce, child custody, child support, peace and protective orders, and post-judgment issues. Sharon also handles cases that cross over between criminal and domestic law. Sharon was featured on WJLA 7 News in a case involving a grandparent's right to custody of a grandchild where the mother is deceased and the father is a convicted criminal. Sharon also handled a case of a woman accused of attempted murder but who never intended to hurt anyone. That client is now receiving mental health treatment, as opposed to being locked up in a jail. Sharon is a client's biggest advocate and at the same time acts as a mentor and friend. She personally answers her phone calls, answers all emails and texts, and is always available to her clients. She is an experienced litigator with 25 years of trial experience, but she also mediates for clients and promotes non-litigation strategies, where appropriate. Sharon is a 1999 graduate of the University of Dayton School of Law and is licensed to practice law in the State of Maryland, the State of Florida, and the US District Court in Greenbelt, Maryland. Sharon was also admitted to the US Supreme Court. She has been selected to the Super Lawyers list for the State of Maryland in 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. She is a member of the Montgomery County Bar Association, the Women's Bar Association, the Sobeloff Society, the Collaborative Divorce Law Society, the National College for DUI Defense, the Montgomery County Ethics Committee, the Montgomery County Criminal Law Society, and the Inns of Court. Sharon also sits on Montgomery County's Judicial Nominating Commission and is a board member with the Sobeloff Society. She has won Avvo's Client Choice Award and has a "superb" rating on Avvo.com. We are open 24/7, so give us a call today at 301-560-2685.