Welcome to our law firm website. Ferguson & Wilpon was founded in 2001. We are a general practice law firm in Olney, Maryland, a suburb of Washington, D. C. located about half way between our nation’s capitol and Baltimore, Maryland. Many of our clients are businesses located in or individuals who live or work in the greater Olney community, which includes the town of Olney itself and the surrounding areas of Ashton, Brookeville, Cloverly, Derwood, Gaithersburg, Laytonsville, Leisure World, Rockville, Sandy Spring, Silver Spring, and Wheaton. All of our attorneys live in Olney. Thus, we have developed a reputation as Olney’s hometown law firm. Although we like our reputation as Olney’s hometown law firm, our client base is much larger than just the Olney area. The firm represents clients throughout the State of Maryland, and in particular, between the cities of Washingon, D.C. and Baltimore, Md. This includes the city of Columbia and the surrounding Maryland counties of Montgomery, Howard, Prince George’s, Baltimore, Anne Arundel, Carroll and Frederick.

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

Lyle Farmer is a practicing lawyer in the state of Maryland specializing in Divorce & Family Law. Mr. Farmer received his J.D. from the David A. Clarke School of Law in 1992.

William A. Simmons received his J.D. from the George Mason University School of Law in 1982 and received his undergraduate education at Randolph-Macon College, graduating with a B.A. in History in 1977. He is admitted to practice in Maryland and the District of Columbia. Mr. Simmons' practice is concentrated in criminal defense and civil litigation. Mr. Simmons has an extensive background in handling and trying felony and misdemeanor cases and civil cases. Over the past thirty years, Mr. Simmons has successfully defended individuals charged with serious offenses that, if found guilty, would have exposed the client to substantial periods of incarceration. Mr. Simmons has defended serious traffic offenses, including, drunk driving, reckless driving, driving while suspended, and driving without a license. In the civil arena, Mr. Simmons has collected monies for victims of negligence, including automobile accidents, slip and falls and workplace-related injuries. Mr. Simmons has attained very successful results through both negotiation and trial. Please contact Mr. Simmons to speak with him by telephone or schedule an initial consultation, for no charge, regarding any criminal matter or case involving negligence. After discussing the facts and history of your case, Mr. Simmons will provide an honest assessment of the merits of your matter. Mr. Simmons goal is to provide exceptional representation at reasonable rates.

Robert Demirji pursued his law degree at the University of Baltimore School of Law, where he contributed as Production Editor for the University of Baltimore Journal of International Law and was a Student Fellow at the Center for International and Comparative Law. His academic background also includes degrees in Criminology & Criminal Justice and Government and Politics from the University of Maryland, College Park. With a wealth of experience in numerous cases, Robert is dedicated to providing strong representation in criminal defense, traffic and personal injury services. His compassionate and thorough approach allows him to address challenging legal situations effectively, ensuring clients receive the support they need. Fluent in Arabic, Robert takes pride in his Lebanese roots and enjoys playing basketball, soccer, and spending time outdoors when not practicing law. To arrange a FREE consultation, please visit the website or contact 301-589-9500 today.

Mallon Snyder has dedicated over 40 years to assisting clients and their families as an attorney. Throughout his career, he has supported not only his clients but also their children and grandchildren. Mr. Snyder pursued a legal education with the intention of actively advocating for his clients, rather than accepting guilty pleas without thorough representation. His entire staff is committed to demonstrating genuine care for their clients, fostering lifelong relationships that lead to referrals from family, friends, and coworkers. Additionally, Mr. Snyder's team maintains strong connections with other attorneys and law firms, consistently receiving client referrals over the years. Attorney Mallon Snyder serves clients in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and eleven other Maryland counties, bringing over four decades of experience to his practice. He has conducted hundreds of jury trials and handled thousands of District Court cases. Mr. Snyder is a former President of both the Montgomery County Bar Association and the Montgomery County Bar Foundation. He also served on the Board of Governors for the Maryland State Bar Association for two years. Currently, he is a member of the District of Columbia Bar Association, the Montgomery County Bar Association, and the Maryland State Bar Association. During law school, Mr. Snyder interned with the Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office, where he participated in criminal jury trials involving cases of assault, forgery and uttering, and rape. He also managed criminal proceedings related to child abuse and CINA cases in juvenile court. As a former executive committee member of the Montgomery County Bar Association, he established the Recent Practitioners section. Mr. Snyder has been a guest speaker at the University of Maryland and CASA of Maryland and serves as a mentor to many new attorneys.

Attorney Whitlock hails from Wilson, North Carolina and is an alumni of NC State University. During her time at the university, she was an active member of the tennis team, representing the Wolfpack with vigor. Her academic journey continued at the David A. Clarke School of Law, part of the University of the District of Columbia, where she was honored with the Dean's Cup in recognition of her exceptional commitment to public service. While pursuing her law degree, she took on significant responsibilities, including her role on the Judiciary Committee of the Student Body Association. She also dedicated her time as a teaching assistant for a course titled Katrina Law, which explored the intricacies of government responsibilities during national emergencies and the legal frameworks for disaster relief. During her final year at law school, she demonstrated her dedication to community service by completing over 800 hours of pro bono legal work. Under the guidance of an experienced attorney and professor, she provided invaluable legal assistance to underprivileged residents of the District of Columbia, ensuring their access to justice. After obtaining her law degree, she began her professional career in Virginia, working for a firm that concentrates on personal injury cases. This experience deepened her interest and commitment to the field of personal injury law. Following her tenure in Virginia, she further honed her skills at a renowned personal injury law firm in Washington, DC. Subsequently, Ms. Whitlock decided to leverage her accumulated experience by starting her own practice, named Roeser & Whitlock, LLP. In her practice, she continues to advocate for individuals who have experienced personal injury, tirelessly working to ensure they receive the support and legal representation they deserve. To schedule your free consultation with the Silver Spring, Maryland Personal Injury Attorney, please visit online or by calling 301-565-1655.

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.

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.

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.