Litigation Attorney

Gary E. Dumer, Jr.

**** ******* ******* ****, *** Air, MD, 21015

********@*****.*** 410-***-**** www.linkedin.com/in/gary-e-dumer-jr-aa7566168/

Extensive legal background representing and defending clients on a variety of sophisticated health care matters. Demonstrated expertise in managing outside counsel and witnesses. Effective at containing and reducing litigation expenses. Diligently maintain knowledge of current case law, regulations and legislation while ensuring precise document drafting and exercising sound judgement. I have earned a reputation for honesty, integrity and excellence in advocacy.

Expertise

Litigation, Risk Management & Gen. Practice

Mediation & Alternative Dispute Resolution

Regulatory Matters

Drafting Complex Contracts & Legal Documents

Giving Sound Advice & Counsel to Clients

Understanding/Managing Complicated Tasks

Professional Experience

Dumer & Barnes, P.A, Bel Air, MD

Partner, May 2009-Present

Name Partner in successful private law practice with substantial responsibility in all areas of health care law including representation of individuals in medical negligence matters and healthcare providers in regulatory proceedings. Engage in litigation, risk management and general practice matters. Counsel clients on legal issues pertaining to liens, negotiations and settlements. Draft complex contracts and other documents. Negotiate and draft mediation and arbitration statements. Investigate facts and law of cases using pertinent sources to determine causes of action and to prepare legal documents. Prepare legal memos and other documents. Collaborate with internal clients to set appropriate priorities with clients and deliver results within the established timelines.

Expertly handle regulatory proceedings and engage in litigation and risk management

Interface with expert witnesses on complicated medical testimony.

Cornblatt, Bennett, Penhallegon & Roberson, P.A, Baltimore, MD

Partner, March 1997-April 2009

Managed hundreds of cases from inception through completion. Conducted discovery for each case, documenting significant events to compile and establish crucial evidentiary record. Served as liaison among clients, opposing attorneys, and expert witnesses to achieve client goals. Partnered with colleagues to draft requests to secure documents, interrogatories, and discovery responses. Primarily responsibility for handling healthcare matters involving allegations of medical negligence on behalf of hospitals, practice groups and individual healthcare providers. Advised and trained medical staff and leadership teams to reduce risk. Represented individual healthcare providers before regulatory bodies. Guided decision makers regarding how to avoid claims along with providing information on settlement or the necessity of trial. Hosted workshops on how to reduce the risk of claims. Negotiated settlements, drafted settlement agreements and participated in frequent mediation and arbitration.

In 11 years of practice as a Medical Malpractice Defense attorney, never lost a case at trial or in arbitration.

Represented numerous Maryland hospitals, including St. Agnes, GBMC, St. Joseph, Mercy, PRMC and others.

Trusted to provide expert guidance to medical staffs on matters concerning the Joint Commission, discipline, medical review committees, malpractice matters and similar topics.

Smith, Somerville & Case, LLC, Baltimore, MD

Associate Attorney, May 1994-February 1997

Worked in the Firm's Construction and General Practice Group. Participated in the discovery process in complex construction matters. Investigated facts and law of cases using pertinent sources to determine causes of action and to prepare cases. Prepared legal memos and other documents under the guidance of staff attorney. Drafted legal papers including complaints, summons and interrogatories. Supported a team of six attorneys with generating and filing of pleadings, motions and various court documents.

Participated in discovery/investigation of successful multimillion-dollar construction cases.

Education and Credentials

Juris Doctor (1994), Graduated with Highest Honors

University of Baltimore School of Law – Baltimore, MD

Class Rank: Top 1% (Summa cum laude), Law Review Notes Editor, Heuisler Honor Society

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

University of Maryland, Baltimore County – Baltimore, MD

Licensure

Licensed to Practice Law in Maryland

Technical proficiencies

Windows and Mac OS; Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook

Professional Associations

Maryland State Bar Association

Baltimore City Bar Association

Harford County Bar Association

St. Thomas More Society, President, 2016 - 2017

Honors

Recognized as a “Top Lawyer” in Maryland for the past 8 years by Super Lawyers via a patented multiphase selection process including independent research, peer nominations and evaluations, as well as professional achievement in legal practice.

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