Associates

Michael R. Severino Telephone: 410-539-5195 Email: MSeverino@AdelbergRudow.com

Michael R. Severino joined Adelberg, Rudow as an associate attorney focusing his practice in commercial and bankruptcy litigation.

Mr. Severino's experience includes complex litigation in the federal, state and appellate courts, including intellectual property, construction and bankruptcy litigation. Additionally, Mr. Severino has experience in professional liability defense, including the defense of both medical professionals and attorneys.

Mr. Severino has conducted and participated in numerous depositions, hearings and trials. Additionally, Mr. Severino has actively participated in numerous appeals, both at the state and federal level (one resulting in a published decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit) and has successfully argued in the Maryland Court of Special Appeals. Recently, Mr. Severino had an active role in defeating two petitions for certiorari before the United States Supreme Court.

In his leisure, Mr. Severino enjoys reading, outdoor activities, golf and snow skiing.

Area of Practice: Litigation Group Banking and Bankruptcy Group Bar Admissions: Maryland, 1997 United States District Court for the District of Maryland, 1998 United States Supreme Court, 2001 United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, 2003 Education: J.D., magna cum laude, University of Baltimore School of Law, 1997 Recipient, American Jurisprudence Awards for Evidence, Communications Law and Real Estate Finance B.A., Political Science, Villanova University, 1993

Professional and Civic Involvement: Member, Maryland State Bar Association (Young Lawyers and Litigation Sections) Member, Bar Association of Baltimore City Member, Bankruptcy Bar Association Member, Federal Bar Association (Young Lawyers and Bankruptcy Law Sections) Member, American Bar Association Reported Case: Bond v. Blum, 317 F.3d 385 (4th Cir. 2003)(on brief)