Gary Almeter

 

Gary Almeter - Professional Summary:    

 

Gary M. Almeter became a Staff Attorney in Commercial Litigation with Venable LLP of Baltimore, Maryland in 2005, following a long career of public service. His experience as an English teacher in a public New York City high school and as a Law Clerk in diverse legal settings has helped Almeter become Venable LLP's lead attorney for pro bono cases as part of the Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service. This dedication to law granted Gary M. Almeter the name of "Rising Star in Business Litigation" by the Maryland Super Lawyers. Gary M. Almeter graduated from Le Moyne College in Syracuse, New York with a Bachelor's degree in English. Along the way, he collected many accolades, including a Jesuit Scholarship and a place on the Dean's List. He went on to work as an Assistant Development Editor in the Law School Department at Little, Brown and Company for three years before attending the Boston College Lynch Graduate School of Education for his Master's degree. In 1996, Almeter became a Big Brother in the Big Brother/Big Sister Program. Gary M. Almeter served as an English teacher at New York's Richard R. Green High School of Teaching, where he taught literature and composition for another three years. His involvement in student government and extra-curricular activities led to his recognition as "Favorite Teacher" in 1999. Almeter eventually returned to the legal community through an internship with the Criminal Appeals Division in the Office of the Attorney General in June 2002. He researched Federal and state case law and wrote and submitted briefs on behalf of the state to the Court of Special Appeals. After the internship, Almeter began service as a Law Clerk with Salsbury, Clements, Bekman, Marder and Adkins, a firm specializing in personal injury, medical malpractice, and wrongful death cases. From 2003-2004, Almeter researched law and wrote memoranda for the attorneys; in addition, he wrote complaints, motions, and appellate briefs for their clients. He supported the company throughout all stages of litigation. Gary M. Almeter earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Maryland School of Law in May 2004. He received the school's Public Service Award for supporting the creation of the Baltimore Freedom Academy, a law-related charter school, by writing grant requests and developing curriculum. Gary M. Almeter took his second position as a Law Clerk in August 2004, joining the Circuit Court for Baltimore City. Gary M. Almeter assisted Judge Stuart R. Berger with a range of research- and writing-oriented tasks. Almeter reviewed case files, conferenced with the judge and attorney, and conducted research throughout all pre-trial and trial proceedings. A distinguished record of legal dedication and experience has helped Gary M. Almeter earn his current position with Venable LLP.

 

Gary Almeter - Professional Experience:    

Attorney at Law at Venable LLP
Sep 2005 - Present

Law Clerk at Judge Stuart R. Berger - Circuit Court for Baltimore City
Sep 2004 - 2005

Law Clerk at Salsbury, Clements, Bekman, Marder and Adkins, L.L.C.
Sep 2003 - 2004

 

Gary Almeter - Education:    

University of Maryland School of Law , JD in Law
Class of 2004

 

Boston College , Bachelor\'s in English
Class of 1997

 

Le Moyne College , Bachelor\'s in English
Class of 1992

 

Gary Almeter - Interests:    

 

tennis, golf, movies, running

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