Experienced Business, Litigation and Appellate Lawyer
At the Law Office of Paul Benkert, we represent both civil and criminal appellate clients in Maryland and Washington, D.C.
Paul Benkert is a "lawyer's lawyer." Trial attorneys who prefer to pass their appellate work to experienced appellate counsel often bring their clients to Mr. Benkert. The respect of one's peers is the highest form of recognition. It takes years of hard work to achieve that level of respect.
Paul Benkert has decades of experience in business law, business and civil litigation, and appeals.
- Juris Doctor from the American University Washington College of Law.
- He first worked for the General Accounting Office (GAO) in a legal advisory capacity and then served on a special litigation team defending discrimination claims.
- For the next ten years, Mr. Benkert served as a criminal prosecutor in the Office of The State's Attorney for Prince George's County, Maryland, rising to the position of personal advisor to then State's Attorney, now Federal Judge, the Honorable Alexander Williams, Jr.
- After practicing in the private sector as General Counsel to First Republic Mortgage Corporation, Mr. Benkert founded his own private practice.
In addition to his distinguished legal career, Mr. Benkert has found time to be active in politics. He is the past president of the New Democrats of Montgomery County, Maryland, was a 1994 candidate for the Maryland House of Delegates, and has worked on numerous political campaigns.
His other civic commitments have included volunteering as a tutor in Montgomery County Schools and serving on many Maryland boards and committees. Mr. Benkert is also active as a volunteer football, basketball and baseball coach.
If you would like to schedule an appointment with Mr. Benkert, please contact us.
Law Office of Paul Benkert
1 Research Court
Suite 450
Rockville, MD 20850
Phone: 301-340-6090
Fax: 240-556-0308
