Brent M. Ahalt | March 2022

Brent M. Ahalt
Principal, Member of the Executive Committee
Office: greenbelt
“Risk and economic analysis are often the most important issues for clients to consider. Many times clients allow the emotional nature of a dispute to control their decision making."
About Brent Ahalt
As a skilled advocate and aggressive negotiator, Brent is lead counsel in some of the most complex cases the firm handles. He has a broad range of experience and is able to handle almost any business legal issue. Whether it is resolving shareholder disputes or a business dissolution, handling commercial collections matters or contract disputes, he is well-equipped to advise clients and help them achieve their objectives.
With a steady and confident approach, Brent handles all types of litigation ranging from small-claims to multi-million dollar disputes. Brent practices regularly in the State and Federal courts in Maryland and the District of Columbia.
Born and raised in Prince George’s County, Brent enjoys basketball, running and all things competitive. Growing up the son of a prominent local judge, it was only natural for Brent to follow in his father’s footsteps by becoming an attorney.
Practice Areas
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Credentials
Education
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J.D.
University of Baltimore School of LawBaltimore, MD
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B.S.
Wingate UniversityWingate, NC
Affiliations
- Prince George's County Bar Association
- Maryland State Bar Association
- Pi Kappa Phi
Admissions
- Maryland
- U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
- U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit
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Accolades
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Experience
Representative Clients
Cases
- Friendly Finance Corporation v. Orbit Chrysler Plymouth Dodge Truck, Inc., 378 Md. 337, 835 A.2d 1197 (2003)
- Ford v. Narain, 402 Md. 622, 938 A.2d 43 (2007)
- Scott v. Bierman, No. 10-1483, 429 Fed. Appx. 225 (4th Cir 2011)
- Ledo Pizza System, Inc. v. Ledo Restaurant, Inc, No. 10-1480, 407 Fed. Appx. 729 (4th Cir 2011)
- Fishman v. Murphy, 433 Md. 534, 72 A.3d 185 (2013)
- Xereas v. Heiss, 987 F.3d 1124 (D.C. Cir. 2021)
Education
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J.D.
University of Baltimore School of LawBaltimore, MD
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B.S.
Wingate UniversityWingate, NC
Affiliations
- Prince George's County Bar Association
- Maryland State Bar Association
- Pi Kappa Phi
Admissions
- Maryland
- U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
- U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit
Representative Clients
Cases
- Friendly Finance Corporation v. Orbit Chrysler Plymouth Dodge Truck, Inc., 378 Md. 337, 835 A.2d 1197 (2003)
- Ford v. Narain, 402 Md. 622, 938 A.2d 43 (2007)
- Scott v. Bierman, No. 10-1483, 429 Fed. Appx. 225 (4th Cir 2011)
- Ledo Pizza System, Inc. v. Ledo Restaurant, Inc, No. 10-1480, 407 Fed. Appx. 729 (4th Cir 2011)
- Fishman v. Murphy, 433 Md. 534, 72 A.3d 185 (2013)
- Xereas v. Heiss, 987 F.3d 1124 (D.C. Cir. 2021)
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