Michael W. Skojec

Michael W. Skojec concentrates on representing owners, developers, contractors, lenders, management companies, and other firms in a wide variety of advisory and contested matters. Mr. Skojec's practice is focused on real estate and construction matters, including:

• Mechanics lien claims 
• Payment and performance bond claims 
• Design and construction contracts 
• Construction litigation and dispute resolution 
• Condominium defect defense 
• Housing discrimination defense 
• Advice on compliance with accessibility laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Defense of housing accessibility claims 
• Defense of ADA claims
• Advice on Rehabilitation Act and UFAS compliance 
• Claims against design professionals
• Insurance coverage advice 
• Government contract disputes and bid protests 
• Advice on government contract bids

Representative Cases

• Equal Rights Center v. Lerner Enterprises, et al., Case No. 8:10-cv-02400-DKC, U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
• National Fair Housing Alliance v. H.H. Hunt Corporation et al., Case No. 7:11-cv-00131, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia
, Case No. 7:11-cv-00131, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia
• Equal Rights Center v. Paradigm Development Company, et al., Case No. 1:09-cv-01665-ESH, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
• ARL, LLC, et al. v. KB Home Maryland, Inc., et al., Case No. 305746, Circuit Court of Montgomery County, Maryland
• Equal Rights Center v. Trammell Crow Residential Company, Case No. 1:07-cv-01231-PLF, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
• TGM Stonehaven, Inc. v. Shelter Development, LLC, Case No. 13-C-06-064742, Maryland Court of Special Appeals 
• Council of Unit Owners of Woodland Lake Condominium v. Woodland Lake Partners One L.P., et al., Case No. CAL-07-04247, Circuit Court of Prince George's County, Maryland 
• Equal Rights Center v. Bozzuto & Associates, et al., Case No. DKC-05-CV-2558, U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
• United States v. JPI Construction L.P., et al., Case No. 3:09-CV-0H2B, U.S. District Court for North District of Texas (Dallas)
• Maryland Port Administration v. Archer Daniel Midland Co., et al., Case No. JFM 02-CV-1528, U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland

Pro Bono Experience

Mr. Skojec regularly accepts pro bono cases from the Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service for a variety of cases. He regularly represents a national organization and its local chapters that advocate for homeless youth. In addition, he has provided services to Human Rights First in asylum petitions and to the Lawyer's Committee for Fair Elections. He recently co-led a team working with Appleseed public interest justice network to draft an issue brief concerning legal rights and challenges to education and benefits for homeless youth.

Professional Activities

American Bar Association, Litigation and Construction Law Sections

Maryland State Bar Association
Member and Past Chair, Construction Law Section

Maryland Bar Foundation, Fellow

University of Maryland School of Law
Past Instructor in the Cardin Program, teaching housing- and litigation-related matters

Guest lecturer, George Washington University Law School, the University of Maryland Graduate Program in Real Estate Development, and various legal assistant degree programs

Recognition & Accomplishments

Recipient, Ballard Spahr's 2012 Pro Bono Award, for significant pro bono service

Publications

Chapter author for the Maryland Construction Law Deskbook

Speaking Engagements

Frequent speaker on fair housing, accessibility, and construction law matters for the National Multi-Housing Council, the National Apartment Association, design professionals, and other industry organizations

Community Activities

Howard County Housing Commission, past member and Chair (1994-2002)

Howard County Housing and Community Development Board, past member and Chair (1989-1999)

Howard County Charter Revision Commission, past Subcommittee Chair and member (1987-1995)

Howard County Housing Plan Task Force, past Vice Chair (1991)

Board Memberships

Columbia Downtown Housing Corporation

The Baltimore Courthouse and Law Museum Foundation

University of Maryland School of Law (J.D. 1985, with honors)

Central Michigan University (M.A. 1980)

University of Virginia (B.A. 1976, with distinction)

Court of Appeals of Maryland

U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia

U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland

U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

U.S. Supreme Court