Lawyer Bio : James Patrick Scholtes
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James Patrick Scholtes
"J.P."
Baltimore
J.P. is a business litigator with trial and mediation experience involving commercial leasing and contract disputes, business torts, and employee defection matters, including non-compete, non-solicitation, fiduciary duty, trade secrets, and related unfair competition matters. His clientele has included small and large corporations in the financial services, temporary staffing, construction, and airport retail industries. J.P. is also well versed in the Maryland State Public Ethics Laws, Federal and State of Maryland Election Laws, and the Petition for Federal or State of Maryland Executive Clemency (pardons and commutations). Additionally, J.P. is experienced in representing governmental contractors in federal and state government procurement actions, including bid protests at the federal and state levels.
Maryland Super Lawyers recognized J.P. as a 2010 and 2011 Rising Star in the field of Business Litigation.
Contact
- (410) 545-5870
- 410-694-0874
Professional Activities
Bar Associations: Maryland State Bar Association; Baltimore County Bar Association; The Bar Association of Baltimore City.
Member, Maryland Defense Counsel; Member, Defense Research Institute.
Admitted to the bar, 2002, Maryland.
Admitted to the U.S. District Court for District of Maryland, 2007.
Civic Activities
Board of Governors, Loyola Blakefield Alumni Association; Member, Wednesday Law Club; Treasurer, Fields of Four Corners Homeowners Association.
Education
B.A., 1993, Political Science, Randolph-Macon College; J.D., magna cum laude, 2002, The Catholic University Columbus School of Law, Catholic University Law Review.
Prior Legal Experience
Deputy Counsel, Governor Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr., Annapolis, Maryland, 2003-2007; Member, Law Enforcement Transition Task Force, The Ehrlich-Steel Gubernatorial Transition Team, Baltimore, Maryland, 2002-2003; Senior Legislative Assistant to U.S. Rep. Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr., Washington, D.C., 1995-2002; Legal Intern, Division of Market Regulation, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, D.C., 2001; Staff Member, Ehrlich for Congress Campaign Committee, Lutherville, Maryland, 1994-1995.
Areas of Proficiency
- Business Litigation
- Government Affairs