Michael Siri, a Litigation Partner With Bowie & Jensen, Receives Prestigious Rising Star Award From the University of Maryland's Francis King Carey School of Law

TOWSON, Md., Sept. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bowie & Jensen, a leading business law firm, is pleased to announce that Litigation Partner Michael Siri has received the 2012 Rising Star Award from the University of Maryland's Francis King Carey School of Law. The award is given to an alumnus who demonstrates exemplary contributions in service and leadership. Mr. Siri, '01, is a perfect choice for the prestigious honor.

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"Michael brings sound judgment, energy and a keen legal mind to the leadership team at Bowie & Jensen. Over the years, we have built one of the premier business litigation practices in Maryland, with capabilities rivaled by few," said Matt Hjortsberg, Managing Partner of Bowie & Jensen. "In addition to his case load and client service work Michael has found time to tirelessly serve the community and legal profession. We are delighted that he's been recognized."

A partner in Bowie & Jensen's litigation department, Mr. Siri focuses his practice on commercial litigation, including construction law. He has worked on matters at all stages of litigation in both state and federal courts as well as administrative hearings and arbitrations.

Mr. Siri routinely counsels the firm's construction law clients on issues involving various aspects of a construction project, including contract formation, mechanic's liens, bid protests, delay claims, and payment issues. As part of the firm's construction law group, he provides legal guidance to individuals, general contractors, subcontractors, developers, and businesses.

Mr. Siri's practice extends beyond construction law. He has successfully represented clients in matters involving commercial litigation, including, but not limited to, claims arising out of breaches of contract, shareholder derivatives suits, receiverships, corporate dissolutions, employment claims, and litigation arising out of the administration of estates.

Mr. Siri is committed to public service and the professional development of all attorneys. An active member of the Maryland State Bar Association, he is the former Chair of the MSBA Young Lawyers Section and has served on the MSBA's Board of Governors. He also serves as board member of the Maryland Bar Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the MSBA, and the Executive Board of the Baltimore County Bar Association.

He created the One Bar One Community Public Service Project for the MSBA, whereby a monthly public service event is scheduled to benefit residents of Maryland. He has received the MSBA's Edward Shea Jr. Professionalism Award and the Alex Fee Pro Bono Award from the Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland.

About Bowie & Jensen
 
Bowie & Jensen is a leading business law firm with attorneys representing clients around the world. Bowie & Jensen focuses on Business Litigation, Business Transactions, Intellectual Property, Employment Law, Real Estate, Estates & Trusts, Patent Law, Tax and Construction Law. The firm is located in Towson, Maryland and is a full-service business law firm. Bowie & Jensen can be reached at 410-583-2400, or at [email protected]; on the Net www.bowie-jensen.com

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