Mark J. Klemans

Partner

Maryland

Offices

Maryland - Baltimore

233 E Redwood Street

Baltimore, MD 21202

Practice Areas

Construction & Construction Defects

Entertainment, Sports & Recreation

Food & Beverage Liability

General Litigation & ADR

Hospitality

Premises Liability

Retail Liability

Transportation

Experience

Mark is a partner in the firm’s Baltimore office and has over 20 years of litigation and trial experience, having tried cases in almost every jurisdiction in Maryland. Mark’s practice is devoted to representing companies of all sizes in a broad range of matters including construction injuries and construction defects, transportation, retail, entertainment/sports, and hospitality.

Prior to joining Kiernan Trebach, Mark spent almost 15 years with the staff counsel office of an insurance carrier, where he defended his company and its insured customers in actions related to auto accidents, premises liability matters, product liability lawsuits, as well as construction and construction defect claims.

Notable Matters

  • Defense jury verdict on behalf of a retail property owner, property management company, and national grocery store chain relating to a slip and fall injury.
  • Defense jury verdict in an admitted liability auto accident case, arguing successfully that the Plaintiff failed to prove causation for the injuries alleged or that Plaintiff was entitled to lost wages or lost business opportunity.
  • Defense verdict at an arbitration on behalf of a parking company related to an alleged defect to the gate mechanism that purportedly caused an injury.
  • Summary judgement in favor of a property owner and retail establishment in which Plaintiff claimed multiple subsequent surgeries.
  • Summary judgment in favor of a restaurant chain in a slip and fall injury.
  • Summary judgment in favor of a bank chain and commercial landlord relating to accusations that they failed to remedy an alleged defective condition on the property that purportedly caused a traumatic brain injury.

Education

  • University of Baltimore School of Law, J.D., 2002
  • University of Maryland Baltimore County, B.A., 1999

Professional & Community Affiliations

  • Rockfield Manor Board of Directors