Michael A. Schollaert
Bar Admissions
- Maryland
Court Admissions
- Court of Appeals of Maryland
- United States District Court for the District of Maryland
Education
- University of Maryland School of Law (J.D., 2004)
- Order of the Coif
- The Business Lawyer, Executive Board Articles Editor
- Connecticut College (B.A., 2000)
Michael A. Schollaert
Experience
Michael A. Schollaert is an associate with the Construction and Litigation Groups at Ober|Kaler. He represents general contractors, owners, subcontractors and suppliers on private and public construction projects and also provides general litigation, complex commercial litigation, mediation and arbitration representation.
Michael assists clients in all aspects of the construction process – from contract review through final completion – and, when necessary, resolves disputes through mediation, arbitration and litigation proceedings. His practice focuses on dispute avoidance, contract administration and the preparation and defense of claims involving payment disputes, project delays, wrongful termination, construction and design defects, and related matters. Michael also brings extensive experience in the prosecution and defense of mechanic’s liens.
Michael is a member of the American Bar Association’s Forum on the Construction Industry. He was named a “Rising Star” by Maryland Super Lawyers from 2009 to 2012.
Active in the community, he serves on the board of Federal Hill Main Street in Baltimore.
Professional Memberships
- American Bar Association
- Forum on the Construction Industry
- Bar Association of Baltimore City
- Maryland State Bar Association
- Young Lawyers Division
Community Service
- Federal Hill Main Street
- Board of Directors
Honoraries
- Listed as a Maryland Rising Star in Maryland Super Lawyers, 2009-2012
Professional Background
- Summer Associate, Ober, Kaler, Grimes & Shriver
- Law Clerk, United States Attorney’s Office
- Regulatory Compliance Specialist, LCC International, Inc.
- Speaker, “Fundamentals of Construction Contracts: Understanding the Issues,” Lorman Program, Lorman Educational Services, 2012
- Presenter, “Understanding the Construction Bidding Process in Maryland,” Lorman Education Services, 2006
- Co-author with Joseph C. Kovars, “Truth & Consequences: Withdrawn Bids and Legal Remedies,” The Construction Lawyer, American Bar Association Forum on the Construction Industry, 2006
