A graduate of the University Of Maryland School Of Law, Ms. Wales has devoted her practice since 1991 to the defense of claims involving allegations of medical negligence. Formerly a shareholder, Ms. Wales continues in an “of counsel” capacity to represent hospitals, groups and individual physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers in a wide variety of specialties in cases involving complex medical issues. In addition, Ms. Wales assists physicians and other healthcare providers with legal issues relating to licensing, privileges and related healthcare business matters. Ms. Wales regularly appears before Circuit Courts throughout Maryland, as well as in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland.

Prior to practicing law with Wharton Levin Ehrmantraut & Klein, Ms. Wales was a registered nurse, actively engaged in the practice of nursing since graduation from Columbia University in 1978. As a result of her education and experience as a registered nurse in a variety of healthcare settings, as well as in law, Ms. Wales is well suited to handle complex medical cases. She is able to communicate effectively with physicians and other expert healthcare providers in all specialties, whether in conference with defense witnesses or during cross examination of those experts retained by the Plaintiffs. Ms. Wales’ practice focuses largely on complex medical cases involving issues relating to catastrophically injured adults and children and brain damaged or neurologically impaired infants. She is responsible for all aspects of the litigation process including formulation of litigation management plans, selection of experts, taking and defending depositions, preparation of pleadings and motions, mediation and trial.

Current Employment Position(s):
Of Counsel

Bar Admissions: Maryland, 1991 United States District Court for the District of Maryland 1998

Education:
University of Maryland, 1990 J.D.

Columbia University, 1978 B.S.N.

Professional Honors:
Inducted: Sigma Theta Tau: National Honor Society of Nursing 1977

Other Credentials: Registered Nurse, Active License.