Crofton, MD

Wes P. Henderson

Wes P. Henderson is the founding and managing member of Henderson Law, with over 20 years of legal experience. He is an experienced litigator representing both plaintiffs and defendants, focusing on legal malpractice, medical malpractice, automobile accidents, and slip and fall accidents within personal injury. He also defends clients sued for attorneys’ fees. He is admitted to practice in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. District Courts for Maryland and D.C. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Pittsburgh and his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, where he was a Semester Honors Recipient and CALI Award winner.

Matthew D. Skipper

Matthew D. Skipper is the managing partner of Skipper Law, LLC, a civil litigation firm located in Crofton, Maryland. Matt is one of the leading homeowners’ rights attorneys in not only Maryland but nationwide. He has been recognized as an expert witness in the field of community association law, and his cases have been featured in national publications. Prior to establishing Skipper Law, Matt founded the homeowners’ association/condominium practice group as an associate at a prior firm, a team dedicated to the representation of homeowners in claims against HOAs and condos. Matt has continued this work through Skipper Law, the only firm in Maryland known to focus on the representation of homeowners in community association disputes. Matt is the lead personal injury attorney at Skipper Law, having recovered millions of dollars on behalf of those hurt by the negligence of others. As an experienced litigator, Matt works diligently to reach a favorable resolution, often without the need to file a lawsuit or step foot in court. While most clients would rather resolve their cases without a trial, Matt has the experience needed to protect his client’s interests in court when litigation becomes inevitable. Matt has tried cases to verdict as lead counsel in the Circuit and District Courts of Maryland as well as the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. While Matt has handled a variety of civil matters, he focuses his practice on the following areas: Personal injury/car and motorcycle accidents, Homeowner HOA/condo representation, Business, contract, and breach of contract, Unpaid wage claims, Appeals. Matt is also an experienced appellate litigator, having argued appeals in both appellate state courts, the Maryland Appellate Court and the Supreme Court of Maryland, as well as the federal U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Matt enjoys appellate work and has seen his appellate practice grow substantially. Matt is admitted to practice law in Maryland state courts, the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit located in Richmond, Virginia.

Patrick D. Gardiner

Patrick D. Gardiner practices in general and complex civil litigation, personal injury, legal malpractice, and banking litigation. He was admitted to the Maryland State Bar in 2015. He served as a Law Clerk at the Office of the Public Defender in Anne Arundel County and a judicial intern for the Honorable Clayton Greene Jr. He obtained his undergraduate degree from Lycoming College and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Maryland School of Law.

John P. Valente, III

As the founder of The Valente Law Group, John P Valente III focuses his practices on medical malpractice, auto accidents and personal injury. He has successfully handled numerous complex medical malpractice, fire explosion, and wrongful death and survival action cases, resulting in multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. He obtained a 5.2 million dollar verdict in Prince George’s County, Maryland, for a ureteral injury and a 3.5 million dollar verdict in Calvert County for a bowel injury due to medical negligence. He also secured a 1.62 million dollar verdict against Safeway in a trip and fall accident. John is recognized as one of the top trial lawyers in Maryland and the Metropolitan Area. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, an elected member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, has an Avvo “superb” rating, has been named The National Trial Lawyer’s Top 100, and a “Super Lawyer” in Maryland since 2012.

Joseph M. Chandlee

Joseph M. Chandlee has been with The Valente Law Group since 2017. He is a trial attorney with a focus in auto accidents, slip and falls, dog bites, personal injury, and criminal defense. Joseph graduated summa cum laude from the University of Baltimore School of Law, finishing in the top 10 of his class. His prior legal experience includes positions with Hon. Douglas R. M. Nazarian of the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland and the United States Attorney’s Office.

Adam Z. Chandlee

Adam Chandlee has been with The Valente Law Group since 2017. He is a trial attorney focusing on auto accidents, trip/slip and falls, dog bites, personal injury, and criminal defense. Adam graduated summa cum laude from the University of Baltimore School of Law, distinguishing himself in the top 5% of the class. His prior legal experience includes positions with Hon. Clayton Greene of the Court of Appeals of Maryland and the Maryland Attorney General’s office.

Michael A. Mancuso, Jr.

Michael A. Mancuso, Jr. joined The Valente Law Group in 2023 as a trial attorney, focusing his practice on medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, and personal injury. He previously served as a law clerk for the firm for over four years, starting during college and continuing through law school. Mike graduated magna cum laude from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 2023.