Our growing firm was founded by John W. Nowicki in 1978 which is now run with his son, Tyler J. Nowicki. They pride themselves on the relationships they have in their community and the legal service they deliver for its members.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, July 14th, 1983; admitted to the Maryland bar, 2010, United States District Court for the District of Maryland, 2011.  

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts in Political Science,
  University of Delaware, Newark, DE, 2005
• Juris Doctor, University of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD, 2009

Employment History:

• Court Clerk at Baltimore County Circuit Court for Maryland, 2006-2007
• Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable John G. Turnbull, II 2007-2010 Associate Attorney at The Law Offices of John W. Nowicki, P.A. 2010-2017
• Managing Partner at Nowicki & Associates 2017-Present

Affiliations:

• Member of the American Bar Association
• Maryland State Bar Association
• Baltimore County Bar Association
• Harford County Bar Association Baltimore County Bar Association – Executive Council Member 2018-Present
• Future President of the Baltimore County Bar Association 2027-2028
• Harford/Baltimore County Bench Bar Liaison 2021
• Chair of Law Day Committee 2018
• Vice Chair of Law Day Committee 2017
• Chair of Young Lawyers Committee 2016
• Vice Chair of Young Lawyers Committee 2015
• Member of the distinguished Dissenters Law Club
• Executive Council Member of the Harford County Bar Association 2023-present
• Admitted to the United States Supreme Court
• Maryland Board of Governors Representative for Harford County & Cecil County for 2024-2026 term

Legal Appearances:

• District Court of Maryland (varying venues)
• Circuit Court of Maryland (varying venues)
• Office of Administrative Hearings (varying venues)
• Maryland Court of Special Appeals
• Maryland Court of Appeals United States District Court for the District of Maryland

Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service, Pro Bono Volunteer Attorney Lauren Kemper, Esq. is a highly skilled trial attorney with extensive experience litigating cases in District and Circuit courts throughout Maryland.  She has spent nearly the entirety of her career in the courtroom litigating cases.  For over 15 years, she has successfully handled thousands of cases, secured acquittals and reached favorable results for clients charged with a myriad of felony and misdemeanors criminal charges such as murder, arson, robbery, burglary, theft, sex offenses, complex fraud cases, forgery, trafficking, possession of firearm, weapon charges, assaults, drug possession, DUI and other serious traffic offenses.  

Lauren earned her bachelor’s degree from Lynchburg University in 2006.  Lauren attended Lynchburg University as a recruit for the Women’s Soccer Team, a highly ranked program earning a NCAA Division III National championship in year 2014.  As a collegiate athlete, Lauren garnered many esteemed honors and awards: Dean’s List for the Athletic Honor Roll (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006), Academic All-Conference Team in Soccer (2005, 2006), Student Government Association Chairman (2004, 2005), Anderson Leadership Committee (2004), Moot Court Council for the Defense.  

Lauren attended Law School at St. Thomas University School of Law.  In 2010, she received her juris doctorate degree, graduating law school with honors:  Dean’s List (2008, 2009), elected President of Phi Delta Phi, International Legal Honors Society (2009, 2010).  Lauren was the recipient of the Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award, a highly notable award recognized at commencement earning her a spot on the graduation stage.  As a law student, Lauren obtained the distinguished position as a judicial intern for the Honorable Vance E. Salter, Florida Third District Court of Appeals.  Prior to graduating law school, Lauren was selected for the highly coveted and competitive position working as a law clerk with the Maryland Office of the Public Defender in Baltimore City, solidifying her roots here in Maryland and passion for litigation.   

Following graduation, Lauren passed the bar and was admitted to practice law in the State of Maryland in 2010.  She began her career as an associate attorney working for Bodie Nagle Dolina Smith Law Firm.  There she practiced general civil litigation, bankruptcy, collections and creditor rights.  Thereafter, she joined the law firm of Pessin Katz Law handling a variety of cases in the areas of medical negligence, personal injury, insurance fraud claims, defense of veterinarian in medical malpractice matters and other health related legal actions.  In 2011, Lauren was also admitted to practice in the United States District Court of Maryland. 

Lauren’s road to becoming a highly seasoned litigator ultimately began in 2013 when she accepted a position as a public defender and remained steadfast in her commitment to public defense for over a decade.  For more than ten years, she served as an asset within the agency trying countless numbers of cases before judges and juries and earning multiple promotions during her tenure.  Handling approximately 1,000 cases per year in District Court practice, Lauren appeared in court daily representing clients in all aspects of trial litigation ranging from violent felonies to drug related misdemeanors and serious traffic offenses.  Prior to leaving the public sector for private practice, she held the high-ranking title of Circuit Court Felony Trial Attorney, Assistant Public Defender III.  In 2015, Lauren was selected as an attorney to be admitted to the Supreme Court of the United States.  Lauren was also the District 9 public defender recipient of the Tenacious Advocate Award in 2022 for “Consistently advocating for our clients at every opportunity; you are engaged, prepared, passionate, and assertive.  In addition, you are relentless and resourceful in assisting clients with solving problems, legal and otherwise.”   

Affiliations:

• Member of the American Bar Association
• Maryland State Bar Association
• Baltimore County Bar Association
• Harford County Bar Association
• Admitted to the United States Supreme Court
• Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service, Pro Bono Volunteer Attorney 

• Maryland Crime Victims’ Resource Center, Pro Bono Volunteer Attorney  

• Phi Delta Phi International Legal Honors Society, Active Life Alumni 

Legal Appearances:

• District Court of Maryland (varying venues)
• Circuit Court of Maryland (varying venues)
• Maryland Court of Special Appeals
• Maryland Court of Appeals United States District Court for the District of Maryland

Born Baltimore, Maryland, August 5, 1948; admitted to the Maryland bar, 1978, United States District Court for the District of Maryland, 1979. Education: University of Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude, 1974; Wilson Honor Society; University of Baltimore Juris Doctor, 1976. Employment History: Judicial Law Clerk Circuit Court for Baltimore County to Honorable John Grason Turnbull until his retirement, then Judicial Law Clerk with his successor the Honorable William R. Buchanan. Interim Judicial Law Clerk with the Honorable Frank E. Cicone, Honorable William Brannan and the Honorable John E. Raine, Chief Judge, until the appointment of the Honorable William R. Buchanan. Affiliations: Member of the American Bar Association, Maryland State Bar Association, Baltimore County Bar Association, Harford County Bar Association, Baltimore County Bar Association Executive Council Member 1993, President Baltimore County Bar Association 2003 – 2004. President Baltimore County Bar Foundation 2004 – 2005. Member Board of Directors Baltimore County Bar Foundation 2006 to 2008. Member Board of Governors of Maryland State Bar Association 2004 – 2006. Member of the distinguished Dissenters Law Club, President Dissenters Law Club 2009 – 2010. Legal Appearances: District Court of Maryland (varying venues), Circuit Court of Maryland (varying venues), Office of Administrative Hearings (varying venues), Maryland Court of Special Appeals, Maryland Court of Appeals, United States District Court for the District of Maryland.