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About me
Maryland Lobbyist & Zoning Attorney
Education

Calvert Hall
1995 - 1999High School
Lycoming College
1999 - 2003BA
Georgetown University Law Center
2003 - 2006J.D.
Experience

McCarter & English, LLP
Sept 2006 - Feb 2008Associate
United States Department of Defense
Feb 2008 - Aug 2009Department Counsel
Goodell, DeVries, Leech & Dann, LLP
Aug 2009 - Apr 2015Associate Attorney
Talkin & Oh, LLP
Apr 2015 - Mar 2023Partner
Elevate Maryland
Apr 2016 - Nov 2022Co Host
University of Maryland Baltimore County
Jul 2022 - nowAdjunct InstructorGRASSROOTS COMMUNITY ADVOCACY: This course will focus on the tenets of grassroots community advocacy at the local level. From stop signs to school funding, local government plays a fundamental role in designing communities for people to thrive. Over this six week course, students will learn about the basic functions of county and city government, how to organize around issues of concern or opportunity, and the best means of organizing to influence local elected officials and others.

WBAL NewsRadio 1090 and FM 101.5
Aug 2022 - Jun 2023On-Air Talk Show Host
Perry, White, Ross & Jacobson
Mar 2023 - nowPartnerCo-Chair, Local Government Practice Group
Licenses & Certifications
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Honored Listee
Marquis Who's WhoDec 2023
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Tom CoaleBest Lawyers in America - Land Use & Zoning - Aug 2023 The 29th edition of The Best Lawyers in America recognizes only the top 5.3% of elite lawyers in the nation across 150 practice areas.
- Awarded to Tom CoaleMaryland SuperLawyers - Legislative & Governmental Affairs SuperLawyers Aug 2023 The Super Lawyers list recognizes no more than 5 percent of attorneys in each state.
- Awarded to Tom CoaleMaryland SuperLawyer - Land Use/Zoning SuperLawyers Magazine Sep 2021
- Awarded to Tom CoaleThe VIP List - 40 Under 40 The Maryland Daily Record Sep 2021 The VIP List recognizes Maryland’s leaders who are 40 years old or younger based on their professional accomplishments, community service and a commitment to inspiring change. They are selected by an outside panel of judges, including previous winners and business leaders.
- Awarded to Tom CoaleMaryland Rising Star - Land Use/Zoning SuperLawyers Magazine Jul 2018 The Rising Stars list recognizes no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in Maryland. To be eligible for inclusion in Rising Stars, a candidate must be either 40 years old or younger, or in practice for 10 years or less.
- Awarded to Tom CoaleMaryland Rising Star - Land Use/Zoning Super Lawyers Jun 2017 The Rising Stars list recognizes no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in Maryland. To be eligible for inclusion in Rising Stars, a candidate must be either 40 years old or younger, or in practice for 10 years or less.
- Awarded to Tom CoaleMaryland Rising Star - Land Use/Zoning Super Lawyers Jun 2016 The Rising Stars list recognizes no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in Maryland. To be eligible for inclusion in Rising Stars, a candidate must be either 40 years old or younger, or in practice for 10 years or less.
- Awarded to Tom CoaleMaryland Rising Star Super Lawyers Jun 2015
- Awarded to Tom CoaleMaryland Rising Star Super Lawyers Jun 2014
Volunteer Experience
Board Member
Issued by Baltimore Regional Housing Partnership on Nov 2020
Associated with Tom CoaleMember Board Of Trustees
Issued by Maryland Science Center on Mar 2019
Associated with Tom CoaleMember Board Of Directors
Issued by Strong Future Maryland on Apr 2021
Associated with Tom CoaleTask Force Member
Issued by Reform on Tap Task Force on May 2017
Associated with Tom CoaleChairman, Board of Directors
Issued by Voices for Children (Howard County CASA) on Jan 2007
Associated with Tom CoaleBoard of Trustees
Issued by Ellicott City Partnership on Jun 2015
Associated with Tom CoaleVice Chairman, Board of Trustees
Issued by Columbia Festival Of The Arts on Mar 2015
Associated with Tom CoaleMember, Board of Trustees
Issued by Community Foundation of Howard County on Jul 2012
Associated with Tom Coale
Languages
- enEnglish
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