NEWS

CarneyKelehan adds Owen C. Jarvis as general attorney

Owen C. Jarvis joined CarneyKelehan, a law firm based in Columbia. With more than 15 years of experience in law, Jarvis will practice as a general attorney in all areas of the firm. Prior to joining CarneyKelehan, Jarvis served as director of legal services for St. Ambrose Housing Aid Center, which provides free counseling and… READ MORE

Community Involvement

Giving back to the community is an integral part of the culture at Carney, Kelehan, Bresler, Bennett & Scherr as we believe we have a responsibility to serve as a community and corporate partner. Our Maryland-based law practice encourages our lawyers and professionals to be involved in and knowledgeable about the issues, concerns and activities of our local communities. We believe that sharing our time and talents with numerous community organizations and local boards not only makes us better lawyers, but also enriches the communities in which we live and work.

The law firm’s lawyers are active participants in the community serving on numerous community organizations and boards, which you can see on their personal bio pages. A sampling of the organizations with which we are involved includes:

  • The Economic Development Authority
  • Arc of Maryland
  • Howard County Housing Commission
  • Howard County Library Board of Trustees
  • Community Foundation of Howard County
  • Howard Community College
  • Association of Community Services

Our commitment to sharing our resources and legal expertise extends to local, statewide and regional bar and professional associations as well as various business and trade organizations. Paving the way for a stronger and more dynamic legal profession and enhanced business environment, CarneyKelehan attorneys are involved with the following organizations and associations, including:

  • Maryland State Bar Association
  • Howard County Bar Association
  • Anne Arundel Bar Association
  • Education Law Association
  • National School Boards Association Council of School Attorneys
  • HCBA Civil Law Center
  • Civil Law Clinic
  • Anne Arundel Chamber of Commerce
  • Leadership Howard County
  • Business Women’s Network