Bar/Court Admissions

Maryland, 1989
U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, 1990
District of Columbia, 2013

Susan T. Ford

Susan T. Ford’s practice includes environmental law, zoning and development law, municipal law and commercial property litigation.

Ms. Ford’s practice focuses on environmental regulatory matters, including contaminated property, underground storage tanks and land development issues. She has represented corporations, municipalities, homeowner’s associations and individuals in matters involving property disputes, waterfront development, solid waste management, wastewater permitting, historic district development, microbrew/liquor licensing, aquaculture permitting, and complex environmental litigation. Her practice also requires significant contacts with the Maryland Department of the Environment, Maryland Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Anne Arundel County Departments of Public Works and Planning and Zoning, and the City of Annapolis.

Honors / Awards

Whats Up? Magazine Leading Lawyer in Environmental Law and Zoning Planning and Land Use 2016-2021, 2024-2025

Professional Associations

American Bar Association
Maryland State Bar Association
Anne Arundel County Bar Association
Annapolis & Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce Chair, Environmental Committee
1996-2000 Maryland Marine Trades Association, President 2002
Anne Arundel Industrial and Commercial Realtors Association, Treasurer 2006
Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, Past Vice-chairman of the Board of Directors

Community Involvement

Annapolis & Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce, Chair, Environmental Committee
President, Maryland Marine Trades Association (2002)
Treasurer, Anne Arundel Industrial and Commercial Realtors Association (2006)
Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors

Speaking/Teaching Engagements

“Environmental Risks as an Opportunity in Foreclosure” - National Business Institute (2014)
“Storm Water Management - Changing Policies & Legal Issues” - TMDL Implementation (2011 – 2012)
“Environmental Assessment Standards” - Anne Arundel Industrial and Commercial Association (Update 2011)

Education

University of Baltimore School of Law (J.D., 1988)
University of Maryland (B.S. in Biochemistry, 1984)