Steven L. Tiedemann, Esq.

Litigation Director

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Business Litigation, Commercial Disputes, Construction Law, Corporate Governance & Appellate Advocacy

Licensed in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Texas

Steven L. Tiedemann is a seasoned trial lawyer, corporate strategist, and appellate advocate with more than twenty-five years of experience representing businesses, executives, investors, government contractors, developers, and closely held companies in high-stakes commercial disputes. Recognized for his ability to navigate complex litigation while simultaneously providing strategic business counsel, Mr. Tiedemann brings a rare combination of courtroom experience, executive leadership, and sophisticated business judgment to every matter he handles.

Over the course of his career, Mr. Tiedemann has successfully represented clients in a broad range of business and commercial matters, including shareholder and partner disputes, breach of fiduciary duty claims, construction litigation, procurement and government contracting disputes, business torts, contract litigation, corporate governance matters, administrative enforcement actions, and appellate proceedings. Having completed hundreds of trials, hearings, arbitrations, and administrative proceedings, he has earned a reputation for aggressive advocacy, meticulous preparation, and practical problem-solving.

Mr. Tiedemann's business credentials extend well beyond traditional legal practice. As former Vice President and General Counsel of a private equity investment firm and real estate development company, he advised on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, financial transactions, deal structuring, government contracts, and complex commercial negotiations. In that role, he worked directly with senior executives and investors on multimillion-dollar transactions and business ventures across a variety of industries.

His executive leadership experience also includes serving as Chief Business Officer and General Counsel for a large nonprofit healthcare organization with more than 200 employees and annual revenues exceeding $20 million. There, Mr. Tiedemann led the organization's legal, financial, operational, and regulatory functions, successfully guiding the company from financial distress to sustained profitability while navigating complex licensing, compliance, employment, and regulatory matters.

Mr. Tiedemann currently serves as Principal Counsel for the Maryland Military Department, where he functions as one of the senior legal advisors to the Adjutant General of Maryland, the Maryland National Guard, the Maryland Air National Guard, and the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs. In that role, he provides legal counsel on a wide range of business, employment, procurement, real estate, regulatory, and governmental matters affecting one of Maryland's largest state agencies.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Tiedemann served as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Maryland, where he represented Maryland transportation agencies in technology and construction procurement disputes, bid protests, performance bond litigation, and complex government contracting matters. He also investigated corporate governance and ownership issues involving minority-business certifications and contractor compliance.

A respected appellate advocate, Mr. Tiedemann began his legal career as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Glenn T. Harrell, Jr., then of the Maryland Court of Special Appeals and later a Justice of the Maryland Supreme Court. During that clerkship, he assisted in drafting judicial opinions involving corporate governance, fiduciary duties, administrative law, constitutional law, civil procedure, employment disputes, and complex commercial matters.

Mr. Tiedemann's educational background reflects the analytical foundation that distinguishes his practice. He graduated from the University of Maryland School of Law with highest honors and earned a Master of Science in Administration with concentration in business and quantitative analysis. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and Mathematics and completed studies in Systems Engineering at the United States Naval Academy.

Clients value Mr. Tiedemann's unique ability to blend sophisticated legal analysis with practical business insight. Whether advising corporate leadership, resolving complex commercial disputes, defending companies in litigation, or pursuing appellate relief, he approaches every engagement with the strategic perspective of both a trial lawyer and business executive.

Representative Matters:

• Represented private equity firms, investors, developers, and closely held businesses in complex commercial litigation involving breach of contract, fiduciary duty, governance, and ownership disputes.
• Served as Chief Legal Officer for a private equity and real estate investment enterprise, overseeing acquisitions, financing transactions, corporate governance, government contracts, and litigation strategy.
• Led a nonprofit healthcare organization from insolvency to sustained profitability while managing legal, regulatory, employment, and operational challenges.
• Successfully represented Maryland government agencies in high-value procurement, bid protest, construction, and technology contracting disputes.
• Managed and supervised complex civil and administrative litigation involving construction projects, government contracts, regulatory enforcement, and commercial disputes.
• Advised corporate boards, executives, and business owners regarding governance matters, risk management, compliance, and strategic transactions.
• Appeared before state and federal trial courts, appellate courts, administrative tribunals, arbitration panels, and regulatory agencies throughout his career.

Admissions:

• Maryland Supreme Court
• District of Columbia Court of Appeals
• Texas Supreme Court
• Supreme Court of the United States
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
• U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
• U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
• U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
• U.S. Court of Federal Claims
• U.S. Postal Service Board of Contract Appeals

Education:

• University of Maryland School of Law, J.D., Highest Honors
• Central Michigan University, M.S. Administration (Business)
• University of the State of New York, B.S. Engineering & Mathematics
• United States Naval Academy, Systems Engineering

Professional Leadership & Recognition

• Principal Counsel, Maryland Military Department
• Administrative Hearing Officer, Baltimore City Environmental Control Board
• Fellow, Baltimore Bar Foundation
• Member, Judicial Inquiry Panel, Maryland Commission on Judicial Disabilities
• Peer Review Committee Member, Maryland Attorney Grievance Commission
• Recipient, Maryland Civilian Service Medal
• Excellence in Teaching Award, Mount St. Mary's University
• Certified Service-Connected Disabled Veteran