Mr. Gunning's statewide practice includes criminal and complex civil cases in both state and federal courts. A former Assistant State's Attorney, Mr. Gunning's extensive experience includes numerous high-profile criminal cases as both prosecutor and defense attorney. Recipient of a Martindale-Hubbell AV rating, the highest rating given by his peers, and listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Mr. Gunning is often asked by other lawyers to handle or help with their most difficult cases. When not working, Mr. Gunning enjoys his family and friends, travel, fly fishing, skiing, the Ravens, and the BC Eagles.
Law Clerk to the Honorable James B. Dudley, Howard County Circuit Court, Maryland, 1990-1991. Assistant State's Attorney, Baltimore County, Maryland, 1991-1996. Specially Assigned Assistant Public Defender, 1997-.Present (Case by case appointments in complex high profile criminal cases, usually Capital Murder cases).
Awards & Recognition: Maryland Super Lawyers 2011; Maryland Super Lawyers 2010; Maryland Super Lawyers 2009; Maryland Super Lawyers 2008; Bar Register of Preeminent; AV Martindale-Hubbell Rating since 1991. Civil Associations: Trout Unlimited Life Time Member; Ducks Unlimited; Maryland Historical Society.