Biography

Dave Kinkopf’s practice focuses on the areas of civil litigation, religious and nonprofit organizations, employment law and land use. He represents entities and individuals in complex discrimination, constitutional, and commercial litigation in various federal and state courts. Dave has been the lead attorney in a number of successful employment and land use lawsuits resulting in published opinions.

In addition to litigation, Dave advises entities on sensitive risk management as well as strategic and governmental relations issues. He speaks frequently on the unique legal issues that face religious and nonprofit organizations.

Dave served a clerkship with the Honorable J. Frederick Motz, Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Maryland before joining the firm. He was named a Knight of the Order of St. Gregory the Great, a papal honor from Pope Benedict XVI, in recognition of his service to the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

Education

University of Notre Dame, BS, with highest honors, 1990

Harvard Law School, JD, cum laude, 1994

Court Admissions

Maryland State Courts
United States Supreme Court
United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
United States District Court for the District of Maryland
United States District Court for the District of Columbia

Bar Admissions

Maryland
District of Columbia

Professional Memberships

American Bar Association
Maryland State Bar Association
National Diocesan Attorneys Association, Executive Committee
The Lawyers' Round Table

Civic and Charitable Service

Archdiocese of Baltimore Board of Financial Administration, Executive Committee (2003 - present)
Maryland Catholic Conference, Administrative Board (1999 - present)
Sheppard Pratt Health System and Foundation, Board of Trustees (2001 - present)
St. Ignatius Loyola Academy, Board of Trustees (2003 - present)
St. Mary’s Seminary and University, Board of Trustees (2003 - present)
Baltimore City Board of Municipal and Zoning Appeals, Member (2000 - 2005) and President (2002 - 2005)
Cathedral Foundation, Board of Trustees (1997 - 2002)