Roy L. Mason

Roy L. Mason, Environmental Attorney in Annapolis, Maryland

Over 50 years of legal practice · focused on Environmental, Health Care, and Personal Injury · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review

MemberatSmouse & Mason, LLC

Annapolis, MD

Practicing environmental in Annapolis since 1976.

50+
Years practicing
5.0 ★
1 client review
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Roy L. Mason is a member based in Annapolis, MD. The practice focuses on Environmental, Health Care, and Personal Injury. Roy has over 50 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Smouse & Mason, LLC. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Based in
Annapolis, MD
Experience
over 50 years
Known for
Environmental · Health Care · Personal Injury
  • Handles Environmental, Health Care, and Personal Injury matters from Annapolis, MD.
  • Over 50 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with AV Preeminent.

About Roy L. Mason: Roy L. Mason is a member based in Annapolis, MD. The practice focuses on Environmental, Health Care, and Personal Injury. Roy has over 50 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Smouse & Mason, LLC. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Areas of practice

Roy's practice areas in Annapolis

Roy concentrates on environmental, health care, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Roy handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Environmental cases in Annapolis, Maryland

Roy takes environmental matters in Annapolis, Maryland. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Roy agrees to represent you.

Health Care cases in Annapolis, Maryland

Roy takes health care matters in Annapolis, Maryland. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Roy agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Annapolis, Maryland

Roy takes personal injury matters in Annapolis, Maryland. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Roy agrees to represent you.

Biography

Roy L. Mason, environmental attorney serving Annapolis

Roy L. Mason is a member based in Annapolis, MD. The practice focuses on Environmental, Health Care, and Personal Injury. Roy has over 50 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Smouse & Mason, LLC. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review. Roy works from Annapolis, Maryland and takes on environmental matters across the region.

Roy L. Mason has been practicing law for more than 40 years. He served as Senior Partner at Montedonico & Mason, a firm of approximately 50 lawyers, and became managing partner of Mason, Ketterman & Cawood, which later became Mason, Cawood & Hobbs. In 2010, Roy founded The Law Offices of Roy L. Mason, PA, which he ran successfully until 2015, when he founded Smouse & Mason, LLC with Russ Smouse. He has been rated at the AV Preeminent level by his peers through Martindale-Hubbell for more than 25 years. He has been named one of the top 100 trial lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers and has been selected as a member of the Super Lawyer group since it began.

Roy has been leading environmental litigation on behalf of individuals and communities in multiple states and cities for more than two decades. More recently he has participated in national and international environmental litigation. His cases have ranged from coal ash air and water contamination, leaking underground gasoline storage tanks, Natural Resource Damages and the anthropogenic contribution to climate change.

In addition to serving as a member of Smouse & Mason, LLC, Roy serves on the board of the Chesapeake Legal Alliance, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to using the law to improve the quality of the Chesapeake Bay.

Working with Roy on a environmental matter

Roy L. Mason has been practicing law for more than 40 years. He served as Senior Partner at Montedonico & Mason, a firm of approximately 50 lawyers, and became managing partner of Mason, Ketterman & Cawood, which later became Mason, Cawood & Hobbs. In 2010, Roy founded The Law Offices of Roy L. Mason, PA, which he ran successfully until 2015, when he founded Smouse & Mason, LLC with Russ Smouse.…

Clients Roy works with

Roy reviews new inquiries case-by-case for environmental, health care, and personal injury matters in Annapolis and the surrounding Maryland area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Roy studied and practices

  • The Columbus School of Law at The Catholic University of America

    J.D. · 1975

  • University of Maryland

    B.A. · 1972

Jurisdictions

Roy's state bar admissions

  • District of Columbia

    1977 · ACTIVE

  • West Virginia U.S. D

    1977 · ACTIVE

  • Maryland

    1976 · ACTIVE

Roy studied at J.D. in The Columbus School of Law at The Catholic University of America and B.A. in University of Maryland.

Law school and academic background

Roy completed J.D. in The Columbus School of Law at The Catholic University of America and B.A. in University of Maryland. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Roy runs in Maryland is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Roy's legal honors and published work

Roy has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • AV Preeminent

Legal awards and honors

AV Preeminent.

Affiliations

Roy's professional memberships and bar associations

  • American Association for Justice (fka National Trial Lawyers Association) The National Trial Lawyers, American Bar Association Maryland State Bar Association District of Columbia Bar Association

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Locations

Roy L. Mason's office in Annapolis

Roy's primary office is at 223 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Smouse & Mason, LLC

223 Duke of Gloucester Street

Annapolis, MD 21401

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Client feedback

Client reviews of Roy L. Mason — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review

Every review below is from a verified client of Roy. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing environmental attorneys in Annapolis.

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Hiring guide

How to hire Roy L. Mason — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new environmental attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Roy usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Roy charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Roy's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Roy will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a environmental attorney in Annapolis, Maryland

A short list to run through before you commit: How many environmental matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Roy

Roy discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in environmental practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every environmental matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Roy confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Roy's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many environmental practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Roy L. Mason

  • How much does it cost to hire Roy for a environmental case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Roy walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Roy offer a free consultation?

    Roy charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Roy's office. Some environmental attorneys offer free consults — check Roy's current terms during booking.

  • How long do environmental cases in Maryland typically take?

    Simple environmental matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Roy gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Roy take my case if I'm outside Annapolis?

    Roy is licensed in Maryland. Matters governed by Maryland law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Roy will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Roy?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Roy will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Roy accepting new environmental clients right now?

    Roy's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Environmental attorneys serving Annapolis, Baltimore and Rockville in Maryland

Roy handles environmental matters throughout Maryland. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified environmental attorneys in that community.

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