Cynthia Maskol is an experienced litigator who has represented insurers in life, health, accidental death and disability cases. She has handled general and complex litigation, trial, class action, and appellate matters. In addition, Cindy is skilled in all aspects of federal and state employment disputes. She also has a background in professional practice cases, representing attorneys and insurance agents, brokers and producers.

Cindy assists clients in preventing, mitigating and managing exposure and provides innovative and cost-effective resolutions to the most complex legal issues. She also consults on insurance product development, underwriting, claims practices and procedures, and issues arising out of third-party administration of claims. She routinely acts as national coordinating or oversight counsel. As a former assistant general counsel for a large insurer, she brings the unique perspective of an attorney with both practical and in-house legal experience. 

Areas of Focus

Life, Health, Disability & ERISA
Aware that life, health and disability insurers face complex and ever-changing issues, Cindy represents the insurance industry and self-funded plans and works closely with insurers, underwriters, claims personnel, insurance agents and contract drafters. She has a profound understanding of clients’ legal challenges and a strong working knowledge of their respective businesses.

Employment & Labor
Cindy forms close relationships with clients to help them manage and navigate the ever-changing legal and legislative regulatory terrain of employment and labor law. She has experience handling employment disputes across the entire DC Metro area, including Washington, D.C., Virginia and Maryland. When claims arise, Cindy has the experience and wherewithal to act appropriately and decisively in conferring with clients, taking into consideration the demands of their industries, the history of their businesses and what outcomes would constitute success in their eyes.

    Education

    • University of Baltimore School of Law (J.D., 1997)
      • senior editor, Law Forum; officer and board member, Student Trial Lawyers’ Association
    • Towson University (B.S., 1994)

    Bar Admissions

    • Maryland

    Court Admissions

    • U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
    • U.S. District Court, District of Maryland

    Professional Affiliations

    • Defense Research Institute (DRI) - Life, Health, Disability and ERISA Committee International Claims Association (ICA) - Law Committee

Cynthia L. Maskol

Cynthia Maskol is an experienced litigator who has represented insurers in life, health, accidental death and disability cases. She has handled general and complex litigation, trial, class action, and appellate matters. In addition, Cindy is skilled in all aspects of federal and state employment disputes. She also has a background in professional practice cases, representing attorneys and insurance agents, brokers and producers.

Cindy assists clients in preventing, mitigating and managing exposure and provides innovative and cost-effective resolutions to the most complex legal issues. She also consults on insurance product development, underwriting, claims practices and procedures, and issues arising out of third-party administration of claims. She routinely acts as national coordinating or oversight counsel. As a former assistant general counsel for a large insurer, she brings the unique perspective of an attorney with both practical and in-house legal experience. 

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Cynthia Maskol is an experienced litigator who has represented insurers in life, health, accidental death and disability cases. She has handled general and complex litigation, trial, class action, and appellate matters. In addition, Cindy is skilled in all aspects of federal and state employment disputes. She also has a background in professional practice cases, representing attorneys and insurance agents, brokers and producers.

Cindy assists clients in preventing, mitigating and managing exposure and provides innovative and cost-effective resolutions to the most complex legal issues. She also consults on insurance product development, underwriting, claims practices and procedures, and issues arising out of third-party administration of claims. She routinely acts as national coordinating or oversight counsel. As a former assistant general counsel for a large insurer, she brings the unique perspective of an attorney with both practical and in-house legal experience. 

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