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Commercial Litigation Laws in Maryland.

Maryland commercial-litigation work often involves contract disputes, fraud claims, business torts, partnership and LLC fights, and UCC issues. Most commercial disputes run through the Maryland Circuit Courts, with the Business and Technology Case Management Program available in several counties for complex commercial cases. Maryland corporate litigation is distinctively important given the number of publicly traded Maryland corporations.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

State law

Statute of Limitations

3 years (most civil actions); UCC specificMd. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-101

Maryland contract and commercial-claim deadlines generally follow the 3-year general civil statute of limitations, with UCC-specific and specialty statutes applying their own rules.

State law

Key Maryland Statutes

Maryland Business and Technology Case Management ProgramMd. Rules 16-308

Maryland’s Business and Technology Case Management Program provides specialized rules and judges for complex business and technology cases in participating counties.

Maryland Uniform Commercial CodeMd. Code Ann., Com. Law

Maryland commercial-litigation cases frequently involve Article 2 sales, Article 9 secured transactions, and related UCC provisions.

State law

Official Sources

Maryland JudiciaryMaryland General Assembly — Statutes

Not Legal Advice

This page summarizes publicly available statutes and rules for informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice, and no attorney-client relationship is created by viewing this content. Laws change — always verify with the primary source or consult a licensed attorney in Maryland.

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