D. Robert Enten

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Bob Enten is one of Maryland’s best known lobbyists and concentrates his practice in the area of government relations. He is general counsel to the Maryland Bankers Association and is Maryland local counsel to the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America. He is closely involved in legislative and regulatory issues affecting banks, health care organizations and insurance-related entities. Bob also represents a wide range of other business interests before the Maryland General Assembly and State and local government agencies, including communications companies, energy companies, manufacturers, insurance companies, oil interests, and associations of accountants, landlords and horsemen.

Bob represents clients in their dealings with State and local government legislative and regulatory bodies, including cases involving administrative hearings at all levels, with an emphasis on the resolution of issues before the Maryland Commissioner of Financial Regulation, the Maryland Insurance Administration, and the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Bob's longstanding relationships formed through years of hard work with government officials throughout Maryland allow him to achieve unparalleled success for his clients. In an article on Maryland lobbyists, The Gazette newspaper said, “Enten is consistently in the top tier of Annapolis lobbyists. He is known for his relentless advocacy serving a broad client portfolio.”

Honors

  • AV Rating in Martindale-Hubbell
  • Named to the "Best Lawyers in America" list for 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 in Government Relations Law.

Professional and Civic Involvement

  • Garrett County Bar Association, Past President
  • Bar Association of Baltimore City, Member 
  • Maryland State Bar Association, Member 
  • Federation of Regulatory Counsel, Member
  • American Bar Association, Member 
  • Board of Directors, Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce

Focus of Practice

Education

  • J.D., University of Maryland School of Law, 1973
  • B.S., University of North Carolina, 1968

Bar Admissions

  • Maryland, 1973

Did You Know?

Bob has been named to the "Best Lawyers in America 2012" list in Government Relations Law.