Thomas C. Houpt

Thomas C. Houpt is a partner at Metzner & Houpt in Hagerstown, Maryland. He represents clients in criminal defense, family law, and personal injury matters in Hagerstown, Washington County, and other Maryland communities. His practice covers legal problems that can affect personal freedom, family relationships, finances, and physical recovery. He brings a combination of legal practice, business experience, and prior military service to matters that require practical judgment and careful preparation.

Thomas earned a B.A. from Shippensburg University, an M.B.A. from Frostburg State University, and a J.D. from the University of Baltimore School of Law. His academic background combines liberal arts, business management, and legal study. This mix supports his ability to analyze financial and organizational issues alongside legal questions, which is useful in family disputes, injury claims, and criminal matters where clients face decisions involving evidence, risk, negotiation, and long-term consequences.

Thomas served in the US Navy as a cryptologist before building experience in several successful business ventures. His current practice draws on those varied experiences when representing clients in criminal, domestic, and injury cases. The combination provides a practical perspective on problem solving, decision making, and preparation for disputes that can move from negotiation into contested court proceedings.

Thomas C. Houpt is licensed to practice in Maryland and belongs to professional organizations that include the American Bar Association, Maryland State Bar Association, Washington County Bar Association, and Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys’ Association. His Hagerstown practice combines criminal defense, family law, and personal injury representation. He helps clients address immediate legal problems while considering the broader personal, financial, and procedural consequences connected to each case.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Metzner & Houpt – Attorneys at Law
• Member, Maryland State Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Washington County Bar Association
• Member, Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys’ Association

Licensed State

• Maryland

Education

• University of Baltimore School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Frostburg State University
  Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Shippensburg University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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