The legal proceedings against Glen Frost and Strategic Tax Planning
An accounting firm owned by Glen Frost, the founder of one of Anne Arundel County's largest law firms, was found liable for unjust enrichment and ordered to pay more than $680,000 after a jury trial in March 2024.
Three men sued Frost, alleging they referred clients to Strategic Tax Planning with the understanding they would be paid commissions.
A jury found the company liable on three counts and ordered payment of $434,025 to George Divel III, $233,565 to Gary Stastny, and $16,353 to Chris Callaway.
Strategic Tax Planning paid the fines according to Maryland Judiciary Case Search records.
Frost and co-defendants filed a motion to partially vacate the verdict, arguing they were incorrectly listed on the verdict sheet.
The plaintiffs presented text messages showing Frost offered a cut of the company's fees for client referrals. They argued they didn't need formal contracts for work that took less than a year to complete.
The defendants argued they didn't sign contracts with the plaintiffs and weren't subject to the Maryland Wage Protection and Collection Law.