A. Harold “Pit” DuBois, a founding partner of Verderaime & DuBois, of Baltimore, recently was installed as a member of the College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers.

After receiving his Juris Doctor at the University of Baltimore and being admitted to practice law in Maryland, DuBois was accepted for admission to Naval Officer Candidate School. He performed legal work around the world for the JAG Corps, retiring in 1994 with the rank of commander.

After he had completed active duty in the Navy in 1965 DuBois entered into private practice. In 1969 he and Robert C. Verderaime founded their law firm, where he continues to practice, representing families and individuals who have been harmed at work or by others.

DuBois has served as president of the Maryland Trial Lawyers Association and is on the board of directors of the Workers’ Injury Law and Advocacy Group.

Education: Forest Park High School, Baltimore; bachelor’s degree and J.D., University of Baltimore; U.S. Navy Officer Candidate School; U.S. Navy War College; U.S. Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, Calif.