Pessin Katz Law, P.A. (PK Law) is the eighth largest law firm in the Baltimore area and has been serving clients for over thirty five years. With offices in Towson, Columbia, and Belcamp, PK Law is comprised of over 50 lawyers, paralegals and law clerks, whose practices span the legal field. Practice areas include corporate and business law, real estate, education law, estate planning, elder law, labor and employment, litigation, insurance law and medical malpractice defense. PK Law’s size, diversity and team approach provide clients with confidence. They know they can rely on PK Law to help them navigate a myriad of legal issues—throughout their lives.
Pessin Katz Law PA
Headquarters: Towson, MD
Headquarters: Towson, MD
PRACTICE AREAS: 27
THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA® AWARDS: 24
BEST LAWYERS: ONES TO WATCH® IN AMERICA AWARDS: 2
Firm Details
PRACTICE AREAS: 27
THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA® AWARDS: 24
BEST LAWYERS: ONES TO WATCH® IN AMERICA AWARDS: 2
Managing Director
- AXA Global Risks (UK) Ltd.
- Beverage Capital Corp.
- Board of Education of Baltimore County
- Church Mutual Insurance Company
- DavCo Restaurants, Inc.
- DeChiaro Properties
- Gerling America Insurance Company
- Guest Services, Inc.
- Johns Hopkins Health Systems
- Maryland Association of Boards of Education Group Insurance Pool
- Nationwide Insurance Company
- Shell Oil Company
- Tate-Andale, Inc.
- The Medical Protective Company
- University of Maryland Medical Systems
Representative Clients:
Advance Business
Beverage Capital Corp.
Board of Education of Baltimore County
Church Mutual Insurance Company
DavCo Restaurants, Inc.
DeChiaro Properties
Gerling America Insurance Company
Guest Services, Inc.
Harford Mutual Insurance Company
Johns Hopkins Health Systems
Johns Hopkins University
Liberty Mutual Group
Maryland Association of Boards of Education Group Insurance Pool
Mercy Medical Center
MICROS Systems, Inc.
Nationwide Insurance Company
Shell Oil Company
Stevenson University
Tate-Andale, Inc.
The Medical Protective Company
University of Maryland Medical Systems
U.S. Naval Academy
Advance Business
Beverage Capital Corp.
Board of Education of Baltimore County
Church Mutual Insurance Company
DavCo Restaurants, Inc.
DeChiaro Properties
Gerling America Insurance Company
Guest Services, Inc.
Harford Mutual Insurance Company
Johns Hopkins Health Systems
Johns Hopkins University
Liberty Mutual Group
Maryland Association of Boards of Education Group Insurance Pool
Mercy Medical Center
MICROS Systems, Inc.
Nationwide Insurance Company
Shell Oil Company
Stevenson University
Tate-Andale, Inc.
The Medical Protective Company
University of Maryland Medical Systems
U.S. Naval Academy
Managing Director
- AXA Global Risks (UK) Ltd.
- Beverage Capital Corp.
- Board of Education of Baltimore County
- Church Mutual Insurance Company
- DavCo Restaurants, Inc.
- DeChiaro Properties
- Gerling America Insurance Company
- Guest Services, Inc.
- Johns Hopkins Health Systems
- Maryland Association of Boards of Education Group Insurance Pool
- Nationwide Insurance Company
- Shell Oil Company
- Tate-Andale, Inc.
- The Medical Protective Company
- University of Maryland Medical Systems
Representative Clients:
Advance Business
Beverage Capital Corp.
Board of Education of Baltimore County
Church Mutual Insurance Company
DavCo Restaurants, Inc.
DeChiaro Properties
Gerling America Insurance Company
Guest Services, Inc.
Harford Mutual Insurance Company
Johns Hopkins Health Systems
Johns Hopkins University
Liberty Mutual Group
Maryland Association of Boards of Education Group Insurance Pool
Mercy Medical Center
MICROS Systems, Inc.
Nationwide Insurance Company
Shell Oil Company
Stevenson University
Tate-Andale, Inc.
The Medical Protective Company
University of Maryland Medical Systems
U.S. Naval Academy
Advance Business
Beverage Capital Corp.
Board of Education of Baltimore County
Church Mutual Insurance Company
DavCo Restaurants, Inc.
DeChiaro Properties
Gerling America Insurance Company
Guest Services, Inc.
Harford Mutual Insurance Company
Johns Hopkins Health Systems
Johns Hopkins University
Liberty Mutual Group
Maryland Association of Boards of Education Group Insurance Pool
Mercy Medical Center
MICROS Systems, Inc.
Nationwide Insurance Company
Shell Oil Company
Stevenson University
Tate-Andale, Inc.
The Medical Protective Company
University of Maryland Medical Systems
U.S. Naval Academy
Lawyers
Search Firm's Attorneys
Lauren B. Ades
Lauren B. Ades is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law and Real Estate Law. Lauren B., who practices law in Towson, Maryland, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lauren B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Megan G. Anderson
Megan G. Anderson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Megan G., who practices law in Towson, Maryland, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Megan G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Kimberly L. Battaglia
Kimberly L. Battaglia is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Kimberly L., who practices law in Towson, Maryland, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kimberly L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Augustus F. Brown
Augustus F. Brown IV is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs. Augustus F., who practices law in Belcamp, Maryland, has been recognized since 2009. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Augustus F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
David A. Burkhouse
David A. Burkhouse is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. David A., who practices law in Columbia, Maryland, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Chantelle M. Custodio
Chantelle M. Custodio is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Health Care, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Chantelle M., who practices law in Columbia, Maryland, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Chantelle M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Rochelle S. Eisenberg
Rochelle S. Eisenberg is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Education Law and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Rochelle S., who practices law in Columbia, Maryland, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rochelle S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Paul M. Finamore
Mr. Finamore is a trial lawyer admitted to practice in Maryland and the District of Columbia. In the firm’s Litigation Department, Mr. Finamore has been retained as lead counsel on a wide variety of cases in the areas of general liability, professional liability, and employment law. His experience includes litigation of various first and third party insurance claims including insurance fraud, professional liability claims involving accountants, insurance agents, and dentists, among othe...
Awards & Focus
Top Listed state Awards
- Top Listed in Maryland in Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants with 5 lawyers
Top Listed city Awards
- Top Listed in Towson with 17 lawyers
- Top Listed in Towson in Commercial Litigation with 4 lawyers
- Top Listed in Towson in Insurance Law with 4 lawyers
- Top Listed in Towson in Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants with 5 lawyers
Awards
- US News/Best Lawyers National Top-Tier Ranking for Professional Malpractice Law - Defense
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