Alexander "Alex" Avakian

Kraig Long is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Kraig, who practices law in Baltimore, Maryland, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kraig is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

James D. Cardea is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs. James D., who practices law in Baltimore, Maryland, has been recognized since 2011. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Tara M. Clary is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Tara M., who practices law in Baltimore, Maryland, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Tara M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

As an experienced and respected real estate lawyer, Ed has learned how to help clients meet their business goals quickly and efficiently. Ed is effective because he thoroughly understands each deal, including the specific legal requirements and each party’s issues in every transaction. He tailors his services to negotiate every matter skillfully to get to closing smoothly. Equally important, clients value his experience, skills and sense of humor, which make each project as enjoyable as...

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.

Ren heads the Insurance Regulation & Business practice group at Funk & Bolton. She represents insurers, health maintenance organizations, nonprofit health service plans, and reinsurers on regulatory and compliance issues before the Maryland Insurance Administration and state insurance departments nationwide. She also serves as Maryland regulatory counsel in business transactions and complex financing transactions involving insurance products. As a former Assistant Attorney General for...

Joy M. Napier-Joyce is a Partner in the Baltimore office of Jackson Lewis P.C. and leader of the firm’s Employee Benefits Practice Group. Ms. Napier-Joyce counsels clients in a broad range of benefit matters, including general compliance and administration of qualified retirement plans under ERISA and the Internal Revenue Code. She also assists clients with welfare plan issues involving cafeteria plans, health plans, flexible spending accounts, group insurance products, COBRA and HIPAA....

Henry E. Schwartz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law. Henry E., who practices law in Towson, Maryland, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Henry E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Darryl McCallum is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Darryl, who practices law in Baltimore, Maryland, has been recognized since 2017. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Darryl is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Raymond Daniel Burke is a construction and real estate attorney with more than 40 years of experience representing developers, property owners, businesses, condominium associations, and other stakeholders in complex real estate and construction matters. His practice focuses on construction law, real estate development, real estate transactions, construction litigation, condominium law, and land use and zoning matters. Ray advises clients throughout every stage of the real estate development p...