Barrett R. King

Creston P. Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: General Practice. Creston P. practices law in Baltimore, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Creston P. Smith since 2022. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Creston P. Smith is held by other lawyers.

William Sinclair is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. William practices law in Baltimore, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized William Sinclair since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which William Sinclair is held by other lawyers.

Brian Cathell is a trial lawyer known for his intense preparation and effectiveness in the courtroom. Prior to joining Wais, Vogelstein, Forman, Koch & Norman LLC , Brian was a Partner at one of Maryland’s most successful medical malpractice defense firms before realizing that his true passion was helping the victims of medical negligence. During his years of defending health care providers, Brian gained invaluable experience with complicated medical issues and the tactics and strat...

Stephen M. Cornelius is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Steve, who practices law in Hanover, Maryland, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Steve is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

David's practice in Bankruptcy Law involves the representation of secured and unsecured creditors, including advice and litigation regarding loan workouts, financings, contract disputes and related matters. In addition, he provides counsel to banks and financial institutions regarding creditor's rights matters, including commercial and corporate finance and real estate matters. His representation includes commercial loan documentation and the creation and perfection of security interests in p...

Kerri L. Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Real Estate and Real Estate Law. Kerri L. practices law in Baltimore, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Kerri L. Smith since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Kerri L. Smith is held by other lawyers.

Brian S. Brown, one of the firm’s founding partners and its Managing Member, has over 40 years of experience as a trial lawyer and focuses his practice on nursing home abuse and medical malpractice cases. Brian has tried well over 100 tort cases and obtained multiple multimillion-dollar verdicts. Over his career, he has recovered more than $200 million for his clients through both trial and settlement. In addition to his trial experience, Brian has extensive appellate experience, having...

Brent Ceryes is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Brent practices law in Baltimore, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Brent Ceryes since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Brent Ceryes is held by other lawyers.

Danielle is the Chair of the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group and serves on the Firm’s Executive Committee. She is also a member of the firm’s Business, Energy & Environmental, Health Care, and EMERGE practice groups. She represents developers, lenders, investors, businesses, property owners, landlords, tenants, condominium associations, and homeowners associations in a wide range of commercial and residential real estate matters. Danielle’s experience includes co...

Meg McKee is Of Counsel to PK Law. She comes to the firm from Proctor & McKee, P.A. where she has practiced with Donald Proctor since 1999 and became a principal of the firm in 2003. Prior to that she was with Miles & Stockbridge and Smith, Somerville & Case. She has more than 25 years of experience representing clients in trials, arbitrations, mediations and appeals in matters involving complex commercial, corporate and business litigation, real property disputes and serious pers...