Barry K. Downey

Danielle Stager Zoller is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Danielle Stager, who practices law in Baltimore, Maryland, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Danielle Stager is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Philip C. Federico is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Philip C., who practices law in Baltimore, Maryland, has been recognized since 2009. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Philip C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Andrew E. Vernick is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Andrew E., 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 Andrew E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Catherine W. Steiner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Catherine W., who practices law in Towson, Maryland, has been recognized since 2009. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Catherine W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Stephen M. Silvestri is a Shareholder in the Baltimore office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Mr. Silvestri has nearly 30 years of experience representing companies, public sector employers, and institutions of higher learning in complex labor disputes, and has acted as their chief spokesperson and bargaining strategist in negotiations throughout the country. His practice also includes union avoidance, EEO trials in state and federal courts, employee benefits litigation, labor arbitrations and WARN Act...

Michele is Chair and CEO of Gordon Feinblatt LLC, a position she was elected to effective August 1, 2024. She is the first woman to hold this leadership role. Additionally, Michele is Chair of the firm’s Business Law, Securities and EMERGE practice groups, and a member of the Health Care team. She works with businesses and their owners through all stages of growth, ranging from startup to capital raising to sale. Her practice includes securities law matters, venture capital and private ...

Gregory Care is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Gregory, who practices law in Baltimore, Maryland, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gregory is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Matt Mellin has concentrated on employee benefit law throughout his career. He has practiced in both the law firm environment and as a staff attorney for one of the world's largest employee benefits consulting firms. Matt's experience covers the full range of employee benefit plans, including pension and profit sharing plans, multiemployer benefit plans, ESOPs and stock purchase plans, 401(k) and tax sheltered annuity arrangements. He advises employers on compliance with Health Care Reform (t...

Stephen J. Nolan, who practices law in Towson, Maryland, has been recognized since 2014. This recognition is based on an extensive peer-review survey, reflecting the esteem in which Stephen J. is held by other attorneys in the same geographic and legal practice area. Steve Nolan is a seasoned trial lawyer with a focus on business litigation, catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death actions, and trusts and estates litigation in State and Federal Courts. In November 2018, he became Of couns...

Stephen D. Shawe is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Stephen D., who practices law in Baltimore, Maryland, has been recognized since 1983. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephen D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.