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William A. “Bill” McComas represents businesses, entrepreneurs, investors, inventors, venture capitalists, and Fortune 500 companies in commercial transactions and technology-related matters . Based in Baltimore, Maryland, Bill works with clients on mergers and acquisitions, financings, asset sales, venture capital investments, and other corporate transactions. Bill advises clients on the development, protection, licensing, acquisition, and disposition of commercial technology and...

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...

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...

Laura Zois is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Laura's office is located in Baltimore, Maryland. Best Lawyers has recognized Laura Zois since 2017. 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 other lawyers have for Laura Zois. Early in her career, Ms. Zois primarily defended ...

Phil Federico is a partner at Brockstedt Mandalas Federico where he leads the Mass Tort / Class Action and Environmental Law practices, transitioning into these areas after beginning his career as a medical malpractice litigator. Phil has led and been involved in historic and groundbreaking litigation with verdicts and settlements in excess of One Billion dollars. In recent years, Phil and his team have focused on environmental cases involving contaminated groundwater and air pollution. In 20...

Andrew E. Vernick is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Health Care, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Andrew E. practices law in Towson, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Andrew E. Vernick since 2026. 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 Andrew E. Vernick...

Mrs. Scherer is a senior partner in the firm and heads the family law practice at Silverman Thompson. She concentrates representation in divorce, child custody, parenting agreements, alimony, marital property division, marital settlement agreements, child support, visitation, paternity, step-parent adoption, jurisdictional disputes (including international child custody disputes), and interstate child custody and child support matters. Mrs. Scherer regularly appears in state courts throughout...

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...

Christopher J. Greaney is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Health Care and Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Christopher J. practices law in Towson, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher J. Greaney 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 Christopher J. Greaney is held by other lawyers.

Andy Freeman obtains justice for his clients. He has won numerous verdicts, judgments, and settlements of millions, tens of millions, and in one case over a billion dollars by mastering the relevant law and getting to know his clients, their problems, and the evidence in their cases. Other lawyers bring Andy cases that present complicated combinations of law and facts or that require making new law. After finding witnesses the defendant had failed to disclose, Andy won $7 million at trial for...