Harriet E. Cooperman

Matt began his legal career at Jackson Lewis, following his participation in the Boston office’s summer internship program in 2004. Over the past two decades, Matt has built a strong reputation as a reliable and trusted advisor to business leaders around the country. Matt represents clients in court litigation and arbitration, and routinely handles labor union, government regulatory and administrative agency actions. Through effective advocacy, Matt helps clients achieve favorable resul...

Alicia N. Ritchie is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Alicia N. practices law in Baltimore, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Alicia N. Ritchie 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 Alicia N. Ritchie is held b...

Mary McNamara Koch is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs. Mary McNamara practices law in Baltimore, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Mary McNamara Koch since 2013. 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 Mary McNamara Koch is held by other lawyers.

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...

Aidan is an AV rated trial attorney who has represented individuals and businesses of all sizes in state and federal courts and before arbitration panels throughout the State of Maryland. He practices in the areas of commercial litigation, real estate litigation, general civil litigation, criminal defense, and family law.

Patrick Thronson has a national practice focused on helping people obtain just compensation for preventable medical errors, sexual abuse, and other catastrophic injuries. With his legal teams, he has recovered tens of millions of dollars to help injured plaintiffs and their families seek peace and resolution and rebuild their lives. Patrick represents clients in individual lawsuits and in class actions in trial courts across the country. NBC News, the Associated Press, the Washington Post, an...

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...

Timothy A. Hodge, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Timothy A. practices law in Baltimore, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Timothy A. Hodge, Jr. since 2019. 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 Timothy A...

Emily Russell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Emily practices law in Fulton, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Emily Russell 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 Emily Russell is held by other lawyers.

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...