James K. "Jim" Archibald

Timothy Chriss became associated with Gordon Feinblatt in 1976 and became a member in 1983, concentrating in commercial real estate. As a member of the Firm's Real Estate Group, he has represented developers, lenders and governmental entities in connection with the development, purchase, sale, financing and leasing of commercial real estate projects, with a particular focus on shopping centers, office buildings, warehouse and industrial properties, and residential developments. Tim is a Fello...

Jodie E. Bekman is an attorney in Gordon Feinblatt’s Financial Services Practice Group. Her practice focuses on commercial litigation, business litigation, real estate litigation, bankruptcy, and workout and restructuring matters. She represents businesses, financial institutions, property owners, and other clients in complex disputes involving commercial transactions, real estate interests, insolvency proceedings, and business operations. Jodie has extensive experience handling a broad...

Christopher Dean is a Member in Gordon Feinblatt's Health Care practice group. Chris advises hospitals, physician groups, ambulatory surgery centers, and a wide range of health care providers on both regulatory compliance and business law matters. His practice spans traditional legal concerns and complex health care regulations, including licensing, certification, and operational issues. He offers strategic guidance to ambulatory surgical centers and similar facilities on compliance with Mary...

Gary R. Greenblatt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Bankruptcy and Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law. Gary R. practices law in Lutherville, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Gary R. Greenblatt 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 refl...

Michael was named Maryland “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers in America® for Environmental Law in 2025, 2019, 2016 and 2014 and “Lawyer of the Year” for Environmental Litigation 2017. He has been named one of the Best Lawyers in America® in this region for more than two decades. Michael has also been named a Maryland Super Lawyer®. He received the 2023 F. Patrick Hughes Award of Excellence from NAIOP for his work representing business interests during th...

Emily Jordan ("E.J.") Hammann is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs. E.J. is a Partner and Trial Attorney at Brown & Barron. In her second year with the firm, E.J. was lead trial counsel in two cases obtaining $8 Million Plaintiffs’ verdicts (one for $8.5 Million and one for $8.3 Million), and most recently, a case obtaining a $35 Million Plaintiff’s verdict. She has over 20 years’ experience working ...

Kevin maintains a diverse practice representing individuals in civil rights litigation, employment disputes, and personal injury matters. He also counsels and represents businesses and businesspeople in ownership disputes, breach of contract actions, and other commercial litigation. In addition to his civil practice, Kevin represents individuals in federal and state criminal prosecutions and investigations. Since joining Brown Goldstein & Levy in 2013, Kevin has tried cases to verdict in ...

James D. Cardea is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. James D. practices law in Baltimore, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized James D. Cardea since 2011. 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 James D. Cardea is held by other lawyers.

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.

Scott J. Richman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Scott J. practices law in Baltimore, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Scott J. Richman since 2023. 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 Scott J. Richman is held by ot...