James R. Jeffcoat

Ericka L. Downie is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Ericka L., 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 Ericka L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Dennis J. Shaffer Partner, Whiteford Taylor & Preston, LLP Seven Saint Paul Street Baltimore, MD 21202-1636 Phone: 410.347.9437 Fax: 410.223.4337 dshaffer@wtplaw.com Mr. Shaffer is a partner in the firm's Business Reorganization & Bankruptcy Section, with extensive experience in representing debtors, creditors, creditors' committees, trustees and plan administrators in all phases of bankruptcy cases and related matters nationwide, including complex litigation and bankruptcy litigation...

Ramsay M. Whitworth is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law. Ramsay M., who practices law in Baltimore, Maryland, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ramsay M. 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 ...

Jan Berlage is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Jan, who practices law in Baltimore, Maryland, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Carol Ghingher Cooper is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Carol Ghingher, who practices law in Baltimore, Maryland, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Carol Ghingher is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Christopher R. Rahl is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Financial Services Regulation Law. Christopher R., 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 Christopher R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Scott J. Richman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Scott J., who practices law in Baltimore, Maryland, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Scott J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Emmett F. McGee is a principal in the Baltimore, Maryland, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. He represents employers in all aspects of employment law and human resource management, including employment discrimination, wage and hour issues, and affirmative action planning. In addition to advice and counsel on a broad range of employment issues, Emmett’s practice includes litigation in state and federal courts throughout the country, as well as before administrative agencies and arbitration pa...