Jeremy S. Scholtes

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 ...

Chad Horton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Chad practices law in Baltimore, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Chad Horton 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 Chad Horton is held by other lawyers.

Kerry D. Staton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Kerry D. practices law in Baltimore, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Kerry D. Staton since 2008. 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 Kerry D. Staton is held by other lawyers.

Jill S. Distler is an associate in the Baltimore, Maryland, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Her practice concentrates on representing management in employment litigation in state and federal court, in arbitration, and before the EEOC and state and local administrative agencies. Jill handles employment discrimination claims, including race, sex, age and disability discrimination, as well as harassment, retaliatory discharge, wage and hour, and non-compete/restrictive covenant issues. She also adv...

Eric Harlan is a dedicated attorney at Smith, Gildea & Schmidt LLC, focusing on Litigation in Towson, Maryland. With his comprehensive understanding of RESPA and Kickback Schemes, and Mortgage and Financial Services Fraud, Eric is a valuable asset to clients seeking legal support in these areas. He has received recognition from his peers for his professional contributions since 2017. Eric joined Smith, Gildea & Schmidt LLC in 2022, bringing nearly 30 years of trial and appellate exper...

Augustus F. Brown IV is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs. Augustus F. practices law in Belcamp, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Augustus F. Brown IV 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 Augustus F. Brown IV is held by...

Brian S. Brown, one of the firm’s founding partners and its Managing Member, has over 40 years of experience as a trial lawyer and focuses his practice on nursing home abuse and medical malpractice cases. Brian has tried well over 100 tort cases and obtained multiple multimillion-dollar verdicts. Over his career, he has recovered more than $200 million for his clients through both trial and settlement. In addition to his trial experience, Brian has extensive appellate experience, having...

Ted brings more than 30 years of experience in employee benefits, ERISA and employment law and litigation to the firm. He represents private and nonprofit employers and their plans on numerous employee benefit matters. He advises employers on designing and improving qualified and non-qualified pension and deferred compensation plans. This includes drafting documents for 401(k) plans and deferred equity and non-qualified deferred compensation programs for executives, including advice on compli...

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...

Megan G. Anderson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Megan G. practices law in Towson, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Megan G. Anderson 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 Megan G. Anderson is held by other lawyers.