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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 ...

Andrew Janet joined Janet, Janet & Suggs, LLC after serving as an associate attorney in the litigation department of Cleary Gottlieb, a preeminent international law firm. He practiced at Cleary’s headquarters in New York and worked on high-profile corporate litigation and investigations where billions of dollars were at stake. At JJS, his practice focuses on representing victims of negligence and other wrongful conduct in sexual abuse cases, high-stakes medical malpractice suits, en...

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.

John S. Vander Woude is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants. John S. practices law in Hanover, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized John S. Vander Woude since 2012. 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 John S. Vander Woude is held by other lawyers.

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...

Barry served as Gordon Feinblatt's Chairman and CEO for 35 years. He continues to head the firm's Health Care practice group. Barry has developed a principal focus in health care, antitrust counseling and antitrust litigation, trademark licensing, franchising, computer hardware and software acquisition, and governmental financing. Barry's involvement in health care matters includes the creation, merger and acquisition of hospitals and hospital systems; the development of surgical centers and ...

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.

For nearly four decades, Mark T. Jensen has advised companies, business owners, executives, and nonprofit organizations throughout Baltimore, the Mid Atlantic, and beyond. He brings a practical, engaged approach to legal and business matters, with a focus on understanding each client’s goals and helping them address challenges during periods of growth, transition, and change. Mark represents established private companies and family-owned businesses in significant business decisions and ...

Chris is a Member of Gordon Feinblatt's Financial Services and Real Estate Practices. His practice focuses on representing clients in all aspects of finance, real estate, and business transactions. Chris has extensive experience representing local, regional, and national banks and other financial institutions in connection with structuring, negotiating, documenting, and closing all types of commercial finance transactions. He regularly counsels lenders in a variety of finance transactions, in...