Joseph W. Hovermill

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...

Gregory Care is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Gregory practices law in Baltimore, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Gregory Care 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 reflects the professional regard in which Gregory Care 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...

Colleen Pleasant Kline is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Venture Capital Law. Colleen Pleasant practices law in Baltimore, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Colleen Pleasant Kline since 2020. 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 professio...

Stuart M.G. Seraina is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Insurance. Stuart M.G. practices law in Baltimore, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Stuart M.G. Seraina since 2024. 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 Stuart M.G. Seraina is held by other lawyers.

Elliott D. Petty is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Health Care, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Elliott D. practices law in Towson, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Elliott D. Petty 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 Elliott D. Petty i...

Mairi Pat Maguire is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Mairi Pat practices law in Towson, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Mairi Pat Maguire 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 Mairi Pat Maguire is held by...

Steven D. Silverman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Civil Rights Law, Criminal Defense: General Practice, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. Steven D. practices law in Baltimore, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Steven D. Silverman 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 professio...

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 ...

Eric Hemmendinger is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Eric practices law in Baltimore, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Eric Hemmendinger since 2006. 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 Eric Hemmendinger is held by other law...