Kathleen S. Hardway

Brian Cathell is a trial lawyer known for his intense preparation and effectiveness in the courtroom. Prior to joining Wais, Vogelstein, Forman, Koch & Norman LLC , Brian was a Partner at one of Maryland’s most successful medical malpractice defense firms before realizing that his true passion was helping the victims of medical negligence. During his years of defending health care providers, Brian gained invaluable experience with complicated medical issues and the tactics and strat...

Charles R. “Chuck” Bacharach is Chair of Gordon Feinblatt’s Employment Group and a member of the firm’s Litigation and Health Care practice groups. He represents employers and management in a broad range of employment law matters, including employment discrimination, sexual harassment, wage and hour disputes, wrongful discharge claims, employment contract disputes, ERISA claims, False Claims Act matters, defamation claims, and negligent misrepresentation actions. Chuck...

Since 1969, Searle Mitnick has gained a regional reputation providing legal counsel to real estate and business clients, including commercial real estate developers, residential apartment owners, including parties to syndications; and borrowers and lenders in loan transactions and workouts. He has formed entities such as partnerships, limited liability companies and corporations which own and operate real estate and other businesses and has handled major leasing transactions representing land...

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

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...

J. Michael McGuire is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. J. Michael practices law in Baltimore, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized J. Michael McGuire since 2007. 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 J. Michael McGuire is held by ...

David N. Pessin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Sports Law and Trusts and Estates. David N. practices law in Towson, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized David N. Pessin 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 David N. Pessin is held by other lawyers.

Matt Mellin has concentrated on employee benefit law throughout his career. He has practiced in both the law firm environment and as a staff attorney for one of the world's largest employee benefits consulting firms. Matt's experience covers the full range of employee benefit plans, including pension and profit sharing plans, multiemployer benefit plans, ESOPs and stock purchase plans, 401(k) and tax sheltered annuity arrangements. He advises employers on compliance with Health Care Reform (t...

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...

Carol Ghingher Cooper focuses her practice primarily in Family Law. She represents clients in matters related to divorce, custody and child access, visitation, child support, alimony, spousal support, division of assets, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and other family law-related litigation. Carol has represented clients in Baltimore City and Baltimore, Howard, Anne Arundel, Carroll, Harford and Montgomery counties. She is experienced in litigation, negotiation and alternative dispute...