Mark Dopkin

Michael was named Maryland “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers in America® for Environmental Law in 2025, 2019, 2016 and 2014 and “Lawyer of the Year” for Environmental Litigation 2017. He has been named one of the Best Lawyers in America® in this region for more than two decades. Michael has also been named a Maryland Super Lawyer®. He received the 2023 F. Patrick Hughes Award of Excellence from NAIOP for his work representing business interests during th...

David A. Burkhouse is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. David A. practices law in Columbia, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized David A. Burkhouse 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 David A. Burkhouse is held by other lawyers.

Christopher S. Norman has the unique honor of having been named a “Super Lawyers Rising Star” first for his work defending healthcare providers, and most recently for his work advocating on behalf of injured patients. Chris leverages the “inside knowledge” that he gained as a “Rising Star” medical malpractice defense attorney in his unrelenting effort to get the most for the injured patients that he now represents. Chris was also selected to serve on the Bo...

Kevin J. Penhallegon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Kevin J. practices law in Baltimore, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Kevin J. Penhallegon since 2027. 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 Kevin J. Penhallegon is held by other lawyers.

Paul D’Amore is the managing member of D’Amore Personal Injury Law LLC in Baltimore, Maryland. A former defense attorney, he represents plaintiffs in medical malpractice , birth injury , catastrophic injury, and wrongful death cases throughout Maryland and Washington, D.C. His recognized practice areas include Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Mr. D’Amore has recovered millions of dollars for clients and brings thorough prepara...

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...

David W. Beugelmans is Chair of Gordon Feinblatt’s Energy & Environmental Law Practice Group. He counsels clients on energy law, environmental law, public utility regulation, renewable energy development, and energy policy matters, with a particular focus on utility-scale solar projects, distributed generation, energy storage, and regulatory compliance. David regularly represents power plant developers before the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) in connection with Certificat...

Mr. Finamore is a trial lawyer admitted to practice in Maryland and the District of Columbia. In the firm’s Litigation Department, Mr. Finamore has been retained as lead counsel on a wide variety of cases in the areas of general liability, professional liability, and employment law. His experience includes litigation of various first and third party insurance claims including insurance fraud, professional liability claims involving accountants, insurance agents, and dentists, among othe...

Lorenzo A. Bivans is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships). Lorenzo A. practices law in Baltimore, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Lorenzo A. Bivans 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 Lorenzo A. Bivans is held by other lawyers.

Robert K. “Rob” Jenner founded Jenner Law, P.C. in 2018, focusing his practice on helping people harmed by the wrongful conduct of others. His practice includes personal injury, sexual and clergy abuse, product liability, mass torts, nursing home abuse, and therapy abuse. What he enjoys most about practicing law is continuing his family's tradition of social activism by representing people against large, well-funded institutions. With more than four decades of experience represent...