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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...

Jodie E. Bekman is an attorney in Gordon Feinblatt’s Financial Services Practice Group. Her practice focuses on commercial litigation, business litigation, real estate litigation, bankruptcy, and workout and restructuring matters. She represents businesses, financial institutions, property owners, and other clients in complex disputes involving commercial transactions, real estate interests, insolvency proceedings, and business operations. Jodie has extensive experience handling a broad...

Brent Ceryes is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Brent practices law in Baltimore, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Brent Ceryes 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 Brent Ceryes is held by other lawyers.

Danielle is the Chair of the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group and serves on the Firm’s Executive Committee. She is also a member of the firm’s Business, Energy & Environmental, Health Care, and EMERGE practice groups. She represents developers, lenders, investors, businesses, property owners, landlords, tenants, condominium associations, and homeowners associations in a wide range of commercial and residential real estate matters. Danielle’s experience includes co...

Todd Chason is Gordon Feinblatt's Managing Member (Chief Operating Officer) and General Counsel. As the leader of the firm's Environmental & Energy and member of the Government Relations practice groups, Todd works with clients to develop and execute strategies designed to achieve energy and environmental business objectives, often involving a combined approach incorporating law and government relations. He devotes substantial time to developing solar projects in Maryland, providing permi...

Kevin Stern is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs. Kevin practices law in Baltimore, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Kevin Stern 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 Kevin Stern is held by other lawyers.

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...

Michael A. Brown is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Michael A. practices law in Baltimore, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Michael A. Brown 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 ...

Peter W. Sheehan, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Peter W. practices law in Baltimore, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Peter W. Sheehan, Jr. 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 professional regard in which Peter W. Sheehan, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Emmett F. McGee is a principal in the Baltimore, Maryland, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. He represents employers in all aspects of employment law and human resource management, including employment discrimination, wage and hour issues, and affirmative action planning. In addition to advice and counsel on a broad range of employment issues, Emmett’s practice includes litigation in state and federal courts throughout the country, as well as before administrative agencies and arbitration pa...