Matthew J. McCloskey

Lorenzo A. Bivans is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships). Lorenzo A., who practices law in Baltimore, Maryland, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lorenzo A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ned T. Himmelrich is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Copyright Law, Information Technology Law, Technology Law, Trade Secrets Law and Trademark Law. Ned T., who practices law in Baltimore, Maryland, has been recognized since 2005. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ned T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

James D. Cardea is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs. James D., who practices law in Baltimore, Maryland, has been recognized since 2011. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

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...

Jessica Weber is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Employment Law - Individuals and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Jessica, who practices law in Baltimore, Maryland, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jessica is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Douglas Turner Coats is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Douglas Turner, who practices law in Baltimore, Maryland, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Douglas Turner is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Stephen M. Silvestri is a Shareholder in the Baltimore office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Mr. Silvestri has nearly 30 years of experience representing companies, public sector employers, and institutions of higher learning in complex labor disputes, and has acted as their chief spokesperson and bargaining strategist in negotiations throughout the country. His practice also includes union avoidance, EEO trials in state and federal courts, employee benefits litigation, labor arbitrations and WARN Act...

Jan Berlage is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Jan, who practices law in Baltimore, Maryland, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Stephen J. Nolan, who practices law in Towson, Maryland, has been recognized since 2014. This recognition is based on an extensive peer-review survey, reflecting the esteem in which Stephen J. is held by other attorneys in the same geographic and legal practice area. Steve Nolan is a seasoned trial lawyer with a focus on business litigation, catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death actions, and trusts and estates litigation in State and Federal Courts. In November 2018, he became Of couns...