Michael A. Brown

Stephen D. Shawe is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Stephen D., who practices law in Baltimore, Maryland, has been recognized since 1983. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephen D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Todd R. Chason is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law, Energy Regulatory Law and Environmental Law. Todd R., who practices law in Baltimore, Maryland, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Todd R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Lauren B. Ades is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law and Real Estate Law. Lauren B., who practices law in Towson, Maryland, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lauren B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brian G. Thompson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice. Brian G., who practices law in Baltimore, Maryland, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brian G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Gregory Care is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Gregory, 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 Gregory is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Andy is a Member of Gordon Feinblatt's Securities Law, Business Law and Financial Services groups. He represents a wide variety of businesses, entrepreneurs and investors, with a particular focus on matters relating to Maryland corporations, real estate investment trusts (REITs) and financial institutions. Andy regularly advises both companies and investors regarding best practices in corporate governance, director duties, stockholder rights, capital raising efforts, acquisitions and sales, p...

Herbert Goldman is a member in the Business Law Group. In his more than forty years of practice, he has acquired experience in many areas of commercial law, particularly corporate and partnership law, acquisition of healthcare practices, financing and business practices. He has developed a principal focus in financing transactions and has negotiated and closed numerous bank loans and arrangements, including financings in many leveraged buy-outs, complex institutional financings, industrial de...

Dennis J. Shaffer Partner, Whiteford Taylor & Preston, LLP Seven Saint Paul Street Baltimore, MD 21202-1636 Phone: 410.347.9437 Fax: 410.223.4337 dshaffer@wtplaw.com Mr. Shaffer is a partner in the firm's Business Reorganization & Bankruptcy Section, with extensive experience in representing debtors, creditors, creditors' committees, trustees and plan administrators in all phases of bankruptcy cases and related matters nationwide, including complex litigation and bankruptcy litigation...

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.

Gregg Viola is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants. Gregg, who practices law in Hanover, Maryland, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gregg is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.