Michael S. Appel

Kimberly L. Battaglia is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Kimberly L., who practices law in Towson, Maryland, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kimberly L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

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...

David Cole is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships). David, who practices law in Lutherville, Maryland, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Philip C. Federico is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Philip C., who practices law in Baltimore, Maryland, has been recognized since 2009. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Philip C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Randall M. Lutz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law and Litigation - Environmental. Randall M., who practices law in Towson, Maryland, has been recognized since 1995. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Randall M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Henry E. Schwartz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law. Henry E., who practices law in Towson, Maryland, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Henry E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Augustus F. Brown IV is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs. Augustus F., who practices law in Belcamp, Maryland, has been recognized since 2009. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Augustus F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.