Richard S. Gordon

Eric Harlan is a dedicated attorney at Smith, Gildea & Schmidt LLC, focusing on Litigation in Towson, Maryland. With his comprehensive understanding of RESPA and Kickback Schemes, and Mortgage and Financial Services Fraud, Eric is a valuable asset to clients seeking legal support in these areas. He has received recognition from his peers for his professional contributions since 2017. Eric joined Smith, Gildea & Schmidt LLC in 2022, bringing nearly 30 years of trial and appellate exper...

Megan G. Anderson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Megan G., who practices law in Towson, Maryland, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Megan G. 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.

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 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...

Carol Ghingher Cooper focuses her practice primarily in Family Law. She represents clients in matters related to divorce, custody and child access, visitation, child support, alimony, spousal support, division of assets, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and other family law-related litigation. Carol has represented clients in Baltimore City and Baltimore, Howard, Anne Arundel, Carroll, Harford and Montgomery counties. She is experienced in litigation, negotiation and alternative dispute...

Parker E. Thoeni is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Parker E., 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 Parker E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

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...

Brian S. Brown, one of the firm’s founding partners and its Managing Member, has over 40 years of experience as a trial lawyer and focuses his practice on nursing home abuse and medical malpractice cases. Brian has tried well over 100 tort cases and obtained multiple multimillion-dollar verdicts. Over his career, he has recovered more than $200 million for his clients through both trial and settlement. In addition to his trial experience, Brian has extensive appellate experience, having...