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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...

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...

Stephen D. Shawe is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Stephen D. practices law in Baltimore, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Stephen D. Shawe since 1983. 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 Stephen D. Shawe is held by other ...

Kirk Kolodner is a trial lawyer with 30 years of litigation and transactional experience in many diverse areas of law. He is AV rated by Martindale-Hubble, which is the highest rating for legal ability and professional ethics. He has been selected to Maryland Super Lawyers for 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 21014 and 2015. In 2012 and 2013, he had the distinction of being named among the 100 top lawyers in Maryland. He was selected for 2015 among Best Lawyers® in America in the pract...

Jonathan Portner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Jonathan practices law in Columbia, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Jonathan Portner since 2027. 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 Jonathan Portner is held by other lawyers.

Since 1969, Searle Mitnick has gained a regional reputation providing legal counsel to real estate and business clients, including commercial real estate developers, residential apartment owners, including parties to syndications; and borrowers and lenders in loan transactions and workouts. He has formed entities such as partnerships, limited liability companies and corporations which own and operate real estate and other businesses and has handled major leasing transactions representing land...

Drake Zaharris is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law and Insurance Law. Drake practices law in Towson, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Drake Zaharris since 2013. 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 Drake Zaharris is held by other...

Andrew E. Vernick is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Health Care, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Andrew E. practices law in Towson, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Andrew E. Vernick 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 Andrew E. Vernick...

Brian Cathell is a trial lawyer known for his intense preparation and effectiveness in the courtroom. Prior to joining Wais, Vogelstein, Forman, Koch & Norman LLC , Brian was a Partner at one of Maryland’s most successful medical malpractice defense firms before realizing that his true passion was helping the victims of medical negligence. During his years of defending health care providers, Brian gained invaluable experience with complicated medical issues and the tactics and strat...

Dr. Manley brings to Janet, Janet & Suggs, LLC more than 30 years’ experience in the medical profession. As a board-certified OBGYN with well over 2,000 deliveries, he is extremely knowledgeable in all areas of obstetrics. His specialty training was at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC), which included a four-month rotation of high-risk obstetrics at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Following successful completion of his residency, he served as a faculty instructor at GBMC, while al...