Sandra L. Howard

John S. Vander Woude is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants. John S., who practices law in Hanover, Maryland, has been recognized since 2012. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Peter leads Gordon Feinblatt's representation of financial institutions in commercial lending transactions, including inventory and receivables financing, equipment financing, bank participations, federal and state government lending and guarantee programs, and equity financing. His extensive lending experience allows the firm to address our clients' complex lending issues as well as routine lending matters. His well-developed system of delivering services enhances our clients' abilities to m...

Emily Russell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Emily, who practices law in Fulton, Maryland, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Emily is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jodie E. Bekman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Jodie E., 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 Jodie E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

David S. Coaxum is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. David S., 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 David S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mrs. Scherer is a senior partner in the firm and heads the family law practice at Silverman Thompson. She concentrates representation in divorce, child custody, parenting agreements, alimony, marital property division, marital settlement agreements, child support, visitation, paternity, step-parent adoption, jurisdictional disputes (including international child custody disputes), and interstate child custody and child support matters. Mrs. Scherer regularly appears in state courts throughout...

Timothy A. Hodge, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Timothy A., who practices law in Baltimore, Maryland, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Timothy A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Albert John Young is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Albert John, who practices law in Belcamp, Maryland, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Albert John 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.

Michael was named Maryland “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers in America® for Environmental Law in 2025, 2019, 2016 and 2014 and “Lawyer of the Year” for Environmental Litigation 2017. He has been named one of the Best Lawyers in America® in this region for more than two decades. Michael has also been named a Maryland Super Lawyer®. He received the 2023 F. Patrick Hughes Award of Excellence from NAIOP for his work representing business interests during th...