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Lorenzo A. Bivans is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships). Lorenzo A., 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 Lorenzo A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kimberly S. Grimsley is a member at Gordon Feinblatt. Ms. Grimsley’s practice concentrates on intellectual property matters, including trademark, copyright, licensing, software, advertising, social media marketing and business law matters, including corporate formations and contract review. Ms. Grimsley regularly counsels clients on their intellectual property rights, including identifying, building, protecting and enforcing those rights. She also assists clients in overseeing their tra...

Creston P. Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice. Creston P., who practices law in Baltimore, Maryland, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Creston P. 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.

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...

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...

Stephen M. Silvestri is a Shareholder in the Baltimore office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Mr. Silvestri has nearly 30 years of experience representing companies, public sector employers, and institutions of higher learning in complex labor disputes, and has acted as their chief spokesperson and bargaining strategist in negotiations throughout the country. His practice also includes union avoidance, EEO trials in state and federal courts, employee benefits litigation, labor arbitrations and WARN Act...

Christopher R. Rahl is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Financial Services Regulation Law. Christopher R., 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 Christopher R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Meg McKee is Of Counsel to PK Law. She comes to the firm from Proctor & McKee, P.A. where she has practiced with Donald Proctor since 1999 and became a principal of the firm in 2003. Prior to that she was with Miles & Stockbridge and Smith, Somerville & Case. She has more than 25 years of experience representing clients in trials, arbitrations, mediations and appeals in matters involving complex commercial, corporate and business litigation, real property disputes and serious pers...

Jonathan Goldberg is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Jonathan, who practices law in Baltimore, Maryland, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jonathan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.