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Adam Abelson represents clients in complex civil litigation, white collar criminal defense, and government investigations. His criminal defense focus includes alleged complex financial, securities, and health care fraud, including under the False Claims Act. His civil litigation focus includes securities enforcement actions, complex commercial disputes, and antitrust and legal malpractice matters. He also represents health care providers and their patients in high-stakes disputes with health ...

Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers Best Lawyers in Commercial Litigation, White Collar Criminal Defense and Non-White Collar Criminal Defense Superlawyers in Maryland in General Litigation Superlawyers Top 100 Attorneys in Maryland - 2012 Martindale Hubbell AV Rating Assistant United States Attorney - 1980 to 1985 Instructor University of Baltimore School of Law - 1988 to 1993 Commentator on Legal Issues - WBFF, Fox 45 Television

Frank Baldino is an estate planning attorney who co-chairs Lerch, Early & Brewer’s Estate Planning & Probate group in Bethesda, Maryland. His focus is on protecting the assets of high net worth individuals to minimize federal and state tax liability. Individuals seek Frank’s counsel to develop estate planning and tax strategies that will allow them to protect their assets for their families and future generations. He often works closely with clients’ accountants and ...

Since cofounding Stein Sperling 40 years ago, Millard Bennett has built a robust and varied business law practice, while simultaneously growing and expanding the firm as Managing Partner into one of Montgomery County’s largest and most sought after law firms. In addition to his time tested business acumen, Millard’s intuition, empathy and meticulous attention to his clients’ individual needs has earned him a reputation as a go-to business lawyer. Beyond advising clients on b...

Marc B. Bergoffen is committed to getting deals done in the most efficient manner possible. Clients like his direct, keep-your-eye-on-the-ball approach, and opposing parties often thank him for his professionalism in bringing transactions to resolution. Recently, Marc has been using his collaborative and creative approach to help clients through challenges faced by changes in the economy brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Representing clients with local, regional and national real estate in...

Ken has many varied interests outside of the law. In addition to travel and hiking, he is an avid reader, boxes and takes yoga for exercise and release, and studies ancient texts for insightful meanings. He has a wife of 30 years who runs her own business, and two sons, one a COO and entrepreneur and the other music engineering whiz who founded a music artist promotion company. Ken brings his “better way” focus to his life, his work and his family. Family dinners are legendary, li...

Bringing years of experience as an Assistant U.S. Attorney, elected Baltimore City State’s Attorney, and private attorney, Gregg L. Bernstein litigates criminal and civil matters in Maryland and across the country. With a practice that spans white collar defense, health care fraud, internal investigations, public corruption, and securities and commercial litigation, Gregg is one of the most well-respected attorneys in Maryland. Gregg has represented numerous clients in high-profile case...

Catherine is a partner in the Hanover, Maryland office. She assists national and state banks, investment banks, consumer and commercial finance companies, mortgage bankers, installment lenders and other licensed lenders in the development and maintenance of nationwide consumer and commercial lending programs. Catherine engages in credit due diligence on behalf of investors in fintech firms, bank partnership platforms, small business lenders, merchant cash advance companies, consumer finance c...

Robert G. Brewer, Jr. is an attorney at Lerch, Early & Brewer in Bethesda, Maryland whose practice is rooted in the firm’s Land Use & Zoning and Health Care groups. Robby skillfully guides clients through the critical phases of expanding, developing, buying and selling real property, and has counseled hospitals, institutional health care entities and physicians in a wide variety of health care and land use matters. Robby represents major regional developers, institutional owners...

Todd is recognized by clients, the judiciary, elected officials, regulatory staff, and his peers for his high ethical standards, his detailed knowledge of land use regulations, and for delivery of successful results in a timely, predictable manner. His clients include commercial, residential and mixed-use real estate developers and builders, private schools and other not-for-profit organizations, and individual and business clients seeking to preserve and enhance the value of real estate asse...

David Bulitt is a shareholder and the Assistant Managing Director of Joseph, Greenwald and Laake, PA, one of Maryland's largest and well established suburban law firms. He focuses his practice in all areas of family law, including cases that involve complex financial and property matters and property distribution, divorce, and child custody disputes. He is certified in Collaborative Law and a trained family law mediator. Mr. Bulitt is often appointed by local courts to serve as Best Interests...

As one of the most respected Baltimore discrimination lawyers , I promise you a full and realistic analysis of your options, rights and remedies, and a plan that fits your individual circumstances. From a strong employment contract to a fair severance agreement, or coaching to help resolve controversy or avoid job loss; or if you face wrongful termination, sexual harassment, or discrimination in your Maryland workplace, and need to fight a battle in the courts. Contact Kathleen Cahill, Maryla...

Paula Calimafde chairs the firm’s Retirement Plans , Employee Benefits and Government Relations practice groups and is also a senior member of the Estate Planning , Tax and Nonprofit groups. She has more than 35 years of experience advising companies and tax-exempt organizations on qualified and non-qualified retirement plans and employee benefits, including non-qualified deferred compensation, welfare benefit and cafeteria plans. She is a nationally recognized leader in the field of cr...

Regular representation of national and local owners, developers, general contractors, and specialty contractors in all aspects of construction law, including contract drafting and negotiation, contract performance advice, claims analysis, alternate dispute resolution, mechanic's liens, construction defects and warranty claims, and construction litigation. Analysis and presentation of time extension and labor productivity claims and requests for equitable adjustment with cumulative settlement ...

Michelle Chapin , a member of the firm’s Estate Planning , Estate & Trust Administration , Tax and Corporate practice groups, advises individuals, families and small business owners regarding their estate and gift planning needs. Recognized as a Top Trusts and Estates Lawyer in Washingtonian magazine, Michelle excels at providing clients with easy to understand explanations of intricate legal and tax matters. She works closely with her clients to create comprehensive and customized ...

Timothy Chriss became associated with Gordon Feinblatt in 1976 and became a member in 1983, concentrating in commercial real estate. As a member of the Firm's Real Estate Group, he has represented developers, lenders and governmental entities in connection with the development, purchase, sale, financing and leasing of commercial real estate projects, with a particular focus on shopping centers, office buildings, warehouse and industrial properties, and residential developments. Tim is a Fello...

Julie Christopher is passionate about helping people navigate challenging transformations in their family landscape. She focuses her legal practice on domestic issues including separation and divorce, complex custody suits, child support and alimony, modifications to existing agreements, property distribution and valuations, contempt and enforcement, and pre- and post-nuptial and separation agreements. Julie is driven to ensure her clients maintain the steadfast belief that she is their advoc...

John J. Connolly represents individuals and business entities in civil litigation and appellate matters. He focuses in particular on representing lawyers and law firms in legal malpractice claims, disciplinary proceedings, and ethical disputes. John has represented individuals and businesses in business torts, insurance coverage disputes, securities and consumer class actions, employment disputes, and a variety of common law contract and tort actions in federal and state courts. John has also...

Glenn M. Cooper is the chair and senior member of the firm’s Litigation and Family Law practices. He frequently appears before federal and state courts at both the trial and appellate levels, and before arbitration panels and professional disciplinary boards. The majority of his practice is devoted to complex business, financial, commercial and domestic litigation involving significant business issues. A number of Mr. Cooper’s cases have helped shape the current state of the law i...

Eric Core, an attorney with Lerch, Early & Brewer, co-chairs the firm's Estate Planning & Probate group. Widely respected for his extensive knowledge of estate and tax law, Eric has been helping people with estate plans and trust and estate administration for more than 30 years. Eric works closely with personal representatives and trustees on all aspects of estate and trust administration to ensure they fulfill their fiduciary responsibilities. Eric also has an extensive background in...

Elliott Cowan is Chairman of the Firm's Business Law Practice Group. He has developed a broad-based business law practice, including complex commercial transactions; corporate, limited liability company and partnership law; the purchase and sale of businesses and commercial real estate; mergers and acquisitions; contract negotiation and drafting; secured lending transactions; new business ventures; entity formation; business “divorces" and restructurings; stockholder and other owner agr...

Mr. Craig is a practicing patent attorney who represents scientists, engineers and technology-oriented companies. He helps clients protect, defend and commercialize their intellectual property. Formerly an electronic design and software engineer, Mr. Craig has more than 20 years of experience in patent procurement, licensing and transactions as well as in trademark, copyright, trade dress and trade secret issues. He also represents clients in all phases of patent litigation, including distric...

Mr. Cullen has represented clients in complex pharmaceutical, product liability and toxic tort litigation for over 25 years. He has taken cases to trial in over 15 states while representing clients as both national and trial counsel. In 2015, Mr. Cullen was designated by ACQ5 and the ACQ Law Awards as the U.S. – Mass Tort Litigation Lawyer of the Year. Mr. Cullen has represented several clients in the pharmaceutical industry, including Bayer, Pfizer and Eisai. He has represented Bayer a...

Kathryn Deckert is passionate about guiding clients through what are often challenging, emotionally fraught cases. Kathryn focuses her practice on issues related to divorce, child custody and support, domestic violence and pre- and post-nuptial agreements. Kathryn is motivated by a desire to help her clients move beyond difficult times and into more positive phases of their lives. She wants them to feel heard and supported throughout their case and she works assiduously and compassionately to...

Chair of Stein Sperling’s nationally regarded tax law group, David De Jong is a recognized and highly sought industry authority with more than 40 years of experience. Raised in Montgomery County, David always intended to practice law in his “home town”. He has been instrumental in maintaining Stein Sperling’s collegial, small-firm feel while helping its tax department grow into a regional powerhouse. David has a gift for putting himself in his clients’ shoes to g...

Kevin maintains a diverse practice representing individuals in civil rights litigation, employment disputes, and personal injury matters. He also counsels and represents businesses and businesspeople in ownership disputes, breach of contract actions, and other commercial litigation. In addition to his civil practice, Kevin represents individuals in federal and state criminal prosecutions and investigations. Since joining Brown Goldstein & Levy in 2013, Kevin has tried cases to verdict in ...

While he is best known for the defense of product liability cases, Gardner Duvall has substantial achievements in other practices as well. His work in business litigation has recovered nearly a quarter of a billion dollars for his clients. Gardner also has a substantial practice concerning fiduciary liability, especially in the field of estates and trusts. Gardner's appellate work has established new law, including Maryland’s stringent standards for imposing punitive damages. He also co...

Wayne Eig refers to himself as a business and tax lawyer for individuals and closely held entities, providing advice to clients involved in various business, investment, financial and succession planning activities. Sometimes, his clients are individuals or families, sometimes entities and often a combination of individuals/families and affiliated entities working together. Sometimes, these businesses have great value, sometimes they do not – but all of these clients have needs which re...

Jay Eisenberg provides his clients with much more than sound trust and estate planning services. His 30+ years of advising clients have given him a great understanding of family dynamics, enabling him to offer a personalized, unique assessment based upon each family’s specific needs. Jay is able to anticipate potential issues and friction points among heirs and identify solutions before problems arise. Applying his vast experience to ever-changing tax and retirement laws, he collaborati...