Best Lawyers in Maryland, United States for Corporate Law
Michele is Chair and CEO of Gordon Feinblatt LLC, a position she was elected to effective August 1, 2024. She is the first woman to hold this leadership role. Additionally, Michele is Chair of the firm’s Business Law, Securities and EMERGE practice groups, and a member of the Health Care team. She works with businesses and their owners through all stages of growth, ranging from startup to capital raising to sale. Her practice includes securities law matters, venture capital and private ...
Stuart A. Schwager is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Stuart A., who practices law in Bethesda, Maryland, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stuart A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Drake Zaharris is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law and Insurance Law. Drake, who practices law in Towson, Maryland, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Drake is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Larry Bard is a highly regarded business attorney whose clients depend on his guidance in corporate finance and securities law matters, including public and private offerings, venture capital transactions and other financing transactions. He advises companies on issues of corporate governance, business planning, securities law compliance, executive compensation, commercial contracts and complex joint ventures. Larry has completed several initial public offerings for companies in the mid-Atlan...
Colleen Pleasant Kline is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Venture Capital Law. Colleen Pleasant, who practices law in Baltimore, Maryland, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Colleen Pleasant is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal pract...
Raymond J. Sherbill is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Law and Tax Law. Raymond J., who practices law in Bethesda, Maryland, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Raymond J. 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...
Andrew Schwartz establishes trusting and communicative relationships with his clients, which helps him better understand their particular circumstances in order to achieve their desired goals. Andrew prides himself on being proactive, responsive and dedicated to each and every client. Andrew focuses his practice on commercial transactions, employment law, real estate, and successful business growth, management, operation, and succession. With his knowledge and wealth of experience in business...
Alan S. Mark is a member of the firm’s Commercial Transactions , Financial Services , Real Estate , and Science & Technology Practice Groups. For the past 35 years, Mr. Mark has concentrated on corporate, commercial and real estate finance matters. He has served as outside counsel to numerous local, regional and national financial institutions, publicly traded biotechnology companies and hotel owners and operators. He has also served as outside counsel to information and telecommuni...
Anebi Adoga is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Anebi, who practices law in Potomac, Maryland, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Anebi is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Paul H. Tracy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Paul H., who practices law in Bethesda, Maryland, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Paul H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Elizabeth Stamas is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Elizabeth, 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 Elizabeth is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Adam Scharff is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Real Estate Law. Adam, 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 Adam is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Hunter Haines is a trusted adviser to entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and emerging growth companies. He represents startup and mature private and public companies and investors across a broad range of industries, including fintech, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, life sciences, consumer goods, retail and financial services. As an associate in the firm’s practice group for startup and emerging growth companies, NEXT powered by Shulman Rogers, Hunter advises clients in a wide array of m...
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