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Creston P. Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: General Practice. Creston P. practices law in Baltimore, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Creston P. Smith since 2022. 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 Creston P. Smith is held by other lawyers.
Stanley Reed is an attorney who heads Lerch, Early & Brewer's Litigation group in Bethesda, Maryland. His diverse law practice includes the representation of individuals and corporations in complex civil and employment litigation, white-collar criminal defense work, and the representation of lawyers and health care providers in professional responsibility matters. Stan also is noted for his adept handling of politically sensitive cases, grand jury investigations and parallel proceedings. ...
Brian G. Thompson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: General Practice. Brian G. practices law in Baltimore, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Brian G. Thompson since 2021. 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 Brian G. Thompson is held by other lawyers.
Stuart Berman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: General Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Stuart practices law in Bethesda, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Stuart Berman since 2022. 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 Stuart Berman is held ...
Steve Vinick’s passion for helping his clients is what drew him to the practice of personal injury law, while his desire to respond to the diverse needs of his clients is what drew him to Stein Sperling. With more than 20 years representing clients in personal injury and criminal defense, Steve has earned a reputation as a relentless, skilled litigator and a highly effective courtroom advocate. His clients know he has their back and they can sleep at night secure in the knowledge that h...
Richard M. Karceski is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Criminal Defense: General Practice and DUI / DWI Defense. Richard M. practices law in Baltimore, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Richard M. Karceski since 2021. 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 Richard M. Karceski is held by other lawyers.
FOUNDING PARTNER For four years in a row from 2022-2025, Superlawyers magazine voted Mr. Jezic as one the Top 10 Best Lawyers in all of Maryland (among 40,000 lawyers). Mr. Jezic’s primary focus is winning - a Not Guilty verdict or a dismissal. Otherwise, his goal is to get a result beyond expectations. To this end, Mr. Jezic has built an astonishing record of success in winning jury trials for his clients: 88% of all his jury trials as a defense attorney have resulted in some type of w...
Steven D. Silverman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Civil Rights Law, Criminal Defense: General Practice, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. Steven D. practices law in Baltimore, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Steven D. Silverman since 2021. 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 professio...
Andy Levy is widely regarded as one of Maryland’s premier trial and appellate lawyers, equally comfortable in civil and criminal courtrooms, before a jury, judge, or arbitrator. He is a Fellow of both the American College of Trial Lawyers and the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers, one of the few lawyers in the country to have been inducted as a Fellow of both organizations. He is listed in Best Lawyers in America in nine categories: Appellate Practice, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Ci...
Silverman Thompson partner Andrew White is a former Assistant United States Attorney who served as a Senior Litigation Advisor to the Clinton Independent Counsel in the Monica Lewinsky investigation. Mr. White has over 25 years of experience trying civil and criminal cases of all kinds. He has coordinated hundreds of complex federal criminal investigations and has tried over 400 state and federal criminal trials, including over 30 federal jury trials. Mr. White represented numerous corporatio...
Simran Rahi is a trial attorney and litigation partner with Portner & Shure PA , serving clients from the firm’s Columbia, Maryland office. He represents individuals and families in Criminal Defense : General Practice, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, and Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants. His personal injury practice includes motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and medical malpractice matters, and his criminal defense work spans a wide range o...
Marvin Ochoa is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Criminal Defense: General Practice, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and DUI / DWI Defense. Marvin practices law in Rockville, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Marvin Ochoa 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 Marvin Ochoa is held by other lawyers.
Reginald Jordan is a criminal defense attorney with Portner & Shure PA , representing clients in Columbia, Maryland and surrounding areas. His practice centers on Criminal Defense : General Practice, where he focuses on defending the rights of individuals facing misdemeanor and felony charges under Maryland law. Prior to joining private practice, Reginald developed substantial courtroom and litigation experience at the Baltimore City Public Defender’s Office. In that role, he repres...
Nandin Dave is an Associate Attorney with Portner & Shure PA , serving clients in Columbia, Maryland and throughout the surrounding areas. He is dedicated to protecting clients’ rights and freedoms while providing thoughtful, client-focused legal representation. Nandin approaches every matter with care, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to clear communication. Practicing in Criminal Defense : General Practice, Nandin Dave represents individuals facing a wide range of crim...