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James D. Cardea is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. James D., who practices law in Baltimore, Maryland, has been recognized since 2011. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Charles R. “Chuck” Bacharach is Chair of Gordon Feinblatt’s Employment Group and a member of the firm’s Litigation and Health Care practice groups. He represents employers and management in a broad range of employment law matters, including employment discrimination, sexual harassment, wage and hour disputes, wrongful discharge claims, employment contract disputes, ERISA claims, False Claims Act matters, defamation claims, and negligent misrepresentation actions. Chuck...
Brian Cathell is a trial lawyer known for his intense preparation and effectiveness in the courtroom. Prior to joining Wais, Vogelstein, Forman, Koch & Norman LLC , Brian was a Partner at one of Maryland’s most successful medical malpractice defense firms before realizing that his true passion was helping the victims of medical negligence. During his years of defending health care providers, Brian gained invaluable experience with complicated medical issues and the tactics and strat...
Leah Barron is a top attorney recognized since 2024 by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Leah is a founding partner of Brown & Barron and has dedicated her legal career to protecting plaintiffs who have been harmed by corporate malfeasance. Leah currently focuses her practice on representing families who have lost a loved one due to abuse or neglect at a nursing home. She prides herself on having devel...
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...
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.
Stephan Y. Brennan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law and Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants. Stephan Y., who practices law in Pasadena, Maryland, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephan Y. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Patrick J. Howley is a shareholder in the Firm’s Trusts & Estates Department. His practice focuses on estate planning for individuals and families, as well as representation of fiduciaries in the administration of estates and trusts. Mr. Howley counsels clients on the use of Wills, Revocable Trusts, Financial Powers of Attorney, Health Care Powers of Attorney and Living Wills to accomplish their estate planning objectives. He also advises on the use of advanced techniques designed t...
David E. Kay is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. David E., who practices law in Bethesda, Maryland, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Benjamin P. Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Litigation - Real Estate, Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law and Real Estate Law. Benjamin P., who practices law in Potomac, Maryland, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Benjamin P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and ...
I enjoy working with clients to ensure their family’s futures are secure, whether they are getting their first estate plan in place, assisting with estate or trust administration or helping to protect assets in case of divorce. I have developed long term relationships with clients, which allows me to alert them to changes in the law that may impact their plans. I am admitted to practice in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia and I focus on the area of wills, trusts, estate p...
Mr. O’Meally is an equity member and Chair of the Labor, Employment and Education department at PK Law. Mr. O’Meally has worked closely with superintendents, boards of education, private schools, and private sector employers for over 36 years on a wide-variety of matters including collective bargaining, employment litigation, Title IX, civil rights litigation, construction and procurement issues, and Open Meetings Act compliance. A 1984 graduate of the University of Maryland Schoo...
Over four decades, Elliott has developed a sophisticated and broad-based commercial practice, including M&A and other business transactions; commercial real estate transactions; entity formation; business “divorces" and restructurings; owner agreements; employment agreements, independent contractor and consulting agreements; noncompete agreements; licensing and protection of intellectual property; marital property settlement agreements; dispute resolution; business contracts; succes...
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...
Michal Shinnar is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Civil Rights Law, Employment Law - Individuals and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Michal, who practices law in Greenbelt, Maryland, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michal is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Robert Harris is a real estate and land use attorney at Lerch, Early & Brewer in Bethesda, Maryland. He helps landowners strategically improve the use and value of their real estate. His practice includes zoning, land use, real estate and municipal affairs. He represents commercial and residential landowners before planning commissions, courts, governmental agencies and elected officials in connection with obtaining development approvals and in the protection of land use rights in Montgom...