Meet this year’s class of dynamic, young lawyers nominated by their firm because they demonstrate diligence, passion, and professionalism in their respective area of legal practice. Each lawyer is about 40 years old or younger. Their zenith awaits them. Read on to meet the Up & Coming Lawyers Class of 2023.
Lawyers are listed alphabetically by last name.
Kaya Abukassis
Stevens Palmer, LLC
114 W. Water Street, Centreville; 410-758-4600; spp-law.com
Education: University of Baltimore Legal Specialty(s): Family Law, Mediation, Criminal Law The firm said: “Ms. Abukassis is a new attorney in our office and has already shown great promise as an advocate and counselor. She is attentive, bright, and is a wonderful addition to the legal community on the Eastern Shore.”
Corinne D. Adams
YVS Law, LLC (f/k/a Yumkas, Vidmar, Sweeney & Mulrenin, LLC)
185 Admiral Cochrane Drive, Ste. 130, Annapolis; 410-571-2780; yvslaw.com
Education: St. John’s University School of Law Legal Specialty(s): Insolvency, Bankruptcy The firm said: “Corinne is known internally as the ‘Receivership Queen’ for her intricate knowledge of the Maryland Commercial Receivership Act. I know of no other lawyer her age as well-practiced in this niche area. Corinne’s leadership roles include IWIRC and Inn of Court board positions.”
David Baines
Law Offices Ewing, Dietz, Fountain & Kaludis
16 South Washington Street, Easton; 410-822-1988; ewingdietz.com
Education: University of Baltimore School of Law Legal Specialty(s): Civil, Personal Injury The firm said: “David is a litigator who shines in the courtroom and handles many of our highly contentious matters. His background in peronsal injury litigation is extremely beneficial to his clients and allows for him to navigate the most difficult of cases. His comfort and proficiency in the courtroom makes him a rising star.”
Erin K. Benson
YVS Law, LLC (f/k/a Yumkas, Vidmar, Sweeney & Mulrenin, LLC)
185 Admiral Cochrane Drive, Ste. 130, Annapolis; 410-571-2780; yvslaw.com
Education: University of Baltimore School of Law Legal Specialty(s): Environmental, Real Estate, Land Use The firm said: “Erin helps clients secure project permits and approvals, and with document drafting, due diligence analysis, and title review to facilitate successful transactions. Erin is passionate about the work she does at the firm and is a zealous and creative problem solver.”
Magaly Bittner
Jimeno & Gray
7310 Ritchie Highway, Ste. 900, Glen Burnie; 443-249-8683; jimenogray.com
Education: U of Maryland Law School Legal Specialty(s): Family Law The firm said: “Up and coming lawyer with great potential. Empathetic and knowledgable.”
Meagan C. Borgerson
Kagan Stern Marinello & Beard LLC
238 West Street, Annapolis; 410-216-7900; kaganstern.com
Education: University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law Legal Specialty(s): Civil Litigation, Business Law The firm said: “Meagan has established herself as a go-to attorney for complex business, employment, and other civil litigation, and has steadfastly demonstrated the ability to handle the firm’s most complex matters. She epitomizes the type of reliable, competent, and successful attorney our clients need.”
Sarah Brown
Hillman, Brown & Darrow, P.A.
221 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis; 410-263-3131; hbdlaw.com
Education: American University Washington College of Law Legal Specialty(s): Family Law, Protective Order, Adoptions The firm said: “Sarah recently made partner at Hillman, Brown & Darrow, P.A. Sarah strongly advocates for her clients and and develops a relationship with her clients to make them feel comfortable during a stressful process. She represents many clients going through complex divorces and custody disputes. Outside of her practice, she is the President of the Board of Managers for GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis and is active in the Annapolis community.”
Beth Burgee
Sinclair Prosser Gasior
900 Bestgate Road, Ste. 103, Annapolis; 410-573-4818; spgasior.com
Education: University of Maryland Legal Specialty(s): Estate Administration, Probate The firm said: “Beth is committed to helping people preserve their estate and protect their legacy. Beth sees the attorney-client relationship as an important cornerstone in her practice and strives to work together with her clients in order to sail as smoothly as possible through an otherwise difficult time.”
Brian Burkett
Council Baradel
125 West Street, 4th Floor, Annapolis’ 410-268-6600; councilbaradel.com
Education: University of Maryland School of Law (J.D.); Purdue University (B.S.) Legal Specialty(s): Litigation, Real Estate The firm said: “Brian focuses his practice on general civil litigation, real property litigation, and commercial and business law. Brian advises clients throughout the litigation process, and regularly advises businesses and individuals on business organization, commercial transactions and real estate settlements. Brian has acquired high-level exposure to executive decision-making, mergers, and real-world business training.”
Andrew Burnett
Potter Burnett Law
16701 Melford Boulevard, Ste. 421, Bowie; 301-804-6784; potterburnettlaw.com
Education: University Of Baltimore School of LawLegal Specialty(s): Medical MalpracticeThe firm said: “Andrew has built a thriving medical malpractice department at his firm. He zealously represents victims of abuse, neglect, and malpractice. He handles his cases with compassion, kindness, and skill. He has tried many cases and negotiated several million dollar plus settlements, in addition to countless six figure settlements.”
Kelly Callahan
Liff, Walsh & Simmons
181 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Ste. 200, Annapolis; 410-266-9500; liffwalsh.com
Education: The University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law (J.D.); Syracuse University (B.A., Public Relations, Spanish) Legal Specialty(s): Business Law, Commercial Finance, Real Estate The firm said: “Kelly consistently applies creative problem solving, helping to overcome unforeseen challenges while finding solutions to unconventional problems. She is extremely reliable and advocates passionately for her clients. She has a tremendous depth of law knowledge making her a huge asset to the team.”
Regan T. Caton
Franke Beckett, LLC
131 West Street, Ste. 301, Annapolis; 410-263-4876; fredfranke.com
Education: University of Maryland School of Law Legal Specialty(s): Estates and Trusts The firm said: “Regan focuses exclusively on the law of estates and trusts. Within that practice, she meets with clients and prepares estate planning documents tailored to the clients’ specific needs. She also has assisted in contested fiduciary litigation cases and in the administration of decedents’ estates. Regan brings this broad experience to every client engagement.”
Patrice Clarke
Iliff, Meredith, Wildberger & Brennan, P.C.
8055 Ritchie Highway, Ste. 201, Pasadena; 410-685-1166; ilimer.com
Education: University of Baltimore Legal Specialty(s): Medical Malpractice The firm said: “Patrice is a very talented lawyer, and her skills encompass many areas of practice. Patrice is a fine trial lawyer, and she is also proficient as a researcher and writer. Patrice is a passionate and zealous advocate for her clients, and she has helped many people through her practice of law.”
Hannah M. Coffin
Franke Beckett, LLC
131 West Street, Ste. 301, Annapolis; 410-263-4876; fredfranke.com
Education: University of Maryland School of Law Legal Specialty(s): Estates and Trusts The firm said: “At the firm, Hannah focuses on the law of estates and trusts. By handling every aspect within the practice area, Hannah has a broad perspective of the law of estates and trusts. This broad range of experience within a concentrated law practice creates a synergy that strengthens Hannah’s handling of each client matter.”
Brent Conrad
McAllister, DeTar, Showalter & Walker LLC
706 Giddings Avenue, Ste. 305, Annapolis; 410-934-3900; mdswlaw.com
Education: University of Baltimore School of Law Legal Specialty(s): Employment, Business, and Commercial Law The firm said: “A dedicated and driven attorney, Brent goes above and beyond to provide his clients with exceptional legal service. Brent’s remarkable legal knowledge and work ethic have made him an accomplished member of the MDSW Annapolis team.”
Kayla Coursey
Braden, Thompson, Poltrack, Mundy & McQueeney, LLP
102 St. Claire Place, Ste. 2, Stevensville; 410-643-4110; bt-lawyer.com
Education: University of Baltimore School of Law Legal Specialty(s): General Law The firm said: “Kayla’s practice focuses primarily on domestic matters, business matters, and estate planning and administration. Kayla also enjoys assisting her clients in the areas of real estate, civil litigation, and minor and serious traffic violations.”
Laura Curry
Sinclair Prosser Gasior
900 Bestgate Road, Ste. 103, Annapolis; 410-573-4818; spgasior.com
Education: College of the Holy Cross Legal Specialty(s): Estate Planning, Elder Law The firm said: “Laura devotes her practice to meeting with clients to create or update their estate planning documents throughout the transitions of life. She also provides caring support to family members when a loved one is experiencing incapacity issues or crisis planning for Medicaid in the event of a long term care stay. Laura is dedicated to educating the public on the estate planning choices they can make to provide both financial and emotional security for their families.”
Katie D’Entremont
Hillman, Brown & Darrow, P.A.
221 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis; 410-263-3131; hbdlaw.com
Education: American University Washington College of Law Legal Specialty(s): Domestic Violence The firm said: “Katie’s practice has focused on representing individuals that cannot always advocate for themselves. At the beginning of her career, Katie focused her work on the nuanced area of Domestic Violence Law where she represented and advised hundreds of victims of intimate partner violence at the House of Ruth Maryland. She recently joined Hillman Brown and Darrow, PA and expects to broaden her practice.”
Patrick W. Daley
Kagan Stern Marinello & Beard LLC
238 West Street, Annapolis; 410-216-7900; kaganstern.com
Education: Regent University School of Law Legal Specialty(s): Civil Litigation, Business Law The firm said: “In the seven years since joining Kagan Stern, Patrick has rapidly advanced into the type of litigator the firm’s clients expect. Focusing on complex business and commercial litigation, Patrick is particularly experienced in construction, property, and fiduciary disputes and has earned and firmly established a reputation as an exceptionally competent, trustworthy, and successful advocate.”
Gary Damico
Evans Law
113 Cathedral Street, Annapolis; 410-431-2599; msevanslaw.com
Education: University of Baltimore School of Law Legal Specialty(s): Real Estate The firm said: “Gary has quickly ascended to become a partner and has helped to develop and grow our real estate transactions department, which he now leads. He routinely handles multi-million dollar transactions for both buyers and sellers of real estate. Gary also has been responsible for upgrading and modernizing all of the law firm systems, and is currently focusing on marketing and growing the practice.”
Patrick Gardiner
Henderson Law, LLC
2127 Espey Court, Ste. 204, Crofton; 410-721-1979; hendersonlawllc.com
Education: University of Maryland School of Law Legal Specialty(s): Legal Malpractice, Personal Injury The firm said: “Mr. Gardiner has received the honor and distinction of being named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers for years 2020 and 2021. Having personally known Mr. Gardiner his entire career as an attorney, I have found him to have incredible integrity, intellect, and work ethic.”
Robert Greenberg
Greenberg Legal Group LLC
1910 Towne Centre Boulevard, Ste. 250, Annapolis; 410-673-4888; greenberglegalgroup.com
Education: University of Maryland School of Law Legal Specialty(s): Family Law The firm said: “Robert provides exceptional service to his clients in a wide range of family law matters. He practices in courts across the State and has developed a reputation as a balanced yet aggressive litigator who tailors his approach to each case based on each client’s individual needs.”
Brittney Grizzanti
Bagley & Rhody, P.C.
1788 Forest Drive, Annapolis; 410-573-1626; bagleyrhody.com
Education: University of Baltimore School of Law Legal Specialty(s): Estate Planning The firm said: “Brittany is the head of estate planning for Bagley & Rhody, P.C., responsible for developing and implementing customized strategies to meet the needs of our individual estate planning clients, including the preparation of estate planning documents, estate and gift tax planning, disability planning and charitable planning.”
Andre Habib
Liff, Walsh & Simmons
181 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Ste. 200, Annapolis; 410-266-9500; liffwalsh.com
Education: Widener University Delaware School of Law (J.D.); University of North Carolina Wilmington Legal Specialty(s): Business Law, Civil Litigation, Commercial Finance, Real Estate The firm said: “A team player with a tremendous work ethic, Andre applies creative thinking skills to find new ways to resolve complex problems. He is diligent in all of his work, resulting in excellent attention to detail.”
Sean Hatley
Bowman Jarashow Law LLC
162 West Street, Annapolis; 410-267-9545; bowmanjarashow.com
Education: St. Mary’s College of Maryland; University of Baltimore School of Law Legal Specialty(s): Business Transactions, Litigation The firm said: “Sean has quickly risen the ranks in the Maryland legal community, developing a sophisticated transactional and litigation practice. Business leaders and fellow professionals trust him to deliver practical, actionable advice on various issues. As a result, he has developed a ‘general counsel’ relationship with his clients and assists in navigating the day-to-day complexities of running and growing their businesses.”
Justin Hoyt
Stevens Palmer, LLC
114 W. Water Street, Centreville; 410-758-4600; spp-law.com
Education: American University Washington College of Law Legal Specialty(s): Family Law, Civil Litigation, Criminal Defense The firm said: “Mr. Hoyt is detail-oriented and committed to being a zealous advocate for his clients, no matter the legal issue. His experience as a prosecutor has prepared him to be a well-rounded attorney in and out of court and he is able to provide decisive, assertive, and compassionate representation.”
David Jaklitsch
Jaklitsch Law Group
14350 Old Marlboro Pike, Upper Marlboro; 866-586-6079; jaklitschlawgroup.com
Education: University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law Legal Specialty(s): Personal Injury• The firm said: “In less than one year with the Jaklitsch Law Group, David has already generated multiple six and seven figure cases, appears in trial on at least a weekly basis, but has yet to lose a trial. He provides impeccable client service, is a skilled writer, and is loved by his clients and support staff.”
Tony Kupersmith
McAllister, DeTar, Showalter & Walker LLC
706 Giddings Avenue, Ste. 305, Annapolis; 410-934-3900; mdswlaw.com
Education: William & Mary Law School Legal Specialty(s): Real Estate, Land Use, Zoning Law The firm said: “Tony’s multi-faceted practice produces consistently positive outcomes for his clients. While Tony’s practice primarily focuses on real estate, land use, and zoning law, as a former County Attorney, Tony can leverage his broader government background to help clients with a range of issues.”
Kelly Kylis
McNamee Hosea, P.A.
888 Bestgate Road, Ste. 402, Annapolis; 410-266-9909; mhlawyers.com
Education: The Catholic University of America; Columbus School of Law Legal Specialty(s): Litigation, Personal Injury The firm said: “Dedicated, compassionate, and reasonable, Kelly’s goal is to solve her clients’ legal issues in the most effective, efficient, and positive manner possible. In addition to vigorously representing her clients in court, she is creative and responsive to her clients’ needs and pursues all available opportunities for dispute resolution to ensure efficient and conscientious results.”
Frank Lozupone
Bowman Jarashow Law LLC
162 West Street, Annapolis; 410-267-9545; bowmanjarashow.com
Education: St. Francis University; University of Baltimore School of Law Legal Specialty(s): Real Estate, Fiduciary Litigation The firm said: “Frank is a young and growing lawyer, rooting his practice in civil litigation and business matters in Anne Arundel County. Not all litigation and legal dilemmas are created equal, and Mr. Lozupone provides creative and effective solutions for his clients. His perseverance and work ethic combined with his legal skill set make him an effective and affable lawyer for all clients.”
Genevieve Macfarlane
Stevens Palmer, LLC
114 W. Water Street, Centreville; 410-758-4600; spp-law.com
Education: Washington College, BA; University of Maryland, JD Legal Specialty(s): Real Estate, Land Use The firm said: “Ms. Macfarlane is committed to excellence in her practice areas. She offers sophisticated representation to a variety of clients for all aspects of both commercial and residential transactions. Ms. Macfarlane also serves as the president of the Queen Anne’s County Bar Association.”
Brendan Madden
Reinstein Glackin & Herriott, LLC
185 Admiral Cochrane Drive, Ste. 115, Annapolis; 301-850-7349; rghlawyers.com
Education: University of Maryland, BA; University of Maryland, JD Legal Specialty(s): Family Law The firm said: “Brendan is truly a rising star in the firm, who has rapidly developed an expertise in our appellate practice that is unsurpassed. His writing skills are exemplary, as are his intellectual insights in complicated areas of legal practice and procedure. I recommend Brendan without reservation.”
Nicholas Mastracci
The Law Offices of Stacey B. Rice, LLC
79 Franklin Street, Annapolis; 410-709-8971; staceyricelaw.com
Education: University of Baltimore School of Law Legal Specialty(s): Family Law The firm said: “Nick brings a unique perspective in child custody and access cases as a child of separation and divorce to help clients understand the importance of their children’s best interests and needs. Nick strongly advocates for his clients and was selected as a Super Lawyers Rising Star for 2023.”
Benjamin Meredith
Iliff, Meredith, Wildberger & Brennan, P.C.
8055 Ritchie Highway, Ste. 201, Pasadena; 410-685-1166; ilimer.com
Education: University of Baltimore Legal Specialty(s): Medical Malpractice The firm said: “Ben is a fine attorney. Ben is a skilled trial lawyer, and he also excels in motions practice. Ben is a steadfast and resolute advocate for his clients, and he has helped many people through his legal representation. Ben is active in the legal community through the Maryland State Bar Association, Anne Arundel Bar Association, and Maryland Association for Justice.”
Alexander Pagnotta
Sinclair Prosser Gasior
900 Bestgate Road, Ste. 103, Annapolis; 410-573-4818; spgasior.com
Education: University of Maryland Legal Specialty(s): Estate Administration & Probate The firm said: “Alex focuses his practice on the areas of estate administration and probate. He understands that handling the estate of a deceased loved one is a sensitive and difficult subject matter and provides caring guidance throughout the process. His attention to detail during the complex process of estate administration ensures his success in exceeding client expectations.”
Ryan Perna
Staples Law Group
116 Cathedral Street, Ste. D, Annapolis; 410-268-0703; stapleslawgroup.com
Education: University of Baltimore Law School Legal Specialty(s): Personal Injury The firm said: “Ryan is an excellent litigator with a great courtroom presence and demonstrates topnotch legal skills. He also has superb client control and is quick on his feet. He has both Circuit and District Court experience. He became a partner at Staples Law Group in 2022.”
Carla Poole
Hillman, Brown & Darrow, P.A.
221 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis; 410-263-3131; hbdlaw.com
Education: University of Baltimore School of Law Legal Specialty(s): Domestic law The firm said: “Carla brings the perfect combination of tenacity and benevolence to handle tough cases and clients both in and out of the courtroom. She readily greets challenges and works best in high-stress situations, both characteristics largely being attributed to a combination of her prior career in law enforcement, being a mom of five children, and her volunteerism with local clubs and organizations in Anne Arundel County.”
Samantha Posner
The Law Offices of Stacey B. Rice, LLC
79 Franklin Street, Annapolis; 410-709-8971; staceyricelaw.com
Education: University of Baltimore School of Law; University of Maryland undergrad Legal Specialty(s): Family Law The firm said: “Though Samantha strives to promote peaceful and amicable resolutions for her clients, she is also a fierce trial attorney and has successfully litigated several complex multi-day trials. Samantha is a tenacious, zealous advocate for her clients.”
Coryn Rosenstock
Altman & Associates, A Division of Frost Law
11300 Rockville Pike, Ste. 708, Rockville; 301-468-3220; altmanassociates.net
Education: The George Washington University Law School Legal Specialty(s): Estate Planning The firm said: “Coryn loves estate planning and is a passionate advocate, especially when working with young couples starting their lives together. Her proficiency in estate planning has led to Coryn being asked to present at multiple events and webinars on a variety of estate planning topics. Her constant teaching reinforces her knowledge of estate law which, in turn, helps her with clients.”
Ishar Singh
Council Baradel
125 West Street, 4th Floor, Annapolis; 410-268-6600; councilbaradel.com
Education: University of Baltimore School of Law (J.D.); University of Maryland, Baltimore County (B.A.) Legal Specialty(s): Litigation The firm said: “Ishar’s areas of practice include civil litigation, business/corporate litigation, insurance defense, and real estate litigation. Prior to joining private practice, Ishar represented individuals in criminal matters in Anne Arundel County as an Assistant Public Defender for two years.”
Zoha Sohail
Frost Law
839 Bestgate Road, Ste. 400, Annapolis; 410-291-1136; askfrost.com
Education: University of San Diego School of Law Legal Specialty(s): Tax Law The firm said: “Zoha is versatile and works across a vast range of tax controversy matters, including international compliance cases, federal and state examinations, innocent spouse relief claims. She also represents clients before the IRS and state in collection matters, penalty abatement claims, employment taxes, sales tax matters and trust fund recovery penalty cases. Clients praise Zoha for her professionalism, insight, compassion, and high level of confidence throughout the process.”
Renee Sullivan
Bagley & Rhody, P.C.
1788 Forest Drive, Annapolis; 410-573-1626; bagleyrhody.com
Education: Tulane University School of Law Legal Specialty(s): Estate and Trust Administration The firm said: “Senior associate in the Estate and Trust Administration Department for Bagley & Rhody, P.C. advising fiduciaries and beneficiaries on all matters related to the administration of estates and trusts.”
Joshua C. Sussex
SG Legal Group, LLC
40 W. Chesapeake Avenue, Ste. 515, Towson; 410-344-7100; sglegalgroup.com
Education: University of Baltimore School of Law Legal Specialty(s): Personal Injury The firm said: “Extremely dedicated. Completed undergrad and law school in 4.5 years instead of the traditional 7 years. Represents and is from Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Cares about clients, always does right by the client, genuinely cares about getting injured clients the most possible compensation.”
Lauren Torggler
Hillman, Brown & Darrow, P.A.
221 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis; 410-263-3131; hbdlaw.com
Education: Catholic University Columbus School of Law; University of Miami (undergrad) Legal Specialty(s): Family Law The firm said: “Lauren began working with us 15 years ago as a file clerk and worked her way up to attorney after law school. Along with her strong research and writing skills, she is the firm’s primary discovery attorney and is an invaluable part of the firm. She also enjoys volunteering and has acted as a mentor for incoming first-year students at her former law school.”
Paul Tracy
Frost Law
839 Bestgate Road, Ste. 400, Annapolis; 410-291-1136; askfrost.com
Education: University of California, Davis, School of Law Legal Specialty(s): Tax, Business Law The firm said: “Paul is only a third-year lawyer, licensed in three states, California, the District of Columbia, and Maryland. He leverages his background as a combat pilot in the United States Air Force to lead positive outcomes on matters through all stages. Paul helps with an array of legal matters including litigation and tax-focused business and estate planning.”
James Tuomey
McNamee Hosea, P.A.
888 Bestgate Road, Ste. 402, Annapolis; 410-266-9909; mhlawyers.com
Education: Brooklyn Law School Legal Specialty(s): Litigation, Criminal Defense, Business The firm said: “James Tuomey is a seasoned trial attorney with experience practicing as both a state and federal prosecutor, he understands how to build the strongest possible cases for his clients. Diligent, prepared, and unflappable, Mr. Tuomey brings sound counsel and representation to all the matters he handles, making sure to communicate with, and understand the specific needs of each client.”
Lucas Van Deusen
Bowman Jarashow Law LLC
162 West Street, Annapolis; 410-267-9545; bowmanjarashow.com
Education: University of Maryland, College Park; University of Baltimore School of Law Legal Specialty(s): Complex Civil Litigation The firm said: “Lucas’ aptitude and work ethic have immediately earned the trust and confidence of the firm’s clients. Whether it be a complex legal issue that requires expeditious briefing or preparing for a multi-week jury trial, Lucas has steadfastly demonstrated that he is up for any challenge.”
Nathan Volke
The Law Offices of Stacey B. Rice, LLC
79 Franklin Street, Annapolis; 410-709-8971; staceyricelaw.com
Education: University of Baltimore School of Law; UMBC Legal Specialty(s): Family Law The firm said: “Nathan has been successfully litigating complex family law matters for more than a decade. Whether leading cases through trial or negotiating settlement agreements, Nathan’s clients appreciate that he is thorough, detail oriented, and a champion for their interests.”
Alexander Ward
McNamee Hosea, P.A.
888 Bestgate Road, Ste. 402, Annapolis; 410-266-9909; mhlawyers.com
Education: University of Maryland School of Law Legal Specialty(s): Commercial Real Estate Transactions, Business, Contracts The firm said: “Analytical and hardworking, Alex effectively assists his clients in understanding the details of transactions that may otherwise be overlooked. He uses his knowledge, experience, and resources to help people navigate problems they may not understand. Alex brings knowledge and intuition to the firm and helps local business owners reach their goals.”
Jon Watson
Bagley & Rhody, P.C.
1788 Forest Drive, Annapolis; 410-573-1626; bagleyrhody.com
Education: University of Maryland School of Law Legal Specialty(s): Corporate Law The firm said: “Jon heads the corporate department for Bagley & Rhody, P.C., handling all business matters including formation, operation, mergers and acquisition, and succession planning.”
Josh Welborn
Liff, Walsh & Simmons
181 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Ste. 200, Annapolis; 410-266-9500; liffwalsh.com
Education: Florida Coastal School of Law (J.D.); University of Maryland Baltimore County (B.S., Biochemistry and Molecular Biology) Legal Specialty(s): Business Law, Business Litigation, Employment Law The firm said: “Josh focuses his legal practice on assisting clients in resolving their business disputes. Josh assesses each individual client’s unique goals and situation and applies a practical outlook to each matter he handles. He consistently displays high-quality skills, including tenacious research, collaboration, and persuasive writing.”
Shelby Whale
Reinstein Glackin & Herriott, LLC
185 Admiral Cochrane Drive, Ste. 115, Annapolis; 301-850-7349; rghlawyers.com
Education: University of Detroit Mercy, BA; Michigan State University, JD Legal Specialty(s): Family Law The firm said: “Shelby is an excellent young attorney who brings great skills, intelligence, and insight to our firm. In the three years that she has worked with us since graduating from law school, she has shown a willingness to work hard and advocate passionately for our clients, and she has become a crucial addition to our family law practice. I highly recommend her.”