Offit Kurman is pleased to announce that 24 of the firm’s attorneys have been included on lists of The Best Lawyers in America for 2020. Based on over 7 million peer reviews provided by attorneys, the rankings are a leading, unbiased source of legal referrals in the United States.

The Offit Kurman lawyers on the lists are a diverse group of individuals whose practices span various legal service areas, including family law, bankruptcy, insurance, real estate, education law, business organizations, and commercial litigation.

All 24 of the attorneys recognized this year have appeared on the lists multiple times. Additionally, 2020 marks a milestone for several Offit Kurman attorneys. Howard Kurman and Shirley Keisler are celebrating their 5th years on the Best Lawyers lists. Edward Bloom, Sara Donohue, and Michael Conley are celebrating their 10th years. Finally, the firm would like to give special recognition to Cheryl Hepfer and Richard Wasserman, who are celebrating their 25th Best Lawyers anniversaries.

Links to these attorneys’ biographies, along with their Best Lawyers practice areas and years included on the list, can be found below.

Maryland

Alex M. Allman (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2019)
Family Law and Family Law Mediation
Baltimore Office

Edward A. Bloom (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010)
Real Estate Law
Bethesda Office

Sandra A. Brooks (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2018)
Family Law and Family Law Arbitration
Bethesda Office

Sara M. Donohue (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010)
Family Law
Bethesda Office

Cheryl L. Hepfer (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1995)
Family Law
Bethesda Office

James M. Hoffman (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013)
Litigation – Bankruptcy
Bethesda Office

Howard K. Kurman (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2015)
Employment Law – Management
Baltimore Office

Joyce A. Kuhns (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007)
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law; and Litigation – Bankruptcy
Baltimore Office

Timothy C. Lynch (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013)
Commercial Litigation and Litigation – Real Estate
Baltimore Office

Catherine H. McQueen (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2018)
Family Law
Bethesda Office

Pilar C. Nichols (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2018)
Family Law
Bethesda Office

Theodore A. Offit (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013)
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Maple Lawn Office

Ronald L. Ogens (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2008)
Family Law, Family Law Mediation, and Family Law Arbitration
Bethesda Office

Bryn H. Sherman (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013)
Real Estate Law
Bethesda Office

Richard L. Wasserman (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1995)
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (Baltimore); Bet-the-Company Litigation; and Litigation – Bankruptcy
Baltimore Office

New York

Thomas Pitegoff (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013)
Lawyer of the Year, Franchise Law (New York - 2020, 2015)
New York Office

Pennsylvania

Michael Conley (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010)
Insurance Law
Philadelphia Office

Jay M. Levin (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2006)
Lawyer of the Year, Insurance Law (Philadelphia)
Philadelphia Office

Neil A. Morris (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2012)
Litigation – Labor and Employment
Philadelphia Office

Virginia

Joseph A. Condo (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1983)
Family Law
Tysons Corner Office

C. Thomas Hicks III (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1989)
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law, and Real Estate Law
Tysons Corner Office

Shirley F. Keisler (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2015)
Family Law
Tysons Corner Office

Steven David Stone (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013)
Education Law
Tysons Corner Office

Lauren Rote
Trusts and Estates
Tysons Corner Office

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