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This year, 19 Silverman Thompson attorneys have been named as 2026 Maryland Super Lawyers and Rising Stars. We are beyond proud to have so many of our attorneys (spanning our breadth of practice areas) recognized by this highly selective publication.   To be considered, lawyers must be nominated by their peers. Nominees then undergo a vetting…

For the 12th year in a row, The Baltimore Sun has recognized Silverman Thompson Slutkin & White as a Top Workplaces 2025. This list of honorees is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey.* The confidential survey uniquely measures the employee experience, with the firm scoring highest in values, direction, and leadership.  …

Silverman Thompson is proud to announce that Andrew C. White has been named to The Daily Record’s 2025 Criminal Law Power List. This recognition honors the top legal professionals in the field of Maryland criminal law who demonstrate exceptional expertise, leadership, and dedication to the justice system. The honorees were selected by The Daily Record’s…

Silverman Thompson has been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®, ranked by Best Lawyers, for the Baltimore metropolitan area. This recognition is reserved for only the top 3.8% of law firms nationwide.   We’re proud to have 11 of our practice areas highlighted in this top ranking, proving the diversity of our expertise and our interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to serving our clients.  Learn more about our practice areas…

We are proud to announce Partner Kerri Smith has been named President of the Baltimore Bar Foundation and was recently profiled in the fall 2025 edition of The Bar Association of Baltimore City’s The Baltimore Barrister.  After years of leadership within the Bar Association of Baltimore City and dedication to the Baltimore community, her appointment marks the next step in her future of public service.  Learn more about Kerri’s community…

At Silverman Thompson, Counsel Ilona Shparaga has built a reputation as a skilled and dedicated business litigator. For more than seven years, she has represented clients in complex commercial disputes.Her practice is defined by a commitment to thorough preparation, creative problem-solving, and steadfast advocacy on behalf of her clients.  Ilona’s path to the legal profession…

Silverman Thompson is proud to announce that Partner Ethan Nochumowitz has been named to The Daily Record’s 2025 Personal Injury & Medical Malpractice Power List. Learn more about the recognition here. The Power List highlights individuals who are leading key organizations, driving change, making a meaningful impact in their communities, and inspiring others to succeed. This…

In a major appellate victory for Silverman Thompson, the Supreme Court of Maryland — in a 6-1 decision on July 30, 2025 — reversed the reckless endangerment conviction of a former Baltimore City police officer, holding that the officer had no legal duty to prevent a spontaneous, unprovoked assault committed by a third party. The…

In an opinion issued June 18, 2025, the Appellate Court of Maryland agreed with Silverman Thompson that the first- and second-degree murder charges against our client were barred by double jeopardy and reversed the trial court’s refusal to dismiss those charges. Our client was tried by jury in September 2022 with murder and other charges…

Welcome to the Silverman Thompson newsletter! If you’re not already a subscriber, sign up for our quarterly mailing list here. It has been a busy quarter for the firm since our last update. The firm has been active in state and federal trial courts throughout Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic. Some highlights include: Partners Kurt Nachtman…