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Silverman Thompson is Honored to be named among the Top Firms in the State by Daily Record Readers 14 Lawyers Appointed to Lead Suits Over Marriott's Data Breach The Honorable Joe Murphy, Jr.--Special Guest at Evidence Boot Camp 4/18 Bill Sinclair Speaks at American University Sports Symposium Firm Wins Construction Arbitration Silverman Thompson Partner Ramsay Whitworth Guest Speaker - Come to the CLE-Meet the Business and Tech Judges and Panel Discussion on Attorneys' Fees Awards Silverman Thompson Chosen by Attorney General and Governor Hogan to Represent State in Opioid Litigation The Honorable Alexander Williams, retired federal Judge, is 2018 Icon Honors Recipient Silverman Thompson, one of three firms representing banks and financial instituions, to file suit against Marriott International, Inc. for data breach. Silverman Thompson Highest Ranked Law Firm in 2018 Workplace Satisfaction Survey by Baltimore Sun Governor Larry Hogan Reappoints Partner Steven N. Leitess to the Maryland Commission on Uniform State Laws Silverman Thompson's Alex Williams Named to the National Commission to Review University of Maryland Football Program Silverman Thompson Voted Number One in Criminal Defense Silverman Thompson Member Mark Edelson Elected to the Democratic State Central Committee Silverman Thompson Files Suit on Behalf of Two Men Wrongfully Imprisoned as a Result of Planted Evidence by the Baltimore Police Department Gun Task Force Silverman Thompson Honored to be Named Among the Top Firms in the State by Daily Record Readers Former Silverman Thompson Attorney Geoffrey Hengerer Appointed District Court Judge Steve Grygiel Presents on Access to Justice Silverman Thompson is Co-Counsel in Class Action Suit Against World's Largest Rail Equipment Suppliers Kerri Smith Named 2018 Generation J.D. Honoree Kathleen Hanlon Sinclair to Serve as Panelist for Bar Association of Baltimore City Wellness Event Steve Grygiel Argues Class Certification in NHL Concussion Matter Super Lawyers Recognizes 19 Silverman Thompson Lawyers as Elite for 2018 Silverman Thompson Partner Bill Sinclair to Speak at American University Law Concussion Panel Silverman Thompson is Co-Counsel in Case in Which Second Circuit Revives Defamation Case Against Bloomberg L.P. Steve Grygiel Presents on Class Action Settlement Objections Silverman Thompson Named Top Criminal Firm in State by Daily Record Readers The Judge Alexander Williams, Jr. Center opens at the University of Maryland Kerri L. Smith Elected Officer of The Bar Association of Baltimore City Firm Elects Four New Partners Silverman Thompson Obtains $3.3m Judgment in Baltimore Arena Billboard Dispute Silverman Thompson Partner Bill Sinclair to Speak at UVA Law Concussion Panel Steve Silverman Receipient of 2016 UB Law School Dean's Award Silverman Thompson Achieves Significant Recovery for Baltimore Non-Profit Firm Secures Reversal of Baltimore County Teacher's Termination and Loss of Unenployment Insurance Silverman Thompson Wins Major Federal Court Rulling in NFL Painkiller Class Action Silverman Thompson Launches Fellowship Program at UB Law School Silverman Thompson Teams with MADD and Lands on Winning Side in Maryland's Highest Court Silverman Thompson Files Federal Lawsuit Against The St. Paul's School of Concord, NH Silverman Thompson Wins Historic Preemption Ruling in NHL Concussion Litigation Silverman Thompson Partner Steve Kelly to Introduce Governor Hogan at MD Crime Victim's Conference Hon. Joseph Murphy (Ret.) Plays Key Role in Crafting Justice Reinvestment Act Super Lawyers Recognizes 17 Silverman Thompson Lawyers as Elite Partner Anne McKenna to Discuss Online Speech & Social Media in the University on Jan. 20th at Johns Hopkins University Governor Hogan Appoints Alexander Williams Jr. to the UMMS Board of Directors Silverman Thompson Attorney Kate Sinclair Helps MSBA Launch Wellness Discussion Group Silverman Thompson Once Again Named a Top Workplace Steven J. Kelly is Named Partner Attorneys Steven Kelly and Anne McKenna Secure Victory in Major First-Amendment Decision Attorney Avery Strachan Wins Victory for Clients in Federal Claim Alleging Fraudulent Inducement Attorney Jayme L. Levy Recognized as Living Classrooms Rising Star Attorney Matthew Baldwin Joins Silverman Thompson as Chair of the Sports & Entertainment Law Group Governor Hogan Appoints Steven J. Kelly Chair of the Maryland State Board of Victim Services Governor Hogan Appoints Alexander Williams Jr. to Serve as Chair of the Appellate Judicial Nominating Commission Attorney Steven Kelly Speaks at the 2015 Crime Victim Law Conference Silverman Thompson Partner Bill Sinclair Becomes a Fellow of the Maryland Bar Foundation Silverman Thompson Attorney Steven Kelly Testifies at the House of Representatives Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice Steven D. Silverman Serves as a Panelist at the UCLA Labor, Entertainment & Sports Conference Attorneys Avery Strachan and Jason Wasserman are Named Partners at Silverman Thompson Silverman Thompson, National Co-Lead Counsel, Wins Major Victory for Former NHL Players Baltimore Court Grants Summary Judgment in Favor of Silverman Thompson Client Silverman Thompson Attorney Geoff Hengerer Appointed Governor Hogan's Deputy Legal Counsel Joe and Erin Murphy Headline Nineteen Silverman Thompson Lawyers Selected as Elite Steven D. Silverman Named a Most Influential Marylander 2015 Silverman Thompson Lawyers Erin Murphy and Steve Silverman Hired for Appeal: Reverse 1st Degree Murder Conviction The Hon. Alexander Williams, Jr., Retired Federal Judge, Joins Firm Court Upholds Silverman Thompson’s $36 Million Judgment Silverman Thompson Wins Case on Appeal to Reinstate Client as Trustee Silverman Thompson Donates $100,000 to University of Baltimore School of Law Judge Approves $190 Million Settlement Between Hopkins and Silverman Thompson Clients and Class Federal Judge Appoints Silverman Thompson as Co-Lead Class Counsel in NHL Concussion Injury Litigation Silverman Thompson Takes Leadership Role in Securing $190 Million Settlement Silverman Thompson Files Class Action Lawsuit Against the National Football League Former Federal Prosecutor Andrew Norman Joins Firm Partner Anne McKenna Authors Privacy Article for Rutgers Law Review Steve Silverman Awarded Governor's Citation Silverman Thompson Files NHL Amended Class Action Complaint Judge Murphy Speaks on Appellate Advocacy William Sinclair Elected Partner of Silverman Thompson Steve Kelly Trains Baltimore City Police US News & World Report Recognizes Silverman Thompson on Best Law Firm List for 2014 'Super Lawyers' Recognizes 15 Silverman Thompson Lawyers as Elite Silverman Thompson Files Class Action Lawsuit Against National Hockey League Silverman Thompson Files United States Supreme Court Brief on Behalf of MADD Creston Smith Wins First Degree Murder Acquittal for Client Silverman Thompson Reverses Lower Court: Wins Unanimous Decision in Maryland’s Highest Court Cyber Law Expert Anne McKenna to Speak to Students About Dangers of Online Activity Partner Anne McKenna Presents at Police Foundation Firm Recovers in Washington DC Wrongful Death Case Firm Obtains Dismissal of Federal Complaint in New Jersey Silverman Thompson Partner Andy White Appears on Discovery Channel’s Unusual Suspects: Driven to Murder Silverman Thompson Victim Rights Attorney Steve Kelly Wins US Department of Justice Award Partners Andy Slutkin and Andy White Recognized as Top Lawyers in State Silverman Thompson Recognized in Baltimore Magazine's ''Best Places to Work'' Issue Silverman Thompson Client Awarded $1.42M by Jury for Surgery on the Wrong Side Super Lawyers Names Fifteen Silverman Thompson Lawyers as Elite in Maryland for 2013 Firm Wins $1.8M Verdict Against Financial Giant UBS Silverman Thompson Overturns Twenty-Five Year Sentence on Appeal Silverman Thompson's Creston Smith is Legal Consultant for New CBS Legal Drama 'Made in Jersey' Silverman Thompson Partner Andy Slutkin Named Top Rated Lawyer by The National Law Journal Silverman Thompson Recovers $4M on Behalf of Disabled Father of Three Children Hon. Joseph F. Murphy (Ret.) Wins Prestigious Eney Award Hon. Joseph Murphy (Ret.) Awarded Judge of the Year for 2012 Silverman Thompson Overturns Conviction and 25 Year Sentence on Appeal Three Silverman Thompson Lawyers Recognized as Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 Firm Recovers Record $5 Million for Family Firm Successfully Advocates for Censure on Behalf of Senator Currie Super Lawyers Names Ten Silverman Thompson Lawyers as Elite in Maryland for 2012 Steve Silverman Recognized as Top Northeast Lawyer by Amtrak's Arrive Magazine Hon. Joseph F. Murphy, Jr. (Ret.) Joins Law Firm Five Silverman Thompson Lawyers are Adjunct Professors at Area Law Schools for Fall Semester Partner Andrew C. White Appointed to U.S. Magistrate Judge Selection Panel Firm Settles Product Liability Case for Injured Child - Forces Dangerous Product Off the Shelves Partner Andrew Slutkin Named One of the Best Lawyers in America Steve Silverman Co-Authors West Legal Treatise Firm Wins Rare Dismissal of Indictment of Attempted First Degree Murder Charges Bill Sinclair Named a Fellow of the Maryland State Bar Association’s Leadership Academy Silverman Thompson Appellate Attorney Erin Murphy to Present at Judicial Institute of Maryland Today Silverman Thompson Partner Andy White Gains Major Victory in Anne Arundel County Circuit Court – All Charges Against Prince Georges County Police Officer are Dropped on the Eve of Trial Firm Recovers Over $1.5M for Family Silverman Thompson Recovers $1.15 Million on Behalf of Injured Child Firm Settles Medical Malpractice Claim, Pre-Suit for Above Statutory Maximum Maryland Court of Appeals Judge Joseph F. Murphy, Jr. Will Join Silverman Thompson Upon His Retirement From the Court Andrew G. Slutkin Named Top 50 Maryland Lawyer Silverman Thompson Scores Large Victory in US District Court in Atlanta 'Super Lawyers' Names Nine Silverman Thompson Lawyers as Elite in Maryland Firm Wins Contested Custody Case on Behalf of Father Silverman Thompson Client Acquitted by Jury Despite Seemingly Overwhelming Evidence Partner Steve Silverman Named One of the Top Ten Lawyers in the Northeast Partner Monica Sherer on WBAL-TV to Discuss New Domestic Violence Law Partner Steven D. Silverman Named Super Lawyer in Corporate Counsel Edition Partner Andrew C. White Wins Major Victory in Slots Litigation Firm Files Lawsuit Against Dr. Midei and St. Joseph Hospital Silverman Thompson Recovers $1 Million for Disabled Senior Citizen Firm Reverses 10 Year Sentence on Appeal Jason Wasserman Named Chair-Elect of YLD of Bar Association of Baltimore City Firm Recovers $1.25 Million in Motorcycle Accident Case Partner Brian Thompson Wins Dismissal in High Profile Dog Fighting Case Silverman Thompson Named No. 1 Law Firm in Baltimore for Business Litigation/Corporate Law, Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Firm Settles Police Misconduct Case for $200,000.00 Prompting Daily Record Editorial "Super Lawyers" Names Eight Silverman Thompson Lawyers as Elite in Maryland Firm Settles Medical Malpractice Case for $3.5 Million Firm Wins $400,000.00 Verdict Against Hyatt Regency Firm Settles High-Profile Wrongful Death Case for $1.2 Million Partner Steven D. Silverman Wins Key Ruling in Alleged Hate Crime Silverman Thompson Now on Facebook! National Medical Malpractice Expert and Partner Andrew Slutkin Interviewed by National Public Radio Silverman Thompson Partner Andrew G. Slutkin’s Lawsuit Published as a Model for Other Lawyers Firm Settles Two Significant Wrongful Death Cases Brian Thompson Wins Jury Trial for Client in Baltimore County Governor O'Malley Re-Appoints Steve Silverman to Second Term Mr. Silverman Named Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America Firm Settles Client’s Auto Accident Case for $1 Million Firm Defeats State’s Motion to Dismiss in Wrongful Death Case Mr. Slutkin Elected Chairman of the Board of The League For People With Disabilities Andrew Slutkin Appears Before the Maryland Court of Appeals Firm Convinces Appellate Court to Toss $33.6 Million Damage Award Partner Andrew Slutkin Presents at MICPEL Trial Advocacy Program Firm Halts Enforcement of $33.6 Million Judgment Firm Resolves Complex Product Liability Case for $1,000,000.00 Court Awards $300,000.00 Judgment Against Altieri Homes Firm Wins Key Ruling in Wrongful Death Case Against Bowling Brook Defendants Silverman Thompson Client to Receive Probation in High Profile Murder Case Monica Scherer Wins Highly Contested Child Custody Battle Against Father-Attorney Ira Rainess to Serve on Advisory Board of UB Law School's New Sports Institute Firm Wins $300,000.00 Federal Judgment in Fair Labor Standards Act Case Firm Wins Acquittal on All Charges in 1st Degree Murder Case 6 Silverman Thompson Attorneys Named 'Super Lawyers' Three Silverman Thompson Partners Selected as Top 100 Trial Lawyers for State of Maryland Firm Wins Contested Custody Battle for Maryland Father Steve Silverman Appears on Dr. Phil Show Federal Jury Finds for Silverman Thompson Client in Trucking Accident Firm Wins Reversal in Medical Malpractice Appeal Firm's Medical Malpractice Lawyers Consult for Maryland Legal Publication Maryland Federal Judge Gives Significantly Reduced Sentence in $1,000,000 Mail Fraud Case Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer Andrew C. White Consults for Baltimore Sun Avery Strachan Named Co-Chair of Baltimore City Bar Association Lawyer Referral Monica Scherer Wins Major Custody Decision in Circuit Court for Howard County Andrew Slutkin Teaches at MD Trial Advocacy Inst. Silverman Thompson Named One of Region's Largest Law Firms Silverman Thompson Supports Maryland Legal Aid 'Super Lawyers' Names Four Silverman Thompson Partners 2 Partners Named to Top 100 Trial Lawyers Governor Appoints Brian Thompson Andrew Slutkin Presents at MICPEL Andrew Slutkin Joins Firm as Partner Million Dollar Verdict Upheld on Appeal Silverman Named to Atty General's Transition Team