Firm News

This year, over one-third of Silverman Thompson’s attorneys have been recognized in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This recognition is entirely based on nomination and peer-reviewed voting, meaning our 17 recognized lawyers are known amongst their peers for being the best private practice lawyers in the region.  “For over 40 years,…

“But big stories and bigger personalities still find their way to this so-called small town, and no one has seen more of them than Steve Silverman.” We’re proud to see Managing Partner Steve Silverman on the cover of Maryland Super Lawyers 2024. Steve Silverman, the Firm’s founder and managing partner, is renowned for his extensive…

Silverman Thompson is proud to announce the addition of Kurt E. Nachtman as a partner in its Downtown Baltimore office. Mr. Nachtman, a highly respected trial attorney with nearly two decades of legal experience, will bolster the firm’s capabilities in personal injury, civil litigation, and white-collar criminal defense. At Silverman Thompson, Mr. Nachtman will practice…

September 18, 2024 — This week, attorneys Brian Thompson and Patrick Seidel successfully defended a Baltimore County Police Corporal who was charged with multiple crimes, including misconduct in office and excessive force, in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City. In September of last year, the State’s alleged “victim” had been arrested in Baltimore County for four separate armed robberies of fast-food restaurants.  The subject had…

We are beyond proud to announce The Daily Record has named Silverman Thompson as a recipient of a 2024 Empowering Women Award. Empowering Women winners will be honored at The Daily Record’s Women’s Leadership Summit on October 22 at the University of Maryland, Baltimore.  Read The Daily Record’s announcement here. The Empowering Women Awards recognize…

On July 10, 2024, the Circuit Court for Baltimore City granted defendants’ motions to dismiss claims brought against them by the City of Baltimore relating to climate change. This decision brings to a close, for now, a case that has wound a tortuous path through Maryland’s state and federal courts, though the City has recently appealed…

After a strong 11-1 regular season finish, Silverman Thompson finished runner-up in our second season in the Baltimore Lawyers Softball League after a 14-18 loss to Great Americans.  This year’s Baltimore Lawyers Softball League comprised 15 teams, including local firms and government attorneys. Participating in the league has been a great opportunity to connect with…

Silverman Thompson is proud to introduce our newest University of Baltimore School of Law (UB Law) Fellow, William Cellitto. Born and raised in Maryland, Will joins the Firm as a rising 2L after simultaneously completing his high school diploma and associate’s degree, followed by earning his bachelor’s degree in economics from Salisbury University.  Each year,…

Update: July 28, 2024 – On July 22, 2024, Judge Bennett of the United States District Court for the District of Maryland preliminarily approved a $434 million settlement between Under Armour and a class of investors he had previously certified.  The case was set to go to trial on July 15, but the parties reached an agreement to…

June 6 — Member Kerri Smith received the Edward F. Shea, Jr. Professionalism Award at the Maryland Bar Foundation’s annual meeting.  In partnership with the Maryland State Bar Association – MSBA, the Maryland Bar Foundation considers a reputation of professionalism, contributions of time and resources to public service or charitable activities, encouragement of other lawyers to…