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Baltimore Sun Names Silverman Thompson a Top Workplace for the 11th Year
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For the 11th year in a row, The Baltimore Sun Top Workplaces have awarded Silverman Thompson Slutkin White a Top Workplaces 2024 honor. This list of honorees is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey.* The confidential survey uniquely measures the employee experience and its component themes, including employees feeling “Respected & Supported,” “Enabled…

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Creston P. Smith Recognized in The Daily Record’s 2024 Criminal Law Power List
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Silverman Thompson is proud to announce that Partner Creston P. Smith has been named to The Daily Record’s 2024 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 Criminal Law Power List awards Maryland…

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Indictment Dismissed: Frederick Sheriff Chuck Jenkins is Vindicated
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This week, the United States Attorney’s Office in the District of Maryland dismissed the five-count indictment that has been pending since early April 2023 against Frederick County Sheriff Charles “Chuck” Jenkins. Jenkins is currently serving his fifth term as the elected sheriff of Frederick County. The dismissal was “with prejudice” – a resounding end to the…

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17 Silverman Thompson Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers | Firm Named as a Best Law Firm
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Silverman Thompson has been recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®, ranked by Best Lawyers, for the Baltimore metropolitan area. The Firm’s nine top-ranked practice areas prove our diversity of expertise and our interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to serving our clients. Silverman Thompson’s Awards | Best Law Firms – United States (2025 Edition): Baltimore…

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Silverman Thompson Welcomes Kurt E. Nachtman as a Partner
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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…

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Baltimore City Police Officer Found Not Guilty on All Charges
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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…

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Silverman Thompson Named by The Daily Record’s 2024 Empowering Women Award
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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…

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Circuit Court for Baltimore City Dismisses Climate Change Suit
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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…

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Silverman Thompson Finishes Runner-Up in Baltimore Lawyers Softball League
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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…

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Silverman Thompson Welcomes University of Baltimore School of Law Fellow William Cellitto  
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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,…

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