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“If the Baltimore legal community has a rising star, it must be Kerri Smith.”  Silverman Thompson is proud to announce that Partner Kerri L. Smith has been recognized by the University of Baltimore School of Law’s Baltimore Law magazine as a “Rising Star in the Baltimore Legal Community.”  The feature highlights Kerri Smith’s exceptional professional achievements, leadership, and service…

Silverman Thompson is proud to announce that both Monica L. Scherer and her family law team have been recognized in the 2026 Doyle’s Guide rankings for Baltimore Family, Matrimonial & Divorce Law. These honors highlight the strength of the firm’s family law practice and its continued commitment to providing thoughtful, effective advocacy for individuals and families throughout Maryland. …

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.  …

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’s nationally recognized personal injury team recently secured extremely favorable outcomes in two tragic and complex cases. The firm’s attorneys obtained a $7.5 million settlement for a severely injured motorcyclist and a $1.75 million resolution for the family of a young construction worker who was fatally struck on the job.  $7.5 Million Settlement in…

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…

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…

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…

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…