News: Press Release
24 Offit Kurman Attorneys Listed Among 2020 Best Lawyers in America
Maple Lawn, MD | August 20, 2019 Offit Kurman is pleased to announce that 24 of the firm’s attorneys have been included on lists of The Best Lawyers in America for 2020. Based on over 7 million peer reviews provided by attorneys, the rankings are a leading, unbiased source of legal referrals in the United States.
The Offit Kurman lawyers on the lists are a diverse group of individuals whose practices span various legal service areas, including family law, bankruptcy, insurance, real estate, education law, business organizations, and commercial litigation.
All 24 of the attorneys recognized this year have appeared on the lists multiple times. Additionally, 2020 marks a milestone for several Offit Kurman attorneys. Howard Kurman and Shirley Keisler are celebrating their 5th years on the Best Lawyers lists. Edward Bloom, Sara Donohue, and Michael Conley are celebrating their 10th years. Finally, the firm would like to give special recognition to Cheryl Hepfer, who is celebrating her 25th Best Lawyers anniversary.
Links to these attorneys’ biographies, along with their Best Lawyers practice areas and years included on the list, can be found below.
Maryland
Edward A. Bloom (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010)
Real Estate Law
Bethesda Office
Sandra A. Brooks (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2018)
Family Law and Family Law Arbitration
Bethesda Office
Sara M. Donohue (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010)
Family Law
Bethesda Office
Cheryl L. Hepfer (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1995)
Family Law
Bethesda Office
James M. Hoffman (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013)
Litigation – Bankruptcy
Bethesda Office
Howard K. Kurman (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2015)
Employment Law – Management
Baltimore Office
Joyce A. Kuhns (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007)
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law; and Litigation – Bankruptcy
Baltimore Office
Timothy C. Lynch (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013)
Commercial Litigation and Litigation – Real Estate
Baltimore Office
Catherine H. McQueen (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2018)
Family Law
Bethesda Office
Pilar C. Nichols (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2018)
Family Law
Bethesda Office
Theodore A. Offit (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013)
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Maple Lawn Office
Ronald L. Ogens (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2008)
Family Law, Family Law Mediation, and Family Law Arbitration
Bethesda Office
Bryn H. Sherman (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013)
Real Estate Law
Bethesda Office
New York
Thomas Pitegoff (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013)
Lawyer of the Year, Franchise Law (New York - 2020, 2015)
New York Office
Pennsylvania
Michael Conley (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010)
Insurance Law
Philadelphia Office
Neil A. Morris (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2012)
Litigation – Labor and Employment
Philadelphia Office
Virginia
Joseph A. Condo (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1983)
Family Law
Tysons Corner Office
C. Thomas Hicks III (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1989)
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law, and Real Estate Law
Tysons Corner Office
Shirley F. Keisler (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2015)
Family Law
Tysons Corner Office
Steven David Stone (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013)
Education Law
Tysons Corner Office
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Offit Kurman, a full-service AmLaw 200 law firm with offices throughout the East Coast and in Southern California, serves dynamic businesses, individuals and families. Founded in 1987, the firm’s 280+ attorneys counsel clients across more than 30 areas of practice. Offit Kurman helps maximize and protect business value and personal wealth by providing innovative and entrepreneurial counsel that focuses on clients’ business objectives, interests and goals. The firm is distinguished by the quality, breadth and global reach of its legal services and a unique operational structure that encourages a culture of collaboration.