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Veteran attorney John Friedman heads the Law Offices of John L. Friedman. He entered the legal field more than 30 years ago, and today, his passion for the law and getting the best outcome for his clients’ cases still remains strong.. Attorney Friedman is well-known in the Baltimore metro area for his dedication to quality legal representation, whether this entails collection accounts, personal injury cases, or complex criminal proceedings. Attorney Friedman simplifies your case with his multifaceted knowledge and approach to tackling any case you throw his way.

Quinton M. Herbert is a regionally renowned labor/employment attorney. Since 2014, Mr. Herbert has served as the chief negotiator for the City of Baltimore in its labor negotiations with all non-public safety labor unions. He is also an American Arbitration Association trained Arbitrator/Mediator on commercial and workplace issues and serves as a hearing examiner for the University of Maryland at College Park.  He has a broad array of experience in both traditional labor and employment law matters. He also has over a decade of experience in handling personal injury matters including motor vehicle accidents, premises liability cases, and catastrophic injury cases.. With respect to his employment law practice, Mr. Herbert regularly advises employers and employees on all matters relating to employment law, including:. ·               Discrimination, including race, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, family responsibilities, and religion. ·               Sexual harassment. ·               Retaliation and reprisal. ·               Drafting employee handbooks and providing on-site training sessions to managers and employees on employment law topics.. ·               The Equal Pay Act. ·               Wrongful discharge. ·               Employment contracts and restrictive covenants. ·               Wage and hour issues, and much more. Mr. Herbert has represented clients in state and federal courts, before the Office of Administrative Hearings, and in arbitrations, mediations and conciliations. He has handled numerous jury and bench trials, and has argued before the Court of Special Appeals. Mr. Herbert is also admitted to the United States District Court for Maryland and the 4th Circuit.. Mr. Herbert received his Juris Doctor from the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law where he was the Executive Editor of the Journal of Healthcare Law & Policy.

Kenneth W. Ravenell is a senior partner at Murphy, Falcon & Murphy, where he oversees all criminal defense cases presented to the firm. He has defended numerous clients on charges ranging from securities fraud, bank fraud, healthcare fraud, money laundering, murder, and narcotics.. Noted for his dogged determination, incredible work ethic, and legal brilliance, he has earned an enviable track record in the courtroom, winning more than 250 jury trials throughout the country. Mr. Ravenell’s acquittal rate of close to 70% dwarfs the national average.. In 2005 Mr. Ravenell successfully defended Leeander Blake before the United States Supreme Court where Mr. Blake contended a statement of confession was taken from him in violation of his Miranda rights.. In United States v. Morrison (2009), Mr. Ravenell and his partner, Judge Billy Murphy, successfully represented Rodney Morrison, a multi-millionaire cigarette magnate, in a six-month trial where he was charged with RICO, RICO conspiracy, murder, arson, armed robbery, and possession of a firearm as a convicted felon. Morrison was ultimately convicted only on a charge of handgun possession and faced a maximum sentence of ten years as opposed to life without parole. Mr. Ravenell attributes the incredible success of the case to the impressive team of attorneys he worked with throughout the trial and stresses the importance of teamwork in complex matters.. Mr. Ravenell also represented well-known Baltimore-area priest, Maurice Blackwell, in State of Maryland v. Maurice Blackwell, a 2003 case that charged the priest in a sexual abuse scandal after he was shot by the man whom he allegedly molested years earlier. After a high-profile trial, all charges against Mr. Blackwell were dismissed.. In 2009, Mr. Ravenell was selected to join the prestigious American College of Trial Lawyers, an invitation-only organization that seeks to improve the standards of trial law. This is a distinguished honor achieved by less than 1% of the nation’s attorneys. Mr. Ravenell was also selected over all other Maryland attorneys to appear on the cover of the January 2012 issue of Maryland Super Lawyers.. After graduating cum laude from South Carolina State University in 1981, Mr. Ravenell pursued his J.D. at the University of Maryland School of Law in Baltimore, where he graduated in 1984.

In his over 35-year legal career, Mr. Nathans has successfully represented white-collar clients in grand jury investigations, trials and appeals, and has litigated cases in federal courts throughout the country and in almost all Maryland state courts. Mr. Nathans is a recognized authority on federal sentencing and is frequently engaged to represent individuals, co-counsel, and serve as a consultant to law firms in criminal proceedings. Mr. Nathans has also won numerous cases on behalf of clients accused of public corruption, attorneys before grievance panels, federal and state narcotics defendants, state post-conviction and federal habeas corpus clients, and individuals being investigated and/or charged with a variety of other federal and state felonies and misdemeanors. Mr. Nathans is a former Chief Assistant Federal Defender for Maryland and a former adjunct Trial Practice professor at the Catholic University School of Law.

Free Consultation: Coupon Code: A-0-563. Robert B. Schulman, Managing Partner of Schulman, Treem, Kaminkow & Gilden P.A., maintains a diverse and high-profile litigation and business law practice, ranging recently from the representation of a former Maryland State Senator against federal criminal charges, to the negotiation and resolution of complex business and real estate disputes involving commercial developments, restaurants, office buildings and racetracks, to the defense of a highly-successful financial advisor in a NASD arbitration and the representation of numerous professionals in contentious partnership and business disputes.. He appears frequently in state and federal courts across Maryland and neighboring jurisdictions in cases involving white-collar criminal defense, employment litigation, commercial law, real estate law and complex civil litigation, and is renowned for his ability to provide cogent business advice and to take charge of complex and often fragile negotiations on short notice.. Before entering private practice, Mr. Schulman began his legal career as an Attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice & Organized Crime Strike Force in 1974, and served as an Assistant United States Attorney from 1975 to 1980. Mr. Schulman also was an Instructor of Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure at George Washington University from 1979-1980.. Reported Cases:United States v. Berman, 21 F.3d 753 (7th Cir. 1994) (criminal law); United States v. Oloyede, 982 F.2d 133 (4th Cir. 1992) (criminal law); Zolfaghari v. Sheikholeslami, 943 F.2d 451 (4th Cir. 1991) (securities law); United States v. Garcia, 916 F.2d 710 (4th Cir. 1990) (criminal law); Hale Trucks of Maryland, LLC v. Volvo Trucks N. America, Inc., 224 F. Supp. 2d 1010 (D. Md. 2002) (commercial litigation); United States v. McMichael, 541 F. Supp. 956 (D. Md. 1982) (criminal law); Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Ass’n v. Kennedy, 471 F. Supp. 1224 (D. Md. 1979) (administrative law); United States v. Articles of Drugs, 458 F. Supp. 687 (D. Md. 1978) (criminal law); Gresser v. Anne Arundel County, 349 Md. 542 (1997) (constitutional law); One Thousand Fleet Ltd. Partnership v. Guerriero, 346 Md. 29 (1977) (business tort litigation); Annapolis Road v. Anne Arundel County, 113 Md. App. 104 (1996) (constitutional law).. Bar Admissions Maryland, 1973; United State District Court for the District of Maryland, 1974; Fourth Circuit, 1974; Supreme Court of the United States, 1974.. Education University of Maryland (B.S. 1969); University of Baltimore School of Law (J.D. 1973). Affiliations, Achievements & Honors AV peer-review rated; Member of the Maryland State Bar Association, Bar Association of Baltimore City, Federal and American Bar Associations; Association of Trial Lawyers of America; National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.. Practice Areas Business LawCivil LitigationCriminal Law

Booth Ripke has 15 years of experience as a criminal defense litigator. He has successfully defended a full range of cases - from major federal felonies to state court misdemeanors. His advocacy was critical in winning the release of Walter Lomax, who had been wrongly imprisoned for 39 years, and winning an Actual Innocence Petition for George Seward, and obtaining a new trial in a first degree murder case for Brian Tate.. Mr. Ripke's practice is primarily focused on white collar, appellate and post-conviction criminal matters. He also focuses on appellate litigation in Maryland, the District of Columbia and the Fourth Circuit, as well as the defense of professional licenses. Mr. Ripke has represented numerous attorneys before either the Maryland Attorney Grievance Commission, Bar Counsel of the District of Columbia, and in Rule 11 proceedings in federal court. He regularly defends issues like the unauthorized practice of law, questions involving alleged breaches of financial obligations, attorneys who have received formal complaints from judges, and attorneys facing possible professional repercussions arising from criminal convictions.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Baltimore and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Baltimore and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Baltimore and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Baltimore and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Baltimore and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Baltimore and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Baltimore and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Baltimore and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Baltimore and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Baltimore and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Baltimore and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Baltimore and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Baltimore and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Baltimore and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Baltimore and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Baltimore and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Baltimore and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Baltimore and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Baltimore and surrounding areas.