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Ms. Tong is an associate in the Litigation Department of Niles, Barton & Wilmer, LLP.  She concentrates her practice in the areas of insurance coverage, commercial litigation, and property insurance law in the state of Maryland. Ms. Tong previously served as an Assistant State’s Attorney for Baltimore City.  Ms. Tong has also served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Judge Marcus Z. Shar of the Eighth Circuit Court for Baltimore City.

Ms. Thames practices in the litigation department, concentrating in general liability, professional liability, property insurance law, related first party insurance coverage matters and commercial litigation. Her experience includes first and third-party claims and fraud investigation. She also represents professionals, including attorneys, architects, engineers, contractors, insurance agents and brokers, accountants, corporate directors and officers, and real estate professionals, in malpractice and breach of fiduciary duty actions.. Ms. Thames co-chairs the firm's Women's Committee. She helped establish the firm’s Diversity Committee, and is also a member of the firm’s Hiring Committee.

Ms. Steedman’s practice focuses primarily on commercial construction-related civil litigation. She represents institutional owners, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and design professionals, and municipalities in all areas of construction, including contract drafting and negotiation, pre-litigation dispute resolution, and all phases of civil litigation. She also handles complex commercial construction disputes, including mechanics’ liens, trust fund and prompt payment issues, impact and delay claim analysis, construction defects, and warranty issues on public and private projects. Her experience includes a wide variety of litigation matters, including fair housing disputes, condemnation matters, MOSH liability, and bid protests. She has litigated cases at the trial and appellate levels in both state and federal courts. In 2010 and 2011, Maryland SuperLawyers named Ms. Steedman as a Rising Star in the area of construction litigation.  Ms. Steedman also serves on the Maryland Defense Counsel's Board.. Ms. Steedman is designated as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP™) by the U.S. Green Building Council. Her LEED AP designation allows clients to earn one point toward LEED Certification for their projects. She also advises clients on green building incentive-based and regulatory requirements and represents clients in adversarial proceedings.

Ms. Sallerson practices in the Litigation Department concentrating in insurance coverage litigation, property insurance law, and related first party insurance matters. Her experience includes all facets of insurance coverage litigation as well as defense of construction defect and general liability claims.

Ms. Radcliffe is an associate attorney in the Litigation Department of Niles, Barton & Wilmer, LLP. She concentrates her practice in civil and commercial litigation, general liability defense, and insurance coverage matters in the state of Maryland. She also has experience in subrogation and construction litigation.

Ms. Madden is a partner at Goodell DeVries.  Her practice is concentrated in the defense of health care providers in medical malpractice litigation.  Ms. Madden has successfully defended health care providers in trial at both the District Court level and at the Circuit Court level, and she has successfully defended judgments for her clients in Maryland's Court of Special Appeals. She has also obtained dismissals and summary judgments for hospital and physician defendants in medical malpractice actions.

Ms. Lindsey has channeled her background in sports and boxing into competiveness in the courtroom. In addition to criminal law, Ms. Lindsey holds a strong passion for advocacy in the realm of social justice issues and human rights.

Ms. Lentini maintains a general litigation practice concentrating primarily in construction, commercial litigation, insurance defense, and insurance coverage.  She has extensive experience with contract interpretation disputes, delay and impact claims, contract terminations, construction defects, mechanics' liens, bond claims and injunctions.  Ms. Lentini has also interpreted insurance policies and offered opinions on coverage and the insurance companies’ duty to defend and duty to indemnify. He

Ms. Downie practices primarily in the areas of complex pharmaceutical/medical device product liability, toxic tort and environmental litigation, and general tort liability claims.  She has represented clients in state and federal courts across the country and has tried several cases to verdict in Maryland.  Ms. Downie also has appellate experience and has argued before the Maryland Court of Special Appeals.. Ms. Downie’s pharmaceutical/medical device practice has focused on the representation of pharmaceutical manufacturers in cases involving personal injury claims related to a variety of products including heart medication, blood products, over-the-counter cold medication, diabetes medication, cholesterol medication, vaccines, and diet drugs.  Ms. Downie has also represented medical device manufacturers in claims alleging injury as a result of product defects.  Ms. Downie’s toxic tort experience has included the representation of Baltimore City property owners involved in lead-based paint litigation as well as the representation of manufacturers in cases of alleged injury from exposure to benzene and vinyl chloride.

Ms. Britton received her bachelor's degree from the Towson University in 2000, majoring in Psychology & Political Science. She graduated from the University of Maryland School of Law in 2003.. Following graduation, Ms. Britton had a judicial clerkship with the Honorable Robert E. Cadigan in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County, Maryland. After her clerkship, Ms. Britton was an in-house attorney for Nationwide Insurance for 2 years as a trial attorney, and an in-house attorney for Progressive Insurance for nearly 10 years.  She has tried hundreds of cases in courts across Maryland and now uses her inside knowledge of how insurance companies work to fight on behalf of personal injury victims in Maryland.. Ms. Britton is licensed to practice law in Maryland. She is a active member of the Maryland State Bar Association and Baltimore County Bar Association. She has served as the Young Lawyers Chair for the BCBA, as well as the chair for the Public Awareness Committee twice.

Ms. Beavan is a partner with the firm. Before entering the private practice of law, Ms. Beavan was a law clerk to the Honorable Edward B. Davis of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, and a law clerk with the United States Department of Justice, Criminal Division, Organized Crime and Racketeering Section, in Washington, D.C.. Since entering private practice in 1986, Ms. Beavan's work has focused on pharmaceutical, product liability and professional malpractice defense. She defends her clients against claims of negligence, regulatory non-compliance, fraud, and alleged failures to adequately test, manufacture, design and warn about products and prescription drugs. Ms. Beavan represents manufacturers, hospitals, physicians and other healthcare providers and companies in local, federal and multidistrict litigation. Her practice encompasses all phases of the litigation process, including pre-trial, trial and appellate representation.. Ms. Beavan's medical device and pharmaceutical work has focused on the representation of corporations and manufacturers in individual lawsuits, multidistrict suits, and class actions. Her responsibilities have included the defense of suits alleging autoimmune disease, heart damage, cancer, neurological deficits and other personal injuries as a result of exposure to silicone gel-filled breast implants, latex gloves, diet drugs, hormone therapy medications, thimerosal and other products and prescription medications. She has also counseled clients concerning alleged failures to comply with regulatory reporting and submission requirements.. Ms. Beavan's medical malpractice trial work has involved multiple areas of medicine, including cardiology, hematology, neurosurgery, general surgery, internal medicine, infectious diseases, pathology, obstetrics, gynecology, emergency medicine, radiology, neurology, psychiatry and family practice medicine.. As a member of the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC), Ms. Beavan taught at the IADC Trial Academy and has been a guest lecturer before epidemiologists and biostatisticians on Daubert and the use of epidemiology in court.

Ms. Baker is a Partner in the Corporate/Commercial Department. She represents business clients in full range of matters, including entity formation and modification, owner agreements, contract review and negotiation, and, in particular, trademark and copyright issues. She also has a concentration in health care, assisting many types of health care providers in business and contracting matters. In addition, she advises and supports healthcare service providers.. Ms. Baker is extremely active in her community. She assists growing businesses through the Maryland Small Business Development Center’s CEO Accelerator Program, and she mentors two high school students through My Sister’s Circle.

Mr. Wothers practices in the Litigation Department of Niles, Barton & Wilmer, LLP, concentrating in insurance coverage litigation, property insurance law, related first party insurance matters and commercial litigation. His experience includes investigation and litigation in various first party areas, including coverage disputes, arson and fraud investigations across North America.. In addition to representing many domestic carriers, Mr. Wothers represents a significant number of syndicates in the world's leading specialist insurance market: Lloyd's of London. He works with underwriters, brokers, managing general agents and third party administrators to handle excess and surplus lines insurance coverage, reinsurance, and litigation in the mid-Atlantic United States.. Mr. Wothers has lectured extensively regarding investigation of fraudulent claims, insurance coverage, and first party property appraisal. He also has extensive experience in subrogation. His liability/third party practice includes construction defect matters and commercial litigation involving business related matters. Mr. Wothers practices in the state and federal courts of Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, New York and Washington, D.C.. Mr. Wothers serves on the Firm's Management Committee, and previously served as Managing Partner for seven years. Mr. Wothers is a member of the American Bar Association's Property Insurance Law Committee, and the Tort Trial and Insurance Practice sections. He is also a member of Defense Research Institute.. Mr. Wothers was recognized by Maryland Super Lawyers as a top attorney in Insurance Coverage and Business Litigation from 2008-2015. Mr. Wothers was profiled in the 2012 edition of Maryland Super Lawyers magazine in an editorial titled, "Insurance Exchange." He is also rated by Martindale-Hubbell as an AV- Preeminent® Top Rated Lawyer in Insurance Law.. Mr. Wothers serves as Vice Chair of the Carroll Hospital Center Board of Directors and Chairman of their Risk and Compliance Committee, as well as Secretary of the Board of Directors of LifeBridge Health, its parent company. He is a member of the Risk, Audit and Compliance Committee of LifeBridge Health and serves as Chairman of the Board of Carroll Hospital’s Cen-Mar Assurance Company.  Mr. Wothers also serves on the Carroll County Planning and Zoning Commission in Carroll County, Maryland.

Mr. Wolf practices in the Litigation Department concentrating on property insurance law. His practice includes arson and insurance fraud investigation, Maryland condominium law, contract disputes, insurance law, and tort defenses. Mr. Wolf practices in the state and federal courts of Maryland and Pennsylvania.

Mr. Williams is a Partner in the Estates and Trusts Department. His practice focuses on estate planning, business succession planning, estate and trust administration, and estate and gift taxation.  With over thirteen years of legal experience, Mr. Williams has counseled clients on personal wealth planning, complex wills, trusts, special needs trusts, guardianships and conservatorships, contested estates, living wills, powers of attorney, charitable giving, and estate administration. He has also represented businesses and nonprofits on transactional and litigation matters, including contracts, business incorporation, compliance, tax exempt qualification, employment, and commercial disputes.

Mr. Weltchek earned his Bachelors of Arts Degree magna cum laude from Middlebury College and earned his Juris Doctorate Degree from the University of Maryland, where he was awarded the Order of Barrister for excellence in trial advocacy. While in law school he was also a member of the national champion Trial Team.. Mr. Weltchek is admitted to the bar in Maryland and is a member of the American Bar Association, Maryland State Bar Association, Baltimore City Bar Association, and Baltimore County Bar Association. Mr. Weltchek’s practice will focus on complex litigation matters including medical negligence, wrongful death, catastrophic injury, products liability, complex business torts, and environmental toxic torts. He participated in the groundbreaking litigation against ExxonMobil which resulted in a historic $150 million verdict for a group of families in Jacksonville, MD.. “Having grown up in law offices and courtrooms throughout the greater Baltimore area, as the son of a loving mother and father, who doubles as a powerhouse attorney, I can’t help but admit the law has made its way into my DNA. Just like every other young child, I grew up wanting to change the world, unsure exactly how I would do it, nonetheless convinced it was possible. Well now I know how. My job is to right one wrong at a time, changing family’s lives forever, making my small but not insignificant contribution to a more just society. Every day at work I try my best to add youthful exuberance, creativity, idealism, and unwavering determination to meet the challenges at hand. With the diversity of experience, talents, and attitude this firm possesses I have no doubt that all our clients will feel as though their cause now has a champion.”

Mr. Vijayan has concentrated his practice in the areas of Tax and Bankruptcy. Prior to joining Vijayan Law Group, he worked as an Associate in a Bankruptcy boutique and for a law firm specializing in taxation. Mr. Vijayan was a United States Peace Corps volunteer in Ghana, West Africa during 1997 – 1999, working in Micro-finance.. Mr. Vijayan received his undergraduate business degree from New York University’s Leonard N. Stern School of Business. He studied law and graduated from Yeshiva University’s Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law concentrating in Taxation law. In addition, Mr. Vijayan graduated with a Master’s of Law in Taxation from University of Baltimore School of Law. He is admitted to the Maryland and District of Columbia Bar as well as the Federal Courts of Maryland and District of Columbia; and the U.S. Tax Court.

Mr. Tuchman has concentrated his practice in the areas of workers compensation and bankruptcy law since 1979. During his several years of practice, Mr. Tuchman has argued many court cases. Additional areas of practice include personal injury law and criminal defense.

Mr. Stiller practices in the Litigation Department concentrating in general liability, property insurance law, related first party insurance law matters and subrogation. Mr.Stiller practices in the state courts of Maryland. Prior to joining Niles, Barton & Wilmer, LLP, Mr. Stiller was a claims adjuster specializing in litigation defense claims, homeowner liability claims and first and third party recreational watercraft claims.

Mr. Snyder is a fighter and has never  backed down from  a battle. Mr. Snyder believes that preparation is the key to success. Preparation and hard work allows him to have the comfort level and the confidence to excel at trial, in litigation, and taking depositions of some of the country’s most renowned experts. With over $1 Billion in settlements and verdicts, Mr. Snyder, a partner in the law firm of Snyder & Snyder concentrates his practice on Medical Malpractice cases. Mr. Snyder firm has been responsible for numerous multi-million dollar recoveries on behalf of his clients. Mr. Snyder is licensed to practice law in the state of Maryland.. Mr. Snyder graduated from the University of Baltimore and subsequently attended the University of Baltimore School of Law.. Mr. Snyder is a member of the Maryland Association for Justice, the American Association for Justice, the Maryland State Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Maryland Trial Lawyers Association, received a Mediation Certificate (Rule 17-106), admitted to the Maryland Court of Appeal, and has been admitted Pro-Hoc in New Jersey. Moreover, Snyder & Snyder has been nominator for the Litigator of Year awards in both 2014 & 2015.. Mr. Snyder has also sat on the Governing Board of Directors of United Cerebral Palsy of Central Maryland, a charitable organization whose goals include serving our disability community and their families. Additionally, Mr. Snyder is one of the trustees of the Stephen L. Snyder charitable Foundation.

Mr. Shaffer is a partner in Whiteford Taylor & Preston, LLP's Business Reorganization & Bankruptcy Section, with extensive experience in representing debtors, creditors, creditors' committees, trustees and plan administrators in all phases of bankruptcy cases and related matters, including complex business reorganizations and related complex civil litigation.  During his career, Mr. Shaffer has worked with clients in various industries, including hospitality/entertainment, energy, retail, manufacturing, service, financial, real estate, railroad and convenience stores.. Mr. Shaffer is also co-chair of the firm's Hospitality Industry Group, lending his past professional and present legal experience to this focused industry group.  In that regard, Mr. Shaffer has represented the largest, at the time, time share company in the world in its complex chapter 11 proecedings.  Mr. Shaffer also has experience representing individual hotels, resorts and franchisors in workouts and bankruptcy related matters.

Mr. Scarlett is one of the Firm’s founding members and concentrates his practice in creditors’ rights and bankruptcy law, including representing creditors and debtors in workouts and in bankruptcy proceedings. His practice also includes business and civil litigation and general corporate representation. He represents clients before federal and state courts and administrative agencies.. Mr. Scarlett was born in Baltimore on May 15, 1955. In 1982, he was admitted to practice law in the State of Maryland by the Maryland Court of Appeals. He was admitted in 1982 to the bar of United States District Court for the District of Maryland, including its trial bar. In 1984, he became a member of the bars for United States District Court for the District of Columbia, United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia and the District of Columbia Circuit Court. In 1986, Mr. Scarlett became a member of the bars for the United States Tax Court, United States Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit, and the Supreme Court for the United States. He was also admitted in 2002 as a member of the bar for United States Court of Appeals in the Third Circuit and, in 2007, became a member of the bar for the United States Court of Federal Claims.. Mr. Scarlett received a Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Lawrence University in 1976 and went on to obtain a Masters in Business Administration from University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana in 1978. Mr. Scarlett received his Juris Doctor degree from University of Baltimore in 1982.. Mr. Scarlett has been awarded an “AV” rating by Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest rating an attorney can receive. He is listed in the Bar Register for Preeminent lawyers, as published by Martindale-Hubbell.. Mr. Scarlett is a member of Maryland State Bar Association, the American Bar Association and the Bankruptcy Bar Association for the District of Maryland. He has served on the United States Bankruptcy Court’s Local Rules Committee.. Honoring the Firm’s commitment to spend time on pro bono matters, Mr. Scarlett acts as the volunteer National Legal Counsel to the National Ski Patrol assisting its 27,000 members throughout the United States and Europe.

Mr. Saltzman is a member of Adelberg, Rudow, Dorf & Hendler concentrating in general business legal work, business advice, business transactions, taxation, workouts and business disputes.  Mr. Saltzman also concentrates his practice in estate planning and administration

Mr. Roswell is the Managing Partner at Niles, Barton & Wilmer, LLP. He concentrates his practice on commercial litigation, including matters involving business disputes and real estate. His practice also includes property insurance law, first party and third party insurance coverage matters and the defense of complex general liability claims.. Additionally, Mr. Roswell practices in the area of bankruptcy and creditor's rights. His experience includes the investigation and litigation of various coverage issues, including arson, coverage interpretations, and fraud investigations. Mr. Roswell has been appointed by the Maryland Governor's Office to serve on the government task force established to study insurance of last resort programs in the state.. Mr. Roswell is rated AV by Martindale-Hubbell, awarded by peer review, for the highest standards of professional skill and ethics. He has been recognized as a top attorney in business litigation by Maryland Super Lawyers magazine (2008-2014) and as a SmartLawyer by SmartCEO magazine. He is a member of the American Bar Association's Property Insurance Law Committee and the Defense Research Institute. Mr. Roswell is admitted to practice in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia.

Mr. Rochlin began practice as an associate of retired Judge Milton Talkin until he was recalled into the Army during the Berlin crisis and was assigned to the Post Staff Judge Advocate’s office at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland until August of 1962. After a short period of private practice, he joined the firm of Rochlin & Settleman in early 1961. Thereafter he became a partner and later senior partner and President of the litigation firm, which became Rochlin, Settleman & Dobres, P.A.. In 2001, after practicing for 42 years, Mr. Rochlin became Of Counsel to the firm, a position that he holds today. He formed the present law firm with his longtime friend and former partner Howard E. Goldman in May of 2007. He is a member of the Bar Association of Baltimore City and the Maryland State Bar Association. He was a member of the Board of the Maryland Trial Lawyers Association (1988-1992). Mr. Rochlin has been and is currently recognized in Who’s Who in American Law and Who’s Who In America.