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The Governor’s Office of Crime Control & Prevention (GOCCP) has appointed attorney Steven J. Kelly as the new Chair of the Maryland State Board of Victim Services (MSBVS). The purpose of the MSBVS is to assess, coordinate, and make recommendations concerning state and local efforts to assist victims of crime. The Board is also responsible…

The Firm is pleased to announce that Alexander Williams has been appointed by Governor Larry Hogan to serve as member and Chair of the Appellate Courts Judicial Nominating Commission. As a member of the Judicial Nominating Commission, Williams will be responsible for recommending the most qualified candidates to the Governor for judicial appointment to the…

Silverman Thompson attorney, Steven Kelly, presents at the 14th Annual Crime Victim Law Conference hosted by the National Crime Victims Law Institute (NCVLI) at Lewis & Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon. The conference centers on enhancing victims’ rights in criminal cases through effective legal advocacy. Steven Kelly’s presentation, “Representing Child-Victims: Military and Civilian Perspectives,”…

Recognized for his “outstanding dedication and contribution to maintaining the honor and integrity of the legal profession, the improvement and facilitation of the administration of justice, the work of the organized Bar of Maryland and civic leadership,” Bill Sinclair will be inducted as a Fellow of the Maryland Bar Foundation at the annual Maryland Bar…

Attorney Steve J. Kelly provides testimony supporting H.J. Res. 45, the “Victims’ Rights Amendment” where he advocates for victim inclusion in the criminal process: “Based on my observations, I can say with confidence that victim inclusion leads to better outcomes. Prosecutors who take the time to explain the process to victims often find powerful allies…

Silverman Thompson managing partner, Steven Silverman, served as a Panelist at the 2015 UCLA Institute for Research and Employment conference on Labor, Entertainment, & Sports. His talk, “Full Court Press: Athlete Litigation as the Catalyst for Health and Safety Reforms in Sports” discussed the health and safety of athletes. Mr. Silverman is currently lead counsel…

Silverman Thompson is pleased to announce that attorneys Avery Strachan and Jason T. Wasserman have been elected to the Partnership at the firm. “Avery and Jason have distinguished themselves by their talent, work ethic, and legal acumen. They have already made meaningful contributions to our clients and we are confident they will make all of…

The NHL’s motion to dismiss a concussion lawsuit brought on by some of the league’s former players, represented by co-lead counsel Silverman Thompson, was denied by a US district court in Minnesota. The NHL tried to get the case dismissed, by arguing both time-sensitivity and jurisdictional issues. However, Judge Susan Richard Nelson ruled that the…

Silverman Thompson real estate litigation attorneys succeeded in obtaining summary judgment on behalf of the private owner of a project-based Section 8 housing project in a breach of lease action pending in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City. The case involved a determination of whether projects funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development…

Silverman Thompson litigation attorneyGeoffrey G. Hengerer has been appointed to the position of Deputy Legal Counsel to newly elected Maryland Governor Lawrence Joseph “Larry” Hogan, Jr. Among his many new responsibilities, Geoff will play a key role in shaping legal policy and providing input on judicial appointments for the new administration. Geoff intends to return…