Ramsay Whitworth, a partner in the Silverman Thompson’s Business Litigation Group, brings nearly fifteen years of trial experience in Maryland and Pennsylvania federal and state courts. He represents clients in various disputes, including financial, business, employment, construction, real estate, and securities-related matters. Recognized as one of Maryland’s top business litigators, he also serves as outside general counsel to companies in financial services, telecommunications, manufacturing, construction, and real estate development industries.
As an exceptional trial lawyer, cross-examiner, and legal writer, Mr. Whitworth has handled hundreds of complex commercial disputes. His clients include Presidents, CEOs, Boards of Directors, and Management Committees in corporate governance disputes; high net worth investors, partners, and members of LLCs and companies in partnership and LLC disputes; and owners or contractors in real estate or construction disputes. He emphasizes client collaboration, offering outside general counsel representation and expertise in drafting contracts, mergers, acquisitions, real estate projects, and corporate governance documents.
Mr. Whitworth is an authority on Electronically Stored Information (ESI) and e-discovery, advising clients on data retention policies and practices. He has litigated e-discovery disputes and obtained sanctions against parties for evidence mishandling.
In law school, Mr. Whitworth excelled on the National Trial Team, earning recognition from the ACTL Lewis F. Powell, Jr. Medal for Advocacy Excellence. He began his career at Maryland’s oldest law firm, specializing in commercial, insurance, and construction law. Transitioning to Gebhardt & Smith, LLP in 2001, he represented financial institutions before expanding into construction and securities fraud sectors.
Joining Silverman Thompson in 2014, Mr. Whitworth brings his extensive business and commercial litigation experience, emphasizing strategic problem-solving and efficiency. He mentors young lawyers, coaches trial advocacy, and has a proven track record of success and dedication to his clients.
- University of Maryland School of Law - J.D. - 1999
With Honors, Order of the Barristers
- Marist College - B.A. - 1996
Cum Laude, Alpha Chi National Honor Scholarship Society
- Maryland State Bar Association
- Bar Association for Baltimore City
- Pennsylvania Bar Associatio
- Business Litigation
- Contract Litigation
- Appellate
- Medical Malpractice / Professional Negligence
- Product Liability
- Wrongful Death
- Real Estate
- Sports & Entertainment Law
- Insurance Law
- Lead counsel to defrauded investor in successfully obtaining $36 million judgment against foreign medical school and its promoter.
- Lead counsel to claimant in successful Dodd-Frank SEC Whistleblower Award.
- Lead counsel in $16 million international federal securities fraud litigation.
- Lead counsel in successful defense of investment advisory firm in $2 million FINRA arbitration.
- Successful representation of defrauded investor in $2 million state and federal securities act case.
- Lead counsel in successful representation of national telecommunications consulting company in $4 million fraud case.
- Lead counsel in successful defense of family-owned business in contentious minority shareholder oppression suit.
- Lead counsel in successful representation of developer in $120 million professional malpractice action against architect/engineer of high profile mixed-use development project.
- Successful representation of general contractor in multi-million dollar mechanic’s lien action.
- Lead counsel to subcontractor in multi-million dollar construction claim dispute.
- Lead counsel to minority-owners in negotiating the master developer agreement for the largest public-private development project in history.
- Successful prosecution of month-long federal bench trial in $10 million equipment lease case.
- Successful defense of national banking institution in $12 million lender liability litigation.
- Lead counsel to employee in multi-million dollar employment discrimination action.
- Lead counsel to executive of Fortune 500 Company in successful negotiation of lucrative severance package.
- Lead counsel in successful representation of injured victim in $1 million tractor-trailer personal injury litigation.
- The Best Lawyers in America, 2024-2025
- Maryland Super Lawyers, 2014-2024
- Rising Star, Maryland Super Lawyers, 2012-2013
- Coaches Award, University of Maryland School of Law National Trial Team
- American College of Trial Lawyers Lewis F. Powell, Jr. Medal for Excellence in Advocacy
- Order of the Barristers
- Abilities Network, Board of Directors
- University of Maryland School of Law, Alumni Coach