Guardianship Attorneys at Brown, Goldstein & Levy represent parties involved in guardianship proceedings, whether as petitioners, interested parties, or as court-appointed counsel. Our firm is well-versed in all aspects of guardianship law and effectively advises and represents clients who find themselves involved in these matters. Sharon Krevor-Weisbaum Print
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Rights When lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals experience discrimination, Brown, Goldstein & Levy attorneys draw on decades of experience in civil rights cases, including extensive experience on behalf of LGBT clients. As far back as 1998, BGL succeeded in establishing that Maryland’s sodomy statute could not be applied to
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Appeals Several of the preeminent appellate lawyers in Maryland practice at Brown, Goldstein & Levy. Mel Sykes is widely regarded as the dean of the Maryland appellate bar. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers and is one of just two lawyers chosen as Maryland “Super Lawyers” for appeals in each
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Business Disputes When more than two dozen banks represented by over a dozen top law firms from throughout the country faced a critical hearing involving billions of dollars in the Court of Federal Claims, they chose three lawyers for oral argument: a partner from a large national law firm, Harvard Professor Lawrence Tribe, and Dan
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Child Sexual Abuse Child sexual abuse is a silent epidemic. Brown, Goldstein & Levy encourages everyone to break that silence and work to end that epidemic. We have extensive experience in bringing sexual abusers to justice. Many of our cases have settled for substantial but confidential recoveries, including cases of abuse by priests, professionals, and
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Class Actions Brown, Goldstein & Levy has had extensive experience and success as lead counsel in class actions and collective actions in Maryland and throughout the country, as well as serving as local counsel for other firms’ class actions in Maryland. Representative Cases Luquetta v. Regents of the University of California – Won $49 million
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Criminal Defense Brown, Goldstein & Levy has some of the most experienced and skilled criminal defense lawyers in Maryland. Stu Simms was a career state and federal prosecutor, including serving two terms as State’s Attorney for Baltimore City, Baltimore’s top prosecutor. Dan Goldstein was an Assistant U.S. Attorney for six years. Andy Levy is the
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Defense of Professional Licenses A professional whose license is at risk requires knowledgeable, energetic, and discrete representation. Brown, Goldstein & Levy is proud that so many professionals have turned to us to protect their livelihood and professional reputation. The firm has represented lawyers facing disbarment; dentists and physicians subject to disciplinary action for allegations of
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Disability Rights People with disabilities continue to face many barriers to information, technology, housing, education, employment, and transportation. The attorneys at Brown, Goldstein & Levy take pride in our high-profile, high-impact disability rights cases and our assistance as representatives for individuals with disabilities and their families. Brown, Goldstein & Levy became involved in the field
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Election Law State and federal law governing the conduct of elections is complex and fraught with the potential for costly and very public mistakes. The need for answers often arises under circumstances requiring quick and decisive action. Brown, Goldstein & Levy is one of the few law firms in Maryland with practical experience in election
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Employment Law The attorneys at Brown, Goldstein & Levy promote fairness, justice, and harmony in the workplace. We pride ourselves on devising creative and practical solutions to workplace issues. We also pride ourselves on our effective and tenacious representation when negotiated solutions are not possible. Whether you are a top executive or an hourly wage
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Wage and Hour Violations The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires employers to pay overtime compensation (at time and one half) for all hours worked over 40 hours in a seven day period. Brown, Goldstein & Levy has extensive experience representing large classes of workers who have not been properly paid overtime. Representative Cases Currently represent
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Family Law Divorces, child custody disputes, alimony and support disputes, and child and spousal abuse matters are often highly charged and stressful situations. At Brown, Goldstein & Levy, we take the time to listen to our clients and provide them with good, practical advice on how best to proceed, while being cognizant of the financial
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Health Care Brown, Goldstein & Levy counsels a wide variety of health care organizations, helping them to navigate the complexities inherent in the heavily regulated health care industry. We represent community-based mental health and addiction service providers, organizations that provide housing and support services to individuals with developmental disabilities, senior care providers (including nursing homes
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Mediation Nearly all litigation today must at some point go through the mediation process. This involves a conference at which a neutral person – the mediator – strives to steer the adverse parties toward compromise. Brown, Goldstein & Levy has a long history of involvement with mediation, both as attorneys representing plaintiffs or defendants and
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Million-Dollar Cases Brown, Goldstein & Levy lawyers have achieved successful outcomes for their clients through skill, experience, and tenacity. Our main focus is our client and resolution of their issues. We have been recognized as among the Best Lawyers in America, Maryland’s Top 50 “Super Lawyers,” the Daily Record‘s Leaders in Law, Maryland’s Top 100 Women, as
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Personal Injury/Wrongful Death Brown, Goldstein & Levy has extensive experience representing victims who have been injured by the negligent acts of others. We have successfully represented the victims of medical and other kinds of malpractice, auto accident victims, young children injured because of their landlord’s negligence, people injured by improperly designed products, and a host
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Premises Liability Property owners have a responsibility to take reasonable steps to protect tenants, visitors, and others from known dangers. Failure to take those steps can cause serious injuries. When a shopping center or apartment building fails to install lights or hire guards, tenants or shoppers can be criminally assaulted. When a rooming house owner
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Products Liability Manufacturers and sellers of products have an obligation to assure that their products are safely designed and manufactured, with adequate notice of their dangers. Most manufacturers live up to that obligation. Unfortunately, a few do not, which can cause serious injuries or death. Brown, Goldstein & Levy has successfully represented clients injured when
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Professional Malpractice Brown, Goldstein & Levy has extensive experience representing victims who have been injured by the negligent acts of others. We have successfully represented the victims of medical and other types of malpractice, obtaining numerous verdicts and settlements in excess of $1 million. As a firm devoted to litigation, our lawyers have the experience
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Public Interest Litigation For more than two decades, Brown, Goldstein & Levy has been recognized as Maryland’s leading private law firm for handling high impact, public interest cases. Our attorneys have handled these challenges in the Supreme Court and most of the federal appellate circuits, as well as in state courts around the country. The
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Randolph-Sheppard Act For over 25 years, Brown, Goldstein & Levy has been a national leader fighting to protect the rights of blind entrepreneurs under the Randolph-Sheppard Act. In 1987 we represented a group of Maryland vendors, ultimately obtaining an agreement that lowered the amount of set-aside collected by more than two-thirds. Since that first case,
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Special Education Our firm advocates on behalf of families to ensure that children with disabilities receive appropriate special education services. Our attorneys represent clients at Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, resolution conferences, and at due process hearings. Sharon Krevor-Weisbaum is a member of The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, Inc. (COPAA), an organization comprised
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Housing Discrimination Brown, Goldstein & Levy attorneys have won numerous precedent-setting fair housing cases, including leading cases regarding discrimination based on race and disability. The Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs recognized the firm’s work with its “Outstanding Achievement Award in the Field of Fair Housing” after Andy Freeman and Chris Brown
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Chris Brown Partner Career Milestones Argued three cases before the U.S. Supreme Court Litigated series of Voting Rights Act lawsuits that brought the first African-American officeholders to many Maryland town and county councils Professor of Law, University of Maryland School of Law, 1975-2005, Emeritus 2006 to present Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers
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Joe Espo Partner Career Milestones Obtained the largest settlement the State of Maryland has ever paid to an individual, on behalf of a Baltimore City child abused while in foster care. Enjoined the State of Maryland from implementing an exemption to a residential lead-paint safety regulation that would have led to the poisoning of hundreds
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Andy Freeman Partner Career Milestones Maryland Trial Lawyer of the Year, 2000 National Law Journal “Top Wins of the Year,” 2000 Daily Record Leadership in Law Award, 2006 Maryland “Super Lawyer,” 2007-present Best Lawyers in America, 2012-present Profile Andy Freeman obtains justice for his clients. He has won numerous verdicts, judgments, and settlements of millions
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Dan Goldstein Partner Profile Dan Goldstein’s love of trial work has led to a wide-ranging practice that includes complex commercial matters, high-impact public interest litigation, personal injury, white collar criminal defense, and court appointments to represent defendants charged federally with death-eligible offenses. Dan’s business litigation has included defending a truck manufacturer in suits by disgruntled
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Sharon Krevor-Weisbaum Partner Profile Sharon Krevor-Weisbaum is a passionate and forceful legal representative for individuals with disabilities and their families who require services or supports from state or federal government and for those who require accommodations from employers or service providers. Sharon aggressively advocates for special education and support services for children and their families
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Andy Levy Partner Profile Andy Levy is widely regarded as one of Maryland’s premiere trial and appellate lawyers, equally comfortable in civil and criminal courtrooms, before jury, judge, or arbitrator. As one of a distinguished group of attorneys who have been listed in Best Lawyers in America for at least ten years, Andy has been
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Dana McKee Partner Profile Dana McKee handles all aspects of family law, which includes divorces, separation agreements, custody and child support disputes, and prenuptial agreements. She is a tough but fair negotiator who has successfully handled numerous mediations, trials, and appeals. Dana serves as a Court Ordered Settlement Conference Facilitator for the Family Division of
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Stu Simms Partner Career Milestones Secretary, Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, 1997-2003 Secretary, Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, 1995-1997 State’s Attorney for Baltimore City, 1990-1995 Assistant United States Attorney, 1978-1982 Contact Information 410.962.1030 x1310 sos@browngold.com vCard Print Profile With nearly 20 years experience as a trial lawyer and respected prosecutor, as well
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Mel Sykes Of Counsel Profile After many years as a solo practitioner sharing space with Brown, Goldstein & Levy, Mel Sykes decided to formalize his relationship with the firm in July 2008, when he became Of Counsel. The 2006 recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award of the Maryland Fellows of the American College of Trial
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