Publications

New book by Paul Mark Sandler: The Fine Art of Trial Advocacy

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Released by ABA Publishing, The Fine Art of Trial Advocacy: A Young Lawyer’s Resource for Success by Paul Mark Sandler provides an accessible introduction to trial advocacy that is rich in historical examples, practical advice, and professional insights gleaned from the author’s decades of experience in the courtroom.

“Paul Sandler’s latest book, The Fine Art of Trial Advocacy, is one of his best,” writes Paul W. Grimm, U.S. District Court Judge for the District of Maryland, in his foreword to the book. “Into it he has poured all of his own extensive experience and enthusiasm … to inspire and teach young lawyers how to be effective trial lawyers … [and] the absolute certainty that successful trial advocacy can be learned by anyone wise enough to pick up and read books like this one.”

The new volume includes sections devoted to the fundamentals of persuasion and courtroom rhetoric, each phase of the trial, prerequisites for trial lawyers, and biographical sketches of great trial lawyers from the past.

The Fine Art of Trial Advocacy is available online now from ABA Publishing.

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Ten Shapiro Sher attorneys named in The Best Lawyers in America 2022

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Ten lawyers at Shapiro Sher have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2022, an exclusive guide to the legal industry. The newly released guide names the following attorneys in the indicated practice areas:

  • David B. Applefeld: Commercial Litigation and Construction Litigation
  • William E. Carlson: Biotechnology and Corporate Law
  • Scott W. Foley: Commercial Litigation
  • Larry S. Gibson: Civil Rights Law
  • Richard M. Goldberg: Bankruptcy and Creditor-Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law, and Bankruptcy Litigation
  • Ann Clary Gordon: Real Estate Law
  • Eric R. Harlan: Commercial Litigation; Family Law
  • Renée S. Lane-Kunz: Employment Law (Management)  
  • Paul Mark Sandler: Commercial Litigation, White Collar Criminal Defense, and Personal Injury Litigation (Defense and Plaintiff)
  • Joel I. Sher: Bankruptcy and Creditor-Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law

The Best Lawyers in America® 2022 cites two additional Shapiro Sher attorneys as “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch”:

  • J. Patrick Gill: Banking and Finance Law
  • Anastasia McCusker: Bankruptcy and Creditor-Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Shapiro Sher was founded in 1972 by Ronald M. Shapiro with the mission of providing outstanding legal counsel for Maryland businesses of all sizes. Based in Baltimore, the Firm is nationally recognized for its practices in business law, litigation, insurance, bankruptcy, and creditors’ rights.

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Shapiro Sher cited as leading firm in Chambers USA 2021

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Chambers USA, a preeminent guide to the U.S. legal industry, has released its 2021 rankings, acknowledging five Shapiro Sher attorneys in its survey of Maryland lawyers. Each attorney is cited in his respective practice area:

  • Alex J. Brown – Insurance
  • William E. Carlson – Corporate/M&A and REITs: Maryland Counsel
  • Richard M. Goldberg – Bankruptcy/Restructuring
  • Paul Mark Sandler – Litigation: General Commercial
  • Joel I. Sher – Bankruptcy/Restructuring

The Chambers USA 2021 guide also identifies Shapiro Sher in a select list of leading firms for Bankruptcy and Restructuring in Maryland. According to the guide, the firm is home to “[d]istinguished bankruptcy practice with a strong track record advising creditors, debtors and trustees on high-value bankruptcy filings, demonstrating notable ability in financial services, retail and real estate sectors.”

Chambers USA is a division of Chambers & Partners, which publishes selective annual guides to the most respected law firms and lawyers in the US, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Its rankings are read by industry-leading companies and organizations worldwide.

Shapiro Sher was founded in 1972 by Ronald M. Shapiro with the mission of providing outstanding legal counsel for Maryland businesses of all sizes. Based in Baltimore, the Firm is nationally recognized for its practices in business law, litigation, bankruptcy, creditors’ rights, and insurance.

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Maryland Super Lawyers 2021 honors twelve Shapiro Sher attorneys

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Twelve attorneys from Shapiro Sher are recognized in the newly-released 2021 Maryland Super Lawyers list. Among them are two attorneys also cited on a list of the “Top 100 Super Lawyers” and three “Rising Stars.”

The new list includes the following attorneys in their respective practice areas:

  • David B. Applefeld – Construction Litigation
  • William E. Carlson – Business/Corporate (“Maryland Super Lawyers’ Top 100”)
  • Scott W. Foley – Banking
  • Richard M. Goldberg – Bankruptcy: Business
  • Ann Clary Gordon – Real Estate
  • Eric R. Harlan – Business Litigation
  • Anastasia L. McCusker – Bankruptcy: Business (“Rising Star”)
  • Steven (Wes) Parker – Banking (“Rising Star”)
  • Paul Mark Sandler – General Litigation (“Maryland Super Lawyers’ Top 100”)
  • Ronald M. Shapiro – Entertainment & Sports
  • Joel I. Sher – Bankruptcy: Business
  • Jason A. Wasserman – Business/Corporate (“Rising Star”)

Super Lawyers is a division of Thomson Reuters. It rates attorneys throughout the country using a proprietary combination of peer review, professional achievement tracking, and independent attorney research.