Larry Gibson and Patrick Dillon Receive Maryland Daily Record Awards
Shapiro Sher is pleased to announce that two of our attorneys have been recently recognized for their contributions to the legal profession.
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Shapiro Sher Announces Patrick Dillon as Partner
Patrick Dillon has been named Partner at Shapiro Sher, reflecting his leadership, expertise, and dedication to clients and the community.
Shapiro Sher Recognized Among the Nation’s Best Law Firms
We’re proud to share that Shapiro Sher has been named one of the 2026 Best Law Firms® in America by Best Lawyers. This recognition reflects our long-standing commitment to delivering exceptional counsel across our core practices—banking and financial services, bankruptcy and financial restructuring, commercial litigation, corporate and securities law, and real estate law. Rankings are based on a rigorous […]
Larry S. Gibson Honored by Prince Hall Masons with Gold Medal of Achievement
At the recent Masonic Convention in Memphis, Tennessee, Larry S. Gibson, Of Counsel at Shapiro Sher and Retired Professor of Law at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, was awarded the Gold Medal of Achievement, the highest honor of the Prince Hall Masons. This prestigious recognition has been presented fewer than 50 times since […]
Partner Jason Wasserman Supports Pathfinders for Autism Initiative
Shapiro Sher is proud to highlight Partner Jason Wasserman’s involvement with Pathfinders for Autism as a member of the Run Wild for Autism Committee, supporting the organization’s mission to assist individuals with autism and their families across Maryland. Founded in 2000 by parents of children with autism, including Baltimore Orioles legend B.J. Surhoff, Pathfinders for […]
Paul Mark Sandler Honored with Inaugural MSBA Lifetime Achievement Award
The Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA) and its Litigation Section have honored retired Shapiro Sher attorney Paul Mark Sandler with a remarkable and well-deserved distinction: The Paul Mark Sandler Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Continuing Legal Education. As the inaugural recipient, and award namesake, Mr. Sandler has set the standard for excellence in legal education. Throughout his distinguished career, Mr. Sandler has advanced the legal […]
Thirteen Shapiro Sher Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers
We are pleased to announce that The Best Lawyers in America®, one of the most respected guides to the U.S. legal industry, has cited thirteen of our attorneys in its newly released 2026 edition. They include nine attorneys recognized as “Best Lawyers” and four younger members of our team named as “Ones to Watch”: Best Lawyers: […]
Shapiro Sher Recognized in Chambers USA 2025
This year’s edition of Chambers USA, a preeminent guide to the country’s legal industry, recognizes two of our firm’s core practice groups – insurance law and bankruptcy/restructuring – in its Maryland law firm rankings. The guide also names the following attorneys in its exclusive listings of outstanding Maryland attorneys ranked by practice area: Alex J. Brown – Insurance […]
Pillar of Justice Award
We’re proud to announce that Shapiro Sher was recently honored with the Pillar of Justice Award by Maryland Legal Aid. This award recognizes firms that have raised critically needed funds for Maryland Legal Aid to promote equal access to justice, while also serving as dedicated advocates who raise awareness of the organization’s important work. Through […]
Proactive Protection: Navigating Tariff Uncertainty in Multifamily Construction
Multifamily Executive Magazine Shapiro Sher Partner David B. Applefeld provides strategies for owners and contractors to protect themselves and their projects. While the impact of tariffs remains uncertain following the Trump administration’s Liberation Day, David B. Applefeld, a partner with Shapiro Sher Guinot & Sandler in Baltimore who concentrates his practice in the areas of […]
