Maryland Public Television interviews David B. Applefeld
State Circle, MPT’s weekly political news program, spoke with David B. Applefeld about protocols businesses should follow when reopening.
WBAL interviews David B. Applefeld
Mr. Applefeld spoke with WBAL TV about safety measures for businesses that are reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Shapiro Sher Recognized as Leading Firm in Chambers USA 2020
Chambers USA, a preeminent guide to the U.S. legal industry, has released its 2020 rankings, naming 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 2020 guide also names Shapiro Sher in a select list of leading firms for Bankruptcy and Restructuring. According to the guide, the firm is home to a “[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. With offices in Baltimore and Washington D.C., the Firm is nationally recognized for its practices in business law, litigation, bankruptcy, and creditors’ rights.
COVID-19 Preparations at Shapiro Sher
As Shapiro Sher monitors the impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), we are committed to protecting the health of employees and clients, and to providing reliable business counsel throughout the crisis. To that end, on March 13 our Firm implemented a comprehensive business-continuity plan that has allowed our attorneys and staff to provide uninterrupted service.
Though our physical offices are temporarily closed, Shapiro Sher’s attorneys and staff, through their virtual offices, are equipped and prepared to carry on the business of the Firm while working off-site. We will continue to be responsive to our clients’ needs as we assist them in weathering this pandemic and its impact on our business community.
Questions about the Firm’s COVID-19 response and protocols can be forwarded to Partner and Chief Operating Officer Renée Lane-Kunz at rlk@shapirosher.com.
Thirteen Shapiro Sher Attorneys Recognized in Maryland Super Lawyers 2020
The 2020 Maryland Super Lawyers list names thirteen attorneys from Shapiro Sher. Among them are two attorneys also recognized on a list of the “Top 100 Super Lawyers” and four “Rising Stars.”
Maryland Super Lawyers 2020 names the following Shapiro Sher 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
- J. Patrick Gill – Banking (“Rising Star”)
- 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.
Ronald M. Shapiro Receives Icon Honors Award from the Daily Record
The Icon Honors awards acknowledge individuals across Maryland over the age of 60 who have achieved remarkable success and demonstrated strong leadership throughout their careers.
Ten Shapiro Sher Attorneys Featured in The Best Lawyers in America
The newly released 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, a prominent guide to the legal industry, honors ten attorneys from Shapiro Sher. Each of the Firm’s core practice areas – including its nationally known corporate law, litigation, and bankruptcy and creditors’ rights practices – are represented in the new edition. Additionally, Firm Chairman Joel I. Sher has been identified as a Baltimore “Lawyer of the Year” in the area of Bankruptcy and Creditor-Debtor Rights.
The guide cites the following attorneys in their indicated practice areas:
- David Applefeld: Construction Litigation
- William E. Carlson: Biotechnology and Life Sciences; 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; Bankruptcy Litigation
- Ann Clary Gordon: Real Estate Law
- Eric R. Harlan: Commercial Litigation; Family Law
- Paul Mark Sandler: Commercial Litigation; Criminal Defense: White-Collar; Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants and Plaintiffs
- Ronald M. Shapiro: Sports Law; Entertainment Law
- Joel I. Sher: 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. With offices in Baltimore and Washington D.C., the Firm is nationally recognized for its practices in business law, litigation, bankruptcy, and creditors’ rights.
The Baltimore Sun Names Larry S. Gibson to its Business & Civic Hall of Fame
The newspaper inducted Mr. Gibson and 11 other civic and business leaders into its Hall of Fame.
Capone Sees His Day in Court
On May 18, Paul Mark Sandler’s play “The Trial of Al Capone” was performed by a cast of “legal luminaries” before a crowd of 240 at Stevenson University, according to The Daily Record. The play, produced by the Maryland State Bar Association, dramatized what might have occurred had Capone been put on trial for the infamous St. Valentines Day Massacre. Proceeds benefited the Maryland Access to Justice Commission.
