Shapiro Sher is pleased to announce that Buck Davies has joined the firm as a Banking and Financial Services Associate.

Buck’s practice focuses on financial services litigation, complex commercial disputes, commercial finance transactions, and loan enforcement and workout matters. He brings a strong background in litigation and case strategy developed through both public and private practice experience.

Prior to joining Shapiro Sher, Buck served as an Assistant State’s Attorney with the Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s Office, where he managed a high-volume caseload and prosecuted cases through trial. His courtroom experience and strategic approach to litigation add valuable perspective to the firm’s Banking and Financial Services practice.

Buck also previously served as a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Robert E. Cahill, Jr. in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County, conducting legal research and assisting in the drafting of judicial opinions. During law school, he gained additional private practice experience supporting business law and litigation matters.

Buck earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Baltimore School of Law and his Bachelor of Science in Marketing from the University of Maryland, College Park.

Shapiro Sher welcomes Buck to the firm and looks forward to his contributions to clients and the continued growth of the practice.

Patrick Dillon has been named Partner at Shapiro Sher, reflecting his leadership, expertise, and dedication to clients and the community.

Patrick is a trusted advisor in complex construction and commercial matters and has achieved significant results for clients. He also serves on the board of Rebuilding Together Baltimore, demonstrating his commitment to public service. His work reflects the values at the heart of Shapiro Sher, a firm dedicated to delivering exceptional results and service.

We congratulate Patrick and look forward to his continued contributions to the firm and its clients.

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 its creation 70 years ago, underscoring its rarity and significance.

Mr. Gibson’s lifelong dedication to leadership, education, and public service has made a lasting impact in Maryland and beyond. In addition to his distinguished legal career, he is the author of Young Thurgood: The Making of a Supreme Court Justice, the definitive biography of Justice Thurgood Marshall’s early years. His contributions to the legal profession, scholarship, and civic life continue to exemplify the highest ideals of excellence and integrity.

Also during the convention, Maryland Governor Wes Moore was elevated to the 33rd°—the highest degree in Freemasonry.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Larry Gibson on this exceptional honor.

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 profession not only through his exceptional litigation practice but through his unwavering dedication to mentoring others, sharing knowledge, and elevating advocacy.

Congratulations to Paul on this extraordinary honor. His lifelong commitment to the development of trial lawyers across Maryland and beyond continues to shape the future of our legal community.

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
William E. Carlson – Corporate/M&A and REITs: Maryland Counsel
Richard M. Goldberg – Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Joel I. Sher – Bankruptcy/Restructuring

Both Mr. Brown and Mr. Sher are one of only six attorneys in the state of Maryland to be included in ‘Band One’ for their respective practice areas.

The product of extensive legal market research, Chambers USA incorporates insights and quotations from clients and other sources interviewed by staff. One such source reports in the new guide that “Shapiro Sher distinguishes itself with extraordinary counsel, both at the top of the firm, as well as outstanding support from other partners and associates.”

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.