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Kurt Nachtman
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Kurt E. Nachtman joins Silverman Thompson as a partner following 12 years as founder and managing partner at Eldridge, Nachtman and Crandell, LLC (formerly Eldridge and Nachtman) and five as an assistant state's attorney for the Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office.
At Silverman Thompson, Mr. Nachtman practices across the personal injury, criminal defense, and business litigation practice groups, where he manages complex cases spanning various disciplines. He also maintains a robust practice in administrative law and defense of professionals.
Mr. Nachtman has extensive trial experience alongside his history of obtaining favorable settlements for clients. He is known by clients and peers for his strong courtroom presence, dedication to his clients, and attention to detail. He has earned recognition from various legal magazines, including Super Lawyers.
Recent Media Commentary
Speaking to Fox45 News about Marilyn Mosby's failed sentencing modification and her request to remove her ankle monitor
CBS News Baltimore commentary on new Maryland pay transparency laws
Fox45 News commentary on Marilyn Mosby's recent house arrest sentence
Fox45 News commentary on Angela Alsobrooks's tax controversy
Fox45 News commentary on mandatory juvenile crime reporting
Analyzing New Maryland Traffic Stop Bill on Fox45
Significant Cases
Mr. Nachtman has conducted approximately 30 jury trials in various state courts and negotiated countless settlements, with some of the most notable including:
- In 2024, successfully negotiated a complex auto manslaughter case to the lowest count, utilizing expert to negotiate plea
- Obtained $330,000 jury verdict in Prince George's County for an injury relating to a dog attack
- Obtained a jury verdict that was four times the last settlement offer from the insurance company, despite the fact that the client identified the wrong leg as being injured in the middle of the trial
- Negotiated a $1,000,000 settlement in a death arising from a motor vehicle collision
- Successfully argued a Motion to Dismiss a criminal case based upon Maryland Equal Rights Act
- In his first case in private practice, Mr. Nachtman was able to investigate and solve an unsolved death for a daughter and negotiate a civil resolution with the perpetrator to help bring closure to that family
Government Service
Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office:
- Assistant State's Attorney, Economic Crimes Division, 2011
- Assistant State's Attorney, General Felony Division, 2010-2011
- Assistant State's Attorney, Misdemeanor Jury Trial Division, 2009-2010
- Assistant State's Attorney, District Courts Division, 2007-January 2009
- Law Clerk, Homicide Division, 2005-2006
- Intern, Misdemeanor Division, 2004
Intern, Magistrate Judge Susan K. Gauvey, United States District Court for the District of Maryland, 2005
Community Service
- Vice-President, Lutherville Community Association 2022-Present
- Carroll Manor Rec Council Baseball & Soccer Coach, 2015-2018
- Cub Scout Pack 183 Den Leader, 2015-2019 (Assistant Cubmaster, 2017-2019)
- Board of Directors, Waterview Homeowners Association, 2007, 2009-2011
- Towson Chamber of Commerce, Member 2012-2014
- President, Waterview Homeowners Association, 2008
- Member, BPOE Towson Lodge #0469
Commentary, Analysis, and Lectures
- Professional legal analyst appearances on CNN, Fox News, all local stations WMAR, WBFF, WBAL, Baltimore Sun, 1090 AM, and 680 AM, 2013-Present
- Frequent lecturer on Business and legal ethics for the National Business Institute, 2016-2020
- "Online Defamation and Possible Resolutions," scheduled lecture, Maryland State Bar Convention, 2020
- Co-host, Lawyers on the Rocks Podcast, 2018-2024
Memberships
Baltimore County Bar Association
- Criminal Law Committee & Personal Injury Committee
Maryland State Bar Association
Maryland Association of Justice
ProVisors
- Baltimore Group 2, DC Lawyers Affinity Group
Honors and Awards
- Maryland Super Lawyers, 2019-2025
- Maryland Super Lawyers - Rising Star, 2014-2016
- Top Lawyers, Baltimore Magazine, 2026
- Avvo Clients' Choice Award
- Avvo 10.0 Perfect Rating
- Hearing Officer, Environmental Control Board for Baltimore City, 2015-2018
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