Baltimore, MD Business Law Attorneys

Business Lawyers for Counseling, Litigation, and Transactions in Baltimore, MD

Businesses face legal concerns from the cradle to the grave. Taking the right steps during business formation ensures that a company will be positioned for success in the future. Developing a successful business strategy, both at the start and in response to new trends and changes in industry, requires counsel from an attorney who can ensure that related legal concerns will be addressed appropriately. No business is immune from legal disputes, from wage and hour and other employment matters to intellectual property issues to shareholder or member disputes and beyond. Ongoing legal help from a team of business law attorneys who can both counsel and litigate is essential for any business.

At Silverman Thompson, our business litigation group is, at its core, a group of trial lawyers. We have tried cases in federal (including district courts and bankruptcy courts) and state courts in Maryland, Virginia, Florida, Washington D.C., and Georgia, and we have arbitrated matters before AAA and JAMS.

We also have argued dispositive and evidentiary motions in federal and state courts in Maryland, Virginia, Florida, Washington D.C., Georgia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York, New Jersey, California, and Minnesota. We teach courses relating to trial advocacy in law schools and continuing legal education (CLE) programs, and we have successfully coached law school mock trial teams for years. While settlement is often in a client's best interest, and thus, not all matters see a merits hearing, our business litigation lawyers are well-prepared to try cases when and if needed.

The wealth of business-related experience we have garnered from our litigation practice has also made us skillful counselors equally adept at finding alternative solutions to our clients' problems. We regularly provide outside general counsel services and assist with business formation and other issues our clients may face.

While we are best known for our exceptional strength in litigation, that experience is not separate from our transactional work—it drives it. When disputes arise, our litigators see the patterns: the clauses that create ambiguity, the protections that are missing, the definitions that collapse under pressure, and the terms that leave clients exposed. Our transactional team actively incorporates those lessons into every agreement we draft and every deal we consummate.

The result is a smarter, more resilient class of contracts and transactions—documents built to avoid the mistakes we see other lawyers make and designed to withstand scrutiny if a dispute ever occurs. This synergy between litigation and transactional work allows us to deliver clearer contracts, stronger protections, and more strategic deal structures.

Business Law Services

To learn more about us and what we do, please review our areas of practice related to business law and business litigation:

• Alternative Finance
• Asset-Based Lending & Commercial Finance, Equipment Lease Financing, and Secured Transactions
• Bankruptcy, Receivership, Insolvency & Creditors' Rights
• Business Divorce: Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
• Business Formation & Outside General Counsel Services
• Complex Civil Litigation
• Corporate Governance
• Equity Compensation & Employee Benefits (ERISA)
• Estate Planning, Trust Administration, and Fiduciary Litigation
• Insurance
• Intellectual Property and Trademarks
• Labor & Employment
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Private Equity
• Real Estate & Commercial Transactions
• Securities
• Tax Controversy, Planning, & Structure

Our Team of Business Law Attorneys

Bill Sinclair is the partner in charge of Silverman Thompson's business litigation group. Bill has litigated a wide array of business matters in state and federal courts across the country, and he regularly provides business counseling to his Maryland clients.He works to ensure that our team will help clients address complex legal concerns as efficiently and effectively as possible. He strives to anticipate the needs of clients and determine the best ways to handle the challenges that may arise.

At Silverman Thompson, we understand that business disputes can disrupt operations, damage reputations, and threaten long-term success. Our business litigation team is committed to delivering practical, results-driven legal solutions tailored to each client's unique objectives. Whether navigating complex contract disputes, partnership disagreements, fraud claims, or shareholder issues, we combine deep legal insight with strategic thinking to protect our clients' interests.

Justin Batoff adds a wealth of experience advising startups, emerging companies, and established private and family-owned businesses on a broad range of transactional and corporate matters, as well as individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and executives on wealth preservation, succession planning, and tax-efficient business exits.

We pride ourselves on being both aggressive litigators and skilled negotiators, capable of resolving matters efficiently while always being prepared to go to trial when necessary. With decades of combined experience representing clients across multiple industries, from startups to established corporations, we bring the tenacity and focus required to achieve favorable outcomes.

Contact Our Baltimore Business Litigation Lawyers

Our attorneys work closely with clients every step of the way, ensuring clarity, communication, and confidence throughout the litigation process. To learn more about our services, contact our Baltimore, MD business litigation attorneys at 410-385-2225.