Maple Lawn, MD, May 5, 2009 — Offit Kurman announces the expansion of its banking and finance practice with the addition of Joseph Bellinger as Principal, effective May, 4, 2009. Mr. Bellinger specializes in representing financial institutions in workout and bankruptcy claims, and has served as a trustee in bankruptcy proceedings.

“We are excited to welcome Joe to the firm.” said Ted Offit, Managing Principal. “The banking sector is an important market for Offit Kurman and Joe brings a wealth of experience to the team. I’m confident that our clients will immediately benefit from our additional capabilities.”

Adds Howard Kurman, Principal, “It has long been our goal to have a strong banking and finance practice at Offit Kurman. Our clients, driven by today’s economic challenges, have indicated that the time is right – and Joe will help us achieve this strategic objective.”

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Offit Kurman is a growing, dynamic, full-service law firm serving clients in the mid-Atlantic region. With offices serving Washington, DC, Baltimore, and Philadelphia, Offit Kurman is a trusted legal advisor for commercial litigation, business law, real estate, intellectual property, labor and employment, construction law, entertainment law, estate planning, asset protection, elder law and health care law.