Businesses turn to Kaitlyn Clarkson when disputes threaten to disrupt operations, strain relationships, or create unnecessary risk. She works closely with business owners, executives, and organizations to resolve conflicts efficiently while helping them make informed decisions that support long-term business goals. Whether addressing a contract dispute, managing litigation, or navigating a compliance concern, Kaitlyn focuses on practical solutions that allow clients to move forward with confidence.
Kaitlyn’s practice focuses on commercial litigation, including business disputes, contract disputes, collections matters, and other civil litigation involving business and organizational clients. She represents clients in matters involving breach-of-contract claims, business-to-business conflicts, debt collections matters, and related litigation. In addition to courtroom advocacy, she advises businesses on risk management and compliance matters, helping clients identify potential issues before they develop into costly disputes.
Clients value Kaitlyn's ability to understand not only a legal issue, but also the business realities behind it. By taking the time to learn how an organization operates, she often serves as a trusted advisor who helps clients spot legal risks, evaluate options, and develop strategies that align with their broader objectives. Her proactive approach enables clients to address concerns early and reduce the likelihood of future litigation.
Kaitlyn has experience handling matters through arbitration and administrative proceedings as well as traditional litigation. She has represented clients in FINRA arbitrations involving contractual obligations, business disputes, and matters arising from employee transitions between organizations. She also has experience in American Arbitration Association (AAA) proceedings and has appeared in administrative hearings involving regulatory and licensing issues. Her work has included liquor license matters and various regulatory proceedings before municipal agencies.
Since joining Offit Kurman, Kaitlyn has continued to expand her practice while advising businesses across a wide range of industries. She approaches every matter with responsiveness, clear communication, and an understanding that legal challenges often affect far more than a single dispute. Clients know they can rely on her for candid guidance, anticipating potential obstacles, and developing practical paths forward.
Whether counseling a company on risk management, pursuing a collections claim, defending a contract dispute, or representing a client in the courtroom, Kaitlyn remains focused on delivering business-minded legal solutions that protect her clients' interests and support their success.
- University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law (J.D.)
- Ohio State University (B.A.)
- Maryland
- District of Columbia
- United States District Court for the District of Maryland
- Baltimore CONNECT, Board Member
- Selected to Maryland Rising Stars® for Civil Litigation: Defense (2026-2027)
- Named to The Best Lawyers in America - Ones to Watch® for Commercial Litigation (2026)
