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32 Offit Kurman Attorneys Recognized in 2027 Edition of Maryland Super Lawyers 

July 10, 2026
32 Offit Kurman Attorneys Recognized in 2027 Edition of Maryland Super Lawyers 

Offit Kurman is pleased to announce that 32 of its attorneys have been named to the 2027 Maryland Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. In addition, Sandra Brooks and Cheryl Hepfer received special recognition on the Maryland Top 100 and Top 50 Women lists. These honors are based on more than seven million peer evaluations, making Super Lawyers one of the most trusted and unbiased resources for legal referrals in the United States. The attorneys recognized represent a wide range of practice areas, including family law, business law, bankruptcy, labor and employment, estates and trusts, and real estate, reflecting the depth and diversity of Offit Kurman’s legal team. Many of this year’s honorees have appeared on these lists multiple times, demonstrating their continued excellence and commitment to client service. For detailed biographies, practice areas, and years of recognition, please see the links below.

BALTIMORE, MD

Super Lawyers 

Margaret L. Argent

Years: 15 | Family Law 

Howard K. Kurman

Years: 16 | Employment & Labor

Constantine J. Themelis

Years 2 | Business Litigation

Steven Thomas

Years 13 | Media/Advertising

Rising Stars

Kaitlyn Clarkson

Years: 2 | Civil Lit: Defense

Megan Easter

Years: 3 | Estate and Probate 

Lauren R. Mullin

Years: 4 | Business Litigation

BETHESDA, MD

Super Lawyers

Lisa Seltzer Becker

Years: 5 | Family Law 

Sandra Brooks

Years: 7 | Family Law 

M. Jemi Cho

Years: 3 | Family Law 

Cheryl L. Hepfer

Years: 21 | Family Law 

James M. Hoffman

Years: 14 | Business/Corporate Law

Samantha H. Kravitz

Years: 5 | Family Law 

Stephen A. Metz

Years: 14 | Bankruptcy: Business  

Bryn H. Sherman

Years: 9 | Bankruptcy: Business  

Susan M. Wyckoff

Years: 12 | Family Law 

Marshall Yaap

Years: 5 | Family Law 

Rising Stars

Summer Abel

Years: 4 | Family Law 

Susanna I. Boensch

Years: 4 | Family Law 

Evan Ganginis

Years: 1 | Real Estate 

Heather Sisto Koontz

Years: 3 | Family Law 

Niall McMillan

Years: 1 | Estate and Probate

Julieta Orlando

Years: 1 | Family Law 

Peter Rauch

Years: 1 | Employment and Labor

Gwen Roy- Harrison

Years: 5 | Real Estate

COLUMBIA, MD

Super Lawyers

Meghan McCulloch

Years: 1 | Estate and Probate  

Linda S. Ostovitz

Years: 11 | Family Law 

Steven E. Shane

Years: 2 | Estate & Trust Litigation

Rising Stars

Lindsey I. Davis

Years: 1 | Real Estate 

Michael H. Joseck

Years: 4 | Estate and Probate 

FREDERICK, MD

Super Lawyers

Ian P. Bartman

Years:14 | Business Litigation

Keith N. Schiszik

Years: 20 | Family Law

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