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  • Podcasts
    Efficient Litigation Balancing Time and Cost
    Attorneys Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger of Offit Kurman discuss how litigation strategy depends not only on cost and risk but also on how long it takes to reach court and trial. Using Maryland as an example, they compare the faster district court process that can reach trial in roughly four to six months and typically under a year, versus circuit court jury trials with full discovery that generally take at least a year. They note that time affects leverage and helps explain why most civil disputes settle. Timelines can vary by state, county, case volume, COVID-era disruptions, and factors like AI and pro se litigants.
  • Podcasts
    Meet Mike Huthwaite
    Jim Ries of Offit Kurman talks with Mike Huthwaite, President and CEO of CFR Compliance Group, about the company’s work building practical safety and compliance. Mike explains CFR’s expertise in operational safety, risk management, regulatory compliance, and its niche in respiratory protection. CFR Compliance Group has delivered these services for over 20 years, starting in healthcare, expanding into construction, and manufacturing. He shares that he’s most proud of the long-term trust CFR has earned with clients and the internal culture that has retained team members for decades. Looking ahead, CFR is focused on growing in the Mid-Atlantic/DMV region. Mike also reveals a personal passion for woodworking, including building his own cherry-wood desk.
  • Publications & News
    Offit Kurman Adds Four Attorneys to Support Continued Growth
    Offit Kurman Adds Four Attorneys to Support Continued Growth
  • Podcasts
    Love, Trusts, and Prenups: "Strangers: A Memoir of a Marriage"
    Hosts Danielle Friedman and Herb Fineburg dig into the New York Times bestseller Strangers by Belle Burden, using the book's real-life inspired story to unpack how prenuptial agreements and trusts actually work when a marriage ends. The conversation centers on Belle's inheritance from her wealthy family, the prenup she signed under pressure from her husband James, and the costly decision to pull money from an irrevocable trust to buy real estate in joint names. Danielle and Herb break down the critical difference between a prenup, which can be modified or waived by the couple, and a trust, which cannot be changed once established. They examine where Belle's trustees fell short, why titling inherited assets jointly can undo the protection a trust is designed to provide, and what a trustee should do instead when a beneficiary asks to withdraw significant funds. The episode closes with practical lessons for anyone who is a trust beneficiary, a trustee, or entering a marriage with inherited wealth, including why independent counsel matters at every stage.  
  • Publications & News
    32 Offit Kurman Attorneys Recognized in 2027 Edition of Maryland Super Lawyers 
    32 Offit Kurman Attorneys Recognized in 2027 Edition of Maryland Super Lawyers 
  • Blog Posts
    No Standard, Still Liable: How OSHA Regulates Ergonomics Without an Ergonomics Rule
    No Standard, Still Liable: How OSHA Regulates Ergonomics Without an Ergonomics Rule
  • Events
    RE+ Mid-Atlantic Opportunities: Market Trends and Business Development Tips
    Get ready for RE+ Mid-Atlantic with timely market insights, practical business development strategies, and new opportunities to connect. Join solar and energy storage developers and other industry experts for a discussion of emerging trends, project opportunities, and business conditions across the Mid-Atlantic region. You’ll also learn practical ways to maximize the value of your conference participation—from preparing for productive meetings to building relationships that continue after the event. Speakers: Lindsay Cherry  Director of Regulatory, NineDot Energy Lindsay Cherry is the Director of Regulatory Affairs at NineDot Energy, where she leads efforts at the intersection of clean energy policy, regulation, and distributed energy development. With a background in energy policy and public affairs, Lindsay works closely with regulators, policymakers, and industry stakeholders to advance innovative energy solutions and support the transition to a more resilient and sustainable power grid. She holds a master's degree from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA). Matthew Karmel, Esq. Principal, Offit Kurman Matthew Karmel is the Practice Group Leader of Offit Kurman’s Environmental & Sustainability Law Group. He advises businesses, developers, and property owners on environmental compliance, site remediation, renewable energy, sustainability, and environmental risk management. A recognized leader in the field, Matthew is a frequent speaker and author on environmental and sustainability issues and serves on the boards of several industry organizations. David Murray Director of Business Development, Turning Point Energy David Murray is the Director of Business Development at TurningPoint Energy, where he leads business development efforts in Maryland and emerging markets. With more than 15 years of experience in clean energy and environmental policy, David has held leadership roles with the Chesapeake Solar & Storage Association and the American Clean Power Association, advancing solar energy, land use, and community engagement initiatives. He holds a B.A. in Public Policy from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an M.A. in Renewable Energy & Development from the University of Cape Town, and currently serves on the boards of the Chesapeake Solar & Storage Association and Wallace Centers of Iowa. Alec Ward Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs, SEIA Alec Ward is Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs at the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), where he represents the solar and energy storage industry before federal agencies on key energy policy issues. He brings extensive experience in clean energy, regulatory affairs, and public policy, having previously led legislative and federal affairs efforts at Ava Community Energy, served at the California Public Utilities Commission, and worked on federal conservation and climate policy initiatives with The Nature Conservancy and congressional campaigns. Alec holds degrees from the University of Virginia and Johns Hopkins University and is based in Richmond, Virginia.
  • Publications & News
    Matthew Karmel Named to 2026 Lawdragon 500 Global Leaders in Energy
    Matthew Karmel Named to 2026 Lawdragon 500 Global Leaders in Energy
  • Publications & News
    Wojciech “Voytek” Jackowski Named to ULI New York Program Steering Committee
    Wojciech “Voytek” Jackowski Named to ULI New York Program Steering Committee
  • Blog Posts
    Estate Planning Essentials for Maryland’s Unmarried Couples
    Estate Planning Essentials for Maryland’s Unmarried Couples