Litigation: General Commercial

Goodell, DeVries, Leech & Dann, LLP is hugely respected for its medical malpractice work, with a deep and experienced bench representing individuals, group practices, regional hospitals and long-term care facilities. The group can call upon expert trial lawyers who frequently appear in precedent-setting cases involving issues such as surgical error, wrongful death and failure to diagnose. The firm also maintains a broad commercial practice, fielding extensive experience in disputes concerning such issues as breach of contract, IP infringement and product liability.

"The team is thoughtful, thorough and able to analyze and deep dive on complex issues."

"We have complete trust in the thoroughness and accuracy of their work. Their representation is excellent and they achieve excellent results for us."

Goodell, DeVries, Keecg & Dann, LLP represented the University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in the first known instance of a Maryland health care provider asserting statutory immunity from liability.

Derek Stikeleather is the chair of the appellate practice group. He handles commercial disputes, as well as defending medical malpractice and class action claims.

Kelly Hughes Iverson defends both healthcare organizations and individual medical practitioners against complex claims of medical malpractice. She is noted in the market for her experience representing clients in trials. "Kelly is a wonderful advocate and strategic thinker. She is a trusted adviser on complicated legal matters."

Marianne DePaulo Plant has considerable experience in the medical malpractice space. She demonstrates her capacity to handle a broad array of issues on behalf of healthcare providers, including wrongful death and failed diagnosis claims. "Marianne is a very experienced, knowledgable advocate. She can always be relied upon to provide wise and strategic counsel."

Thomas Monahan is an experienced litigator with particular expertise in medical malpractice claims. He assists physicians, hospitals and healthcare providers on a wide range of disputes relating to alleged negligence. "Thomas has a good grasp of all areas of medical malpractice defense. He is responsive and adept at addressing client needs."

Craig Merkle focuses his practice on professional malpractice defense. His clients include healthcare providers and physicians. "Craig is a master in the courtroom and has exceptional trial skills."

Nichole Nesbitt is a prominent lawyer who specializes in professional malpractice cases. "Nichole Nesbitt is a wonderful advocate and strategic thinker. She achieves excellent results for us."

Linda Woolf's practice encompasses a wide range of commercial disputes including insurance, contractual and construction claims. She also has notable expertise in the defense of class actions. "Linda is an outstanding lawyer."

Shannon Madden is an experienced defense attorney who represents clients in all manner of medical malpractice cases. "Shannon can be relied on to get into the details and to know the facts and circumstances backwards and forwards. I know when she provides information, she has explored all alternatives." "Shannon is an excellent advocate and a gifted trial attorney. She can always be counted upon to deliver excellent results."

Richard Barnes has over three decades of experience handling litigation for clients in the healthcare and life sciences sectors. He advises on complex contractual and IP disputes as well as product liability claims.