Rosenberg Martin Greenberg proudly announces that the firm and six of its partners – Benjamin Rosenberg, Barry Greenberg, Gerard Martin, Stanley Fine, Cynthia Spell, and Gerard Gaeng – have been ranked in the 2018 edition of Chambers USA as among Maryland’s leading lawyers in the areas of commercial litigation, white-collar crime & government investigations, real estate and land use in Maryland. Chambers USA is an authoritative reference to the reputations and qualifications of leading business lawyers throughout the USA.
Chambers states the following in its Maryland rankings:
Benjamin Rosenberg is the firm’s founder and chair, recognized as a “leading light” in the world of Maryland litigation and noted as one of the “go-to people in town” for a variety of litigation matters. His areas of focus include appellate and business litigation and he also acts in mediations.
Managing partner and practice head Barry Greenberg acts for an array of interested parties in real estate transactions, including builders, developers and lenders. He acts on deals from conception to completion and routinely handles financing, contract negotiations, construction and leasing matters. Sources certify that he is “an excellent, competent and efficient real estate lawyer who represents his clients diligently.”
Gerard Martin is lauded for his deep experience in commercial litigation, which complements a strong white-collar criminal practice. Sources describe him as “an effective advocate for his clients,” adding: “He has great judgment and is at the top of the pack.”
Stanley Fine serves many of the main players active on the real estate scene, including architects, engineers, developers and planners. He has worked on a broad selection of projects, from office buildings and restaurants to shopping centers. Interviewees say: “He is top-league in terms of client relations.”
Cynthia Spell regularly acts for developers and lenders on real estate deals, including leasing, financing, sales and purchases. Interviewees highlight her “detail-oriented” approach, further noting that she is “very thorough and does very good work.”
Gerard Gaeng has experience in a wide range of commercial litigation, including class actions and real estate disputes. Sources interviewed point to Gaeng as “results-driven and pragmatic,” noting: “A client represented by him would get good value for their dollar.”
Chambers commends Rosenberg Martin Greenberg’s litigation group by noting that “The firm is praised for the caliber of talent it attracts, with market sources commenting: “Rosenberg lawyers have a great reputation in Baltimore. They’re pragmatic and work with businesses to get the result that makes sense.” Another interviewee highlights the firm’s “excellent litigation practice.”
Chambers also speaks highly of Rosenberg Martin Greenberg’s real estate group, affirming that the team is known for “commercial and transactional real estate team with experience acting for developers, owners and investors at a regional and national level. Broad practice includes financing, acquisitions and easement matters. Additionally handles leasing matters, often representing landlords of office and retail properties. Also well known for its land use practice.” Interviewees say RMG’s lawyers, “clearly know what they’re doing, they are easy to work with.”