Schulman, Hershfield & Gilden, P.A.

A Premier Maryland Civil Litigation, Criminal And Corporate Law Firm
For More Than 35 Years

FOR YOUR BUSINESS

With over 35 years of successful representation of numerous local, regional and national companies of all sizes, SH&G has established itself as one of the best and most powerful corporate law firms in Maryland.  Our intelligent, assertive and no-nonsense approach has enabled SH&G to consistently compete with and against all of the so-called “big firms” in Maryland and throughout the country.  In fact, as a high powered “boutique” law firm, there are no issues too big or too small for us to take on.  We make it our business to deliver the highest quality services and results in a more responsive, more efficient and, ultimately, more cost effective manner than most of the big firms.  SH&G has successfully represented companies on both sides (plaintiff and defendant), which provides us with a significant advantage over most other law firms.  We have the unique experience of dealing with most business-related issues from all relevant perspectives.  SH&G works to build long-lasting relationships with its clients that are second to none and invite you to bring your legal matters to us for immediate attention.

FOR YOUR LIFE

With over 35 years of successful representation of countless individuals, SH&G has established itself as one of the best and most powerful law firms in Maryland.  Our intelligent, assertive and no-nonsense approach has enabled SH&G to consistently compete with and against all of the so-called “big firms” in Maryland and throughout the country.  In fact, as a high powered “boutique” law firm, there are no issues too big or too small for us to take on.  SH&G specializes in handling a variety of simple to complex civil and criminal matters ranging from divorce and estate matters, real estate transactions, contract enforcement, employment issues, DUI/DWI, misdemeanors and felonies, along with personal injury and Workers’ Compensation claims.  Having represented both plaintiffs and defendants through the years has given SH&G a unique 365 degree perspective on a wide variety of legal matters.  SH&G makes it their business to deliver the highest quality services and obtain the best results possible in a more responsive, more efficient and, ultimately, more cost effective manner than most of the big firms.  No matter what the issue, whether criminal or civil, personal injury or Workers’ Compensation, SH&G prides itself on successfully helping our clients navigate through some of the most difficult times in their lives.  SH&G works to build long-lasting relationships with its clients that are second to none and invite you to bring your legal matters to us for immediate attention.

BUSINESS LAW & LITIGATION

Corporate Law & Transactions

At SH&G we offer our business clients a broad range of legal services.  Whether a client is looking for advice on drafting employment agreements and non-compete covenants, or structuring, negotiating and documenting the terms of a complex business deal or development agreement, we are able to provide efficient, expert advice.

We have extensive experience negotiating and drafting technology agreements, distribution agreements, employment and executive compensation contracts, consulting agreements, management agreements and shareholder agreements.  We regularly provide advice to businesses throughout the Baltimore metropolitan area, whether they are merging or acquiring businesses or looking at ways of restructuring their business, and we actively seek representation of new business enterprises.

  • Representation of multiple corporations and other business entities
  • Contracts and Contract Enforcement
  • Mergers, Acquisitions and Sales
  • Employment Matters, Unlawful Termination, and Discrimination
  • Collections
  • Real Estate & Development
  • Corporate Internal Investigations

Sports & Entertainment

SH&G has represented numerous professional athletes, coaches, sports agents, talent managers, media personalities, entertainers, producers, and digital content distributors and has a proven track record for handling a wide variety of client matters in the sports and entertainment industries from negotiating performance agreements, to protecting intellectual property rights, to licensing digital content for worldwide distribution using online and mobile platforms. SH&G has also procured many marketing, business/brand development, event planning and management, and sponsorship deals from years of working for and with professional sports and entertainment organizations.

CIVIL LAW & LITIGATION

Civil Litigation

SH&G has successfully handled many different types of cases, throughout multiple practice areas in both state and federal courts.  Our attorneys have earned the highest level of respect and recognition over the years for their uncompromising pursuit of justice for all of our clients in all types of matters ranging from complex civil and criminal litigation or corporate and real estate transactions to simple civil and criminal matters to personal injury and Workers’ Compensation claims.  In the last several years our attorneys have argued before the United States Supreme Court and the United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals and Federal and State Courts, secured multi-million dollar judgments and favorable settlements, obtained acquittals in notorious murder cases, negotiated digital content licensing agreements and provided advice and direction on complex corporate, real estate and contractual matters.

  • Appellate Litigation
  • Arbitration/Mediation
  • Constitutional Law Litigation
  • Business & Commercial Litigation
  • Real Estate & Development Litigation

Employment Law

Throughout our 30 years as a firm, the attorneys here at SH&G have represented both employers and employees in countless employment related matters. We are a highly experience and well respected firm that has aggressively litigated many cases of employment discrimination and defamation, also representing employees in employment and administrative hearings and arbitrations. If you are an employer with questions regarding workplace rules and regulations, employment contracts and agreements, and matters regarding new-hires, the attorneys here at SH&G will gladly help you through the process.

  • Employment Discrimination
  • Employment & Administrative Hearings and Arbitrations
  • Defamation

Family Law

At SH&G we have years of experiencing handling family-related and domestic relations matters. Whether you are separated and need representation through a divorce, or you are looking to set up a will, power of attorney, trust or estate, the attorneys here at SH&G are extremely knowledgeable on these domestic matters and can walk you through the process. As a high-powered “boutique” law firm, we are able to build personalized relationships with our clients, while offering them outstanding representation at a cost that is reasonable and affordable.

  • Domestic Relations
  • Divorce
  • Trusts & Estates

Personal Injury

When it comes to personal injury cases, SH&G values its role as your partner in justice, protecting your rights in the event of an injury due to negligence.  As your trusted legal representatives, our legal team will make sure you move in the right direction.  We have recovered millions of dollars for clients who have been injured. Whether you were involved in a motor vehicle accident or a slip and fall, you have a right to be compensated for your loss.

  • Class Action
  • Mass Tort
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Negligence
  • Wrongful Death

Workers’ Compensation

The legal team at SH&G has an exceedingly strong command of Workers’ Compensation Law.  For those of you who have been injured on the job, our attorneys can assess your case and help determine what you are owed. Workers’ Compensation is a no-fault system, meaning that if you have been injured on the job you have the undeniable right to collect for your injuries and damages.

CRIMINAL LAW & LITIGATION

Here at SH&G we regularly handle virtually every type of criminal action, ranging from federal and state grand jury investigations of environmental crimes and minority contracting schemes, to bank frauds and bribery cases, to major arson and murder cases.  Moreover, we are actively involved in handling state appellate and Fourth Circuit appeals, and recently prevailed in a noteworthy case before the Court of Appeals of Maryland and the United State Supreme Court relating to the application of Miranda principles in a murder case.

In fact, it is highly doubtful that any law firm in Maryland has obtained more acquittals and favorable resolutions of substantive criminal matters over the past few years, in matters ranging from murder cases and death penalty cases, to white-collar fraud, conspiracy and RICO cases, to cases alleging child abuse, drug distribution, robbery, involuntary servitude, and sexual assault. We also handle simple matters such as DUI and DWI, traffic violations and expungements.

  • Complex Business CrimesCriminal Appeals
  • Criminal Investigation & Indictments
  • DUI & DWI
  • Expungements
  • Felony and Major Criminal Offenses
  • Grand Jury Investigations
  • Major Traffic Violations
  • Misdemeanors and Minor Criminal Offenses
  • White Collar Criminal Defense