TIMOTHY M. GUNNING
LAW OFFICES OF
TIMOTHY M. GUNNING, LLC
305 Washington Avenue
Suite 301
Towson, MD 21204
Tel: 410-296-5960
Fax: 410-296-3443
tgunning1@verizon.net
www.tgunninglaw.net
Mr. Gunning’s state wide practice includes criminal and complex
civil cases in both state and federal courts. A former Assistant
State’s Attorney, Mr. Gunning’s extensive experience includes
numerous high-profile criminal cases as both prosecutor and
defense attorney. Recipient of a Martindale-Hubbell AV rating,
the highest rating given by his peers and listed in the Bar
Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Mr. Gunning is often asked by
other lawyers to handle or help with their most difficult cases.
When not working, Mr. Gunning enjoys spending time with his
family and friends, traveling, fly fishing, skiing, and following the
Ravens and the BC Eagles.
PERSONAL INJURY PLAINTIFF: GENERAL
PROFESSIONAL LIABILIT Y: PLAIN TIFF
CRIMINAL DEFENSE
MARY CLAIRE
CHESSHIRE
WHI TEFORD TAYLOR &
PRESTON LLP
7 Saint Paul Street
Suite 1500
Baltimore, MD 21202
Tel: 410-347-9465
Fax: 410-234-2309
mchesshire@wtplaw.com
www.wtplaw.com
NON-PROFIT
EMPLOYEE BENEFI TS/ERISA
Ms. Chesshire focuses her practice on representing for-profit,
non-profit, and governmental entities in all aspects of employee
benefits law, including retirement plans, welfare plans, and
executive compensation. In particular, Ms. Chesshire’s
experience includes counseling employers with respect to
design and compliance issues, advising parties in business
combinations, and negotiating settlements and audit closure
with the IRS and Department of Labor. She received her law
degree cum laude from the University of Baltimore School of
Law in 1993 and is a partner at Whiteford Taylor & Preston.
CRISTIN C. LAMBROS
CRISTIN C. LAMBROS, LLC
8415 Bellona Lane
Suite 114
Towson, MD 21204
Tel: 410-825-8550
Fax: 410-825-8554
cristin@ccl-law.com
www.ccl-law.com
ESTATE PLANNING & PROBATE
Cristin C. Lambros heads a small law firm concentrating on
the practice of estates and trusts law. Immediately prior to
opening her law firm, Cristin practiced for nine years (1988-1997)
in the Estate and Trusts Department at Piper & Marbury,
LLP (now DLA Piper). Her primary practice areas include
planning to reduce federal estate, gift, generation-skipping, and
fiduciary income taxes; drafting wills and inter vivos trusts; and
administering estates and trusts. She is an elected Fellow of the
American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. Cristin served
on the Estates and Trusts Council of the MSBA for twelve years
(1998-2010). She received her J.D. from Duke University (1986)
and her B.A. degree from Haverford College (1983) where she
graduated Phi Beta Kappa, magna cum laude.
LEONARD H. SHAPIRO
LAW OFFICE OF
LEONARD H. SHAPIRO
10220 South Dolfield Road
Owings Center, Suite 203
Owings Mills, MD 21117
Tel: 410-363-3311
Fax: 410-581-7020
leonard.shapiro@verizon.net
www.lawyers.com/marylanddwiattorney
CRIMINAL DEFENSE: DUI/D WI
CRIMINAL DEFENSE
Leonard H. Shapiro, a cum laude graduate of the University
of Baltimore Law School, has been practicing in the Maryland
District and Circuit Courts for over 30 years. A former Assistant
State’s Attorney, he has successfully represented many
defendants in high-profile criminal and traffic matters. He
is on the Board of Directors of MCDAA, is past chairman
of the Bench/Bar Committee for the Baltimore County Bar
Association, and is on the Board of Trustees for the Maryland
Client Protection Fund. He is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell,
its highest rating, and, in 1995, was selected as one of the Top
Ten Criminal Lawyers in Baltimore by Baltimore magazine. He
was named Best Lawyers’ Baltimore DUI/DWI Defense Lawyer
of the Year for 2012.
LYNN PERRY PARKER
LPP LAW
111 Rockville Pike
Suite 400
Rockville, MD 20850
Tel: 301-444-4513
Fax: 301-279-7138
lparker@lpp-law.com
www.lpp-law.com
With 25 years of national and local law firm experience, Lynn
Perry Parker launched LLP Law in August 2012 to represent
local and national for-profit and non-profit businesses. Her firm
focuses on employment law, commercial litigation, including
derivative action suits, counseling in business operations, and
policy development. Lynn’s dedication to her clients has earned
her recognition by her peers as a Top Lawyer in Washingtonian
magazine. Her clients have repeatedly and independently
nominated her for inclusion in the Washington SmartCEO Legal
Elite list. Lynn practices in Maryland, Virginia, and D.C. and is a
certified Mediator. She holds a number of volunteer advocacy
positions for business and education organizations.
BUSINESS LITIGATION
BUSINESS/CORPORATE
EMPLOYMEN T & LABOR
BRUCE E. AVERY
AVERY & UPTON
51 Monroe Street
Suite 701
Rockville, MD 20850
Tel: 301-576-0950
Fax: 301-762-8539
bea@averyuptonlaw.com
www.averyuptonlaw.com
COLLABORATIVE LAW
FAMILY LAW
Bruce E. Avery began his dispute resolution career in the U.S.
military. Mr. Avery began assisting individuals with resolving
conflicts as an Army ombudsman and later provided 15 years
of service in the JAG Corps. In 1993, he continued his legal
practice career exclusively in family law. As a Civil and Family
Law Mediator and a Facilitator for the Family Law Division of
the Montgomery County Circuit Court, he understands how
to help individuals experiencing divorce and other family law
issues come to their own agreements and decide the futures of
their families. Bruce is admitted to the Kentucky and Maryland
state bars and is authorized to practice before the D.C. Court of
Appeals, before the U.S. Supreme Court, and in South Korea.
Mr. Avery is a founding member of CDRP, MCPC, and CPTI.
JOHN WILLIS
WILLIS LAW FIRM, P.A.
3300 North Ridge Road
Suite 245
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Tel: 410-461-9400
Fax: 410-750-8544
jack@whlawfirm.com
www.whlawfirm.com
John “Jack” Willis is the managing partner of Willis Law Firm,
P.A., a full-service law firm located in Ellicott City, Maryland,
serving residents and businesses of Howard County and the
greater Baltimore metropolitan area. His practice focuses
upon criminal, traffic and DUI defense; estate planning and
probate administration; and civil litigation. Mr. Willis, who
has been in practice for 27 years, is a recent past President
of the Howard County Bar Association and has served on the
Board of Governors of the Maryland State Bar Association.
He is a member of the Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys’
Association. Mr. Willis has now been named to the Super
Lawyers list for six years, dating back to 2007.
CRIMINAL DEFENSE: DUI/D WI
ESTATE PLANNING & PROBATE
CRIMINAL DEFENSE
KATHLEEN CAHILL
LAW OFFICES OF
KATHLEEN CAHILL LLC
15 East Chesapeake Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21286
Tel: 410-321-6171
Fax: 410-821-7740
kathleen@kathleencahill-law.com
www.kathleencahill-law.com
Kathleen Cahill is committed to advocating for employees in
all areas of employment rights, from sexual harassment and
discrimination to employment agreements. Ms. Cahill also
represents victims of sexual assault, medical malpractice, and
other serious injuries. She has been litigating for 30 years and
has successfully resolved many disputes through negotiation
and mediation. She began her career at Piper & Marbury (now
DLA Piper) and founded her own firm 25 years ago. Ms. Cahill is
the immediate-past Chair of MELA and a former Board Member
of NELA, AAJ’s Employment Rights Section, the Bar Association
of Baltimore City, and MAJ. Ms. Cahill teaches trial advocacy at
University of Baltimore School of Law. She is highly regarded for
her tenacity and tireless commitment to her clients.
EMPLOYMEN T & LABOR
PERSONAL INJURY PLAINTIFF: GENERAL
EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION: PLAINTIFF
BARRY J. DALNEKOFF
DALNEKOFF & MASON, PA
2448 Holly Avenue
Suite 301, West Court Building
Annapolis, MD 21401
Tel: 410-841-6500
Fax: 888-683-1160
bdalnekoff@dalnekoffmason.com
www.dalnekoffmason.com
FAMILY LAW
Barry J. Dalnekoff concentrates his practice on family law
matters throughout Maryland. He served as Chair of the
Family Law Section Council of the MSBA and was President of
MICPEL. A 1974 honors graduate of the University of Baltimore
Law School and a 1970 honors graduate of the University of
Baltimore School of Business, he is an adjunct faculty member
at Anne Arundel Community College. His memberships
include the American Bar Association, the Maryland State Bar
Association, and the Anne Arundel County Bar Association. He
is a Life Member of the Maryland Bar Foundation.
