Often working as a team with attorneys from the firm's Business Department experienced in securities issues, Whiteford's Business Litigation attorneys are regularly involved in a wide variety of securities litigation matters.
We have defended numerous securities fraud actions brought against our clients under the Securities Act of 1933 as well as the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Section 10b-5). Our clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as individuals, including officers, inside and outside directors, professionals (particularly auditors), and "control persons." We also have prosecuted securities claims on behalf of client-plaintiffs. We regularly litigate securities claims under state securities ("Blue Sky") acts, and our attorneys are particularly seasoned in dealing with the complexities of the Maryland Securities Act as applied in both federal and state courts. We regularly represent clients in FINRA arbitration disputes and in mediation procedures sponsored by FINRA and before the American Arbitration Association.
One of our particular areas of experience is representing and advising clients in SEC and state securities investigations and negotiating resolutions in lieu of charges or formal actions. Our securities work frequently involves advising clients regarding D&O coverage and coordinating with D&O carriers regarding coverage, litigation strategy, litigation expenses, and resolution of claims.
Whiteford is pleased to announce that Bruce D. Bernstein has joined the firm as a Litigation Partner in Washington, D.C. With over 25 years of experience as a commercial litigator and trial lawyer, both in private practice and with the Department of Justice, Mr. Bernstein has a track record of successfully litigating and prevailing in complex commercial direct and class actions, at all levels, including before the U.S. Supreme Court, as well as other federal and state courts.
Benchmark Litigation, the widely respected guide to leading litigation firms and lawyers, has announced that eleven Whiteford attorneys have been named 2026 “Litigation Stars” in Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and Nationally.
Benchmark Litigation, the widely respected guide to leading litigation firms and lawyers, has announced that thirteen Whiteford attorneys have been named 2024 “Litigation Stars,” “Future Stars,” “Labor and Employment Stars,” and “40 & Under” in DC, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia (*new recognition in 2024).
Benchmark Litigation, the widely respected guide to leading litigation firms and lawyers, has announced that sixteen Whiteford attorneys have been named 2023 “Litigation Stars,” “Future Stars,” “Labor and Employment Stars,” and “40 & Under Hotlist” in DC, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia.
Benchmark Litigation, the widely respected guide to leading litigation firms and lawyers has announced that sixteen Whiteford attorneys have been named 2022 “Litigation Stars,” “Future Stars,” “Labor and Employment Stars,” and “40 & Under Hotlist” in DC, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia.
Benchmark Litigation, the widely respected guide to leading litigation firms and lawyers has announced that ten Whiteford attorneys have been named 2021 “Litigation Stars” and “Future Stars” in Maryland and Virginia.
Baltimore – Whiteford, Taylor & Preston is pleased to announce that U.S. News and World Report - Best Lawyers ® “Best Law Firms” has awarded the firm exemplary rankings for 2018. Nineteen of the firm’s practices are ranked at the national level, including three practices with national Tier 1 rankings: Litigation, Bankruptcy and Real Estate. At the state level, an additional fifty practices have been ranked in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and VA.
Whiteford, Taylor & Preston is pleased to announce that 41 of its attorneys are listed among the 2017 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars in Maryland and Kentucky joining the sixteen who were listed earlier this year in Delaware, D.C., Pennsylvania and Virginia.
The 2017 edition of U.S. News and World Report - Best Lawyers ® “Best Law Firms” has awarded Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP exemplary ratings in its seventh annual rankings of law firms.
Twenty of the firm’s practices were ranked at the national level, as well as thirty-seven in Maryland, ten in Washington, D.C., and two in Roanoke, VA.
Whiteford Taylor & Preston LLP is very gratified to announce that the firm has once again received exemplary ratings in the fifth annual U.S. News & World Report rankings of law firms.
Whiteford Taylor & Preston LLP is very gratified to announce that the firm has received exemplary ratings in the second annual U.S. News & World Report rankings of law firms. In Maryland, WTP was rated highly in 34 practice areas, more than any other firm in the state.
