Paul Mark Sandler Honored with Inaugural MSBA Lifetime Achievement Award
September 12, 2025
Retired Shapiro Sher attorney Paul Mark Sandler has received the inaugural MSBA Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Continuing Legal Education, recognizing his distinguished career and lasting contributions to mentoring and advocacy.
Thirteen Shapiro Sher Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers
September 10, 2025
Thirteen Shapiro Sher attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, including nine named “Best Lawyers” and four honored as “Ones to Watch.”
Shapiro Sher Recognized in Chambers USA 2025
July 01, 2025
This year’s edition of Chambers USA, a preeminent guide to the country’s legal industry, recognizes two of our firm’s core practice groups – insurance law and bankruptcy/restructuring – in its Maryland law firm rankings. The guide also names four individual attorneys in its listings of outstanding Maryland attorneys: Alex J. Brown, William E. Carlson, Richard M. Goldberg, and Joel I. Sher.
Pillar of Justice Award
May 21, 2025
Shapiro Sher honored with the Pillar of Justice Award by Maryland Legal Aid.
Proactive Protection: Navigating Tariff Uncertainty in Multifamily Construction
May 06, 2025
Navigating rising costs and supply chain risks is no easy task in today’s construction environment. In this timely Multifamily Executive article, Shapiro Sher Partner David Applefeld shares practical legal strategies to help multifamily developers and contractors manage tariff-related challenges.
Celebrating the Remarkable Career of Paul Mark Sandler
April 03, 2025
After more than 20 years with Shapiro Sher, Paul Mark Sandler announces his retirement.
Tariffs, Contracts and Construction
March 31, 2025
As trade policies continue to evolve, businesses in the construction industry must take a proactive approach to contract negotiation, drafting, and risk assessment. David B. Applefeld outlines key steps contractors and project owners can take to safeguard their interests, including reviewing existing contracts and contract templates.
Shapiro Sher is proud to announce the promotion of Michael S. Bullock to Partner
March 05, 2025
Michael will further Shapiro Sher’s commitment to outstanding legal counsel while mentoring the next generation of talent.
The Gibson-Banks Center for Race and the Law featured in The Maryland Carey Law Summer 2024 Magazine
August 23, 2024
The Maryland Carey Law Summer 2024 Magazine highlights the important work of The Gibson-Banks Center for Race and the Law, named after our esteemed Of Counsel Larry S. Gibson.
Eleven Shapiro Sher Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers
August 15, 2024
We are pleased to announce that Shapiro Sher is once again well represented in Best Lawyers in America®, one of the most respected guides to the U.S. legal industry.