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Gordon Feinblatt

Gordon Feinblatt is a Baltimore, Maryland based law firm. The office is in Inner Harbor East.[1] As of 2026, the firm has more than 70 attorneys and over 140 employees.[2]

Gordon Feinblatt LLC
No. of attorneys73
Key peopleMichele Bresnick Walsh (Chairman & CEO), Todd R. Chason (Managing Member), & Robyn Seabrease (Executive Director)
Date founded1953
FounderDavid P. Gordon, Eugene M. Feinblatt, and Donald N. Rothman
Company typeLimited Liability Company
Websitehttps://www.gfrlaw.com/

Founded in 1953, Gordon Feinblatt provides legal services, including but not limited to, Bankruptcy & Restructuring, Business, Energy & Environmental, Litigation, Estate Planning, Healthcare, as well as Real Estate.[3] The firm and its attorneys have appeared in legal ranking publications, including Chambers and Partners, Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, and the Baltimore Magazine.[3]

Gordon Feinblatt has also reported involvement in the neighboring community.[4] These activities include pro bono legal work and support for non-profit organizations in the Baltimore area.[5] The firm identifies diversity, inclusion, equity, sustainability, and community engagement as components of its Corporate Social Responsibility program.[6]

History

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Gordon Feinblatt originated from several Baltimore law practices that were established in the mid-20th century.[7] In 1946, the firm Byrnes & Gordon was formed by Judge William L. Byrnes and David P. Gordon, following their earlier association at Tydings, Sauerwein, Levy & Archer.[7] Simultaneously, Judge Simon E. Sobeloff, prior to serving in public positions (Solicitor General of the United States and Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit), practiced privately at The Sobeloff Firm with associates Eugene M. Feinblatt and Donald N. Rothman.[8][9][10][11] After Judge Byrnes and Judge Sobeloff left for judicial appointments in 1952, David P. Gordon, Eugene M. Feinblatt, and Donald N. Rothman combined their practices to form Gordon and Feinblatt in 1953.[7][5] The firm was renamed Gordon Feinblatt and Rothman in 1956. It expanded further in 1972, through a merger with the Baltimore firm, Hoffberger & Hollander and became Gordon, Feinblatt, Rothman, Hoffberger & Hollander.[12] Effective January 1, 2012, the firm changed its name to Gordon Feinblatt LLC.

  • Barry Rosen was elected Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Gordon Feinblatt in 1989 and served in that role until the end of July 2024.[13]
  • Herbert Goldman was the Managing Member of Gordon Feinblatt from 1980 to 2012, before Michael C. Powell became the Managing Member at the firm.[14][15] Todd R. Chason was then elected Managing Member and General Counsel in 2019.[16] As of 2026, Chason remains in both roles.
  • In 2020, Gordon Feinblatt sold The Garrett Building, which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.[17] The firm had resided in the building since 1967, purchasing it in 1981.[18] Prior to the move, Gordon Feinblatt had restored the structure to its historic appearance.[19]
  • In 2022, Alexandria K. Montanio, Esq. became Gordon Feinblatt’s Director of Corporate Social Responsibility. According to The Daily Record, Montanio oversees diversity, equity, inclusion, community engagement, and sustainability efforts at the firm.[6]
  • In 2024, Michele Bresnick Walsh was the first woman elected Chair and Chief Executive Officer at Gordon Feinblatt.[20]
  • Gordon Feinblatt placed third and first in the large employer category for “Best Places to Work” in 2023 and 2025, respectively.[21] [22] The firm’s published materials identify quality, integrity, collegiality, selflessness, commitment, diversity, trust, and confidence as stated values.[5]

Practice Areas

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Bankruptcy & Restructuring, Benefits/ERISA, Business, Digital Assets, EMERGE, Employment, Energy & Environmental, Family, Financial Services, Government Relations, Healthcare, Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Personal Injury, Real Estate, Securities, Tax, Technology & Intellectual Property, Trusts & Estates[23]

Recognition

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  • 34 Gordon Feinblatt attorneys were named in Maryland Super Lawyers 2026[24]
  • 10 Gordon Feinblatt attorneys & six areas of practice are ranked by Chambers & Partners[25]
  • 39 Gordon Feinblatt attorneys were named in Best Lawyers in America 2026, with 10 designated as “ones to watch” in Baltimore[3]
  • 21 Gordon Feinblatt attorneys were named in Baltimore Magazine’s Top Lawyers for 2026[26]

Corporate Social Responsibility

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  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
    • Firm Inclusion: The firm states this is to develop a company culture where each employee can be their best professional self while remaining true to their identity, where feedback is encouraged, and appropriate balance and integration of work and other responsibilities is respected.[27]
    • Recruiting & Retention: Gordon Feinblatt notes that it has a focus on ensuring the firm’s recruitment efforts and hiring process include and welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and identities at all stages of the process, resulting in a workforce where colleagues embody many diverse identities.[28]
    • Gordon Feinblatt has sponsored the Maryland Law Black Law Student Association Alternative Dispute Resolution Team since 2018 and the University of Baltimore Black Law Student Association Alternative Dispute Resolution Team since 2026.[29][30] The teams have won two national titles at the National Black Student Association Nelson Mandela International Negotiation Competition.[31][16]
    • The firm has been sponsoring the Maryland Law LEAP scholars’ program since 2019.[32]
  • Community Engagement
  • Sustainability Initiatives
    • Gordon Feinblatt completed the All-Legal Industry Sustainability Standards (ALISS) self-assessment in 2021 to evaluate its environmental practices.[34]
    • The firm notes that it has partnered with Compost Crew to reduce waste sent to landfills and installed two BEVI water machines to reduce single use plastic.

References

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  1. ↑ Staff, Daily Record (2021-09-08). "Gordon Feinblatt finalizes move to Harbor East offices - Maryland Daily Record". Maryland Daily Record. Archived from the original on 2023-10-08. Retrieved 2026-07-09.
  2. ↑ "Greater Baltimore's largest law firms, 2026". Baltimore Business Journal. 2026-01-16. Retrieved 2026-07-09.
  3. 1 2 3 "Gordon Feinblatt LLC - United States Firm". Best Lawyers. Retrieved 2026-07-09.
  4. ↑ "Todd R. Chason". The Daily Record. June 8, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. 1 2 3 4 Staff, Daily Record (2026-02-27). "GORDON FEINBLATT LLC - Maryland Daily Record". Maryland Daily Record. Archived from the original on 2026-03-07. Retrieved 2026-07-09.
  6. 1 2 Staff, Daily Record (2022-03-30). "Alexandria K. Montanio | Gordon Feinblatt | Maryland Daily Record". Maryland Daily Record. Archived from the original on 2022-10-04. Retrieved 2026-07-09.
  7. 1 2 3 "Brilliant Lawyer and a Decent Man: Remembering David P. Gordon, 85". The Daily Record. August 16, 2000.
  8. ↑ "The Simon E. Sobeloff Law Society – Committed to the Pursuit of Excellence in Law and Ethics". www.sobeloff.org. Retrieved 2026-07-09.
  9. ↑ "TMLL | Judge Simon E. Sobeloff, 1894-1973". www2.law.umaryland.edu. Retrieved 2026-07-09.
  10. ↑ By (1998-07-17). "Eugene Feinblatt, 78, key city figure, dies Adviser to mayors played major role in Baltimore revival". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 2026-07-09.
  11. ↑ By (2009-06-10). "DONALD N. ROTHMAN". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 2026-07-09.
  12. ↑ "Rothman, 86; co-founded Gordon Feinblatt and Center Stage". The Daily Record. June 9, 2009.
  13. ↑ O'Neill, Madeleine (2024-04-24). "Gordon Feinblatt elects first woman CEO; Rosen to step down after 35 years as chair". Maryland Daily Record. Archived from the original on 2025-07-20. Retrieved 2026-07-09.
  14. ↑ Tousignant, Kristi (2012-04-01). "Law firms plan for change in leadership". Maryland Daily Record. Archived from the original on 2025-04-21. Retrieved 2026-07-09.
  15. ↑ Tousignant, Kristi. "Gordon Feinblatt picks Powell for post | Maryland Daily Record". thedailyrecord.com. Archived from the original on 2023-06-10. Retrieved 2026-07-09.
  16. 1 2 Krauss, Louis (2019-09-05). "Chason elected COO of Gordon Feinblatt | Maryland Daily Record". Maryland Daily Record. Archived from the original on 2022-06-26. Retrieved 2026-07-09.
  17. ↑ "National Register Properties in Maryland". apps.mht.maryland.gov. Retrieved 2026-07-09.
  18. ↑ Iovanisci, Mark (November 19, 2020). "After 50 Years, Gordon Feinblatt to Leave Historic Building in Downtown Baltimore". CoStar.
  19. ↑ "The Garrett Building Historical Marker". www.hmdb.org. Retrieved 2026-07-09.
  20. ↑ "Power 10: Michele Bresnick Walsh, Gordon Feinblatt LLC". Baltimore Business Journal. 2025-09-11. Retrieved 2026-07-09.
  21. ↑ "Baltimore Best Places to Work winners 2025". Baltimore Business Journal. Retrieved 2026-07-09.
  22. ↑ "Best Places to Work 2023: Gordon Feinblatt, third place, large companies". Baltimore Business Journal. 2023-05-23. Retrieved 2026-07-09.
  23. ↑ "Home | Gordon Feinblatt LLC". www.gfrlaw.com. Retrieved 2026-07-09.
  24. ↑ "Gordon Feinblatt LLC in Baltimore, Maryland". SuperLawyers.com. Retrieved 2026-07-09.
  25. ↑ "Gordon Feinblatt LLC, USA 2026 | Chambers Profiles". chambers.com. Retrieved 2026-07-09.
  26. ↑ "Top Lawyers 2026". Baltimore Magazine. 2026-01-28. Retrieved 2026-07-09.
  27. ↑ Journal, A. B. A. "Navigating Choppy Waters: DEI programs in law firms". ABA Journal. Retrieved 2026-07-09.
  28. ↑ "Insights into Our Recruitment Process". Spotify. August 18, 2025.
  29. ↑ "Articles". www.law.umaryland.edu. Retrieved 2026-07-09.
  30. ↑ "Academic Teams - Black Law Students Association | The University of Baltimore School of Law". lawubalt.campusgroups.com. Retrieved 2026-07-09.
  31. ↑ "Articles". www.law.umaryland.edu. Retrieved 2026-07-09.
  32. ↑ "LEAP Scholars". www.law.umaryland.edu. Retrieved 2026-07-09.
  33. ↑ "Gordon Feinblatt LLC". The Daily Record. October 22, 2024.
  34. ↑ "ALISS Participants". All Legal Industry Sustainability Standard.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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