Media
Stein Sperling's attorney's regularly share their knowledge through professional and industry publications. Our firm provides alerts on legal developments for clients, friends of the firm and professional contacts, as well as press alerts recognizing our attorneys' accomplishments. Below is a listing of our most recent alerts and publications.
05/14/13
Ann Jakabcin quoted in “Estate planning mistakes to avoid”
Related Attorney(s): Ann G. Jakabcin
Bankrate.com
- Practice Areas:
- Estates + Trusts
Ann Jakabcin was recently quoted in an article on estate planning mistakes published by Bankrate.com. The article explained the importance of hiring a trusted and informed estate planning attorney who can navigate one through cash-deficient estate plans and clearly identifying who has control of the assets once someone passes.
05/07/13
Darla McClure explains the “Pregnancy Fairness Act”
By: Darla J. McClure
Montgomery County Society for Human Resource Management (MCSHRM) Chapter Newsletter
- Practice Areas:
- Employment Law
Darla McClure explains employer's requirements for employees based on the “Pregnancy Fairness Act” which takes effect on October 1, 2013.
04/30/13
Ann Jakabcin quoted in “To gift or not to gift?” article in Gazette Seniors
Related Attorney(s): Ann G. Jakabcin
- Practice Areas:
- Estates + Trusts
A recent release of the Gazette’s special publication, "Gazette Seniors," quoted Ann Jakabcin in an article about estate planning choices. The article focused on practical estate planning questions to consider, such as how and when to give money to family members or beneficiaries so they receive the optimum tax benefits.
04/29/13
DC Super Lawyers recognized 21 Stein Sperling attorneys in their 2013 Edition
Related Attorney(s): Fred A. Balkin, Millard S. Bennett, Caroline Ford Bonaviri, Micah A. Bonaviri, David S. De Jong, Jolie S. Deutschman, David C. Driscoll, Jr., Casey Weinberg Florance, Monica G. Harms, Jamie M. Hertz, Ann G. Jakabcin, Ivonne Corsino Lindley , Mary Craine Lombardo , Deanna L. Peters, Diego J. Rojas, Jeffrey M. Schwaber, Andrew L. Schwartz, Karen N. Shapiro, Paul T. Stein, Steven A. Widdes, Eric J. Rollinger
- Practice Areas:
- Business Law,
- Civil Litigation,
- Criminal Law,
- Employment Law,
- Estates + Trusts,
- Family Law,
- Injury Law,
- Tax Law
Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. In 2013, Stein Sperling had nine attorneys recognized as Super Lawyers and 12 attorneys named as Rising Stars.
04/11/13
Micah Bonaviri and Caroline Ford publish 4 Common Myths about Estate Planning for Young Physicians
By: Micah A. Bonaviri , Caroline Ford Bonaviri
Montgomery County Medical Society newsletter
- Practice Areas:
- Estates + Trusts
Micah Bonaviri and Caroline Ford dispel four common myths about estate planning that young doctors may encounter; including information about wills and Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts.
04/05/13
From Annapolis: A Legislative Update For Maryland Employers
Related Attorney(s): Donald N. Sperling, Karen N. Shapiro, Darla J. McClure, Andrew L. Schwartz
- Practice Areas:
- Employment Law
An overview of some of the bills that have been introduced that affect employers, including; an increase in the minimum wage, paid sick and safe leave and requiring employers to compensate employees for time spent on a jury.