Gohn Hankey & Berlage LLP
Business Law | Serving Annapolis, MD
410-973-6189Representing people in Annapolis, Maryland with their Business issues.
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Our attorneys practice primarily in the areas of commercial matters (including lawsuits and disputes), employment law, intellectual property, bankruptcy, administrative litigation, real estate, and insurance law matters.With this focus, they created our firm in 1997 and have been making happy, successful, and prosperous clients every since thanks to their sage advice and devotion to those they represent.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Administrative
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Bankruptcy
- Business & Commercial
- Business Organizations
- Contracts
- Employment
- Employment Law – Employer
- Intellectual Property
- Internet/Cyber Crime
- Litigation & Appeals
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Real Estate
- White Collar Crimes
Call 410-973-6189 today to arrange your free initial consultation.
Attorney Jan I. Berlage
Bar Admissions:
- Maryland
- New York, 1996
- Connecticut, 1995
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, 1996
- U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut, 1997
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, 1997
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, 1997
- U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, 1996
Education:
- University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 1995
- Wesleyan University, B.A. in Government, 1992
- St. Catherine's College, Oxford University, Postgraduate Studies, 1992
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- American Bar Association
- Maryland State Bar Association
- Oxford Union Legal Society
- Member, Maryland State Bar Association Board of Governors
- Chair, ABA Young Lawyers Division Bankruptcy Committee, 2003–2004
- Super Lawyers, Maryland, 2015–2027
Attorney Jack L. B. Gohn
Bar Admissions:
- Maryland, 1981
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, 1982
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, 1992
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, 1996
- U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, 1982
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1986
Education:
- University of Maryland School of Law, J.D., 1981
- Johns Hopkins University, Ph.D. in English, 1975
- University of Pennsylvania, B.A., cum laude, English, 1971
- University of Pennsylvania, M.A. in English, 1971
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Maryland Law Review
- Maryland State Bar Association, Member, Administrative Law Section Council, 1994–2005
- Chair, Administrative Law Section, Maryland State Bar Association, 2003–2004
- Member, Maryland Daily Record Lawyers' Editorial Advisory Board, 1998–Present
- Member, Maryland Bar Foundation, 2003–Present
- Law Clerk to Hon. Alexander Harvey II, United States District Court for the District of Maryland, 1981–1982
- Editor, Administrative Law Section Newsletter, Maryland State Bar Association, 1994–Present
Languages Spoken:
- French
Attorney David L. Hankey
Bar Admissions:
- Maryland, 1981
- District of Columbia, 1982
Education:
- Duke University School of Law, J.D., 1981
- Georgetown University, B.S., 1978
Attorney Alexander W. Kalim
Bar Admissions:
- Maryland, 2015
Education:
- Columbus School of Law, Catholic University of America, J.D., 2014
- King’s College London, M.A., 2004
- University of Sussex, B.A., 2002
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Partner, Gohn, Hankey & Berlage LLP
- Former law clerk to the Honorable Sean D. Wallace, Circuit Court Judge (Ret.), Prince George’s County, Maryland
- Former Trial Attorney, Office of International Affairs, Criminal Division, U.S. Department of Justice
- Former Assistant United States Attorney, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Georgia
- Former Assistant United States Attorney, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland
Attorney Saxon M. Weimer, M.A.
Bar Admissions:
- Maryland, 2023
Education:
- University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law, Juris Doctor
- Patterson School of Diplomacy, Master of Arts in International Commerce, Intelligence, and Security
- University of Kentucky, Bachelor of Arts in English
- University of Kentucky, Minor in Modern and Classical Languages: German
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Member, Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA)
- Chair, MSBA Agriculture Law Section, 2025–2026
- 2025 Maryland Super Lawyers Rising Star – Business Litigation and Equine Law
Languages Spoken:
- German
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Since 1997, the "Lead Counsel Verified" status has been granted to attorneys who possess:
- The Right Professional Experience
- A Spotless Record
The following attorneys at this firm are Lead Counsel Verified:
Jan I. Berlage
This attorney practices in Maryland and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Business Bankruptcy | Since 2013 |
| Bankruptcy | Since 2013 |
| Business Law | Since 2013 |
| Litigation and Appeals | Since 2013 |
| Intellectual Property | Since 2013 |